Going on a trip
April 8th, 2009, 10:25 PM
#1
CF Active Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: East Texas
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Going on a trip
Ok, this weekend I'm going to be driving my truck to Dallas which is a few hundred miles away (longest I've ever taken it since I got it) and I was wondering if there is anything I should check or get checked out. I already have a few things in my mind of what needs to be checked but I want to know what everyone else says just to make sure I don't forget anything. Also at the end of may, I'm gonna be driving like 3k worth all the way to montana and back. We are gonna try to visit as many states as possible. We will most likely be pulling a camper. Anything I should do?
April 8th, 2009, 11:47 PM
#2
Super Moderator
just check your fluids tranny, oil, antifeeze, windshield washer..... check tire pressure, i would torque your lugnuts and make sure you have a spare and extra fluids just incase.. when you go on that long trip to visit states dont visit michigan it blows!!!! oh and dont forget to check your blinker fluid very improtant!!!! LOL
April 9th, 2009, 6:20 AM
#3
Classifieds Moderator
TruckForums Liaison
TruckForums Liaison
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Amen to that Suzuki. I blame our roads on JENNIFER GRANHOLM!!!!!!! I know here on the west side of the state the roads are bad, but on the east side they are even worse. You almost have to plan out your route so you can decide whether to take a car or a truck
April 9th, 2009, 5:53 PM
#4
Improper or uneven tire inflation will cost you the most gas mileage. A trick I learned for good weather driving to improve gas mileage a little is to overinflate your tires by a pound or two. But just a very small amount, don't go hogwild.
April 9th, 2009, 5:55 PM
#5
CF Active Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: East Texas
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You told me to!!!
April 9th, 2009, 6:31 PM
#6
Super Moderator
he 92chevysilvt what part of michigan you from?? im from jackson just south of lansing. yeah jennifer granholm sucks!!!!!!! but were stuck with her. i want to know who voted for here everyone hates her!!
April 9th, 2009, 9:03 PM
#7
Classifieds Moderator
TruckForums Liaison
TruckForums Liaison
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm wondering the same thing, I'm about an hour west of you on the east side of Grand Rapids, Heard of Dick Devos?? well he lives here, I went to school with his daughter and all three of her bodyguards. If you wanna test your trucks suspension, try taking I-69 east from lansing to a little past flint and go the speed limit. You will either bounce your family jewels off or get a flat