Car Maintenance Tips for Hospital Staff Staying in Travel Nurse Housing

Before heading on a road trip, there’s almost nothing more important than making sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape. That’s especially true for medical professionals and nursing staff who travel for a living. Because of this, we want to create a special post for hospital workers and all those staying in our corporate housing and travel nurse housing. We’ll discuss some important car maintenance tips for ensuring that you stay safe while on the road to Shreveport or your next assignment.

Good car care is preventative care

As a nurse, you know that the best way to prevent a hospital visit is to promote overall good health and maintenance. Humans who exercise regularly, eat healthy meals and avoid substances that are harmful to the body will be setting themselves up for better health long-term. Similarly, the best way to take care of your car is to give it regular love and maintenance.
This can help to reduce potential mechanical problems. Some ways to care for your automobile include:

• Did you know that low tire pressure can affect fuel economy? Yes, be sure to keep your tires aired up to the appropriate PSI. Low tire pressure can also make you more susceptible to a tire blowout.
• Change the oil in your car regularly. According to AAA, oil changes may vary, depending on the type of vehicle you have. Check on other fluids (power steering, washer fluid, engine oil etc) as needed so that your automobile doesn’t operate with ineffective or non-existent fluids.
• Check to make sure your windshield wipers and car lights are in working order. Wiper blades can wear out and are essential during rainy weather as well as during a snowstorm. Without car lights, you can’t see or alert others about your actions, like braking, turning etc.
• It goes without saying that careful driving can help you take care of your car! When out driving, practice caution, avoid alcohol and don’t text.
• Clean the inside and outside of the car regularly to remove dirt, mud etc that can build up. After the winter, wash the outside of your car and take time to spray the hose under your car too. This will help to remove salt buildup from winter roads and keep the salt from corroding your vehicle.

Travel nurse housing that makes your life easier

Of course, after dealing with patients at work all day, you want a comfortable, relaxing place to call “home” while you’re here in Shreveport LA. Our travel nurse housing is better than a hotel room because we provide amenities like washer and dryer units in each condo as well as a fully equipped kitchen area with stove, Keurig, utensils, fridge and more. We’re committed to helping our renters…give Debi a call today at 318-548-6156 or contact us via our form. Need a discount? We offer discounts to nurses and military personnel.

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