Auto News: Tips to Make Sure Your Vehicle is "Up to Speed" Before Hitting the RoadGoodbye Winter, Hello Spring Break
April 16, 2007
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, vehicle crashes due to neglected maintenance cause more than 2,600 deaths a year. As the winter winds down, your thoughts may be turning to sunny locations for rest and rejuvenation. But before you pack up the kids and hit the road on a Spring Break trip, be sure to pay attention to a few very important items. Car batteries don't last forever and need to be checked to make sure they are clean. If the battery is over three years old, have a load check performed. You should also make sure your tires are properly inflated (check the spare too!) and also that your vehicle's coolant fluid is topped off. Since oil is the lifeblood of the engine, you might want to get a lube, oil and filter change as well. All this is very easy to accomplish and will only take a few minutes -- and can lead to safe motoring. If you don't feel you are qualified to inspect your own vehicle, look for a multi-point inspection from your dealer or someone trained specifically on your brand of automobile.
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Posted August 7 2008 10:30 AM by Allyson Harwood
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