April 01st, 2025

Prepping for Easter Travels

Are you planning to travel for Easter this season? If you are looking forward to a road trip to see family, then there are few things to get checked quickly before going on your trip. With 6,000 mile and 6 month service intervals, some of these items may not have been checked recently. What are these things to get checked?
- Tire pressure and tread depth. If they have not been checked since last Fall, then likely the tire pressure has dropped and should be filled to its factory spec.
- Engine oil level and condition. If it is an older car, then it may be consuming some engine oil and need a top off. Running an engine low on engine oil is a recipe for disaster. If it has been 6 months since being changed, it may likely be do for it.
- Wiper blades. Being able to see clearly is important.
- Coolant level.
- Get any clunks or braking noise diagnosed. There will be no fun on a road trip that ends up on the side of the road due to a mechanical failure. 
Plan ahead, a lot of parts are held in warehouses and require being shipped overnight. If you plan on getting the vehicle checked out ahead of your trip and it may need repairs, then please make an appointment several days in advance. 

Enjoy the warm weather and spring travels.