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Take Care of Your Car During a Road Trip

February 1, 2021 Kim 1 Comment

Ways to take care of your car duing a road trip

Take care of your car during a road trip to keep it a stress-free ride!

Road trips put a lot of stress on your vehicle that contributes to its degradation, so follow these ways to take care of your car during a road trip, especially if you’re headed out on a long one!

Stay Safe By Taking Care Of Your Car During A Road Trip

Road trips are an exciting opportunity for adventure but can put your vehicle through its paces as it weathers the elements and endures far more stress than your typical Sunday drive. To make sure your road trip is smooth and without problems, you should prepare a few ways to take care of your car during a road trip to prevent mechanical issues or damage.

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Stay Organized With Everything In One PlaceIff something were to happen to your car during a road trip, it’s important that you know where everything is. Find your car kit with cables, flashlight, hazard cones or flares, blanket, etc. The best way that I know how to keep it all together is in a storage organizer for your car.

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On-the-Go Detailing

Dirt, debris, snow, ice, rain. Whatever the weather, your car will be under constant bombardment of stress from grime. Grime can damage your car’s paint and even cause rust by working its way into the metal. To keep your car clean and protected while on the road, a quick detailer is a fantastic way to clear debris and grime from your car at any time, no matter where you are.

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Check Your Tires From Time To Time

Whenever you make a stop during your road trip, take a minute to evaluate the condition of your tires. After countless miles of speeding along on the asphalt, your tires may lose pressure or become damaged.

If these things happen, here’s some advice:

  • Gas stations typically have pumps for tires to refill their pressure. If you don’t have a spare tire in the case of damage, immediately go to an auto repair service for a replacement.
  • Your choice of gasoline is one of the ways to take care of your car during a road trip, depending on your vehicle. If the manufacturer recommends a certain octane of gas, then you should absolutely defer to the manufacturer’s guidance.

High Octane Gas

Higher octane gas may be a good choice if you’re worried about engine troubles during your trip. Higher octane gas burns more efficiently and is far less likely to prematurely combust and potentially damage your engine.

Many modern vehicles have advanced to the point where such a problem is becoming progressively less likely, so consider the circumstances of your vehicle before investing in high-octane gas.

Top Off Your Fluids

When you have the chance during your travels, it’s always a good idea to top off the fluids of your car— such as oil, coolant, or transmission fluids so your vehicle keeps running optimally. These fluids are like blood for a car, so it’s is equally important to avoid letting them get low if your car suddenly has trouble functioning.

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About Kim

Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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  1. SRP Auto says

    January 6, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    The content and tips are great that every car owner can follow through it.

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