Before you head off on your summer road trip, University Auto Repair recommends a quick vehicle inspection to make sure your car, truck, or utility vehicle is ready for the added miles. You don’t want to break down during your road trip. This will not only put a damper on the excursion but also leave you and your passengers frustrated. Here are some auto services that will help prevent breakdowns.
AC Service
One of the first things we will check is your vehicle’s air conditioner. You will be running it an awful lot while you are on the road, and you need to be able to rely on it to blow cold air through the vents at all times. A refrigerant check, plus inspecting the compressor, condenser, and fans will help ensure you can rely on your AC the entire trip.
Belt/Hose Check
We will also inspect your belts and hoses to make sure none of them need to be replaced. A broken belt or leaking hose can put an end to your trip right away, especially if the belt that breaks is the timing belt. Your engine will literally shut down if the timing belt breaks.
Brake Service
If you haven’t had your brakes serviced in 30,000 miles, now is the time to do it. Don’t head out on your road trip without a brake inspection and service to make sure you can always stop your automobile on a dime if you need to. The brakes are the most important safety system in your automobile.
Coolant Flush
Another 30,000-mile service that will need to be done if it is due is a coolant flush and refill. Making sure that you have plenty of fresh engine coolant in the cooling system will ensure you don’t end up overheating while you are on the road. We will also check the other fluids in your automobile as well as the filters.
Oil Change
Even if you aren’t due for one, an oil change before your road trip will make sure that you have plenty of fresh oil lubricating and drawing heat away from the engine. An engine without motor oil will die in less than 30 minutes. If your motor oil is old or dirty, you will damage the engine and reduce its lifespan.
Tire Inspection
Finally, you won’t get anywhere if you don’t have good tires. Let us inspect your tires to make sure you have plenty of tread and that they have plenty of air in them. This includes the spare. It’s also important to have wheel services done such as balancing and alignment if they are due.
Call University Auto Repair in Flagstaff, AZ, today to schedule your pre-trip vehicle service.
