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Get an Oil Change
If you’ve been putting off your oil change, then it’s time to put an end to it. Oil is essential to your engine’s smooth operation, and in order for the oil to move efficiently through your engine, then it must be changed regularly. Without a regular oil change, sludge can build up in your engine, and that sludge can require an expensive cleaning or even that some parts are replaced. Driving far when you need an oil change can significantly damage your engine. The last thing you need is for that damage to cause a breakdown hundreds of miles from home. 
Have Your Brakes Checked
Safety is essential any time you enter your vehicle, and your brakes are central to ensuring a safe road trip. Over time, your brake pads can become thin and ineffective. Sometimes your brakes will warn you that they’re becoming too thin when they screech or squeal. If you’re hearing that sound, then you need to have your brakes checked and potentially replaced before your long journey. Most brakes should last between 25,000 and 70,000 miles.
Check Fluids
Your vehicle’s fluids are crucial to a smooth and safe operation. Before you hop on the road for your road trip, check these fluids, especially if you have passed the fluid’s associated mileage marker:
- Radiator fluid: This fluid keeps your engine cool by pulling heat from your engine and releasing it through the radiator. Top off this fluid before your trip, and flush the entire system every 50,000 miles.
- Brake fluid: Every time you push your brake pedal, brake fluid forces the brake pads to clamp. You should top off brake fluid regularly and flush it every 36,000 miles.
- Power steering fluid: This fluid helps you easily turn your steering wheel. To keep this fluid from being contaminated and making it harder to turn your steering wheel, you should have this system checked every 24,000 miles.
Inspect Your Tires
Nothing will ruin your road trip like a blown tire. Before you leave, you should check both your tire pressure and your tire tread. If you haven’t rotated your tires in the past 5,000 to 8,000 miles, then you should have them rotated to guarantee even wear. If you’ve had your tires for more than 50,000 miles, they may need to be replaced. Fresh tires will also improve your gas mileage and save you a few bucks in fuel costs.
Test Your Vehicle’s Battery
If you don’t want to have your car die at a rest stop in the middle of nowhere, then you should test your battery before you leave, especially if the battery is older than three years. If you’re planning on taking your trip in the summer, testing your battery is even more important since the heat can evaporate battery fluid and lead to more battery damage.
Don’t let vehicle issues ruin this upcoming road trip. To guarantee your car is ready for your journey, come to Taylor’s AutoMax.
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