A Guide For Your Holiday Road Trip

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of you are gearing up for a road trip.  Here are a few ideas to help make your road trip safe, fun and efficient.

Road trips can be fun or a hassle.  We’ve come up with a few tips to help make the most of being on the road.

• Make sure that your car is in proper condition to make the trip:

You can visit your local Jiffy Lube location for a variety of services before hitting the road.  No one wants their vehicle to break down mid road trip.

• Share the driving:

If possible split the driving among licensed drivers on the road trip

• Take a break:

It is recommended to take a break every couple of hours during a long drive.  Pull over, get out of the car and stretch to help keep alert and comfortable.

• Calculate your gas milage:

Gas costs can be a big part of a road trip.  Calculate miles to be traveled and calculate your gas milage accordingly (you won’t have to make unplanned stops and it will be less likely for you to run out of gas).

• Play List

Create a play list for the trip with your favorite jams to help keep you alert when driving.  Depending on your company, you may have an impromptu karaoke road trip

• Snacks

Bring snacks along for the ride.  Snacks can help to rejuvenate you when you get hungry on the road.  We recommend snacks that are prepared prior to the tip and are easy to eat and share while driving (i.e. cut vegetables, chips, hard cheeses).  Don’t forget the drinks, make sure you have plenty of water, to stay hydrated.

• Play a game

Play a game which involves paying attention to the road.  The License Plate game is an oldie, but goodie.  Games will help everyone focused on the road and will help pass the time.

 

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Fogged Headlights? Here’s a DIY To Clear Up The Situation

In time, basic wear and tear take take a toll on your vehicle.  One thing that can occur is the fogging of your vehicle’s headlights.

Water getting into your headlights is a common occurrence and cause the headlights to fog over.  Also, when the headlight is cooler than the air inside the headlight housing, moisture can condense inside leaving water on the lens.

Although, this is a common occurrence, there are a variety of ways to clear up the problem at home with basic items you already have in your house.  There are a few ways to clean our fogged headlights, including using bug spray, baking soda, or toothpaste. Toothpaste?!  Yes, you read that right.

Click here to watch a video to learn how to de-fog your headlights with toothpaste.

 

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Southern California Drivers Among The Worst

According to a 2016 study Southern California drivers are among the worst.  Check out what SoCal Cities made the list.

According to a 2016 study conducted by Allstate Insurance of the cities with the worst drivers, a number of Southern California cities made the list, which consisted of 200 cities.

It’s no surprise that Los Angeles made the list at the 8th worst city for drivers.

Although Los Angeles ranked within the top 10, Glendale tops LA by taking the 6th spot.

Other Southern California cities that made the list out of 200 include Fullerton in 13th place and Garden Grove in 14th.

The findings were determined by collision rates and likelihood of collisions in comparison to the national average.

Los Angeles may have a terrible reputation when it comes to driving and drivers, Boston took the top spot for the city with the worst drivers.

If you’re curious, Brownsville, Texas ranked number 1 for the safest driving city.

 

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Protect Your Car Paint & Interior From The Elements

Weather and other elements can damage the paint and interior plastic of a vehicle.    Living in Southern California can take a toll on our vehicle’s paint and interior causing damage, often form the sun.  Here are a few tips to help preserve your car:

• Park in the shade or in a garage when possible to prevent the sun from beeming down on the paint and through the windows on to the car’s interior.

• Wash you car.  Washing a vehicle will cleanse it of pollution and grime that can wreck havoc on paint.  Read up on why to have professionals wash your car here. Washing your car regularly can also prevent dirt & grime from infiltrating the engine

• Wax!  Wax will provide a protectant for the paint from the environment.  It is recommeneded to wax your car at least every 6 months.  

• Use screen protectors when the car is parked.  The sun can be brutal, and can cause cracks in interior plastic when exposed for long periods of time

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When To Change Oil: A Quick Guide

There is some confusion about how often to change or have the oil changed in your vehicle.  Here are a few things to consider in regards to your car’s oil.

It has been previously believed that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles.  Doing so may just be a waste of time and money.  This practice is outdated and not necessary.  There have been numerous advances in engine and oil technology, that the 3,000 mile rule doesn’t apply to newer vehicles.  Now, the interval for changing oil can range from 5,000 to 15,000 miles.

Checking & changing your oil regularly will help your car last longer.  On the average with newer vehicles, it is recommended to change the oil about every 7,800 miles.

Check your owner’s manual to determine the interval in which it is recommended to change oil in your particular vehicle.

Newer vehicle’s have an oil monitoring system, make sure to follow it and check the oil when needed.  Don’t ignore you oil warning light (If you don’t know what the oil pressure light looks like, click here to see what it looks like and other dashboard warning lights).

Use extended-life motor oil.  Extended oil is synthetic oil that is designed to last longer than traditional motor oil.

Check out our coupons for oil services at your local Jiffy Lube location here.

Watch a video on how to check your vehicle’s oil, with a Jiffy Lube technician.

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