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Your Liberty Mutual Representatives

Rod Thigpen x 56527
Albert Kitchen x56528

341 Fury's Ferry Road
Suite 4
Martinez, GA 30907
706-228-5779

With gasoline prices soaring, there's never been a better time to
re-think the way you maintain and operate your vehicle.

By making a few simple changes to your driving habits and maintenance schedule, you could save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year in gasoline costs. Follow the advice below and you'll not only save money, you'll also find yourself becoming a better, safer driver during the current gas crunch and beyond.

Proper Vehicle Maintenance:

• Regular tune-ups can improve your mileage by an average of 4%.
• Repair serious problems ASAP. For example, repairing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve your mileage by up to 40%.
• Keep those air filters clean! Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by up to 10%.
• Check your owner's manual to make sure you're using the proper motor oil and the recommended grade of gasoline.
• Keep your tires properly inflated. You'll not only improve mileage, you'll save on tire wear and drive a safer vehicle.

Fuel-Efficient Operation:

• You could save up to 31% in your fuel costs by committing to drive safely instead of aggressively.
• Think and look ahead as you drive. Instead of weaving from lane to lane, concentrate on driving at a consistent speed. You'll limit the need to brake and accelerate, both of which waste gas.
• Drive the speed limit. Studies show that it costs you an additional 20 cents per gallon for every 5 MPH you drive over 60 MPH. For example, driving 75 MPH costs you 60 cents more per gallon.
• Use your cruise control and save an average of 7% in fuel costs.
• Accelerate moderately. For instance, if you're entering the highway and take 15 seconds to go from 0 to 60 instead of 10 seconds, you'll save gasoline.
• Remove unnecessary belongings from the trunk, hatch, and cargo rack. Every mile you drive with the extra weight is costing you.

Lifestyle Changes:

In addition to obvious changes such as carpooling and taking public transportation, you can also:

• Plan your errands and other short trips. Consider combining errands into one trip to reduce the miles you drive and eliminate the unnecessary cold starts.
• Make sure the driver in your family with the longest commute takes the car with the best mileage performance.

Speak with your employer about working from home one day a week or more. Based on a 50-mile round trip, driving four days instead of five could save you about $375 a year.