Preparing your vehicle for a mountain trip

before venturing into the mountains even for a short trip one should make sure every part of the car is in good condition brakes upon which life so often depends should be carefully checked for condition of lining and proper adjustment the cooling system should be checked for leaks and properly adjusted fan belt have the battery checked make sure there is adequate oil in the engine transmission and differential it might make the difference between a pleasant trip and a breakdown with distressing delay and even costly repairs