🚗road trip car check before you leave

aaa's list plus what actually bit me on I-40 once

Check tire tread with the quarter test

George Washington's head showing all the way = new tires

Check tire pressure cold, including the spare

Get the oil checked or changed before a long trip

Check coolant, brake, transmission, and power steering fluid

did this once at a gas station in the rain, worth doing at home first

Test the battery

Check headlights, taillights, and turn signals

Replace wiper blades if they streak

Top off windshield washer fluid

Look at belts and hoses for cracking

cracked serpentine belt stranded me outside Amarillo, now i check every time

Check the air conditioning

Pack jumper cables and a basic tool kit

Confirm roadside assistance is active

check the date on the membership, not just that you have one

Note where the tire pressure sticker is (driver door jamb)

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