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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Kieran on 16 November 2010, 22:12:15
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We are looking at driving up to Scotland in the next few weeks and any advice on what precautions i can take with the car before i set off would be appreciated. I have recently done an oil and filter change about 3000 miles ago but the plugs haven't been changed for about 10000 miles. Tyres are good so what do you people recommend, Apparently it will take about 12 hours to get there.
Need to purchase a Scottish phrase book i think.
Kieran
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I would take a new crank sensor just incase ;)
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Replaced about 30000 miles ago :y
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I and alot of other people change their oil every 3000 miles, so if you do it's due now!
I don't want to state the obvious, but you asked! I'd check all levels in the car, tyre condition/tread/pressures, check for leaks. Have you got adequate breakdown cover? You wouldn't want to get caught out!
I have every confidence in Omegas, but still carry fire extinguisher, first aid kit, hi vis jacket, tow rope, tyre compressor, jump leads, wind-up torch, small cones, maps, spare water (and drinking water), food, blanket, tool kit, inspection lamp, power pack, chocks, jack, spare wheel. It doesn't take up that much room in the back.
I like to be self sufficient and wouldn't want to get caught out!
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Thanks very good advice
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don't forget your towing eye!
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I would take a new crank sensor just incase ;)
Doesn`t hurt to carry a spare HBV in the boot
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Needless to say, it's getting to the time where you might encounter bad weather up there, so some supplies, blankets, a folding shovel, plenty of screenwash, if any tyres are getting low, may be worth changing them (check them carefully for damage too). Snow chains? :-/
A quick check over for leaks underneath might spot something and avert a breakdown. Ditto unusual noises in the engine bay.
Check brake pads and disks for wear.
Plugs should be fine to 40k.
A good clean of all the windows, check of the wiper blades and washer nozzles can save frustration on a long drive, especially with the sun low in the sky.
12 hours? I've done Aviemore to Four Marks in 9. That was with a 160 mile fuel range too. ;D
Kevin
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Take the Senator, I would :y
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And don't forget your passport...... :y
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I drove up along the a68 a few years back in my old senator. What a journey! I had heaters on and plenty screenwash but my windscreen kept freezing over I couldn't stop it!
I got on the M90 and thundered along it was great!
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Long drive...then a long walk with a putter ;D
Or in my case...
four right and a longer walk with a strimmer :D
Maybe in the summer though eh? .....oh alright I'm going. :P
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you might have to dye your hair ginger, paint your face blue and white, and knock a few inches off your height somehow to blend in with the locals!
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Jis bring plentae a muny. :y
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Replaced about 30000 miles ago :y
I'd still take a spare crank sensor in the boot!! :y
I had a brand new Vx one pack up within 5K of fitting.
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I had a brand new Vx one pack up within 5K of fitting
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Did they fit it for you? If so did they actually fit it for you?
Sorry, side tracked. ::)
Scotland well worth the drive to, whatever time of year. Also there will be no midges left, so all the space that was going to be used for a crate of repellant can be used for spares. Bulbs, screenwash and poss wiper blades if the weather is likely to turn nasty whilst your up there.
Enjoy. :y
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kneepad do you mean proper money or that funny stuff you have up there ;D ;D ;D
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kneepad do you mean proper money or that funny stuff you have up there ;D ;D ;D
Nuthin funny aboot oor muny, you jist watch wit yer sayin. :P
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kneepad do you mean proper money or that funny stuff you have up there ;D ;D ;D
Nuthin funny aboot oor muny, you jist watch wit yer sayin. :P
I used to love handing Scottish notes over the counter in England, the further south the better. They always pulled their face & asked .... have you nothing else?
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kneepad do you mean proper money or that funny stuff you have up there ;D ;D ;D
Nuthin funny aboot oor muny, you jist watch wit yer sayin. :P
I used to love handing Scottish notes over the counter in England, the further south the better. They always pulled their face & asked .... have you nothing else?
The cheeky tw7ts tried to charge me 10p in the pound exchange rate when I was in Manchester last year. Like I would fall for that one. Eventually got my full pounds worth. ;D ;D
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..... Eventually got my full pounds worth. ;D ;D
I wouldn't have expected anything else! :y :y :y :y ;)