Here are some Pre Road Trip Car Maintenance tips. Provided you follow factory Routine Auto Maintenance Schedules, Pre Road Trip Car Maintenance is simple...

Here's what to do:

• Clean your car inside and out-windows too! Cleaning your car is a great way to get to know it. For example, you may notice worn tires or a broken lamp.

• Set tire pressures to factory specifications. Adjust tire pressures according to your owner's manual, especially if you are hauling significant weight.

• Check the fluids, belts and hoses-with most of today's cars, these can be checked quickly with a peek under the hood.

• Test all your wiper blades to ensure they're cleaning well. Replace as needed.

• Check all your exterior lights, including fog lamps as applicable.

• If you're close to your next scheduled vehicle maintenance, get it done.