Preparing Your Car for a Long Road Trip Checklist!
Here are is a checklist of things to consider before starting that long road trip.
Read on to learn more!
- Replace the filter and oil.
- Make sure your car is clean from the inside out before you leave.
- Among other things, it will assist you in finding your map when you need it.
- Avoid placing luggage on top of the vehicle. It slows you down and produces air friction, which releases additional gas. If you can’t avoid it, cover with a sturdy sheet and bind them tightly.
- Keep a tiny trash bag in the vehicle.
- Replace the air filter.
- To avoid a musty smell emanating from your vents, check the cabin air filter.
- To avoid bug blockages or other damage, place a protective sheet over the car’s headlights and front end.
- Purchase an additional set of seat belts.
- Replace the spark plugs.
- Verify that your jack and tire iron are in the vehicle.
- Examine your spare tire.
- Bring a fire extinguisher with you.
- Bring towels so that spills and dirty windshields can be cleaned.
- In case you lock your keys in the car, get an extra key and carry it with you in your wallet or somewhere else.
- Install sun protection on the front windshield and side windows.
- Make sure your music collection is current and your podcast is downloaded (or else you risk losing service). Or, if you’re more traditional, your favorite CDs.
- Remember all of the cables you’ll need, including your phone’s car charger, an auxiliary cable if you need one, USB cables, camera chargers, Go Pro charges, drone chargers, etc.
- Remember those small but crucial memory cards when you’re taking pictures or videos.
- Sunglasses – keep them handy!
- In order to add water or other fluids, bring a plastic funnel. In the event that you need to use a lake or river as an emergency coolant, bring a pail of water.
- Make sure your fuel tank is half full at all times. Waiting too long is bad.
- Keep your owner’s manual close at reach.
