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一个老外写的关于开长途车需要做的准备工作，应该比较handy，这里贴给大家
Lights - check the headlights, both high and low beam. Indicators front and rear, parking lights front and rear, number plate lights and with the help of an assistant, check your brake lights including the eye-level brake light if fitted.
Wiper blades - There is nothing worse than getting caught in the rain with crappy wiper blades and usually they get overlooked until this happens! Throw a bit of water on the windscreen, operate the wipers and look for a nice streak-free finish. If this isn't the case, get them replaced.
Washer Fluid and Washer Jets - Another forgotten item until they are needed! Top up the fluid bottle with water and an approved detergent. Operate the washers and if any jets are blocked, poke them with a sewing pin, this usually gets them working again. Also check the jets alignment, no use using your water to wash the guys windscreen behind you! You can re-align the jet by sticking the sewing pin into the jet and gently moving it in the direction you need it to go.
Tyres - PLEASE check your tyres before heading off anywhere. Check for adequate tread depth across the entire tread surface of the tyre. If there is major wear on one side of the tyre only, I suggest you have a wheel alignment carried out before going anywhere as there may be problems that need to be corrected sooner rather than later.
Tyre Pressures - Service stations have facilities for checking tyre pressures if you don’t have a gauge or compressor at home. 32-34psi for passenger car tyres and 40psi for 4×4 tyres is a good operating pressure. If you are carrying a reasonable size load on your trip away, increase the rear tyre pressure by around 4psi to cater for this extra load. Having correctly inflated tyres not only prolongs tyre life, it also helps reduce fuel consumption. Don’t forget to check the spare tyre!
Fan Belts - mostly referred to these days as drive belts. Check your fan belts for any signs or cracks or deterioration. If in any doubt have a mechanic check and/or replace them. Ask for the old ones to be returned and keep them as spares. You never know when they may come in handy. They're great for tying up annoying relatives, you know, that sort of thing.
Radiator and Heater hoses - Check all the water carrying hoses for splits and deterioration, once again if in doubt have a mechanic take a look.
All under-bonnet fluid levels - Engine oil level and condition, Transmission fluid level and condition, Coolant level and condition including the overflow bottle, Battery water level, Brake Fluid level and condition. As above, if anything looks suspect have a mechanic take a look before you head out.
As I mentioned, these are only basic items that anyone can check and there is certainly more to consider in a vehicle safety inspection. Please have your mechanic carry out a service and safety inspection before heading off on a long trip. It is money worth spending when you consider the possible costs involved in a breakdown, not to mention the safety of you and your family.
Remember to take plenty of breaks along the way and if you are travelling with small children I wish you the best of luck (are we there yet, are we there yet)? Have plenty of games to keep them occupied, and a large rubber mallet for those trying times :-)
I hope you all have a great break, enjoy the open road and stay safe!!
[ 本帖最后由 jackyeqing 于 12-12-2012 00:17 编辑 ] |
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发表于 6-12-2012 20:27:37
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