Get Ready For Your Road Trip (NAPSA)—For many, vacation- time means one thing—roadtrips. With some advance planning, your weekend getawayor cross-country trek can be trouble-free. Q. Where can I find infor- mation to help me plan a trip? A. Using the Internet to plan a road trip has never been easier. For instance, Jiffy Lube’ has new Trip Tools at www.jiffylube.com that can recommenddining, lodging, shopping, entertainment and cultural destinations along your route. You can also estimate how much extra time and distance the stops will add. Q. What should I do to get my car readyfor a long trip? A. The American Automobile Association anticipates responding to 7.4 million vehicle breakdowns this summer. The most common causes of vehicle failure can often be discovered during a routine oil change service. The Jiffy Lube Signature Service’ oil change includes replacing oil with up to five quarts of quality motoroil; replacing the oil filter with a quality filter; visually inspecting antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels; inspecting the air filtration system, wiper blades andlights; checking the condition of belts; vacuuming interior floors; cleaning exterior windows; lubricating the chassis (when applicable); checking and setting tires to the proper pressure; and checking and topping off transmission/transaxle fluid, differen- tial fluid, power steering fluid, windshield washerfluid and battery water. Q. How can I occupy the kids and make a road trip educational? A. Kids can learn a lot on the Making sure your car is ready is one of the first steps to take before hitting the highway. road. Give them maps of your route and point out milestones or landmarks along the way. Bonus: they won’t constantly ask, “Are we there yet?” Pit stops can also be learning opportunities. Teach the kids how to use a gas pump, read an oil dip- stick and properly checktire pressure. If you’re lucky, they may even washthe windows. Q. What can I do to prevent driving fatigue? A. The National Safety Council recommendsthefollowing: Get plenty of sleep the night before you leave. Avoid long drives at night. The glare of lights, both on your dashboard and outside, can dull your senses. Take periodic breaks. Get out of the car, walk, jog, or do light calisthenics. If yow’re feeling drowsy, pull into a safe rest area or motel and sleep. Reaching your destination safely is better than never getting there atall. Visit www.jiffylube.com for more roadtrip tips.
