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Health & Fitness

How to be Road Trip Ready for Spring

 Our spring to do list most certainly includes a road trip, but before we start exploring, our car needs to be prepared for warmer weather travel. Before any travel it is essential to have your basic car maintenance. This should be accompanied by a vehicle inspection and tailored toward spring’s warmer weather.

1.      Prepare with basic car maintenance:

·         Change your engine oil and filter

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·         Check tire pressure and tire tread

·         Check all fluids ( windshield washer fluid, brake & transmission fluid)

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·         Check the battery voltage

2.      Must do’s for Spring:

·         Check engine coolant- this protects and maintains your car’s cooling system

·         Check A/C system for proper cooling performance

3.      Spring clean the inside and outside  of your car

At Rick’s Performance in Pleasanton we offer a special geared toward what is needed during the current season. Take advantage of our Spring special to be road trip ready for spring.

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