5 Essential Checks Before Your Next Road Trip + Big Savings!

Sent: May 23, 2024

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As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to plan those exciting road trips. But before you hit the road, make sure your car is ready for the journey. From tire pressure to brake pads, checking your vehicle’s condition can prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure a smooth journey. To help you prepare, use code SUMMERFIX to save $20 off $199+, $50 off $499+, and $100 off $999+ sitewide and up to 10% additional savings on over 11,000 products through 5/28. Shop FCP Euro's Summer Kickoff Sale and save today!

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Gas is already expensive enough; don’t you want to save money the easy way? Properly inflating your tires is an incredibly simple way to ensure maximum efficiency from your vehicle. Underinflated tires put extra stress on the shoulders, generating more heat, rapid degradation, and increased rolling resistance. Each isn’t good, and together, they combine to pull money right out of your account. Don’t skip the small stuff; ensure your tires are properly inflated for your next road trip.

Examining your tires is a simple way to check suspension condition. Worn bushings and ball joints allow massive amounts of play, which you can feel and hear through clunking and knocking as you drive over bumps and dips. In addition to the noise, they allow the tires to be pulled out of alignment, giving you funky driving characteristics and excessive tire wear.

Brake pad wear warnings are not something to ignore. Although some pad material is left, it may not be enough to get you where you’re going and back again. Once that material is gone, so is your braking ability. Don’t risk hurting yourself and others. Swap out those pads and enjoy an anxiety-free trip!

Walking out to pools of fluid under your vehicle is never good. In many cases, it’s the A/C system releasing water, but not always. Coolant, oil, and power steering leaks aren’t anything to ignore and can be a sign of a larger problem. Carefully inspect which fluid is on the ground and where it’s coming from before assessing whether or not your vehicle is ready for the long haul.

Just because the fluid level is topped up does not mean it’s in good shape. All fluids—whether in the brake system, cooling system, or driveline—have replacement intervals. Time and use will cause them to lose their specially formulated characteristics, leading to excessive wear and poor overall performance. Oftentimes, these changes are straightforward and quick, so there’s no reason to let them go. Sweat the small stuff; your car will thank you later.

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