Driving 3000 + miles
02-28-2005, 01:37 PM
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Driving 3000 + miles I am driving to Florida from Massachusetts (and then back up) in March. I intend to do a full tuneup before I head down there...
Spark plugs - NGK TR55 copper, will these be fine for such a long trip?
Fuel Filter
Oil Change
What else should I do before such a hike?
The car just hit 50k miles, 2001 M6.
Thanks,
Nate
Spark plugs - NGK TR55 copper, will these be fine for such a long trip?
Fuel Filter
Oil Change
What else should I do before such a hike?
The car just hit 50k miles, 2001 M6.
Thanks,
Nate
02-28-2005, 02:03 PM
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air filter, the plugs will be fine, rotate your tires, may want to check your brake pad wear while you've got the wheels off... that's all I can think of off the top of my head.
02-28-2005, 02:21 PM
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The car should make that trip no problem. Use a good sythetic oil like the M1 and you can do the round trip plus some, no sweat. Also make sure to check out the rest of your fluids and I always check the pinion seal before I go on a long trip too. Have fun in Florida. 
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Thanks guys. I just ordered my spark plugs, I have a fuel filter somewhere. I think I am going to check on the coolant as well... just to be sure.
