Hey all

As some of you know my partner and I are Comming up to MM06 this Year YER BABY and we are driving from Victoria to the Gold Coast (catching the boat from Tasmania). We are going through the middle of NSW ( through parks and moree etc) and was wondering can people please post what they would get Checked out/ Done on there cars Before, During and After the Drive. We will be driving 2,300 up there and then whatever we do cruising while we are up there and then of course another 2,300 to get home. My car will be averaging 600 - 700km's a day. Basicly i just want to look after my car and not kill it so please any pointers/info/help would be greatly appreciated.

heres my cars config here

2002 VRX
Manual
will have 80,000 on the clock when we go (thereabouts)
Serviced every 5,000

umm i cant think of anything else if u guys can post it and i will let you know

Thanks heaps in advance

Heath

Im doing timing belt, All oils including Gearbox. Full service like plugs and filters, rotaotion of tyres.. New brakes(i need rotors and pads).. Replace two drive belts and just give the car a good check over..

I'm thinking a tranny flush (for the auto peoples) as i dont think my car has had one before (just ticked over 57k kms).

Hey heath i would get all the lubes done, Belt NO not yet its only done 75000 kays front plugs if havent been done already, Maybe the whole 6 20 minute job on that, And get the wheel bearing repacked cause of a lot of hot highway driving.

I'd just get a decent service and safety check, timing belt and wheel bearing people are just over worried i drive to Airlie beach all the time (12 hours straight) and ive done it heaps in a VN, 93 Laser and the Magna with no hassles whatsoever, cars are made to drive!

Just cause your going on a long trip doesnt mean anything. Its no different to driving at home, prolly better for your engin cause its staying warm.
Just get a decent service and safety check like BR377 said.

Cool cool thanks so far guys the longest straight trip my car has done is 5 hours thats the only reason why i ask thats all :) Tasmania is a small place dont forget hehehe

Cheers

Heath