INDIANAPOLIS, IN (May 21, 2025) – As National Road Trip Day approaches on May 23, a historic 45.1 million people plan to celebrate summer’s start and travel this year according to AAA. This surge marks the highest Memorial Day travel volume since tracking began in 2000, surpassing the previous record set in 2005. With 39.4 million of those travelers hitting the road, Lucas Oil wants to ensure adventurers maximize the efficiency of their vehicles for a fun, safe and memorable summer.
Hot temperatures, far-away destinations and varied road conditions can all take a toll on vehicles during summertime travels. The best way to avoid inconvenient car issues and high repair costs is prevention, and Lucas Oil has a variety of expert-backed and simple-to-use products created to protect cars inside and out no matter the weather or destination.
Easy Ways to Protect Your Trip and Prepare for Summer Traffic
For those planning on hitting the roads and beating the heat, checking off these simple items will make certain summer adventures are smooth and reliable:
- Join the early birds: Summertime weekends, especially ones where holidays fall, typically offer heavy traffic along with the sunshine and high temperatures. For most vacationers, it’s smartest to start their vacation commute early in the morning to stay ahead of the congestion.
- Pack to prepare: Anything can happen on vacation, and it pays off to be prepared for potential roadblocks. Enjoy your trip with peace of mind and pack an emergency kit with first aid supplies, food and water, blankets and automotive supplies like jumper cables or a compact jump starter.
- Avoid Tire Trouble: Drivers can be prepared for any bump in the road with Lucas Oil’s Tire Inflator, an easy-to-use and two-in-one product that both re-inflates a damaged tire and seals punctures, no tools required. Ideal for trips through remote areas and travelers looking for a simple way to feel secure on their drives.
- Reduce the emissions: Saving on costly repairs and cutting emissions by 90% is a win-win for adventure-seekers this summer. Lucas Emissions Clear™ Fuel and Exhaust System Cleaner is a one tank treatment created to both decrease emissions and keep the system operating at peak performance for the life of the vehicle. Easily integrable into routine vehicle maintenance or before a vehicle inspection, this product provides a comprehensive clean and is compatible with every gasoline engine.
“With so many vehicle owners choosing to celebrate National Road Trip Day and Memorial Day Weekend by hitting the open road, our priority is ensuring families and adventure-seekers maximize the full potential of their vehicles this summer,” said Brandon Greene, Vice President of Customer Solutions for Lucas Oil. “Our products are designed to be hard-working, reliable and easy to use for the everyday driver. By making the small change to incorporate Lucas products into their road trip routine, travelers can let our products do the work to keep their car running at its best so they can focus on their trip and not have to worry about what’s going on under the hood.”
