Basic vehicle maintenance tips before travelling include checking the battery to ensure it is fully charged, checking fluid levels such as oil, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid and coolant to maintain proper levels, and inspecting hoses, belts and tires for cracks, leaks, proper tension and pressure. Performing these basic checks on a vehicle before long trips can help prevent breakdowns and ensure a safe journey.

2. BASIC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE TIPS
BEFORE TRAVELLING
As summer and spring break fast
approaches in a couple of weeks, many
families are planning to travel for a vacation.
Before thinking anything about travelling,
consider first taking care of your car. The
following car preservation tips are very
helpful to keep you on the road of safety.

3. Battery
Make sure batteries are fully charged and
ready to use. Because they store power for
later use, it’s important to keep track of its
safeguarding so as not to cause any delays
during travelling. It’s better to bring extra
batteries too.

4. Fluid level
Guarantee a good fluid reading results. It
doesn’t matter if it’s due or not, it’s better to
change the oil before every long trip.
Automatic transmissions have a dip stick in
the engine compartment and the manual
transmission can be test out if
you are changing the oil.

5. Check the windshield wiper fluid if it’s
sufficient for your journey. Verify the brake
fluid making sure it’s topped off. While the
rest are all right, don’t forget to look out your
anti-freeze bottle if it was filled on the proper
level. Bear in mind that too much of it can
cause overflow and too little can result to
your engine to overheat.

6. Cracks & Leaks
Most often cracks and leaks are threats
of danger. Check all over the hoses for any
evidence of cracking and if it’s too loose or
tight. Test the tension by twisting the belt. If
you can twist it more than a quarter turn, it
means too loose. If it twists less than a
quarter, that means too tight. Try squealing
and twisting to make certain it works properly
and burn up the bearings if it’s too tense.

8. Tires

9. Check tire pressure. Find the
recommended level seen in driver’s side door
jamb and don’t forget the spare. It should be
replaced with a new one if it shows it’s already
worn out. Have the alignment checked by a
nearby tire shop if the car pulls to either side
when driving or if you notice uneven tire wear.
This is usually caused by long intervals of car
trips or if you haven’t use the car for a longer
period of time.

11. Maintaining his car is every owner’s
responsibility. In caring for its smallest
damage, one can prevent costly budget
allocation on repairs. It will also avoid delays
on your trips because the vehicle that you
are using is well-maintained. Drive safely and
have a safe journey!

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