road trip

e46frvr · 06-07-2011, 12:33 PM

All,

Its my first road trip ever in a non-rental car. Going about 400 miles each way. Will do it in one shot without any breaks.

I'll be doing an oil (engine, diff, trans) change - anything else I should be doing? What should I take with me? The car only has 25k miles but all city driven and is 10 years old.

Should I take coolant pipes with me because thats the common issue? Would hate to end up having to get it serviced at a stealership while on the road. The coolant has been flushed recently and thermostat replaced for what its worth.

Thanks

Solidjake · 06-07-2011, 12:39 PM

You should be fine. Make sure to check your tire pressures now and ensure they are not leaking before you go. Check the oil level and make sure it stays steady as well.

Keep about two quarts of oil, gallon of coolant and an air compressor in the car.

330Lover_ · 06-07-2011, 02:17 PM

I would bring flat tire repair kit. I am more concern about the road conditions. It is somthing you can not control of.

LittleChrist12 · 06-07-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

You should be fine. Make sure to check your tire pressures now and ensure they are not leaking before you go. Check the oil level and make sure it stays steady as well.

Keep about two quarts of oil, gallon of coolant and an air compressor in the car.

This is all good advice. I recently took my E90 M3 on a 2,100 mile road trip from New York to Georgia to North Carolina and back over the course of a week. The first leg was 16 hours and 900 miles straight through. I monitored my tires pressures and oil level at each rest stop (about every 2 hours). While I didn't run into any problems, I did have to add a bit of oil just before the return trip. Keep an eye on everything and enjoy the ride!

323I00 · 06-07-2011, 02:40 PM

With 192 000 km"s (CANADIAN) Ill be going to bimmerfest , Ive done all my fluids , Just did my bushings , Purchased a spare rim 18 inch In case of a flat , Have some tools In the trunk and a 24 of Molson Canadian for my pit stops.

Chris C · 06-07-2011, 02:41 PM

Check your tire pressure and I'd also check the coolant level. I tend to keep a quart of oil, an air compressor, some coolant, and my emergency kit (jumper cables, flares, etc...) in the trunk. 400 miles straight through shouldn't be a problem. Have a nice trip.

06-07-2011, 12:33 PM	#1
e46frvr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 245 My Ride: 02 330i View My Garage	road trip All, Its my first road trip ever in a non-rental car. Going about 400 miles each way. Will do it in one shot without any breaks. I'll be doing an oil (engine, diff, trans) change - anything else I should be doing? What should I take with me? The car only has 25k miles but all city driven and is 10 years old. Should I take coolant pipes with me because thats the common issue? Would hate to end up having to get it serviced at a stealership while on the road. The coolant has been flushed recently and thermostat replaced for what its worth. Thanks

06-07-2011, 12:39 PM	#2
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 20,239 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	You should be fine. Make sure to check your tire pressures now and ensure they are not leaking before you go. Check the oil level and make sure it stays steady as well. Keep about two quarts of oil, gallon of coolant and an air compressor in the car. __________________ Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide My cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 - NYC to LA. Pics from post 505 on

06-07-2011, 02:17 PM	#3
330Lover_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 399 My Ride: 2001 330i bk/bk step View My Garage	I would bring flat tire repair kit. I am more concern about the road conditions. It is somthing you can not control of. __________________ 01' 330i, step, bk/bk, moon, xenon, cd, 18x8 ASA AR1, 225/40/18 all around, Eibach spring, Axxis brake pads

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06-07-2011, 02:40 PM	#5
323I00 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MONTREAL-CANADA Posts: 1,544 My Ride: E46 323I View My Garage	With 192 000 km"s (CANADIAN) Ill be going to bimmerfest , Ive done all my fluids , Just did my bushings , Purchased a spare rim 18 inch In case of a flat , Have some tools In the trunk and a 24 of Molson Canadian for my pit stops.

06-07-2011, 02:41 PM	#6
Chris C Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germantown, MD USA Posts: 742 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	Check your tire pressure and I'd also check the coolant level. I tend to keep a quart of oil, an air compressor, some coolant, and my emergency kit (jumper cables, flares, etc...) in the trunk. 400 miles straight through shouldn't be a problem. Have a nice trip.