Road-Trip Ready: A 15-Minute Jeep/SUV Health Checklist Before You Pack the Kids
Family road trips should feel exciting—not uncertain. Before the snacks, playlists, and backseat games, give your Jeep or SUV a quick, systematic once-over. This 15-minute checklist focuses on safety, comfort, and the small details that prevent big headaches on the highway. 1) Tires & Pressure (3 minutes) Start where the rubber meets the road. PSI: Check all four tires—and the spare—against the door-jamb spec. Underinflation builds heat and kills MPG; overinflation amplifies bumps and reduces traction. Tread: Use the coin test or look for wear bars. Uneven wear (inner/outer edges, cupping) hints at alignment issues. Debris: Brush out stones from...
