Road trips are a great way to save money on your adventures around the
country, whether for vacation or holiday family get togethers. Here are a few
more ways you can make sure you’re maximizing your MPG and saving as much as
you can at the gas pump.
Hose Check:
Remember to check your radiator and heater hoses before your trip. These
hoses are made of rubber and eventually fail. Blown radiator hoses is one of
the biggest reasons for road trip breakdowns. A leaky or blown radiator hose
will overheat your engine, which will hurt performance, MPG, and leave you on
the side of the road waiting for your engine to cool down.
Coolant Check:
Make sure you have a proper mix of 50% coolant to 50% water in your
radiator. Any different mixture of coolant to water can make your engine run
hotter, which will hurt your MPG and engine. An off mixture can also dirty your
coolant faster, which will hurt the performance of your engine.
Fluid Check:
Check all the oil and fluids in your vehicle to make sure they are both
clean and filled to the proper levels. Dirty oil and fluids in your vehicle
hurt your vehicle’s performance, which lowers your MPG. Before heading out on
your next road trip, make sure your fluids are in check and get them changed if
necessary.
Jiffy Lube Utah technicians are experts at road trip maintenance. Our expert technicians
will inspect your hoses and check/fill your vital fluids as part of the Jiffy
Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Before you embark on your next road trip,
stop by your nearest Jiffy Lube Utah and let us help you maximize your MPG.
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