Holiday Car Care Tips- be prepared!

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Memorial Day is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year.  It’s the unofficial start of the summer.  Friends and families load up the car and hit the road for a long weekend of fun and festivities.

More often than not, those last minute car care trip checklists are either forgotten about or disregarded.  But being proactive with car maintenance can prevent those unwanted car troubles and lead to a smooth fun-filled travel weekend.

Pre-holiday travel inspection maintenance can easily be handled by the trained staff at Herb Gordon Subaru. 

Some key car care tips are below:

1. Tires- Have your tires been rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles.  Make sure the spare tire and jack is in good condition.
    
2. Brakes- Follow recommended inspection time in your owner’s manual.  Any unknown or new noises when braking should be addressed as quickly as possible.
    
3. Oil- Get your oil and oil filter changed at the intervals recommended by your manufacturer.
    
4. Battery- Professional test equipment can identify a weak battery in advance and routine care can extend the life of your battery.  Batteries can last three to five years and can fail at any time of the year.
    
5. Windshield wiper blades- Cold winter temperatures are hard on wiper blades. Spring is a good time to check and replace them if necessary and refill windshield washer fluid.
    
6. A pre-trip inspection and preventative maintenance can reduce the chance of expensive, dangerous, and inconvenient road trouble. 

Be prepared this Memorial Day and schedule your maintenance today at Herb Gordon Subaru.