Before any major road trip, we often have our cars checked out by a mechanic to ensure a safe and uneventful drive. We reach our destination, have a good time for a few days, then it’s time to drive back. After unloading your things, the car gets a wash and you go back to work the next day. Then, you plan for next road trip…

That may be alright for some car owners… the drive was alright, nothing major happened. Yes, that is alright, although a post maintenance or check-up wouldn’t hurt. On long road trips, say averaging 80 to 110 kilometers per hour on the highway, that would give the engine a nice workout. Traveling at this speed for sometime would give the engine a chance to flex its muscles and decarbonize the cylinders. A nice underchassis cleaning would be a good idea. The cleaning would remove all the dirt from the trip and may reveal some unseen damage. Fluid leaks, uneven tire wear…. Afterward, it would be wise to inspect the engine bay, check the belts, fluid levels condition of the air filter… just to make sure that everything is alright. It is also a good excuse to give the car a good cleaning inside and out. A coat of wax should top it off.

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