Pre travel check list

[Scott K]

I thought with the fishing opener coming this weekend, and the busy

travel season coming soon as well, I would put together a list of

things that should be checked before any long trips to help prevent

break downs along the side of the road. Some items are easily

checked by yourself, some you may need to bring in to be inspected.

Check your engine oil, or change if needed

Check engine coolant, no leaks and if it is full

Check coolant hoses

Check engine belts

Check your tires air pressure

Check for tire wear, bald or worn uneven. rotate or replace if needed

Check front end parts for loose parts

Alignment if needed

Check your brakes, not just the pads and shoes, check the hydraulics also

Check wipers and washer fluid

Check transmission fluid, full and has clean fluid

Check the remaining fluids (power steering, ect)

Check air filter

Check out the lights, tail, brake, turn, headlamps (trailers also)

Most vehicles now days dont require wheel bearing repacks, but if yours

has repackable bearings, its easier to do it before the trip then on the side

of the road (trailers also)

I am sure I forgot some things, so feel free to add to the list.

I would like to add that most if not all of these things get checked if and when you bring in your vehicle to a good shop to get your oil change done, most of these are included at no charge with an oil change.