- Check the air pressure in your tires.
- Check the condition of your tire tread. A simple way is to insert a coin in the tread with the head facing down. If the tread does not come up to the head on the coin, it is time to get new tires.
- Make sure all the fluids are at their proper levels. Fluids include the engine oil, transmission, brake, coolant, power steering, and windshield washer fluids.
- Make sure your windshield wipers work properly.
- Check your headlights and brake lights for proper operation.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Preparing for a Road Trip
The streets and highways will be full of cars with the upcoming Holiday weekend just around the corner. If you will be traveling, take a few moments to make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Here are a few simple steps you can make to prepare your vehicle for your Holiday travels:
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Indeed. One part of responsible driving is making sure that the car is in tip-top condition. Road trips, especially long ones, might have a few unexpected road bumps, so it never hurts to be safe.
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