Memorial Day, traditionally the first big weekend of the summer, is almost upon us. And this year, the traveling season looks to be hot, high-volume and highly priced. Even for those of you driving Chryslers, the high gas prices this summer will take a chunk out of the vacation budget.

Fortunately, there are things every car owner can do to limit the impact of their season of fun and adventure, in terms of saving money, and in terms of preserving the environment. While longer-term solutions, such as buying an HEV may be more obvious, something as simple as keeping tires properly inflated, or changing a fifteen-dollar air filter can add miles your gallons.

Here’s a basic list of tips to save you money, carbon emissions, and gas stops. Feel free to add your own additional suggestions in the comments section below.