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    Long Trip Maintenance

    Wife, Children and I are doing our Annual Trip to Florida, but this time on the ROAD with our 2005 G6....

    What should i have checked out before heading out, we plan on leaving Mid March. (we're driving from NYC to Orlando, Florida)

    i was thinking...

    *New Brake Rotors
    *New Pads....
    *Oil Change....

    Suggestions?
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    Re: Long Trip Maintenance

    That sounds about right. If you have a K&N i would recharge the filter, and I would also check wiper fluid and also do a look over under the car quick and in the engine bay just to make sure eveyrthing looks okay.
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    • #3
      Re: Long Trip Maintenance

      I'd do the brakes if they needed it.


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      • #4
        Re: Long Trip Maintenance

        All fluid levels. All belts and hoses. Tire pressure and tire condition, including spare. Lights.

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        • #5
          Re: Long Trip Maintenance

          Originally posted by mrslcom
          All fluid levels. All belts and hoses. Tire pressure and tire condition, including spare. Lights.

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          • #6
            Re: Long Trip Maintenance

            Originally posted by WhoRyder
            What should i have checked out before heading out, we plan on leaving Mid March. (we're driving from NYC to Orlando, Florida)

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            seriously change the oil, check all fluids, tire pressures, wiper blades, check out the breaks do if needed

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            • #7
              Re: Long Trip Maintenance

              Check out your TIRES. they will get a work out and should be in top shape.

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              • #8
                Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                thanks guys... wheels and tires are brand new, no older than 2 weeks old....

                I Def. need some a bunch of CD's....

                I will stop at every "Welcome To...." and take a picture of the G6 under the sign... Should be Fun....
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                • #9
                  Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                  haha yeah check out everything they mentioned, but it sounds like it will be a fun trip, i love road trips lol
                  after you get back

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                  • #10
                    Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                    Come on down, enjoy your stay!


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                    • #11
                      Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                      Originally posted by WhoRyder
                      Wife, Children and I are doing our Annual Trip to Florida, but this time on the ROAD with our 2005 G6....

                      What should i have checked out before heading out, we plan on leaving Mid March. (we're driving from NYC to Orlando, Florida)

                      i was thinking...

                      *New Brake Rotors
                      *New Pads....
                      *Oil Change....

                      Suggestions?
                      NOOOOOOOO!!!! more people coming to Florida, sorry we're packed to the brim as it is please try again next year lol jk man, you should have a great time!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                        a good PMCS check: fluids, tires, lights, belts have fun next time come to Montana Big Sky Country.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                          i'd check fluids, tires, lights, belts, normal stuff like everyone else suggested. replacing your pads and rotors specifically for a 95% highway trip seems dumb unless you have neglected them to the point that they need to be replaced anyhow.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                            yea, all good suggestions...I recommend you get everything done about 2 weeks before tho....like brakes - just to ensure they're not gonna mess up if you get them done like the day before u go down.


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                            • #15
                              Re: Long Trip Maintenance

                              I agree with what the guys above have said, even regarding your brakes. I want to make sure I reduce as much as possible the risk of "unforeseens" on my long trips. I always have my tire pressure gauge of course, toll cash and a good emergency kit. Also make sure your spare is good. How old are your kids? Little boys always seem to make good use of empty cans, bottles and such, in a pinch.
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