Do I Need To Carry Spare Parts?
Before any trip I always have someone take a general look at the engine, tires, etc. On this trip, the SUV broke down on the way home about 40 miles from nowhere. Mexican Green Angels came to th...
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ChopperBill wrote:
Only if you have a Ford or a Dodge. LOL
Ha... I was waiting for this. I'm STUNNED that in the "tow vehicles" section it took until almost the bottom of page 2 before someone mentioned something about a brand they didn't own.
I'm almost 100% certain ChopperBill was joking... but I'm still stunned it took this long!!!
OP, only you know what has been changed and what hasn't been changed on your vehicle. In all honesty, at 200K miles you are approaching the point that a LOT of stuff could give up the ghost at any point in time. Its hard to know exactly what to bring. My best suggestion is a charged cell phone with good service where you travel and a universally accepted credit card. When you break down, call for a tow and have it taken to a decent shop.
Chances are that whatever spare parts you have won't be what breaks. Or, if you do have the correct spare part, you don't have the tools to replace it. I'll be honest... outside of changing fluids, wheels, fuses and a windshield wiper, I don't know jack about modern vehicles and likely couldn't fix it even if I had the right parts, the right tools, a lift and a 6 pack of beer.
Good luck!
