People across the country are packing their cars and take the road for their summer vacation. But with rising gasoline prices and AAA batteries provide over 7.5 million vehicle breakdowns during the warmer months, it is important to ensure that your vehicle is ready.
Firestone Tire Centers counsels how to prepare your vehicle for the road. Start by taking your car to a certified automotive technician for a thorough review to ensure that the engine, battery, exhaust and cooling system is in good condition and most important fluids are filled to recommended levels.
It's the perfect time of year to check the cooling system of your car. The cooling system in most cars need a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and water, which must be flushed every two years. Ask a technician to determine if your car is ready for a system flush, these preventive maintenance steps can save you a breakdown roadside uncomfortable and a bill of major repairs in the future .It is also important to ensure that your tires are properly inflated, rotated, adjusted and modified as needed. Under inflation will actually reduce gasoline consumption by car and shorten the life of your tires. A label inside the driver's door jamb, door to the glove box or fuel door lists recommended tire pressure for different speeds and loads. Never use "maximum pressure" number printed on the sidewall of your tires.
Check tire pressure at least once a month and always when the tires are cold (less than 1 mile mechanical or stand for at least three hours).You'll better watch for the tire tread. Worn tires can be extremely dangerous on wet roads. "Wear bars" - small raised points of rubber in the grooves - will appear when the tires are worn. If the tread is the same height as the wear bars, it's time for a new tire.
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Before heading off to the road, make sure that your car is properly maintained. It must be done in order to avoid any problems along the way. Be extra careful when driving at dark places since it'll lessen your vision.
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