CarLocate.com Marks 100th Blog Entry of 2010 with
Tips for Summer Car Maintenance
Whether you plan to head out for a summer road trip on Route 66 or to take your own in-town staycation, you’ll want to make your car ready for summer driving conditions.
Here are a few tips on what to do to make your car ready for summer:
- Check all your fluid levels.
- Good spark plugs and a clean air filter add up to better gas mileage. Change them according the manufacturer’s schedule for your car.
- Check your tires for wear and alignment. Tires should have equal pressure. These little steps will help you stop quickly without sliding in emergency situations. They will also give you better gas mileage.
- Get your brakes checked. The time spent getting them inspected may save your life later!
- Check your cooling system. Make certain your radiator isn't clogged, and all the hoses and belts in your engine are working properly.
- Be prepared for trouble with a good spare tire, tire changing tools, an extra bottle of water for your radiator, and a flashlight.
- After a rest stop and at the beginning of each travel day, always walk around your vehicle and check for anything unusual before you resume your trip.
Happy and safe travels from CarLocate.com!
Source: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/
100 Blog Posts – This Calls for a Giveaway!
This post marks 100 blog entries on CarLocate.com in 2010. To celebrate, we’re giving away a few of our super-soft, organic cotton “Life is Green” / CarLocate.com t-shirts.
To enter, follow @Carlocate on Twitter and re-tweet the phrase: “I’m shopping smart for my next car on CarLocate.com!”
On Friday afternoon (6/18), we’ll pick a few lucky folks at random to receive the shirts.
Good luck!
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