From NorCal to AZ, PHX
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From NorCal to AZ, PHX
I about to drive from San Jose, CA to PHX, AZ, in the next few weeks to live out there and just wanted to know what i can do to get my car ready for the long hall, any input would help thanks.
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Check your fluids, pack an ice chest, check tire pressure, check spare tire, fill gas tank, burn a good music CD and enjoy the drive.
It's still hot out here so make sure to keep an eye on temps. If your car is roadworthy then I really can't think of anything else to check. Have a safe trip.
It's still hot out here so make sure to keep an eye on temps. If your car is roadworthy then I really can't think of anything else to check. Have a safe trip.
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Before I did a 3k mile roadtrip in my f-body:
Full coolant flush with a new thermostat (it needed it)
New shocks (again, it needed it)
Made sure the tires and brakes were good (used 245/50/16 wheels/tires)
Changed the oil and filter
Checked/changed other fluids (wiper, brake, PS, trans)
Removed the rear seats (extra cargo room + can sleep somewhat comfortably in car - you probably don't want to do this)
Made sure the spare was in good shape and that I had all the tools to change it
Brought distilled water in-case the coolant flush and new thermostat didn't help at all . I stowed it between the spare and the rear passenger seatbelt mechanism.
Brought a couple quarts of oil.
Also brought a nice blanket and a ton of jackets and towels to block light, serve as pillows, or additional warmth in case it got cold at night (slept in my car at least 3 times during the trip).
+1 on the cooler. I loaded mine with water bottles and kept the rest of the case in there for refills.
+1 on the CD. I got several good CD's ready.
One thing I'd recommend you do is make sure your A/C is functioning properly... Cause it's freakin' hot.
What else I should have done:
Put a car bra on it! Fortunately nothing that couldn't be buffed out (I think).
Full coolant flush with a new thermostat (it needed it)
New shocks (again, it needed it)
Made sure the tires and brakes were good (used 245/50/16 wheels/tires)
Changed the oil and filter
Checked/changed other fluids (wiper, brake, PS, trans)
Removed the rear seats (extra cargo room + can sleep somewhat comfortably in car - you probably don't want to do this)
Made sure the spare was in good shape and that I had all the tools to change it
Brought distilled water in-case the coolant flush and new thermostat didn't help at all . I stowed it between the spare and the rear passenger seatbelt mechanism.
Brought a couple quarts of oil.
Also brought a nice blanket and a ton of jackets and towels to block light, serve as pillows, or additional warmth in case it got cold at night (slept in my car at least 3 times during the trip).
+1 on the cooler. I loaded mine with water bottles and kept the rest of the case in there for refills.
+1 on the CD. I got several good CD's ready.
One thing I'd recommend you do is make sure your A/C is functioning properly... Cause it's freakin' hot.
What else I should have done:
Put a car bra on it! Fortunately nothing that couldn't be buffed out (I think).
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I just drove down to San Diego from the bay area with my car. I know it's not as far as your drive but I just did most of the stuff said above, and brought some extra oil (knowing my car is a burner) and coolant...
CD is probably the most important!!
CD is probably the most important!!
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i just did my oil change and filter, i just ordered some shocks, and getting new brakes and rotors this weekend, and spark plugs, and checking all my fluids, and my ac works fine blows cold air, i got a good spare with tools, oh and i wanna change my radiator hoses to be safe, and i need to buy an mp3 player, but how many times u think i would have to fill up on gas on this trip???
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