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Hello from San Diego.

In a day, I'm going to be taking a trip to Seattle via the Pacific Coast Highway.

Just now I looked at a few things in my car.

The oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, and coolant levels appear to be normal. The washer fluid needs a topoff. All tires, including the spare, are at correct pressure and appear to be in good condition. In the trunk is a can of fix-o-flat, flashlite, warning triangle, a basic tool kit, a roll of paper towels, and a spare quart of oil.

Is there anything else that I should check before I take off?

Mark

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Hello from San Diego.

In a day, I'm going to be taking a trip to Seattle via the Pacific Coast Highway.

Just now I looked at a few things in my car.

The oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, and coolant levels appear to be normal. The washer fluid needs a topoff. All tires, including the spare, are at correct pressure and appear to be in good condition. In the trunk is a can of fix-o-flat, flashlite, warning triangle, a basic tool kit, a roll of paper towels, and a spare quart of oil.

Is there anything else that I should check before I take off?

Mark

your wallet, dont leave home without it. getting back home with it still in place, priceless

have a safe trip

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Try not to use the fix a flat, it damages the wheels. If you must, break the tire/wheel down quickly and dry it out

Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1  >>

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Good company,

A pair of comfortable sunglasses and window tint on the driver side (going up),

A few good radio stations,

A good book or few,

A snoozable sport-lounger chair with umbrella,

A fine bottle or more of wine,

A basket of comfort food, (Cheetos are high on my list)

A cellphone - if somebody really wants the car fixed to get going again.

The BRD is always ready to roll and I figure the above list can take care of most any mechanical problem in time. B)

Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning.
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A cooler with water, a thermos of coffee and a sandwich so you don't need to stop except for gas (keeps AMH up). Wipes for your sun glasses. A funnel. The easy pass or change for tolls. CD's. GPS. Flares. Gallon of Coolant. Basic tools (screw drivers, nut drivers, 5/16 wrench for battery terminals and a wire brush), pliers, flashlight, time-sert kit and torque wrench :lol: hey you never know, :lol:

Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1  >>

1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm

How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/

Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year  http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm

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My how things have changed.

I took a trip in my 1969 VW Karmann Ghia with just myself, an AM radio and $20.00 in cash. She broke down on the road (alternator/generator) and I fixed it with a piece of lamp cord.

As a group, travelers were much more tuned to adventure and less afraid. The world, and cars and travel was just different then. Glad I got to experience it.

Scott

1996 El Dorado

2006 STS

2000 Corvette

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My how things have changed.

I took a trip in my 1969 VW Karmann Ghia with just myself, an AM radio and $20.00 in cash. She broke down on the road (alternator/generator) and I fixed it with a piece of lamp cord.

As a group, travelers were much more tuned to adventure and less afraid. The world, and cars and travel was just different then. Glad I got to experience it.

I know exactly what you mean. But I was never unprepared. When I was in college I drove 66 and 68 Cadillac Convertibles, when I broke down I had ALL my tools in the trunk, along with hoses, belts, etc. No problem, not tow trucks, no walking, no panic. One time I drove home from Long Island to Philadelphia with $10 in my pocket in a snow storm having to go through a toll booth at the end without paying. Three years ago I broke down on the New York Thruway at 10 PM with my 5 yo daughter in the car in my 91 Seville, the water pump crapped out, got towed 22 miles, and I replaced the water pump behind a Marriott with borrowed tools and kicked myself in my butt the whole time for NOT having basic tools with me... Now, I carry basic tools again.

If you have a THICK wallet and AAA you can travel risky... I prefer not to travel risky at my age, and I like to call that experience... The people who scare me are the people who travel risky because they don't know better, never lift the hood and never look at the tires, etc, and you see them sitting on the side of the road with steam billowing out...... you hope they have THICK wallets...

A failure to plan is a plan to fail ...

Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1  >>

1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm

How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/

Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year  http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm

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DUCT TAPE.....Never leave home without it.

Fix a broken wndow, radiator hose ect. You just never know.

After the fires a number of years ago in Las Vegas it was suggested that travelers carried it so they could seal doors & windows if they were caught in a high-rise bldg. fire.

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The people who scare me are the people who travel risky because they don't know better, never lift the hood and never look at the tires, etc, and you see them sitting on the side of the road with steam billowing out...... you hope they have THICK wallets...

I agree with BbF's last point... If your car is properly (and regularly) maintained, and the fluids are topped up you really don't need to carry too much with you other than your gas card.

The pacific coast highway (Oregon coast, Olympic peninsula) is a beautiful drive; one gorgeous ocean view after another... great restaurants and quaint B&B's

Another great drive to take, on the way home is inland rural route 89 starting in salt lake city... A little out of your way... but if you like driving next to the ocean you'll love driving through the painted desert and the numerous canyons (Bryce, Zion, Red, Grand, etc) on that route... I have driven both and both are some of the most beautiful highways in North America.

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Easin' down the highway in a new Cadillac,

I had a fine fox in front, I had three more in the back

ZZTOP, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide

Greg

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