A summer road trip is a lot more enjoyable when the vehicle is ready before you leave. Heat, highway speeds, mountain grades, and extra cargo can expose weak maintenance items quickly.
What to check before leaving
Start with the basics: oil level and service interval, coolant condition, tire tread and pressure, brake feel, battery health, wiper condition, and exterior lights. If the AC is weak around town, it may struggle even more on a hot highway drive.
Do not skip tires and cooling
Tires and cooling systems do some of the hardest work during summer travel. Uneven tire wear can point to alignment or suspension issues, while low coolant can turn a long climb into an overheating concern.
Plan maintenance around the trip
Hopkins Performance Automotive can help with preventative maintenance, oil changes, tire service, and cooling system checks before you head out from Caldwell or Middleton.
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