With summer’s arrival, the open road is all the more enticing. Before you head out on the highway, it’s important to be sure that your car is prepared for the journey. At Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, our local mechanics can expertly complete auto maintenance in the greater Orlando area to get your car ready for your trek. 

Important Road Trip Auto Maintenance Tasks

Certain types of maintenance should be done that help to keep the heat in check. During AC service, we’ll check over all of your AC parts to make sure they’re working strongly and can be trusted to keep you and your passengers cool when the sun cranks up the heat. And if you need any AC repairs, we can expertly complete them. It’s also a good idea to get cooling system service if you’re due. Coolant should be exchanged at intervals of 30,000 miles. When the weather is scorching, engines are more prone to overheating, which can cause major damage. With the proper level of clean coolant and healthy cooling system parts, your engine is at much less risk of overheating. 

It’s also important to complete maintenance measures that help to ensure your safety during your journey. One such measure is brake service, during which we’ll look over your braking system to see if it is hiding any safety concerns. And as necessary, we’ll lubricate brake parts and replace brake pads. Another important safety task is to get your battery checked. This way, you’ll know if your battery is in bad shape and likely to die during your adventure, which could potentially leave you stranded in some backwoods location. Also, you’ll want to check your tires to make sure they have a healthy level of tread and are inflated to their required psi. If your tires are under-inflated, then they’ll be more susceptible to blowing out, which could lead to a serious wreck when driving at high speeds. 

Auto Maintenance in Orlando, FL

If you need auto maintenance in Orlando before your road trip, contact Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers at 407-502-4984. At our local auto shop, we can expertly address your car’s repair and maintenance needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!