Most users will enjoy the next vacation after travel by car. Although it is not the best time to travel by road due to the price of fuel, it is still one of the most frequent means of transport. And many times, the destination is not always close to where everyone lives, so before traveling should check the status of the car.
These kinds of reviews should be done periodically, minimum once a year. There are still many drivers who do not follow this premise, so the trip could be the perfect excuse to do a checkup. There are drivers who are knowledgeable enough to check these elements and prepare the car for a long trip and others who do not have that confidence. Otherwise, you can always take the car to a workshop.
Anyway, let’s do a review of the elements of the car that are more susceptible to problems. Those that it is essential to check before starting the march if you want to cover a good number of kilometers with full guarantee.
tires
They are essential for security. They are the only part of the car that is in permanent contact with the road and must always be in optimal condition. Even if you do a few kilometers, do you know that the tires expire? Also, it is important to check your wear and control the pressure, an action that must be done cold before starting the march. He too state of the flanks, in case they have a blow, since they are the most exposed part. If you need to change them now and you have little time, you can do it online.
Brakes
Check the discs and pills. Very few drivers know how to check if the brakes are in good condition. Here are ten tricks to keep your brakes ready, detect failures and drive without spending too much
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 fluid, windshield wipers, water, steering fluid, and coolant.
Lights
They are essential when driving, especially at night. Once you know the lights of your vehicle, you should check, in addition to that they work right, the headlights must be clean and at the correct height. You must ensure that you have replacement lights and the necessary tools to replace them if necessary.
Battery
Check if the battery is in good condition It will avoid unwanted setbacks. Some time ago we published five basic tips for buying a new one and it is also convenient to know how to jump start a car, because sometimes you can find yourself in a hurry.
steering and suspension
Shock absorbers are very important and are part of the so-called safety triangle (along with tires and brakes). Check that the shocks are in good condition by following these guidelines.
air filter
Safety does not depend on the air filter, but if it is dirty, fuel consumption will increase. It would also be important to know all the filters that a car has in order to change them when necessary.
But a car is not just mechanical, although everything working correctly is the main preventive measure. You should also check that the car is not missing some elements. We had already published an article about things you should take in the car, but this is what you should never miss:
- Spare wheel: In good condition, in case you have to replace a damaged one, if necessary. Of course, jack and key. Not all cars have it, some have a biscuit wheel or a puncture repair kit.
- Vest reflective: it is mandatory. It must be carried in a place accessible from the driver’s position.
- triangles approved emergency
- Documentation: all the “papers” of the vehicle, and the insurance policy.
[NOTA: Artículo publicado originalmente el 11/07/2011, actualizado y completado]
