Hi,
I'm going (driving) to Montana this summer it is about 1775 mi each way, any tips to get my truck ready 4 the trip? i have 1,900 mi on the oil change do i need to chang it befor i go? (that would make it 3,675mi on the change cuz i can change it befor i come home)
thanks
ps the truck has 184,008 mi

 

thanks 4 all your help.

 

I would check or have checked:

All hoses
All belts
Brakes
Fluids including, brake, clutch, trans, diffs and transfer case
Lube chassis and drivetrain
Replace filters (Gas, Air, take an oil with you for later)
Timing Belt (if time for it)
Tires including balancing and alignment
Windshield Wipers
Plugs, wires, timing, etc.
And take spares of older belts & hoses if you don't replace now

Well thats a start!

 

oh yeah....

your battery and your starter!

 

I wouldn't worry too much about changing the oil before you go, but you'll want to check the level on dipstick before you roll out. Sounds like a good idea to change it before you head back home.

Otherwise, everything AndroT100 said is what I would check and/or replace.


Where in Montana are you headed? I went to school at MSU in Bozeman for a couple years. Montana's a great place.

 

I try

 

I wouldn't change the oil until I got back. Unless alot of that is stop n go type stuff.