Is Your Vehicle Road-Trip-Ready?

We are springing into Summer soon and that means… SUMMER VACATIONS! May – September is Road Trip season; here at Jim Shorkey Auto group, we are ready to get your vehicle Road-Trip-Ready! It is important your car is prepared for any kind of road trip. Before you hit the road, you should ALWAYS pre-check your vehicle to make sure it is in prime condition to hit the road, Jack! Whether you are driving a short distance or across the country, use these tips to make sure your car is prepared for your next adventure.

Lights

Check to make sure all lights are working! This includes brake lights, turn signals, headlights, and reverse lights. Not only do lights out cause a caution to you and other drivers, but you can be pulled over by the police because of an out light. Checking lights is any easy task to check off the list!

 

Fluids 

Check the fluids! This includes oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, windshield washer fluid and brake fluid. Check your oil levels and when you are due for an oil change. If you are close to your date and/or mileage, it is recommended to change oil before embarking on your road trip. Dirty air filters can waste fuel and cause the engine to lose power. A supply of clean air to your engine improves the vehicle’s performance and efficiency. This will help you avoid an accident or breakdown!

 

Tread & Tire Pressure

Check your tires! Under inflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy, and uneven tire wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots. If the tires are showing any tread wear, replace the tires. Make sure all of your tires are inflated to correct amount of tire pressure. The pressure marked on the side of the tire is the max, which must not be exceeded. Also, do not forget to check the pressure of your spare tire. This is often neglected. Not doing so will turn a bad time into a worse one if the spare is unusable.

 

Engine

Check your engine! Make sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy and producing the lowest level of emissions.

 

This checklist of vehicle road trip “To Dos” is a full inspection of your vehicle and it will definitely ease your mind and help make your road trip safer. Stop in at any of the Jim Shorkey Auto Group locations for your vehicle inspection before you venture on your road trip. In our next blog, we will have a series of 3-row vehicles, perfect for a road trip! Stay tuned!

 

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