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Before you hit the road this summer, make sure your vehicle is road trip ready so you can have any problems fixed before you go. A pre-trip vehicle checkup will help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned expense of breaking down miles away from home.

Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer and power steering, brake and transmission fluids. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.

Check the hoses and belts and replace if they become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.

Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.

Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle's fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.

Check the engine to make sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy and produces the lowest level of emissions.

Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

Now is a great time to bring it Bastian, and let the experts take care of your ride!


SOURCE Car Care Council

Written on Thursday, June 21, 2018 by Permalink |