vtwinjunkie Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 My road trip is fast approaching and I want to make sure I have all of my ducks in a row as far as prepping for the trip. 2005 outback 2.5i Recent work performed: (past 3 months) -New battery installed -Battery cable removed and cleaned excessive corrosion -Drivers side rear wheel hub bearing replaced -Timing belt,tensioner, pulleys, water pump, replaced -Coolant flushed/ added subaru conditioner -Passenger side lower ball joint replaced -All 3 wipers replaced -Cabin air filter replaced (Past week) -Front brake pads and rotors -Complete brake system flush with synthetic dot 3/4 fluid -Accessory (serp) belt replaced -4 tires replaced with Continental Truecontact SL (225 60 16) -4 wheel alignment -Air conditioning evacuated and recharged (system was low) -Axle boots replaced due to small rips (Both front outer) Anyone have suggestions as to anything else I should check out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 maybe double check air pressure in the spare. maybe double check lugnut torque clean the glass inside and out if really loaded with passengers and gear, boost tire pressure a coupla pounds - never above the max on the sidewall though. maybe blast all the dead bees out of the radiator. when was the cabin air filter checke last? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forester2002s Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Replace Engine oil + filter; Check transmission oil level; Check rear-diff oil level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 don't forget the blinker fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Alternator and fuel pump are the items that will strand you. New Subaru units or low mileage used are the only good replacements though. I aim to replace them around 150,000 on my way to 300,000 miles. Replace or have used spares just in case, both easily replaceable in an emergency. Www.car-part.com With timing belt the oil pump should have been resealed and tighten backing plate screws and replace cam seals. AC hose, oring or valve has a leak, usually the 50 cent orings. A closed system doesn't loose charge. Edited July 21, 2016 by grossgary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 you might consider researching where the Subaru dealerships are along the route. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwinjunkie Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 maybe double check air pressure in the spare. maybe double check lugnut torque clean the glass inside and out if really loaded with passengers and gear, boost tire pressure a coupla pounds - never above the max on the sidewall though. maybe blast all the dead bees out of the radiator. when was the cabin air filter checke last? Wonderful, I will take a look at all of this tomorrow. I replaced the cabin air filter as well last month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtwinjunkie Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Alternator and fuel pump are the items that will strand you. New Subaru units or low mileage used are the only good replacements though. I aim to replace them around 150,000 on my way to 300,000 miles. Replace or have used spares just in case, both easily replaceable in an emergency. Www.car-part.com With timing belt the oil pump should have been resealed and tighten backing plate screws and replace cam seals. AC hose, oring or valve has a leak, usually the 50 cent orings. A closed system doesn't loose charge. Interesting, I think I might take a look at having an alternator and fuel pump on hand as that is a good idea.. Also probably wise to bring some basic tools to do said jobs. Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subnz Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Goodness me you're good for 5 years / 50K miles with all that done not just a 1.5K roadie :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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