Simple Checks Before You Set Out On Your Summer Road Trip..

As summer is here you must be planning to hit the

open highway in the holidays.

But have you thought about the busy routes and the high temperature that can put extra service demand on your car ??

If not then hurry up & make sure your summer ride

isn’t going to spoil by a car breakdown.

Let’s see how to reduce the chances of car breakdown this

summer ???

The Tires:

Check the condition of the tires and pressure

Check the condition of your tires’ treads

Minimum acceptable tread depth is 3/32 inch…

Cooling system :

Parts that are need inspection:

Radiator

Coolant

Heater core

Water pump

Belts

Hoses Cooling

fans

Also make sure:

The cooling fan is operating properly

There is no leaking

Since these could cause the vehicle to overheat

and damage to the engine

Check the other parts too to ensure all are in good shape

and ready for the trip

Steering & suspension:

Components that need to be inspected:

Steering

gear

Tie rods

Ball joints

Oil Changes:

Oil change is very essential particularly in

the summer months.

It is recommended to change the oil at every

5,000 miles.

Check all your fluid levels like :

Oil Transmission

Coolant Brake

Power steering

Windscreen fluids

Fans & Air-conditioning:

Make sure all systems are working properly..

Also check the ventilation system and the fans to

prevent blocking

Windscreen and wipers:

Check the wiper blades for wear or splitting

Also clean your windscreen & check the fluid level

Lights:

Ensure all lights operate correctly

Always have a set of spare bulbs with you, also learn

how to change them

Know some more essentials that you should

carry with you:

Some extra coolant Additional engine oil & water GPS

Screwdriver Some flares Pair of pliers Vise grips

Thank you Have a safe enjoyable trip…

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