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Date:         Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:02:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
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From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM>
Subject:      Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
Comments: To: marc rose <mrose1028@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAO5Ru2MBROuWpWaey6K6e4nti6k3Ckgx2JDDHaRHZxcNBH4nbg@mail.gmail.com>
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Marc, what oil did you use?

Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus

On Jun 24, 2012, at 5:09 PM, marc rose <mrose1028@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> You all offer great advice. The trip will be a little less than 1000 total > miles. The tires are all good, oil is fresh and I don't really have > anything that i am concerned about. I just don't want our first trip spent > broke down on the road side. I do have a Bentely, AAA and a cell phone. I

> guess i am a little paranoid about the first trip...... > > Thanks All!! > > On Sun, Jun 24, 2012 at 4:31 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote: > >> Tires wearing ok? Look at them, feel the edges. They ok? Good deal! >> When is the last time you rotated them? Every 7k miles or so is good, >> check the tire pressure. >> Any other problems you're aware of? Things you feel funny about? Get >> them taken care of, if not then I'd change the oil & go. >> Have a great time! Write if you feel the urge, I really like trip >> reports..... >> >> Rob >> becida@comcast.net >> >> At 6/24/2012 10:01 AM,marc rose wrote: >> >>> We are taking our first road trip in a a few weeks and was looking for >>> some >>> input on what might ruin my trip that i can fix before we leave. All in

>>> all "Rosie" a 91 Carat auto, runs great for getting around town and for >>> driving to work. However, I would still ike to know what i should look at >>> closely before hand. I have recently replaced the tires, (RA08), new >>> muffler, starter and headlight relay, new fuel lines and rails. I was >>> thinking of changing all the hoses, does anyone recommend a kit or vendor? >>> Any advice on this would be great!! >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> Marc >>> >>


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