For those of you who want to travel to faraway places by driving a private car, be sure to check the following car components as the preparation that might cause problems if you don’t check the components. Check out the tips that we have presented below!
Engine Oil
One of the most important components in a vehicle is the engine, and engine oil in this case plays a vital role because its function is to lubricate, maintain temperature, and protect the engine.
So make sure you check the engine oil, whether the dose is appropriate and the level of concentration. If the dose is reduced, add it. And if the oil has blackened, replace it with a new one.
Tires
Car tires are the most important part of a vehicle besides the engine. Therefore; Tires should be checked before you travel to faraway places. Make sure the tire pressure is within the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Also, do a light inspection of the physical condition of the tires and wheels, and if you don’t forget to always carry a spare tire.
Brake Oil
For the sake of safety, brakes play an important role in every vehicle. For maximum performance and function, it is necessary to check the brake fluid.
Pay attention to the dose on the brake fluid storage tube. Reduced brake fluid indicates that the thickness of the brake lining is starting to thin, or there could be a leak in the brake system. If there is a leak, then fix it immediately.
Radiator Water
This component has a task that is no less important, namely a car engine cooler so that it can still work properly. The risk is that if the radiator water runs out, your car engine can break and have to be overhauled. Therefore, you need to check the condition of the radiator water before traveling to distant places.
Open the radiator cap and pay attention to the water level limit. Also, you need to check the radiator water reserve tube. If less than the limit, fill it up to the upper limit. Do not exceed the limit because the radiator water can not circulate properly.
Battery Water
Some cars still use conventional wet batteries. If your car is one of these, please check the position of the battery water level, and increase it if it decreases. Also, don’t forget to clean the surface of the battery terminals and filler cap in case of calcification.
Freon Air Conditioner
Never underestimate the AC task, when the car runs in hot weather, the AC is not cold will certainly make discomfort. So make sure Freon as your AC cooler is sufficient.
The way to check Freon AC is that you can peek via sight glass in the engine room. After that; turn on the engine and air conditioner. When idle will look clear. But when you hit the throttle pedal, there will be a little air bubble which means Freon is reduced.
Power Steering Oil
The existence of Electric Power Steering (EPS) technology makes hydraulic power steering begin to be forgotten. However, there are still many cars that rely on this hydraulic system. If your car is one of these, pay attention to the spare tube where you can refill the power steering oil and fill it according to the dose.
Be careful of leaks because the location of the power steering pump under the risk of splashing oil into the exhaust. Similar to other chemical fluids, power steering oil also has a low enough burn point so it ignites easily.
Wiper Water
The presence of water on the wiper is often forgotten, and should never be taken lightly. When the car is running when the rain is not too heavy, it will make the edges of the glass dirty which causes impaired visibility. At the same time, running out of wiper water creates the risk of being scratched on the wiper rubber so the performance of the glass cleaner is not optimal. So, make sure you fill the wiper water according to the dose.
Emergency Equipment
After the main components are safe, make sure you bring emergency equipment, for example; the most mandatory and complete are the jack and the tire opener tools. Learn how to use it again so you don’t have to worry about changing tires.
In addition to the technical tools built into the car, other emergency devices that should be available are flashlights, battery jumpers, and sling cables for cranes in the event of a crash. Also, you need to prepare spare fluids such as brake fluid and so on.
