It’s about that time of year again: the end of summer vacation.
Yes, your perfect little monsters whom you love unconditionally are finally getting back into some semblance of a routine. Which means you should be getting a break from summer break! (Oh, the irony…)
Unfortunately, you aren’t getting a break just yet.
Between the daily school pick-ups and drop-offs and nearly weekly traveling for away games across the state, you’ve still got your work cut out for you.
You might even have to make a cross-country road trip to help your recent high school grad settle into college.
Regardless of what your back to school schedule looks like, your vehicle will be there with you every mile of the way.
Make sure you show that loveable hunk of junk or sparkling beauty the love it deserves with this back to school vehicle maintenance checklist:
1) Tires
What to check:
- Tire Pressure
- Treads
- Alignment
- Next Recommended Rotation
2) Brakes
What to be aware of:
- Weird Noises
- Difficulty Braking
3) Oil & Other Fluids
What to check:
- Next Recommended Oil Change
- Coolant / Refrigerant Levels
- Windshield Wiper Fluid Levels
4) Lights
What to check:
- Turn Signal Lights
- Brake Lights
- Cabin Lights
- Light Brightness
- if your lights are dull you might need to replace the bulbs or clean off any gunk
- Windshield Wiper Blades
5) Windshield Wipers
What to check:
- Streaks After Using Wiper Blades
- Missed Spots After Using Wiper Blades
6) Car Battery
What to check:
- Battery Age
- Battery Charge
- Corrosion or Build Up On You Battery
7) Car Remote
What to check:
- Remote Battery
- if you need a new battery, you can get them just about anywhere, including here
- Button Responsiveness
What kind of checks do you normally do before the start of a new school year? Let us know in the comments!
