'Rescued' Drivers to Share an Out-Of-Gas Experience
4 November 1999
'Rescued' Drivers to Share an Out-Of-Gas Experience Pennzoil Roadside(TM) Rescue(R) Will Transport Wedding Party Safely to ChapelLAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Call it fate or a stroke of luck. Thirteen years ago, Linda Heffernan, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, met her future husband John after her car ran out of gas on the way to work. Today, the couple will renew their marriage vows at a Las Vegas wedding chapel. The service will be presided over by an Elvis Presley impersonator acting as justice-of-the-peace. The wedding is sponsored by Pennzoil Roadside(TM) Rescue(R), a new product that helps enable drivers whose vehicles have run out of gas get from stranded to safety. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991103/CGW041 ) Although an empty fuel tank proved lucky for the Heffernans, running out gas is an inconvenient occurrence for most drivers, laden with anxiety. But, luck or no luck, running out of gas is usually a memorable experience worth sharing. Following today's ceremony, two members of the wedding party will share their not-so-lucky experiences about running out-of-gas during toasts to the happy couple. -- Don Norman, McLean, Va., was traveling from Los Angeles to Minnesota in the sixties and was stranded at the California/Nevada border after running out of gas. Norman hitchhiked into Las Vegas, deposited his last dollar into a slot machine, and won $1,500. But when he took a cab back to where he had left his car, he discovered that it had been stolen. Thanks to his slot-machine winnings, however, he went straight to a used car dealer, bought a new car and hit the road again. -- Michael Semmer, Fairview, Texas, ran out of gas on the way to his parents' house. Already late for a family event, his traveling companion was his 60-pound Australian Shepherd dog, Cheyenne, who wasn't wearing a leash. Dressed in his Sunday best, David began running to his parents' house carrying Cheyenne. Just before reaching the house, Cheyenne jumped out of his arms, ran down the block and crashed into a rosebush. Semmer gave chase and battled the thorns, finally getting Cheyenne inside the house. Despite the dirt and thorns, he miraculously made it to the celebration on time. Rescue(R) Saves The Day Pennzoil Roadside(TM) Rescue(R) Emergency Fuel Additive is a safe, conveniently packaged fuel additive that helps transport out-of-gas vehicles about 10 miles from the side of the road to safety. Rescue(R), available nationwide in half-gallon containers, can be stored safely in the trunk of a car for up to five years. Rescue(R) helps eliminate the potential dangers of running out of gas. Unlike ordinary gasoline, Rescue(R) has been formulated to burn only at extremely high temperatures and therefore will only restart engines that are still hot. After using Rescue(R), drivers should proceed immediately to the nearest gas station and refill their gas tanks. Compatible with all fuel system components and vehicles (except those with diesel engines), Rescue(TM) is safe and convenient for storage in the trunk. Its non-refillable packaging, which is specially coated to protect the contents from evaporating, features a child-resistant cap, a foil nozzle seal and a detachable and adjustable spout, which locks onto the bottle for precise pouring. Once attached, the spout cannot be removed, which prevents the bottle from being refilled and reused. Rescue(R), which retails for about $14.99, is available at most major automotive retailers and mass merchants. Consumers interested in learning more about Rescue(R) and other solutions to the hazards associated with running out of gas should visit the Rescue(R) web site at http://www.rescue.pennzoil.com . Pennzoil Roadside(TM) and Rescue(R) brand products are manufactured by Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, a leading automotive consumer products company. Pennzoil-Quaker State Company markets premium quality lubricants and some 1,300 other car care products, and is the parent company of Jiffy Lube International, Inc., the world's largest franchiser of fast oil change centers.