Pull out the spare tire and jack before piling up a bunch of stuff in the trunk. It is easier to move a tire once to get your stuff than to move all your stuff to get to the spare tire if you need it...
Conversely every time you need your stuff you would have to move your spare. I have never had a flat on a road trip, even on my mother of all road trips from Vegas through Canada, through most of the major towns in Alaska then back to Vegas. 9,500 miles. Also do you really want a spare and jack flying around the interior of your car in case of an accident?
Make sure you have a working jack and make sure to check the tire air pressures. (including the spare) Use the sticker in the driver door jam to see what the recommended tire pressures are for your specific vehicle.
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I also believe in checking and maybe replacing the serpentine belt if it makes noise or it's been in there for 5 or more years. It can easliy leave you stranded on the side of the road and you'll need a tow and may be overcharged.
Let me tell you that, you are beautiful woman, and I always make my oil change every 3 months, I just changed my tires to a brand new 4 tires for $566 and I will never let my battery looks like that, and consider that as a nasty person, everything is looking good in my 08 grand marquis, when I had my grand marquis about 1 year ago I changed the most of things in 3 days, like spark plugs, air filter, and make an oil change every 3 months, I really keep everything clean on my grand marquis, my grand marquis is running so sweet, And the other thing that going to change are the tie rod end, the driver side is not good but I going to change the both sides, thanks 1A auto, and thank you to mrs Suzi, I change my oil and reset it,
Your 08 grand marquis sounds nice, I wish I could see your grand marquis, I'm sure it is kept well clean and looking nice, changing the oil every 3 months must keep your grand marquis running good, your new tires will be good on your grand marquis,
I would not recommend using an air gun on the air filters. Doing that will force the microscopic dust deep into the filter, and just clog it up even more. Yeah, the larger dust will be cleaned off, and the filter will look clen to the naked eye, but in reality it could be saturated on the microscopic level.
Indeed, you're right. Or if one insists of doing that, at least blow it only from the clean side to the dirty side. But one should not clean the air filter, only replace it except for the K&N or similar, which can be washed and re-oiled. If a car doesn't throw too much oil into the air filter, through the PCV, the filter has quite a long service interval.
I have a F-150 2012 Lariat 6.2L 4x4. What types of rear shocks & front struts should I use? When should I change my hoses on my truck? What types of brake pads should I use?
Thanks for the video, leaving for a long road trip tomorrow. I did the oil this past weekend but will check the levels and for any leaks to be sure. Tires treads are fine though I need to adjust the pressure a bit. Question: For coolant vs wiper fluid, don't they have a different viscosity? E.G. if you put a long rod in and swirl it you might be able to differentiate between the two in the resevoir. Also depending on what exactly they are made of you may see phase separation between the two. Coolant is (??? ethylene glycol???) or a similar organic small molecule whereas washer fluid is mostly water, sometimes these things won't mix.
Coolant and water do mix quite well. Otherwise you couldn't mix coolant with demineralized water. Undiluted coolant is a bit more viscous and a bit oily, but you's need to take a closer look to spot the difference. However, in my side of the world the winter washer fluid is blue. The summer one (more detergent for removing bugs) is yellowish... Still easy to confuse the two fluids.
* brakes these days don't 'wear' so you can feel the wear, the hydraulic keeps the pedal at a constant height even though the pads are getting thin. The only way to check disc brake pads is to look at them. The old brake shoes WITHOUT auto adjustment will give you a lower and lower pedal when they wear.
Hi Sue, what are the consequences of having an overfilled coolant degas bottle? I own a fiesta, and I mistakenly filled the degas bottle to the max line while the engine was cold. I noticed that, predictably, the level rose above the max line at normal operating temperature; did this do damage to my engine?
No you didn't damage anything. It's an expansion tank. Never heard of anyone call it a degas bottle. The cooling system is designed to hold a specific pressure. If the pressure rises too much it will vent.
Good stuff, but not all cars have a radiator cap. Also, on newer cars you might get in trouble if you disconnect the battery w/o using a memory saver... It could be much worse than having to reprogram your radio.
i got check engine light and vsc light on code reads it was cylinder 4 misfire replaced the ignition and spark plug. nothing else showed on the dash .any advice ! planning to drive 1500 one-way. your advise well appreciated.
The coolant in my radiator is near the top but I have no coolant in my overflow tank. Should I add coolant to the tank and how much? Thanks for posting this video because I am doing two road trips in October!!
Yes, add it in the overflow tank. As long as it is above MIN ad below MAX, it is fine. Just make sure to add the correct cooland, and mixed with distilled water 50-50.
add to the tank to the fill lone and take an extra jug of coolant. i even keep water next to the emergency coolant. water is good for emergency purposes, not as a replacement.
Have it checked for leaks first before adding any coolant as well as the radiator cap and the coolant overflow tank may be compromised as well as the other components Why ? If you have a small leak now , nothing will ensure your not going to get a larger leak in the future especially before any long travelling Repair Now Or Pay More Later Just Think Tow truck , added expense and inconvenience and you will be glad you have it looked at beforehand Worst case scenario > If its a head gasket and its internally leaking then costly damage would be assured if not repaired promptly Good Luck
@@PinBall3 I totally agree he needs to check for leaks, but I see no harm in adding coolant right away, to avoid overheating... I'd prefer to waste a little coolant (or distilled water) than my motor.
I think that this video might have found my air filter that I thought that I didn’t have. I looked in the glove box and nothing. Now I know something else to check tomorrow.
Sue - can something like petroleum jelly or dielectric grease be used to prevent or limit corrosion around battery terminals? Maybe there is a specialty product to prevent it?
Clean with a rag first, then use CRC battery cleaner (red/silver can), then use CRC rust and corrosion preventer (same color can). CRC is an amazing brand
How about side terminal batteries and corrosion? Check state laws where you are going for laws against view obstruction. Things hanging from rearview mirrors are illegal in many states and gives police a reason to stop you....bummer.
Come on I check my car out every 2 weeks when I am off from work just to give myself something to do. Last thing I need is a fart in the car force to make me late for work or late arriving home. Last time I took a road trip was back home to MASS and the last thing I want to see is video of my car going through the endless pot holes. I might be a Masshole but I now live in GA and while I do not like Dirt Roads our Dirt Roads are better than most roads in the Bay State. Honestly everyone who owns a car should be checking those things frequently. Tires are important and in MA they have car inspections down here we do too by MayPOPS are never looked at nor are cracked windshields. So the cars in MA are in better condition where as the cars here in GA are maintained with Duct Tape and a hammer yet the road conditions are better but you risk your life here because its NASCAR world.
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Pull out the spare tire and jack before piling up a bunch of stuff in the trunk. It is easier to move a tire once to get your stuff than to move all your stuff to get to the spare tire if you need it...
Conversely every time you need your stuff you would have to move your spare. I have never had a flat on a road trip, even on my mother of all road trips from Vegas through Canada, through most of the major towns in Alaska then back to Vegas. 9,500 miles.
Also do you really want a spare and jack flying around the interior of your car in case of an accident?
@@paulsmith9341 HOW WAS THAT ROAD TRIP ? How many human beings and what car plz… i need an even just small road trip.
Very good video Sue. like always i like how you teach with sense of humor in addition to the explanation!
Very entertaining! Sue may start a new career in TV show.
Make sure you have a working jack and make sure to check the tire air pressures. (including the spare) Use the sticker in the driver door jam to see what the recommended tire pressures are for your specific vehicle.
+Missing DLL Thanks for the feedback!
Nice reminders. Great video to watch, especially because it came out just before the holiday weekend.
Another solid video. Thanks Sue and 1A Auto!
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I also believe in checking and maybe replacing the serpentine belt if it makes noise or it's been in there for 5 or more years. It can easliy leave you stranded on the side of the road and you'll need a tow and may be overcharged.
And a good flashlight!
Let me tell you that, you are beautiful woman, and I always make my oil change every 3 months, I just changed my tires to a brand new 4 tires for $566 and I will never let my battery looks like that, and consider that as a nasty person, everything is looking good in my 08 grand marquis, when I had my grand marquis about 1 year ago I changed the most of things in 3 days, like spark plugs, air filter, and make an oil change every 3 months, I really keep everything clean on my grand marquis, my grand marquis is running so sweet, And the other thing that going to change are the tie rod end, the driver side is not good but I going to change the both sides, thanks 1A auto, and thank you to mrs Suzi, I change my oil and reset it,
Your 08 grand marquis sounds nice, I wish I could see your grand marquis, I'm sure it is kept well clean and looking nice, changing the oil every 3 months must keep your grand marquis running good, your new tires will be good on your grand marquis,
Educative information for car owners planning Road trip
Best tips I’ve heard anywhere! Thank you!!!
Thanks for the tips! U da girl!
I would not recommend using an air gun on the air filters. Doing that will force the microscopic dust deep into the filter, and just clog it up even more. Yeah, the larger dust will be cleaned off, and the filter will look clen to the naked eye, but in reality it could be saturated on the microscopic level.
Indeed, you're right. Or if one insists of doing that, at least blow it only from the clean side to the dirty side.
But one should not clean the air filter, only replace it except for the K&N or similar, which can be washed and re-oiled.
If a car doesn't throw too much oil into the air filter, through the PCV, the filter has quite a long service interval.
love your humor!
Thank you Sue for the tips. Great vid.
Excellent video as always. Muchas gracias
I am going for a long road trip from Houston Texas to Vancouver Canada 38 Hours wish me good luck 😊
U made it?
Great video ! Helps out a lot before a long trip
Thanks professor!!!
I have a F-150 2012 Lariat 6.2L 4x4. What types of rear shocks & front struts should I use? When should I change my hoses on my truck? What types of brake pads should I use?
SUE YOU FORGOT ABOUT CHECKING ALL YOUR LIGHTS & TURN SIGNALS
Great video.
You even have a great video production crew.
Thank you
Great video, good humor & informative.
I enjoy your RUclips channel. We have a 2012 Terrain SLE & 2012 F-150 Lariat 6.2L Crew Cab 4x4. Trying to keep them running great.
Thank you so much for making a fun video!
Thanks for the video, leaving for a long road trip tomorrow. I did the oil this past weekend but will check the levels and for any leaks to be sure. Tires treads are fine though I need to adjust the pressure a bit.
Question: For coolant vs wiper fluid, don't they have a different viscosity? E.G. if you put a long rod in and swirl it you might be able to differentiate between the two in the resevoir. Also depending on what exactly they are made of you may see phase separation between the two. Coolant is (??? ethylene glycol???) or a similar organic small molecule whereas washer fluid is mostly water, sometimes these things won't mix.
Coolant and water do mix quite well. Otherwise you couldn't mix coolant with demineralized water. Undiluted coolant is a bit more viscous and a bit oily, but you's need to take a closer look to spot the difference.
However, in my side of the world the winter washer fluid is blue. The summer one (more detergent for removing bugs) is yellowish... Still easy to confuse the two fluids.
Good work. That Nissan sure was a mess and needed your pro touches.
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Good tips, thank you
Can you guys do a video on how to change the transmission fluid on 2019 Toyota tacoma and the sparks plugs im planning on changing mine soon☺
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Really enjoyed this video lmao
NICE VIDEO!!!!
* brakes these days don't 'wear' so you can feel the wear, the hydraulic keeps the pedal at a constant height even though the pads are getting thin. The only way to check disc brake pads is to look at them.
The old brake shoes WITHOUT auto adjustment will give you a lower and lower pedal when they wear.
Hi Sue, what are the consequences of having an overfilled coolant degas bottle?
I own a fiesta, and I mistakenly filled the degas bottle to the max line while the engine was cold.
I noticed that, predictably, the level rose above the max line at normal operating temperature; did this do damage to my engine?
No you didn't damage anything. It's an expansion tank. Never heard of anyone call it a degas bottle.
The cooling system is designed to hold a specific pressure. If the pressure rises too much it will vent.
Good stuff, but not all cars have a radiator cap.
Also, on newer cars you might get in trouble if you disconnect the battery w/o using a memory saver... It could be much worse than having to reprogram your radio.
+Johnny Blue Thanks for the feedback!
Another Excellent video
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Good mechanic checklist
Also to DRIVER /OWNER
The bob ross scene killed me
Good video 👍
11:28 Bob Ross 😅
Good work
Which liquid applied to the battery
i got check engine light and vsc light on code reads it was cylinder 4 misfire replaced the ignition and spark plug. nothing else showed on the dash .any advice ! planning to drive 1500 one-way. your advise well appreciated.
2005 4 runner 201000 miles on
The coolant in my radiator is near the top but I have no coolant in my overflow tank. Should I add coolant to the tank and how much? Thanks for posting this video because I am doing two road trips in October!!
Add coolant to the tank up to the min level when the engine is cold. You might want to see why it's low. It probably loses it somewhere.
Yes, add it in the overflow tank. As long as it is above MIN ad below MAX, it is fine. Just make sure to add the correct cooland, and mixed with distilled water 50-50.
add to the tank to the fill lone and take an extra jug of coolant. i even keep water next to the emergency coolant. water is good for emergency purposes, not as a replacement.
Have it checked for leaks first before adding any coolant as well as the radiator cap and the coolant overflow tank may be compromised as well as the other components
Why ? If you have a small leak now , nothing will ensure your not going to get a larger leak in the future especially before any long travelling
Repair Now Or Pay More Later
Just Think Tow truck , added expense and inconvenience and you will be glad you have it looked at beforehand
Worst case scenario > If its a head gasket and its internally leaking then costly damage would be assured if not repaired promptly
Good Luck
@@PinBall3 I totally agree he needs to check for leaks, but I see no harm in adding coolant right away, to avoid overheating... I'd prefer to waste a little coolant (or distilled water) than my motor.
I think that this video might have found my air filter that I thought that I didn’t have. I looked in the glove box and nothing. Now I know something else to check tomorrow.
Sue - can something like petroleum jelly or dielectric grease be used to prevent or limit corrosion around battery terminals? Maybe there is a specialty product to prevent it?
There is special spray on battery terminal corrosion protection stuff. Don’t remember the specific name but it sprays red. Hope that helps
Clean with a rag first, then use CRC battery cleaner (red/silver can), then use CRC rust and corrosion preventer (same color can). CRC is an amazing brand
What do you check for a electric car
Nawww the edit and the accent was crazy 😭😭😭😂😂😂
very good tips that mechanics do not recommend or do not review thanks
I was waiting the whole video to get an answer for the most important thing is how to check to prevent fuel pump failure ???
My coolant is green on my nissan
How about side terminal batteries and corrosion? Check state laws where you are going for laws against view obstruction. Things hanging from rearview mirrors are illegal in many states and gives police a reason to stop you....bummer.
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Come on I check my car out every 2 weeks when I am off from work just to give myself something to do. Last thing I need is a fart in the car force to make me late for work or late arriving home. Last time I took a road trip was back home to MASS and the last thing I want to see is video of my car going through the endless pot holes. I might be a Masshole but I now live in GA and while I do not like Dirt Roads our Dirt Roads are better than most roads in the Bay State. Honestly everyone who owns a car should be checking those things frequently. Tires are important and in MA they have car inspections down here we do too by MayPOPS are never looked at nor are cracked windshields. So the cars in MA are in better condition where as the cars here in GA are maintained with Duct Tape and a hammer yet the road conditions are better but you risk your life here because its NASCAR world.
Carry a firearm. Join triple A.
You think you can scare the car back into working condition if you threaten it with your gun?
Water snacks first aid kit blanket paper maps compass, the dog a machete yes machete
Don't forget the gun a 9mm
Is a good one flashlight portable radio the girlfriend hopefully she knows how to drive stick shift even better