Hey all, I'm looking for some advice. I am embarking on a 4800+ mile trip and am wondering what kind of prep work I should take care of before I depart. I suppose I should mention that I picked up the car with 106k on it not knowing much of it's service history. The timing belt had been done so I am good on that front.
I have completed the following things:
1. Replaced both front CV axles (Passenger side boot was torn)
2. Flushed Transmisson and replaced the filter
3. Flushed the rear differential and cleaned it up
4. Replaced fuel filter
5. Oil change
6. Replaced front and rear brakes (rotors and pads)
7. Replaced all four tires
The brakes were going bad so that was necessary. The tranny, rear diff and fuel filter work were the big unknowns so I had them done just in case. Realitively inexpensive and easy to accomplish.
Recently I was throwing a po328? code (knock sensor) and have removed the sensor cleaning up a bit of corrosion that had built up. The CEL is no longer on and seems to have fixed the problem temp. If the CEL comes on again I will order the part and have it shipped to be installed somewhere along my journey.
I also should mention that on this trip there will be multiple stops in multiple states. I will be staying with friends I have met since my time in the military and averaging 2-4 days per stop.
Any advice or information would be much appreciated. The car holds together strong and there is no real cause for concern as of right now that would lead me to believe it couldn't do this trip without problems.
I have completed the following things:
1. Replaced both front CV axles (Passenger side boot was torn)
2. Flushed Transmisson and replaced the filter
3. Flushed the rear differential and cleaned it up
4. Replaced fuel filter
5. Oil change
6. Replaced front and rear brakes (rotors and pads)
7. Replaced all four tires
The brakes were going bad so that was necessary. The tranny, rear diff and fuel filter work were the big unknowns so I had them done just in case. Realitively inexpensive and easy to accomplish.
Recently I was throwing a po328? code (knock sensor) and have removed the sensor cleaning up a bit of corrosion that had built up. The CEL is no longer on and seems to have fixed the problem temp. If the CEL comes on again I will order the part and have it shipped to be installed somewhere along my journey.
I also should mention that on this trip there will be multiple stops in multiple states. I will be staying with friends I have met since my time in the military and averaging 2-4 days per stop.
Any advice or information would be much appreciated. The car holds together strong and there is no real cause for concern as of right now that would lead me to believe it couldn't do this trip without problems.