{"id":605,"date":"2019-02-13T17:28:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T23:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/?p=605"},"modified":"2019-02-13T17:28:43","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T23:28:43","slug":"prepare-your-vehicle-for-spring-break-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/2019\/02\/13\/prepare-your-vehicle-for-spring-break-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Road Trip Ready: Schedule Your Spring Break Travel Check Early"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As anyone who lives in the Midwest can attest to, Spring Break is about as necessary as food and water. After a long winter filled with ice, snow and arctic temperatures, a spring getaway is a much-needed activity to rejuvenate the soul and get you through to summer. So how horrible would it be if you made all the necessary arrangements, loaded the family into the car, and something went wrong on the road?<\/p>\n<p>Instead of leaving it to chance, schedule a road trip checkup for your vehicle at My Mechanic\u2014and do so well in advance of your trip. This will ensure you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your pick of appointment days and times.<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of time to complete any needed repairs.<\/li>\n<li>Time to drive your car locally after any repairs are made, ensuring everything is working as intended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At My Mechanic, when you bring your vehicle in for a pre-trip inspection, we will use our <a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/vehicle-inspection-report-card-elmhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60-point inspection and Vehicle Report Card<\/a> to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for your trip. This inspection includes&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Fluid Levels and Condition<\/h3>\n<p>Your car needs various fluids to operate, everything from engine oil to coolant to brake fluid. These fluids provide lubrication to engine parts, prevent overheating, and ensure you can stop the car. Before you head out on the road, we\u2019ll make sure all of the fluids are topped off and in good condition.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/low-tire-pressure-warning-light-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tire Pressure<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The proper <a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/low-tire-pressure-warning-light-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tire pressure<\/a> is essential for having the best control over your vehicle as you barrel down the road, and it helps maximize fuel economy. We will make sure that your tires are set to the proper PSI for the best road trip ever!<\/p>\n<h3>Tire Tread<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to safety on the road, the amount of tread left on your tires is also critical. Your tire tread needs to have a depth of more than 2\/32 inch to be safe. We actually prefer to see at least 3\/32 to 4\/32 tread left. And if you haven\u2019t had your <a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/tires-rotations-wheel-alignments-elmhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tires rotated<\/a> in a while, that can lead to premature tread wear. We can rotate your tires if needed to help you get more miles out of them.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/brakes-brake-repair-elmhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brakes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Next to tires in importance is your car\u2019s ability to stop when necessary. If you haven\u2019t had your <a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/brakes-brake-repair-elmhurst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brakes<\/a> inspected lately, don\u2019t just assume that they are all good to go. Although the signs of wear and tear might be obvious\u2014like grinding, squeaking or a brake warning light\u2014we can do a visual inspection to make sure the brake pads are applying evenly and to ensure the rotors aren\u2019t rusted through or too thin.<\/p>\n<h3>Battery Check<\/h3>\n<p>A dead battery can put a damper on departure time or the start of a new day on your trip. A battery check before your trip is quick and easy. But there is nothing quick or easy about having to replace a battery on the road or being stuck when you\u2019re trying to get somewhere. A professional technician from My Mechanic can ensure your battery terminals are clean and that your battery is strong enough to avoid a call for roadside assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Lighting Check<\/h3>\n<p>You don\u2019t want a state trooper to be the one to tell you that one of your brake lights is out. We\u2019ll do a lighting check to make sure your turn signals, headlights and brake lights all work. This will ensure you\u2019re visible on the road\u2014and that you\u2019re not giving an attentive officer a reason to pull you over.<\/p>\n<h3>Safety First<\/h3>\n<p>Beat the rush and come in early for your road trip check. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/appointments\/\" target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scheduling online<\/a>\u00a0or call us at 630-833-6100. Our schedule gets very filled up the closer it gets to spring break, so if you wait, it could lead to delays.<\/p>\n<p>Once you know your vehicle is ready to hit the road, you can concentrate on finalizing your travel plans and getting everyone packed and ready to go.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-319\" src=\"https:\/\/mymechanic.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Vehicle-Report-Card-My-Mechanic.jpg\" alt=\"The Vehicle Report Card at My Mechanic in Elmhurst, IL will give you the overall health and condition of your vehicle.\" width=\"800\" height=\"610\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As anyone who lives in the Midwest can attest to, Spring Break is about as necessary as food and water. After a long winter filled with ice, snow and arctic temperatures, a spring getaway is a much-needed activity to rejuvenate the soul and get you through to summer. 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