Tips make road trips family friendly

The West Australian June 29, 2009, 1:45 pm

Ah, those memories of being stuck in a car while travelling on vacation with the parents ...

If you are taking a road trip, here are some tips for reducing your petrol bill:

1. Make sure you organise routes and times to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

2. Pack light: any unnecessary weight chews up petrol.

3. Make sure your tyres are inflated properly before you leave and get a tune-up, which will improve your fuel efficiency and make sure the car is worthy of travelling a long distance.

4. Obey speed limits: speeding will increase your petrol usage.

SOUTH FLORIDA MCT

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