5 Tips To Getting Ready For A Road Trip & Being Green Too! #EarthDayDriveAway

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We have some road trips that are coming up soon for spring break and also over the summer. Anytime that my family decides to go on a road trip there are specific things that I tend to do to be able to make sure that everything is ready. Not only do we have to get the family ready, packing everything that we need and making sure that we bring everything that is needed so we don’t have to go and buy things while we are traveling. On top of this though I also make sure that my car is in tip-top shape so that we don’t have any unforeseen breakdowns that could be avoided. As a part of getting my car ready, I do want to do things that will sustain my car and the environment as these are both important to me too.

Below you will see 5 tips that I want to share with all of you in regards to getting ready for a road trip. I hope that they help you as you plan your next road trip.

1.Bring your car in for a tune-up

Make sure that your car is in the grass shaped that it can be. If you have failed to have a tune-up on your car you may be setting your subject up for a break down along your trip. By going to a store like Walmart that offers full service tune ups while you shop you can get a lot done and take advantage of the time you have. You also can save a lot of money as in looking around I find that their prices are one of the most competitive ones in my area that I’ve ever seen. You also can spend a little more money by asking for a product Mobil 1™ motor oil which offers a full synthetic product that will safeguard your car for up to a year. By spending a little bit more for all your like this you can rest assured that your vehicle will be safeguarded throughout the year.

As I got ready for my road trip I took my car into my local Walmart Auto Care Center for an oil change and I did exactly what I suggested. Before I arrived I did of researching online using the Oil Selector Tool which was a free resource. In using this, I received a recommendation to try out the synthetic Mobil 1™ motor oil as I found that it will cover my car for up to a year! As I was walking around Walmart I also noticed that you also can purchase Mobil 1™ motor oil on the shelf. Why did I spend the extra money for this product? For me, Mobil 1™ synthetic oil made sense. Not only does it protect my engine, it also decreases my carbon footprint by making me have fewer oil changes which reduces oil consumption and less waste oil which is something I want to do! With this oil, it offers a Mobil 1™ Annual Protection which will prevent or reduce enough CO2 emissions to fill the Empire State Building more than 5,000 times* and even reduces CO2 emissions. The CO2 emissions reduction would be equivalent to taking more than 500,000 cars off the road*

*Estimates made based on aggregation of the United States’ average car and motor oil statistics

2. Only Pack What You Need

Too often but I tend to pack too much. I will go on a short trip and bring clothes for every day and we’ll forget to look to see if I have the availability of doing laundry while I’m away has this can allow you to bring less clothes and do a bit more laundry instead. Making sure that you ask good questions of the place where you will be staying as well as knowing what type of weather is coming for your trip is also important. Bring a few days of clothes that will help you to be able to swap out different colors for your apparel and that also we can save you some room in your luggage.

3. Stock Up

Whether you to this before you leave or once you arrive at your location, visiting a local Walmart is a great way to be able to save money. You can find small things that will help you on your trip. There have been times where I am able to stay at places that have kitchens and we tend to throw away a lot of food at the end of the time staying at the site. I visiting a local dollar store you can at times consider getting smaller bottles of things like dressing, laundry detergent, body soap etc. Best of all, by doing this, you save a lot of money that you would have spent in another store.

4. Create a Checklist

As you get ready for your road trip there will be many things that you have to do to stay on top of things and be ready for the actual day of the trip. Everything that is going on the day of the trip will quickly sneak up on you. By making a checklist of the things that you need to pack, the things that you need to do for your car, and any additional items that need to be completed to get your house ready for you to be missing will help you to make sure that you will stay on top of things and that you won’t forget the things that need to be either accomplished or packed prior to the trip.

5. Be Prepared

Bring supplies in the event of an accident or medical issue. Stock your car with an emergency kit—especially a flashlight, blanket, first-aid kit, and some basic tools. Also, bring water and extra snacks, just in case.

If you are taking a road trip soon, get over to Walmart to get an oil change today and take adventage of a very cool offer that will let you save money as well!

Earth Day Drive Away offer (exclusive to Walmart)

Mobil 1™ is giving Walmart customers a chance to win a Chevy Equinox, plus $10 off their next Mobil 1™ purchase at Walmart.
Promotion run dates: January 15, 2018 – April 30, 2018
Shoppers can enter for a chance to win a Chevy Equinox in two ways:
1. By purchasing 5 quarts of Mobil 1™ in the store or a Mobil 1™ oil change at the Auto Care Center
2. By recycling any used oil at an Auto Care Center
As a bonus, shoppers that purchase 5 quarts of Mobil 1™ synthetic oil or a Mobil 1™ synthetic oil change at the Auto Care Center are also eligible to receive a $10 Select Certificate valid on a future Mobil 1™ purchase at Walmart.
Once shoppers have made a qualifying Mobil 1™ purchase or recycled any used oil at Walmart, they can enter to win the Chevy Equinox and/or receive their $10 Walmart Select Certificate at earthdaydriveaway.com.
Limit 2 entries in the sweepstakes per customer (1 for purchasing and 1 for recycling).
Receipt required to receive $10 Walmart Select Certificate.

So whether you are heading on a road trip soon or in a few months, make sure to prepare yourself well and also take care of your vehicle too!

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