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Just like a cross-country road trip, college is an adventure. From late-night pizza runs to driving around campus, you need your vehicle to be in peak condition. While you are busy getting your class schedule and living arrangements finalized, take some time to ensure that your car is ready for another school year. Here are some items that should be on your back-to-school checklist.
Before hitting the road, be sure that you have performed all those routine maintenance tasks that keep your vehicle in top working order. Also, be sure to stay up on these routine tasks while you are at school.
Inspect your tires for signs of uneven tread wear. Also check the tire pressure, making sure each tire is inflated to the manufacturer recommended level.
Examine your windshield wipers for signs of wear. If they are split or streak or smear when you use them, it is time to replace them.
Make sure your headlights, brake lights, turn signals and emergency flashers are working. Replace any burned out bulbs.
If your battery is more than three years old, have it checked.
Check the levels of the engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer fluid. Your owner’s manual will specify the proper fluids to use.
Look at your air filter. If it is filled with dirt and debris, have it changed.
Make sure that your vehicle has the safety equipment that you would need in the event of an emergency. Double check that your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and lug wrench and ensure that your vehicle is outfitted with jumper cables, road flares or reflective warning triangles, flashlight, first aid kit, blanket, tool kit, fire extinguisher and extra food and water.
Is it time for an oil change? What checks should be performed when your car hits the 50,000 mile mark? Learn the recommended maintenance schedule for your vehicle by reading your owner’s manual.
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