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4-*CfnVe plawuwx 414MS y0/4 the better gasolin; mileage. ,
to enjoy trip on loss fuel - Tra:eV Avoid.oXtra.
The high price Of gasoline and the uncertainty of its availability
in SoMeparts of the cduntry may require some changes vacation
- plans this summer. And, because Of inflation, many families will
be looking for Ways to stretch their recreation biidgets.
• The energy Crunch experienced last stuniner already has brought
about a change in attitudes as to 'distance of travel. There are
indications that, feiver .families will be taking long7clistance au-
tomobile vacation trips, knowinvhat they will have to be willing
to pay as much as $1,20 for a gallon of gag and still not know if
• they will be able to get it.
• However, there are many ing services are even better
•vacatton and /minas to choices.
nae less gasoline and moneY at- • '—‘itatHIJUS IT
the Same time. For example, _
Most. people have eillY„ a
• enough to reach many attractive,.
one tank of gas n'SuallY vagdue,idea of interesting things
• to o and see in the vicinity of
vacation spots within any area, • h
t eir own city, much less
A nearby resort or campground within a radius of 100 miles or
can provide as satisfying a
so. A good way to explore .
• change as a Similar one a close-to7home sites is to apply
- thousand or more iniles away WhafAmerican Automobile As -
from home. •
• Sociationcalls the radius travel
Consider'getting to your de- conceWLIt_i_nea_nuy,st '-
sunatten ,y ei er. plane, train callY Investigating all tbe tecrea-
• Or motorcoach and renting a car tional possibilities Within. a
• while there. Many organizations, • geographic circle, ,
including auto clubs, offer:clis- ' You determine the size of the
• counts of inito 30 percent on car circle. Limiting the distance so
• rental rates through major rental that a round-trip can be made
firmi,
•
• ys a family can enjoy'
Fly/drive packages, or ot er ,
, preTackaged tours, are attrac- , on one tank of gas will take
tiVe to many vacationing . away any worries about the
-families, Because of their . ailability,-Of gasoline along the ,
• sealed -in costs, •there are no Way. But never carry spare cans
• surprises in the form of unex- of gasoline in the car! That is a
pected expenditures. • safety hazard you can efin ely
If. you are traveling by family do•vvithout; • , • •
car; selecting a one-stop desti- •To further hold down' travel
nation, such as a resort that of- costs and save gas6line, look
fers a variety of recreational ac- for ways to plan motoring vaca-
tivities, will reduce the need for • tions, With friends, if there, is
using the car torget around. A • room for more .pasSengers.-
metropolitan area, a beach or And, if there. is more than one
mountain resort with good pub- car in die family, you should of .
Tic transportation , and sightsee- • course use the one that gives
• leads, ePPIng Inggage O. a
Every 100 pOultds of
added weight reduces gasoline
mileage. by approximately two
percent. -
If Possible, don't pack bag-
gage On. roof racks. Roof -top
loads. increase wind resistanCe
that the engine must overcome,
Contributing .to additional fuel
consumption,
, Start early in the day so
you'll minimize the need to use
your air conditioner. and also,
, the amount of heavy traffic you
face. Plan meal stops to coin-
cide With peak traffic periods.
If you travel through urban
areas, try to avoid rush-hour de -
Reduce your meal Pests by .
picnicking along the way,. All
states have roadside rest and
emwgjFLric areas, and you don't
ave to travel oft the highway --
to find then.
Naturally, the car must be in
top shape. Start out by having
your car's engine thoroughly
tuned. An out -of -time engine
will drop jitileage drastically.
d will greatly increase the
amount of pollution coming
'from the vehicle.
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tieionets Vyfionei
7bm rip Arifrcee- fo wpm its Pow$
Have •the oil and oil fate? r
been changed- lately?„Diriy oil
Or a low oil level can seriously
damage your engine and rob
you of 'gasoline mileage. Also,
it's important to use the weight
recommended by the manufac-
turer for your car.
Make certain the front end is
properly aligned and vvheeTs- arc
balanced. Poor alignment is
like driving With the brakes on
and will reduce gas mileage.
Keep tire pressure to man-
• ufacturer's specifications. Un-
derinflated tires. reduce fuel
economy. They also wear down
at tlie edges. However, over-.
, inflation cuts tire contact with
the road, and ,that is a safety
hazard.
Are your brakes adjusted?
,
Do, they both grip and release
properly? Brakes that drag or
grab unevenly are dangerous
and increase gasoline consump-
tion as well.
•The way you drive can make .
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Using these easy' tips, you
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all the gasoline you need- at
prices you can fit' in. your
budget. Relax, then; and enjoy
your vacation!
CLOSE TO'HOME t areas of the nation have attractive vacation spots within a few miles of
home. Selecting ..ane-will,save on fuel expenses, says the AA . Wise gasoline use vv!ft. save on
holiday expenses, help the country's economy, too, '
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