HOUSTON, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- After 22 days, driving 9,419 miles and
using less than 12 tanks of Shell Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel, global
world-record holders John and Helen Taylor broke the existing Guinness
World Record for lowest fuel consumption on a road trip across the
continental United States. On this drive, which began Sept. 3, the Taylors
achieved 58.82 miles per gallon, surpassing the existing record by more
than seven mpg, improving the record by 14 percent. Following the
"FuelStretch" tips they developed with Shell and driving the all-new, clean
diesel Volkswagen Jetta TDI, John and Helen were able to stretch the
boundaries of fuel efficiency.
"We congratulate the Taylors on this very special accomplishment and
hope it will prove to drivers across the country that a little modification
of driving habits can truly help maximize fuel economy. It proves that a
real difference can be made through proper vehicle maintenance and smart
driving techniques," said Jens Mueller-Belau, U.S. Retail Fuels Marketing,
Shell Oil Products U.S. "We're glad that the Taylors again chose Shell fuel
and used Shell "FuelStretch" tips to power their latest world record
challenge."
Following are Shell "FuelStretch" tips* designed to help drivers save
money.
1. Drive smoothly: Avoid heavy acceleration or braking. Speeding, rapid
acceleration and braking can lower your gasoline mileage by 5 percent at
lower speeds around town and by 33 percent at highway speeds.
2. Replace dirty or clogged engine air filters: Replacing a dirty or
clogged engine air filter with a clean one can improve gasoline mileage by
as much as 10 percent. A car's engine air filter can protect the engine
from impurities.
3. Keep your engine well-tuned and repair any problems immediately: A
well-tuned engine can improve fuel economy by up to 4 percent, so be sure
to follow your car manufacturer's recommendation on servicing.
4. Make sure tires are not over or under-inflated: Proper air pressure
cuts down on fuel used while driving. Keeping tires at the correct pressure
can improve your gasoline mileage by more than 3 percent.
5. Avoid carrying excess weight: Keep your trunk and back seat clear of
unnecessary items that only add weight. Removing excess weight can improve
your gasoline mileage.
6. Use the recommended grade of oil in your engine: Following your
manufacturer's motor oil recommendation can improve gasoline mileage by up
to 2 percent. Look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API
performance symbol to ensure it contains friction-reducing additives.
7. Choose a high-quality gasoline: Top automakers say that carbon
deposits can build up on critical engine parts, which can decrease the
power, performance and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Volkswagen
recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines to help keep engines clean.
All Shell gasolines meet TOP TIER standards and stop gunky build-up on
critical engine parts to help cars perform at their best.
8. Avoid idling: When you idle, you get zero miles per gallon.
9. Avoid higher speeds: Gasoline mileage usually decreases when driving
at speeds over 60 miles per hour.
10. Plan your outings to avoid separate trips: Combine your errands
into one outing to avoid short separate trips. This helps avoid unnecessary
cold starts and keeps your car's engine running warm and more efficiently.
11. Pay with a rebate credit card: Credit cards offer a simple way to
pay for things quickly, but using a rebate credit card means earning
rewards with every purchase. For example, with a 5 percent rebate on Shell
gasoline purchases and a 1 percent rebate on all other purchases**, the
Shell Platinum MasterCard(R) from Citi, is one of the best rebate cards of
its kind, helping consumers lower the cost of driving without sacrificing
the quality of their gasoline. For example, the Taylors would have saved
$32.00 on their overall fuel costs if they used the Shell Platinum
MasterCard on their cross-country drive.
"It was a thrill to drive around this beautiful country and break the
existing fuel efficiency world record here in the U.S.," said Helen Taylor.
"We hope that our achievement will inspire Americans to adopt fuel-saving
driving techniques to save money, fuel and reduce carbon emissions."
As the cost of driving seems to rise every day, drivers are looking to
get the most out of every tank. For more information on simple ways to
increase fuel efficiency and save at the pump, please visit
http://www.shell.com/us/fuelstretch and http://www.fuelacademy.com. For more information
on Volkswagen, visit http://media.vw.com/.
*Some tips sourced at http://www.fueleconomy.gov
** Subject to credit approval. Rebates on Shell gasoline are calculated
on total Shell gasoline purchase, not price per gallon. All rebates are
automatically credited on your statement against future Shell gasoline
purchases made with your card. See the Shell Platinum MasterCard Rebate
Program Terms and Conditions with application.
Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader
in the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a network
of more than 6,000 branded gasoline stations in the Western United States.
Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva Enterprises LLC, along
with Saudi Refining, Inc. Motiva Enterprises LLC refines and markets
branded products through more than 8,200 branded stations in the Eastern
and Southern United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell
Group [(NYSE: RDS.A) and (NYSE: RDS.B)]. For more information, please visit
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http://media.vw.com http://www.shell.com/us/fuelstretch
http://www.fuelacademy.com
CONTACT:
Devlin Riggs of Edelman, +1-323-202-1454,
devlin.riggs@edelman.com, for Shell Oil Company; or Shell Oil
Products US, Shell Media Line, +1-713-241-4544
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