With high gas prices, many Mainers are looking for alternatives
PREPARATE AND KNOW WHAT TO DO IN A REAL EMERGENCY. IN ORDER TO SAVE MONEY ON GAS – A FAMILY AT JAY, 4-WIDE RIDES ON AT-V … GROUP LOADING. PATRICK DUFFY SAYS A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE AREA MAKE QUESTIONS … TO AVOID PAYING OVER 5. 11; 48; 18 “I ONLY RUN ONE ENGINE OF 1 CYLINDER IN THIS VS 4 CYLINDERS IN MY CAR, SO TO CLOSE 35 MILKS ONE GALLON I WILL HAVE MORE THAN 70 MILKS ONE GALLON.” PATRICK SAY WEATHER PERMITTED.. MY FAMILY WILL CONTINUE Riding the Wheels Spinning Wheels. ATV’S AREN IS NOT ALLOWED ON MAIN ROADS FOR MANY MANY MAYS
Plumbers can be creative to save fuel costs
A family in Jay is using the ATV to commute to work and run errands
Gas prices are falling, but as of Thursday, AAA said the average in Maine is still $4.79 per gallon. That forced many people to make some changes to address the higher costs. In Jay, the Duffys now use a four-wheeler to drive to work and run errands around town. “I’m just running the 1-cylinder versus the four-cylinder in my car, so instead of 35 miles per gallon, I’m going 70+ miles per gallon,” says Patrick Duffy. same thing because of gas prices. He said the change has saved his family about $100 a month. drive on major roads, so be sure to check your local regulations. Vehicles also need to be registered and have safety requirements. Check state laws and regulations. You can also find maps of ATVs and snowmobile trails across the state.
Gas prices are falling, but as of Thursday, AAA said the average in Maine is still $4.79 per gallon. That forced many people to make some changes to handle the higher costs.
In Jay, the Duffys now use a four-wheeler to drive to work and run errands around town.
“I’m just running the 1-cylinder versus the four-cylinder in my car, so instead of 35 miles per gallon, I’m going 70+ miles per gallon,” says Patrick Duffy.
Duffy says many others are doing the same thing because of gas prices. He said the change has saved his family about $100 a month.
He says they stick to ATV trails in the area and, weather permitting, his family will continue to use their 4-wheeler.
In many communities in Maine, ATVs are not allowed on major roads, so be sure to check your local regulations. Vehicles also need to be registered and have safety requirements. Test State laws and regulations, also. You can also find maps of ATVs and snowmobile trails across the state.