I am driving around 8 hours around thanksgiving time and I am wondering what you guys suggest that I should bring along in case of anything to go wrong with the car while I am driving. I am not saying anything will, but I have to realize she is 16 years old. I know the basics pretty much but I just want any other legitimate opinions

 

a small tool box, antifreeze, flashlight, can of fix a flat and finally a cellphone

 

let's see, get a knock sensor, o2 sensor, new spark plugs and wires, new distributor, new alternator, change your timing belt, new tires, new brakes....or just check your oil, get in and drive

 

all depends on where you're driving.
But a cell phone is a must. as are jumper cables and highly suggested is a gas can.
in this season I'd also suggest a blanket.

 

Extra $$$$$ Just in case the "very unexpected" happens....

And i don't mean a credit card either...Mean green....

 

I make a 5 hour trip about twice a week and jumper cables are highly suggested, even if your car's fine, you can always give a jump to cute girls.

Antifreeze, or atleast some water, Duct Tape, Zip ties, a bungie, lubricant of choice and a hammer... but that's just me

 

Always carry water/anti freeze with ya, but it really depends on the car. Does it often play up or no?

I am new to the max's (waiting till I can post a new thread actually), but I used to drive my '88 300zx (VG30ET motor) 6+ hours a day (bout 700km) every other week or so. I didnt carry anything special...but I knew I was never far from anywhere and I knew a fair bit about my car. Well, I did once blow a MAF..but managed to limp home lol.

Actually, carrying a FSM might help a local wrench monkey fix any problems if you cant.

 

Make sure yor spare tire's good.. I learned that the hard way.

 

You're not the only one

 

AAA card is good to have.

 

I agree with jumper cables, checking the spare tire and AAA. I know you have a cell phone...

Since we are in the great Northwest, I would suggest you throw a rain jacket and comfortable shoes in your car in case you have to get out and change a flat or walk somewhere if something happens. I have been there before.

I don't have AAA anymore and this past weekend my 2001 Infiniti died due to a dead battery. It had been showing signs of being weak, but getting a new one was on my "when I get around to it" list. I had to call a bunch of different people to find someone to give me a jump.

Where are you going? If you stay along I-5, I wouldn't really bother with a gas can. There are gas stations everywhere and it's not the best thing to have in the trunk. If you are going through any mountains, be sure to check the DOT sites for traction requirements. I probably wouldn't drive your car through the mountains this time of year, anyway.

 

Thanks guys for all the suggestions and I am going to be just as safe as possible. I am going to Corvallis Oregon and then heading east I belive to Redmond Oregon (Chris you probably know where that is). I am going to a resort there for Thanksgiving with a friend. I am taking my rims off and rolling with the sawblades just to be on the safe side, plus I don't feel like put that mileage on my kind of new tires. My car really isn't prone to have problems at all on long drives. I use to drive down to Corvallis to see my exgirlfriend like every other week or so (4 hour drive) and I never once had a problem. This year I believe it's going to get pretty cold though....

 

You might have to have traction devices over Santiam Pass. There is snow there right now, but it looks like the roads are clear. Usually the roads are well plowed, but you should throw some chains in the trunk. If you go anywhere east of I-5, you should be prepared for snow and/or ice. You might want to check in with Eric on NWMaxima (Maximan) to see what the weather is like in the Bend area before you leave.

Also go to www.tripcheck.com that is the Oregon DOT website. There is a camera at Santiam Pass.

Are you staying at Eagle Crest? I used to stay there quite a bit when a friend of mine had a time share there. He sold it maybe 5-6 years ago, so I don't have much reason to go there now. I don't ski and the golf in that area is getting a little too expensive for me, even though it's awesome.

 

Yeah, I am going to Eagle Crest

 

How far is Eagle Crest from Sun River? We were thinking about going down there for Thanksgiving.

Cables for the snow/ice. Good move with the sawblades.

Jumper cables never hurts, I'm guilty of not having them myself though. I've been meaning to for the last 3 years . I tend to keep standard tools in all of my cars. Cresent wrench, 10/12/14mm wrenchs and sockets (along with 17/19/21mm sockets), and extension. small and large philips and standard screw drivers, a box cutter, pliers, torx/specialty tools if the car requires it, etc. Coolant is a good idea, again guilty there. I should carry it. There is always water though... I just hate having extra crap in my car .

Cell Phone is great. I know you have one. Personally I only have mine for driving, I'd like to get a newer one with all the gizmo's and junk but ugh $$. My Dad gave me an AAA card when I first started driving and just gives me a new one every year which is nice. It's nice to have, I've never truely needed to use it, however I did once to get my car towed home from Bellevue when my slave cylinder broke. I could have fixed it on the lot once I had new parts but meh, I just wanted to get the car home and well, AAA covered it so why not .

Also carry rags/paper towels, blankets like Brian said. Duct tape is good to have but I actually prefer electrical tape (or both). I've never had to do an on the road repair, but trust me they can be handy. You kind of learn alot from 4wheeling (duct tape belts, duct tape axle straps, bubble gum wrappers for fuses, etc). A mag light, they are $20 or so but trust me, get one, hell get two or three. Not only are they fun for beating people with, but they are the most handy and reliable/durable flashlights I've ever used.

Don't forget to check the oil/other fluids, tire pressure, etc. before leaving for good measure

 

True that...They are almost indestructible.....I have beat the crap out of mine and it still works perfectly...

 

i took a trip to the beach, i cant rember the time, eather 2 or 4 hours, just watch the gauges, make sure ur oil is tipped off. def check tires, bring some tools (i have a reg size tool box at all times) lol

 

If you have stock headlights, bring extra bulbs (low temp ones). Thats the only problem I had driving 4 days straight........

I brought the basic metric wrenches and wiring tools. And a container of each fluid.

 

So basically, ya'll are recomminding he brings along a small SPARE CAR should anything happen...

 

I think Sunriver is maybe a little less than an hour from Eagle Crest. I haven't gone directly from one to the other, but IIRC, Sunriver is a bit further south toward Bachelor.

 

no, just a rental car

 

Bring water, oil, brake fluid, jumpers, flashlight, paper towels, scrap wire, and electrical tape. For tools I'd bring screwdrivers, vice grips, pliers, needle nose pliers, pocket knife, medium adjustable crescent wrench, hammer, air pressure guage, and 10 thru 15 mm wrenches. A cheap socket set can be handy too. Make sure you have your jack and lug wrench.

 

Don't forget to check your blinker fluid