Prepare Your Car For Georgian Summer Trip
The long-awaited summer has come and everyone is getting ready to take a vacation and leave the city. In order to make the travel process enjoyable, you also need to prepare your car accordingly for a long journey.
Here are 6 tips for summer car care that will help you.
1. Check Tires
First of all, check the tires before putting the luggage in the car. As you know, after a cold winter, our car needs new summer wheels just as much as we do summer clothes. So if you are thinking about summer trip on your own car, make sure you really use the summer season tires and most importantly pay attention to the expiration date.
If you already using season-appropriate tires, it is advisable to check the pressure and be sure to do so until the tires are fully cooled.
Did you know that when the pressure in the tires is high it leads to improved steering response and fuel economy? (however, never exceed the maximum recommended pressure for your car)
2. Check Brake
take your vehicle to an auto repair shop for a brake inspection. A service professional will check the brake system for fluid leaks, and the pads, rotors, shoes and drums. If repair or replacement is needed.
3. Change the oil and oil filter
If you are planning a long trip make sure that the car does not have to change the oil in the middle of the trip, it will definitely be an extra puzzle, so before the trip I recommend to change the oil and oil filters.
4.Flush and fill your cooling system
Check the antifreeze level in order to the engine was protected from overheating and travel quietly. however, it’s better if you flush the system with a radiator flush product, not just plain water, to remove stubborn rust, grease and sediment. Then, refill with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water.
5. Air Filter
According to the recommendation, the air filter should be replaced at least once every 6 months. In addition to being good for your health and protecting you from polluted air in your car, replacing a clogged filter also can improve mileage by as much as 10 percent.
6. Check The Blades
check that the blades are making full contact with the windshield and have not dried out. Don't wait for a heavy spring or summer rainstorm to discover your blades aren't performing properly. Also, refill the wiper fluid reservoir
Car maintenance requires a lot of time and resources, so when you check your car and be sure that everything is okay, then you can already pack your things and Moving Your Way!
