Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
Posted January 22, 2023 8:35 AM
At Car Doc On The Island we get a lot of Venice drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around FL, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded.
Smart Venice drivers plan ahead for a major road trip – and there are a lot of things to get ready. Where should you start? You could start with the tires. Look them over for tread wear and check to see that they are properly inflated. Take a quick test drive around Venice to see if you can feel any vibrations: Are the wheels in balance? Is the car tracking straight? Is the alignment ok? Come to Car Doc On The Island for a peace-of-mind trip inspection.
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The next thing is a full service oil change to make sure all of your fluids are topped off and you have fresh oil for the trip. And if your car has over 75,000 miles/120,000 km, you may consider putting in the high-mileage formulation to clean harmful sludge deposits in the engine.
How about your transmission and brakes? Have you had your transmission and brakes inspected in the last six months?
How are your wiper blades? There's nothing like not being able to get rid of the bug juice on a long road trip away from Venice.
Check your owner's manual for any other recommended services, and have Car Doc On The Island in Venice do the multi-point inspection before you head out on your trip.
Consider also having the coolant system serviced at Car Doc On The Island – you want to stay within the vehicle manufacture’s recommendations. If you're towing a trailer around FL you'll want to be keep in mind that you'll be going a long way under severe conditions.
A lot of Venice drivers overlook severe conditions like towing, FL summer heat or driving on dirt roads. Plan ahead for your next road trip – Car Doc On The Island wants you to get there and back.