Car Maintenance Road Trip Checklist
Get Your Vehicle Serviced Before
Your Next Roadtrip!
Before you set off on an exciting journey, it's important to make sure your vehicle is up for the challenge. The service team at our Idaho Falls Subaru dealership is here to help you make sure your car is ready for anything. We know how to tell if your car can make a long trip and have a whole road trip safety checklist of items that should be taken care of before you head out, so you can travel with total peace of mind. Whether you’re preparing a car for a road trip to a national park or to visit loved ones, we want you to enjoy every moment.
Road Trip Car Maintenance Checklist
- Oil change and filter replacement
- Top off or flush brake fluid
- Top off or change power steering fluid
- Top off or replace transmission fluid
- Check tire air pressure and treads
- Tire rotation or replacement
- Brake inspection
- Replace cabin air filter replacement
- Check headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals
- Inspect belts and hoses
- Replace wiper blades
- Test car battery
Road Trip Preparation FAQs
Are road trips bad for your car?
A road trip won't damage your car if it has been well-maintained by our certified Subaru service techs. An important part of road trip preparation is having your car inspected and its oil changed prior to setting off.
Is my car too old for a road trip
The condition of your vehicle is more important than its age when it comes to taking a long drive. If you have kept up with regular maintenance, you can easily prepare a high-mileage car for a road trip. To make sure your car can handle the journey, we’ll provide a pre-trip inspection.
Is my car ready for a road trip?
To get ready for a long drive in your Crosstrek or Outback, you should take care of necessary Subaru service or repairs ahead of time. Our team can go through a car maintenance checklist by mileage with you and explain things to check on your car before a road trip.
Do I need car maintenance after a road trip?
Depending on the length of your journey and how your vehicle holds up, you may need to change the oil or replace certain parts and accessories upon returning home.
Idaho Falls Subaru Service Center
Schedule Subaru service in Idaho Falls or drop by our local dealership to discuss road trip essentials before you set off. We’ll replace any worn OEM Subaru parts and make repairs to ensure your complete safety on the road.
Wackerli Subaru
1050 N. Woodruff Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Contact UsHours
| Monday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 7:30AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 7:30AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 7:30AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 8:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
