AP9 ValueMax Offers Fuel Efficiency Tips for Drivers as Gas Prices Hit Record Highs
AP9 ValueMax, by Adaptive Marketing LLC, Helps Members Save on Car Care, Health Care, Travel Reservations, Shopping and More
Stamford, CT (PRWEB) May 6, 2005 -- Soaring gas prices continue to hit
consumers in the wallet and it does not appear that relief is in sight anytime
soon, predicts AP9 ValueMax, a premier savings program offered by Adaptive
Marketing LLC.
AP9 ValueMax provides
its members a means to save on many of their everyday household expenses,
including shopping, healthcare, auto care, travel and entertainment. Members
access their benefits quickly and easily via DealPass.
AP9 ValueMax
reminds motorists that they can use less fuel - and hit the pump less often -
with just a few simple gas conservation tips:
- Stay on top of your car
maintenance. The better your car runs, the more efficiently it burns fuel.
-
Check your tire pressure at least once a month. Not only do under-inflated cars
reduce fuel efficiency, it shortens the life of your tires.
- Gas up early or
late in the day when it’s coolest. Gas at cooler temperatures is denser, which
means you are getting more gas for your volume.
- Mind the speed limit. Cars
use twenty to twenty-five percent more gas at seventy miles per hour than at
fifty-five miles per hour. Steady driving speeds are also significantly more
efficient than sharp accelerations and sudden braking.
- Remove your roof
rack, ski or bike racks and cargo racks when they are not in use. Roof racks
create “drag” that dramatically affects your vehicle’s aerodynamics.
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Lighten up. Remove all excess materials from your vehicle. Extra weight also
impacts aerodynamics.
- Use the 60-second rule. If you plan to idle for more
than a minute, turn your engine off.
- Save the air conditioning for heat
waves. Your air conditioner reduces your fuel efficiency by as much as twenty
percent. Try to use it as little as possible. However, keep in mind that driving
with your windows open at high speeds reduces your fuel economy by about ten
percent. Use your ventilation system as much as possible.
- Plot your
errands. Map out the stores and other locations you need to visit so your route
is as short as possible.
- Go public. Consider public transportation --
buses, trains and the like -- which can be cost- and time-savers (as well as a
welcome break to the stress of driving in traffic).
About AP9
ValueMax
AP9 ValueMax is a leading membership security program offered by
Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn.,
Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs,
bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare,
discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their
benefits at DealPass.com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership
programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive
Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market
presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through
programs, such as AP9 ValueMax.
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