Will you go on vacation by highway? Apart from having your bags ready, money and attitude, you should know the conditions of your car, so that you avoid bad surprises and your fun does not become a martyrdom.
According to the Ángeles Verdes Tourist Services Corporation, it is recommended that car inspections be done at least twice a year. It does not hurt to take advantage of the rest periods in which you will travel to do a review. For this reason, we tell you the points that should be checked in the car before going out on the highway.
What should I check in my car?
- Tires. Fundamental in terms of safety, since they are the only part of the car that is in permanent contact with the highway and must always be in optimal condition. Even if you do a few kilometers, the wheels expire. So you have to check its wear and control the cold pressure.
- Brakes. Check the discs and pads. Few motorists know how to check if the brakes are in good condition.
- Oil level. Check the date of the last change, then check the oil level, cold and with the car level.
- Other liquids. Check the levels of brake, windshield wiper, water, steering and cooling fluid.
- Lights. They are basic in driving, especially at night. Since the vehicle’s lights are known, it is necessary to check, apart from that they work correctly, that the headlights are clean and at the correct height.
- Drums. If fluid comes out of the battery, it’s time to change the battery and check the alternator. Also, try to keep the terminals clean and discard the battery if any of them look strange.
- Steering and suspension. The shock absorbers are important and make up the safety triangle (along with the tires and brakes).
- Seating. Check that they are in perfect condition.
- Air filter. It’s not like safety depends on this element, but if it’s dirty it will increase fuel consumption.
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