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In this scorching summer and weekend season, if you too are planning to go on a long drive to some cool place with your family or friends, then this news is very important for you. Often people complete the packing in the excitement of the trip, but forget to pay attention to the vehicle on which the entire journey has to be done. In the summer season, the scorching sun and high temperatures have a direct impact on the engine and tires of the car. In such a situation, going out on the highway without preparation can put you in big trouble. Your entire vacation can be ruined if your vehicle breaks down or the AC stops midway. Therefore, before setting out on a long drive, you should keep in mind some very important car travel tips.
The ‘cooling king’ of the car i.e. AC should be checked first.
If the car AC does not work properly during a summer journey, then the journey starts feeling like a punishment. Driving on the highway with the windows open becomes impossible due to the heat waves. Therefore, at least two days before starting your journey, go to a good mechanic and get your car’s AC serviced. Ask the mechanic to carefully check the gas pressure of the AC, cleanliness of the condenser and the cabin filter. If there is dust accumulated in the filter, get it replaced immediately, so that you continue to get cool and clean air throughout the trip.
Tire pressure and coolant level: Which will protect the vehicle from overheating?
The most essential thing to do before going on a long drive is to check the coolant of the car. Coolant is the liquid that keeps your car’s engine cool even in extreme heat. If the coolant level is low, the engine may overheat and stop midway or the risk of fire may increase. Along with this, the air pressure in the tires of the vehicle should be absolutely correct. In summer, asphalt highway roads become extremely hot, causing the air inside the tires to expand. If there is more air in the tires than required, then there is a risk of tire burst at high speed, which can become the cause of a major accident.
Engine oil and brake fluid: Will keep the performance of the vehicle super hit
To drive continuously for several hundred kilometers, it is very important for the engine to be smooth. Check your car’s engine oil level, and if it has become black or thick, change it immediately. New engine oil protects engine parts from friction and heat. Along with this, checking of brake oil i.e. brake fluid is also equally important. When driving on hills or on winding roads, the brakes are constantly used, which causes them to heat up. Having the right amount of brake fluid ensures perfect braking system performance and keeps you safe.
Wiper blades and windshield washer: journey will not be stopped due to sudden storm and rain
There is no guarantee of weather during summer; It is very common for sudden dust storms or pre-monsoon rains to occur amidst bright sunshine. In such a situation, if the wiper blades of your car have become damaged or hard, then the windshield (front glass) will not be clean and you will not be able to see the road in front. Therefore, get the old wipers replaced and add a little shampoo or glass cleaner liquid along with clean water to the windshield washer fluid tank. This will help in cleaning the dust and insects that accumulate on the glass during travel.
Emergency kit and hydration: Take care not only of the car, but also of yourself
Apart from all these technical preparations, always keep a strong ‘Emergency Tool Kit’ in the vehicle, which includes jack, wheel nut wrench, spare tire (Stephanie), jumper cables and a good first aid kit. Keep some cash with you in case online payment network is not available on the way. Last but not least, do not forget to keep yourself hydrated during the journey. Keep adequate quantity of drinking water, glucose and ORS packets in the car. To protect yourself from the sun, use sunshades on the car windows and after every two to three hours of continuous driving, give some rest stop to the car and yourself.
