When the weather starts to warm up most people start to make some changes in their habits. They get outside more and will take more time to enjoy the day. The warmth is welcome after a long winter and that is also why people will start to feel more inclined to take a road trip. You can stop along the way to check out the sights and visit places that you couldn’t when it was too cold. You have to make plans when you get ready to leave on a trip. This will include your travel path and where you plan to stay. It also involves a list of what you need to pack and how long you plan to be gone. Lastly you need to make sure that your car is in good shape to avoid a potential break down on your trip. Nothing is worse than car trouble when you are driving on a road trip. There are some tips on what to have checked before you take off.
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Tire Check: One of the first things that you need to check before you leave on a trip is to have your tires checked. They are a huge part of how well the car will travel as well as how well it will do with gas mileage. You want to have the air pressure checked to make sure that they are inflated within the recommended PSI. You may also want to have them rotated and balanced to be sure that they are level. You also want to have them checked to be sure that they have enough tread on them and that there are no separations. These can both cause the tire to have a blow out and leave you stranded.
Battery Check: The battery in your car is something that every few years you will need to replace. The amount of time that the battery will last can also depend on how often you drive your car and the weather that you live in. If you are in an area that has extreme heat your battery will not last as long as a place that has more stable weather. You can have the battery tested to ensure that it is holding an appropriate amount of charge. If it is not you want to have the battery replaced before you leave.
Check Fluids: There are several fluids that you want to have checked before you leave for any trip. One of the main fluids that needs to be checked and even replaced is the oil. It is made to last a certain amount of miles and then needs to be switched out. Be sure that you are not close to your change date when you leave. You also can have the wiper fluid, coolant and other fluids checked and topped off before you leave.
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