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BenK
Oct 21, 2014Explorer
Weights vs ratings is your responsibility, not the 'weight police'
Tire PSI gauge and an IR heat gun. Check *ALL* the tires at each stop and just
before taking off
This includes the spare(s)
As noted, and just a reminder since you say you've experience in
snow....chains
Chains
Manual hand pump...I carry a 12VDC pump with a loooooooooong hose to reach everything
Engine oil...enough for one complete change (I carry 10 quarts)....do change
that unless you've just done that
Ditto diff & tranny...flush it if you haven't recently
Ditto power steering/brake pump fluid
Coolant, pre-mixed. I carry 2 gallons
Check/change the serpentine belt
Oh heck, check out this thread on what is in your toolbox...
What's in your toolbox
Tire PSI gauge and an IR heat gun. Check *ALL* the tires at each stop and just
before taking off
This includes the spare(s)
As noted, and just a reminder since you say you've experience in
snow....chains
Chains
Manual hand pump...I carry a 12VDC pump with a loooooooooong hose to reach everything
Engine oil...enough for one complete change (I carry 10 quarts)....do change
that unless you've just done that
Ditto diff & tranny...flush it if you haven't recently
Ditto power steering/brake pump fluid
Coolant, pre-mixed. I carry 2 gallons
Check/change the serpentine belt
Oh heck, check out this thread on what is in your toolbox...
What's in your toolbox
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