3 Steps to Make Summer Trips a Success

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Great weather means it’s the perfect time to get outdoors for a summer adventure.  When you’re ready to hit the road this summer, be sure your car is too!   While most of us know that our oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles, we can easily forget to check other crucial fluids like transmission fluid.  A healthy transmission means more funding for your fun and less stress so you can focus on making your summer perfect.  Here are 3 easy steps to keeping your transmission healthy. 1.  Check yours transmission fluid.  If you drive an automatic, check the fluid every 1,000 miles.  Manual transmission should be checked every 3,000 miles.  Much like your oil, the transmission fluid will also have a dipstick with markings indicating acceptable levels.  If you’re unsure where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in …… ( more )