7 PARTS OF YOUR CAR TO CHECK BEFORE LONG TRIPS

Ahead of each long trip, take the time to check your car to be sure of its performance. This will help you and your family enjoy the journey to its fullest. Here are 7 important parts of the car that are prioritized for checking before your departure: 

1. Battery 

The battery needs to reach sufficient capacity and show no signs of electrical leakage so that the car always operates stably throughout your trip. While checking, if you see a layer of white residue on the battery, a bulging tank size or other abnormalities, please go to a reputable garage/service center to have it checked and replaced promptly. 

2. Tires

Tires are essential components that form the movement of every car. They are also the parts that continuously have direct contact with the road surfaces and support the entire weight of the vehicle. In order to have a smooth and safe trip, take some time to check on tires. 

If your tires have been used for more than 5 years or on over 60,000 km since the last change, you should consider replacing them to achieve high performance as well as comfort for the whole journey. 

Moreover, you can also equip additional accessories like tire pressure sensor, emergency tire pump, etc. to handle unexpected problems that may occur during your travel.

3. Brake system

Braking is an active safety system that helps the driver adjust the car speed as desired. Checking the car’s brakes will ensure safety for the driver and other surrounding vehicles. 

Brake pads, brake fluid and brake sensors are three details you should check before each long trip to ensure the brake system is operating at peak performance. Brake fluid should be changed after every 30,000 – 40,000 km. For brake pads, the limit estimation is 80,000 km or 2 – 3 years of use.

4. Engine

Considered as the “heart” of the vehicle, the engine has an extremely detailed structure and ensures the survival of each vehicle. Therefore, the engine is an essential part to pay attention to during the car inspection process, so that each long trip is safer and more enjoyable. Engine oil and coolant are two factors that every driver should focus on. Under the traffic conditions in Vietnam, you should change engine oil after every 8,000 – 10,000 km to ensure and prolong engine life. Related parts such as air filters and spark plugs should also be checked before each long trip to ensure the engine block achieves the most optimal output power.

5. Lighting system

Make sure all the car’s headlights, taillights and turn signals are working well according to suggested standards. Checking the lighting system will help you operate your vehicle safely during your outings, especially at night. 

 6. Air conditioning system

Summer is the season that plenty of people choose to travel with family and friends. If you plan to go on a long trip by car during this time, check the car’s air conditioning system before hand, that everyone can happily enjoy throughout the journey.

7. Wiper system

Check the amount of washer fluid and replace the wipers once a year to ensure clear visibility. In particular, before your long trip, to have peace of mind when traveling in different weather and road conditions, take the time to check this system for a safe journey and a confident every-road conquest. 

In addition, customers who are driving Mitsubishi Motors automobiles should immediately take note of the following to ensure your vehicle is always ready for trips: 

• Always maintain your vehicle at MMV’s Authorized Dealers for the most professional and thorough inspection. 
• Remember Mitsubishi Motors’ vehicle operating instructions to prolong vehicle life and performance. 
• Use genuine replacement parts from Mitsubishi Motors to ensure the quality and safety of your car. 

In order to provide customers with car inspection and maintenance services with the best benefits, from now until June 30, 2024, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam rolls out the “CHĂM XE NGÀY HÈ – AN TÂM VẠN DẶM” promotion with discounts of up to 30% on spare parts, such as engine air filters; cabin air filters; wipers; tires; batteries; and fluids (*). 

(*) Contact Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Authorized Dealers or visit our website for more details: https://bit.ly/MMV-Uudaibaoduongxe. 

For the best-match schedule as well as better service experience, Customers can make a service/vehicle check appointment via the Mitsubishi Connect+ application or with the staff in charge right at MMV authorized Dealers nationwide. 

Download the Mitsubishi Connect+ application now at: 

• Google Play (Android): https://bit.ly/Download_GooglePlay 
• App Store (iOS): https://bit.ly/Download_AppleStore 

About Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam 

Established in 1994 as an authorized dealer of Mitsubishi Motors Japan in Vietnam – Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam was one of the first automobile joint-ventures in this market. 

With nearly 30 years of experience in the market and the message “Drive your Ambition”, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam is always committed to the values and aspirations of the company in the future to customers. We are proud to deliver outstanding performance cars with advanced safety equipment. 

Currently, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam is distributing 7 models nationwide: 

• 5-seater: Attrage, Xforce 
• 7-seater: : Xpander, Xpander Cross, Outlander, Pajero Sport 
• Pick-up: Triton