dave valiant Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 This is my first road trip in my Brat for me and I am planning some general maintenence before I go. Can you guys tell me if I'm missing anything important? inspect and repack front and rear bearings replace all filters (air,fuel,oil) drain and replace fluids in the trans,t-case,rear diff,engine,power steering and coolant change t-stat have wheels balanced change plugs,wires,cap,rotor inspect hoses and belts I'm bringing along metric wrenches,sockets,flashlights with extra batterys,jumper cables,extra oil,atf,coolant. Did I miss anything important. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 gas washer fluid bulbs fuses freon brake fluid gloves hammer duck tape paper towels cel phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTrain Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 perhaps some cold weather gear (sleeping bag, warm parka etc) in case you get stranded in a snowstorm or something.. Good Luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted February 14, 2004 Author Share Posted February 14, 2004 Thanks for the input guys. I saw a couple of things that I hadn't thought of.Subemech what is the reasoning behind bringing freon. USMB for life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 in casse the ac quits working it's happened to me before while on vacation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edalexandr Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 shoot don't forget to bring some extra cash you never know what mite happen;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 SPARE TIMING BELTS! you never know when one can go for whatever reason, as long as you are comfortable with fixing it off the side of the road make sure all the lights work, every one, license lite too, if you are travelling across states, in "foreign" land have at least a calling card so it doesnt use your cash if you have to make a phone call and dont drive on a suspended license in a car with no insurance, make sure the plates and paperwork are current. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxtar Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 make sure the rubbers in your glove box are still good. Never know who you'll meet on a road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted February 15, 2004 Author Share Posted February 15, 2004 I'm bringing enough spare bulbs to replace all of them on the car. no need for the timing belts though,its an EA81T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Originally posted by MilesFox SPARE TIMING BELTS! He's in a BRAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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