With warmer weather on the horizon \u2013 not to mention prime\nvacation season \u2013 many people are still avoiding air travel and are instead\nturning to their vehicles to take them away for a break. Before you hit the\nroad, however, it\u2019s important that your vehicle is in ship shape, so your\nvacation isn\u2019t cut short by car problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spring is an excellent time to carry out routine maintenance\non your vehicle. It\u2019s the time to transition the car from \u201cwinter mode\u201d to\n\u201csummer mode.\u201d While tire rotations and oil changes are important, there is\nmore to routine maintenance than these two tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These include:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to oil changes, it\u2019s important to ensure you are\ncurrent on other types of fluids, including coolant, windshield wiper fluid,\npower steering fluid, and brake fluid. Ask your vehicle\u2019s service provider to\nensure that all your fluids are topped up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While your windshield wipers may be working at the moment,\nwipers can break down quickly and suddenly. If you\u2019re about to embark on a\nfamily road trip, you may wish to consider replacing your wipers before you get\ncaught in heavy rain with non-functional wipers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Belts and hoses are critical to the health of your vehicle.\nYour vehicle\u2019s serpentine belt, for example, is responsible for functions such\nas power steering, the water pump, and the alternator. Your vehicle\u2019s hoses are\nresponsible for bringing fluids such as coolant or brake fluid where it\u2019s\nneeded. Regular checks and the replacement of belts and hoses will prevent\nengine problems and breakdowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you head out\non the highway, have your brakes inspected. The brake system includes hoses,\nfluids, rotors, brake pads, calipers, and linings, and they all play an\nimportant role in safe braking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The last thing you need on a trip is to find your tires\naren\u2019t in great shape. It\u2019s important that tires have enough air and tread to\nallow them to make maximum contact with the road. Properly inflated and\nbalanced, and in good condition, they are responsible for optimal steering and\nhandling, as well as maximum gas mileage. Tire wear can be hard for the\nuntrained eye to see, so consider having your tires inspected professionally\nbefore the summer driving season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For summer driving, it\u2019s important that your car\u2019s cooling\nsystem is working properly. When you have your vehicle serviced, have a\ntechnician check to ensure your AC is working well, and that all vehicle air\nfilters have been recently changed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it may not be essential to the mechanical operations\nof your vehicle, having the right insurance is important for protecting you and\nyour family. To be sure that your vehicle insurance policy offers the coverage\nyou need, ensure that your policy is up to date. In Connecticut, Petruzelo\nInsurance offers personal<\/a> and business policies<\/a> that fit your needs\nand protect your vehicle. Call us at 866-479-3327 or visit\nour <\/a>website for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With warmer weather on the horizon \u2013 not to mention prime vacation season \u2013 many people are still avoiding air travel and are instead turning to their vehicles to take them away for a break. Before you hit the road, however, it\u2019s important that your vehicle is in ship shape, so your vacation isn\u2019t cut […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3252","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotive"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3252","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3252"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3252\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3254,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3252\/revisions\/3254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Check Fluid Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Replace Windshield Wipers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Inspect Belts and Hoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Brake Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rotate Tires & Fill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Service Your A\/C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Car Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n