You want your car to be in good running shape and looking good. If you do general maintenance on your vehicle regularly you will have a car that runs more efficiently; which means you will get better gas mileage. You don’t want to get stranded, whether it is in the sweltering summer heat or in the cold winter months.
If you are planning a road trip you want to make sure your car is in good running condition. You should pay particular attention to your tires. If it has been over 7,500 miles since you had your tires rotated you should have that done before you go on a trip. You will also want to check and inspect your tires for any uneven wear.
At the same time you are inspecting your tires, you should also check the tire pressure. If you are unsure of what the pressure should be, you can look in your owner’s manual. Most of the time you can also find out what the tire pressure should be by looking on the inside of your car door. You will get better gas mileage if you keep the recommended pressure in your tires.
Before you get on the road you should make sure that your air conditioning system is working properly. You will want to make sure all hoses are in good condition and have no leaks or cracks. When you are inspecting the hoses make sure the clamps are tight also. If they are loose you can tighten them with a screwdriver. You can take it into an auto shop to make sure it is full of coolant and will work properly when you are on a road trip.
A tune up is a good idea before any type of trip. You should have the oil filter and oil changed. This is the time to replace worn windshield wiper blades and to make sure the windshield washer fluid is full. When you are getting a tune up make sure you have all fluids checked, including brakes, transmission, and power steering.
When you are not driving your vehicle you should use a car cover to protect it against the elements. Car covers are made of all types of materials that are designed to be used in all types of weather. You can find custom covers that are made of breathable materials and are also water resistant. You can find covers that are designed to protect your vehicle from harmful UV rays.
A car cover that doesn’t fit your car correctly can actually do more harm to your car than if you left it uncovered. A loosely fitting car cover can slap against your car and can cause severe damage to your car’s paint finish. That is why you should invest in a custom fit car cover for your specific car.
There are custom car covers that are made for all make and models of vehicles. It doesn’t matter what type or make of car you have you will be able to find a car cover to fit your needs.
Author Resource:
Jack Labens works for Empire Covers, a leading provider of car covers, truck covers, car mats, and other vehicle covers and accessories. Empire Covers can be found online at: http://www.empirecovers.com or at their blog http://www.empirecovers-blog.com .
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