Taking my CL for a road trip!

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06-12-2012, 09:29 PM

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Taking my CL for a road trip!

Hey guys, so im taking my car for a road trip and was wondering what i should check before leaving!? I have new rotors & pads, changed oil about 1500 miles ago, tire pressure is good. The car has 194k :-0 & im going to Chicago from DC (about 700+ miles one way).

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06-13-2012, 07:56 AM

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Top off fluids
Inspect your tires for any nails or damage
Inflate your spare
Get your jack & wrench out & make sure they work
Make sure you can turn your lug nuts & they aren't frozen

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06-13-2012, 10:18 AM

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Good advice! I'm taking a road trip in my CL too. Denver, CO to El Paso, TX.

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06-13-2012, 09:37 PM

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Thanks fuzzy! My spare had 0 psi LOL. My fluids were fine except my radiator reservoir tank had the minimum level. Im leaving in the morning & 12 hrs of driving here i come :-0

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06-20-2012, 07:55 PM

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My car made it! Around 1500 miles of driving round trip and she did not give me any trouble. Love this shit lol 196k still running like a champ

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06-20-2012, 08:37 PM

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We for got to mention to top off your turn signal fluid but I guess it was ok..
Good to hear our cars running good with high mileage too. I'm gonna have to do a road trip to open her up a bit!