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Traveling means move from a place to another place for any purpose. It can be for holidays, business and so on. Traveling can happen in three ways: land by using a car, train, motorcycle, air by using a plane, and water by using a ship. And as we know, a car is the most used vehicle on the land for travel. For a short trip, either a long trip. If you wanna make a trip by using a car, you have to make sure your car on the prime condition. So these are the most important things that you have to check on your car before you travel with it.
1. Oil engine
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Oil has a function as a lubricant and cooling system on the car engine. So it is the most crucial component for your car engine. and here are some steps about how to check it. First, you have to open up the hood. Then try to find the dipstick then pull it. After that, you can see the oil level on it and you can add the oil to it if it’s necessary
2. Tire pressure
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Tires are important as parts to make your car moveable. So you have to make sure the pressure on your car is customized as the manufacturing recommendation. And if you want to know about what pressure than recommended by the manufacture, you can watch it on the door from the driver's side. And don’t forget to check the pressure on your spare tire.
3. Radiator liquid
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A radiator is a machine that usually exists on the car and works as a cooling system for your car engine. Hence it needs a liquid as a medium for heat transfer. Well, some steps that you have to do are. Make sure your car is a flat surface, then open the hood, after you open it up, you will find a radiator machine then you need to open the radiator cap, if it is looked less of liquid, you can add it for necessary. You can add it by using water or radiator coolant. And also don’t forget to watch the radiator tank.
4. Fuel
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Then the next thing that you must prepare for your trip is fuel. As we know fuel is an energy source for our car, then we must make sure to check the fuel has been filled so we can avoid the gas issue in the middle of the trip. Oke guys so that’s some important things that you have to be prepared for before your trip. And beside of vehicle and another preparation. You also have to prepare your mind, and you're emotional during the trip. As a passenger or a driver, and don’t forget to pray to Allah, and ask for His guidance and His protection so you can do your trip safely. That’s from us and have a nice day
Writer : Arya Wicaksana (Mechanical Engineering'20)
Editor : Thifa Nabilla Jazaufi (Pharmacy'19)
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