mardi 19 janvier 2016

Are you going on holiday by car? The importance of tuning



If you are someone who has chosen to go on vacation in August and the car is the means of transport to reach the much coveted holiday destination, there are a number of aspects that should be reviewed.

According to the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is expected to 43.2 million trips occur in the month of August, resulting in potential dates deductions along with the heat that will make that moment one of the most feared.

For this reason and to increase the safety of our vehicle will be necessary to make a perfect set-up for travel.

At what points to emphasize?

It is important not to leave the maintenance to the last minute and do it in a hurry, incomplete or wrong way. Therefore we take as reference the recommendations of Carlos Sancho, head of German Post-sale Arribas Sancho SL, a company dedicated to the automotive world this being the fourth generation.


  • Oil: Always at a level between the maximum and the minimum set by the rod. It should be remembered that checking the oil level must always be done with the engine cold and horizontal. In case of having to add oil, Carlos Sancho Always follow the manufacturer's specifications.
  • Lights: Check the proper operation of all vehicle lights. An important aspect to be noted is the height of the headlights as "poor regulation of the headlights is very dangerous for the other drivers." To do this go to an expert advise and check that they are in the right spot.
  • Brakes: Fundamental test the operation of the braking system, analyzing the pedal travel, if a rebound of it is experienced or perceived air bubbles.
  • Tires: The party is in constant contact with the asphalt and that a large percentage depends on our safe driving. Check the status of drawing which tread depth is at least 2mm-, pressure is recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle-right-the ...
  • Antifreeze: Maybe to many it not is significant for the time of year it is, but from Germán Sancho Arribas SL tell us that after the passing of winter, we must take a test of degradation and a placement test to check the status of antifreeze and guarantee and a good engine cooling because after winter and after the contrasts of hot and cold coolant can lose their properties.
Eye auxiliaries

In addition to basic and key issues such as those mentioned above, Carlos Sancho speaks also of auxiliary elements that become important when we have to travel. We are talking, for example, that the spare tire is in good condition in case you need to use-not be worn and that has the pressure appropriately, have the necessary tools for a possible change of wheel -we refer a cat and key- and also have the required security features in case of failure such as triangles regulated and reflective vest. It is very important to have these accessories handy when traveling and any unforeseen can happen once we meet on the road and with the sole desire to reach the holiday destination chosen.

DGT tips

For this second space summer operation has begun in August, the DGT gives a number of tips when traversing movements, such as assessing whether or not the private car is the best option, check the car and good maintenance , plan your route based on security and avoid unexpected, take breaks every two hours of driving, observe traffic rules or traffic adapt to the characteristics of the roads among other indications.

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