MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- As gas prices continue their upward
climb and families struggle to plan affordable summer vacations, consumers are
exploring options to combat the pain at the pumps. The most effective weapon
and the suggested first line of defense is a full tune-up, but there are
several other ways drivers can beat high gas prices.
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) suggests five effective ways to maximize fuel
efficiency:
1. Make sure your air, oil and fuel filters are clean. And when you
change your oil, try using a lighter grade motor oil. The whole
job - the new filters and an oil change - costs less than two tanks of
gas.
2. Use fuel additives. Over time, carbon builds up around your fuel
injectors and blocks the flow of gas into your engine. If you pour
fuel injector cleaner into you gas tank, your vehicle will burn fuel
more efficiently and engine performance will increase.
3. Pack light! Extra weight kills your fuel efficiency. In fact, every
200 pounds of unnecessary weight shaves one mile per gallon off your
gas mileage.
4. Properly inflate your tires. According to the Department of Energy,
every pound per square inch of tire under-inflation wastes 4 million
gallons of gas per day in the U.S.
5. Accelerate and brake smoothly. If you smooth out your driving, you'll
lower your vehicle's demands for fuel.
For more ways drivers can improve their vehicle's fuel efficiency, check
out AutoZone.com.
About AutoZone
AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories
through 2,972 AutoZone stores in 42 states in the U.S. plus the District of
Columbia and 16 AutoZone stores in Mexico. AutoZone also sells heavy-duty
truck parts through 49 TruckPro stores in 15 states, and automotive diagnostic
and repair software through ALLDATA and diagnostic and repair information
through alldatadiy.com.
SOURCE AutoZone, Inc.
/EDITOR'S ADVISORY: For additional commentary, call Andrew Burns at
901-495-7313 or Sally Pace at 901-495-7321 to arrange an interview at a local
AutoZone store/
CONTACT: Andrew Burns of AutoZone, Inc., 901-495-7313/