Still Dad Guide

Car Maintenance Basics

Your kid's in the backseat, you're on the highway, and the low tire pressure light comes on. You're not sure when you last checked anything under the hood. Now is a good time to have a list.

Tire pressure check

Spare tire condition

Jumper cables

Windshield washer fluid

Oil level check

Coolant level

Phone charger

Ice scraper

Flashlight

Emergency blanket

First-aid kit

Paper towels

Water bottle

Tire inflator or Fix-A-Flat

Roadside assistance info

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