Any tips on how to save gas on a road trip this summer?

Question

Or - how to drive more economically ie speeds etc?

Answer 1

make sure car is tuned up properly ie: cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel & air filter, A/C on the interstate windows down in town, proper air pressure in tires, slow take offs gradual stops

Answer 2

Drive slower, like 65 instead of 70 or 75.

Get a tune up before you leave, possibly to include new plugs and points.

Be sure your tires are sufficiently inflated.

Take as little weight in the car as you possibly can.

But keep things in perspective. On most trips, you will spend a whole lot more on motels / hotels and food than you will on gasoline. If your overall goal is overall savings on the vacation price-tag, price and rent your rooms before you leave over the Internet and look for good value places to eat rather than the hoidy toidy places. Taking a cooler in the car with drinks and snacks will also help on this latter point.

Answer 3

1. Make sure the car gets a good check up. Spark plugs, distributor cap, oil change, air filter, brakes, fluid levels.
2. Go the speed limit.
3. Don't brake and accelerate hard/fast.

Check out Mythbusters about some other economical ways.

Answer 4

only drive when necessary. for example if your staying with family carpool with them or drive to a place that you can stay all day so you don't have to drive to multiple places a day. also try keeping the radio and air to minimum because its mastes excess gas. have fun on your trip!

Answer 5

Keep it with in the speed limits , Inflate your tires to the proper lbs, use your parents car , you know , stuff like that .

Answer 6

stay about 60-65 mph, get a new air filter, and make sure your tires are properly inflated

Answer 7

Keep your windows rolled up and the vent open

Answer 8

Stay home lol. Just joking but good luck.My opinion nothing can help.