Tips for Saving at the Pump As You Take to the Roads
Labor Day marks the end of two favorite summer pastimes: vacation road trips and summer blockbuster movie releases.
Several of this summer’s movies take you behind the wheel for exciting car chases with unbelievable maneuvers and speed-defying moments.
While the actors in these movies may not be thinking about fuel efficiency, with today’s high gas prices, you certainly are. Firestone Complete Auto Care offers the following maintenance tips to help you save on fuel as you take to the roads this Labor Day weekend.
* Check up. Look over your owner’s manual to keep current on your scheduled maintenance. Inspect your vehicles’ fluids to make sure they are all at the recommended levels. If unsure, have your vehicles inspected by a certified technician to ensure they are running as efficiently as possible.
* Air up. Properly inflate all four tires and the spare to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended levels. Check the sticker on the inside door jamb or the owner’s manual. Under normal operation, tires can lose approximately 1 pound per square inch (PSI) of...