Now that summer has finally arrived it’s the perfect time for families or groups of friends to enjoy a road trip. This article has some tips which can help you plan.

It’s fair to say that the summer months and season has to be the most favored by everybody. Not just because the hot weather is here or that the sun is shining bright overhead, but also because students are on break from school and parents are often on break from work. Combined, this makes the perfect setup for a road trip. Synthetic Oil Solutions not only knows just how enjoyable a road trip with family or friends can be, but also that, without some planning, just how quickly a road trip can turn into a nightmare and has some great tips below to help.

The Basics

The best place to start is with a basic plan. The focus is on the plan being basic as you don’t want to limit the flexibility of a road trip, such as these:

• Where is your destination?
• What is the route you will take?
• Do you have a backup route in case something goes wrong?
• Does everybody know when their driving shift is?
• Who is in charge of bringing snacks and drinks?

Just basic planning like this is enough to help you and your passengers to arrive at your destination safely and ready for adventure.

Engine Snacks

While you and your passengers enjoy snacks along the journey, it’s important to remember that your vehicle also needs sustenance. However, candy and soda aren’t going to help your vehicle. Instead, it relies on the range of fluids you put in, without which you won’t be going very far. With this in mind, take some time to check the condition of your fluids, starting with these important ones:

• Engine oil/Lubricant
• Brake Fluid
• Transmission Fluid
• Power Steering Fluid
• Coolant
• Soap and water for your wipers

If it’s clear that any of these fluids has reached its usefulness or the levels are low, take the opportunity to flush out the container and lines and replace it with fresh product. Click here to buy Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil and keep your engine running smoothly during long summer drives with a synthetic oil change in Jeffersonville. To find out more about how a synthetic oil change can improve your engine performance or to place an order, speak with a friendly expert at Synthetic Oil Solutions by calling (502) 664-5783 or check out the online store.

Check Your Tires

Just because your tires look mean and tough doesn’t mean that they can’t sustain damage, leading to a flat tire or, even worse, a tire blowout while you are on the freeway. Help avoid this by taking your vehicle into the sunlight and checking the condition of your tires, including your spare, for the following:

• Bald spots where there is no tread
• Debris lodged in the tread of your tire
• Items, such as nails or glass, which have punctured your tire
• Crack around the tire which could cause a blowout

Of course, if you can see any of the above or other items, be sure to hair your tires checked, repaired, and if need be replaced before driving on it again.

Vehicle Electronics

In addition to your radio, the electrics in your car are responsible for its smooth operating and also the safety of your vehicle. And just because the wires and cables aren’t visible doesn’t mean that they can’t be damaged. Before you leave, ask a friend or family member to operate the controls while you look around your vehicle to ensure the electrics are working correctly, paying attention to these items in particular:

• Headlamps are working and bright
• Indicators are operational
• Brake and tail lights are bright
• Reverse lights are working
• Dash warning lights activate on startup

Road trips have the flexibility of stopping where you like to enjoy a break, however, this can also mean that you will be driving later than you thought, potentially at night, which means that if any of these items fails, you will be spending much of the night on the side of the road waiting for a replacement bulb to arrive.

Improve Engine Health with a Synthetic Oil Change in Jeffersonville

These tips, combined with basic maintenance like a regular synthetic oil change in Jeffersonville can go a long way to improving your engine performance, especially during long drives in summer. To place an order or to find out more, speak with a friendly expert at Synthetic Oil Solution by calling (502) 664-5783.