How To Prep Your Car for a RoadTrip
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- Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
- In this video we are getting the R32 ready for it's biggest road trip yet, the INDY 500 with, ChrisFix, Engineering Explained, EricTheCarGuy, and Matt Maran Motoring. Big thanks to Shell for setting this trip up, and sponsoring this video. Before you set out on that epic road trip, getting your car ready is vital! Today we are going to look at some things that need to be done to get your car ready for a road trip. Basic car maintenance, what to bring on a road trip, planning the trip, and more! This was one of my favorite road trips yet! Oh, and the R32 did AMAZING as you would expect. #humblemechanic #vr6 #roadtip #r32
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What an amazing trip! For follow up, I shipped the R32 back home from Chicago. We are now kind of at the point of being done modifying the R32. She is just about perfect as it sits from a performance standpoint. Now we can work on getting things perfect like paint, rehabbing wire shielding under the hood, and some subtle freshness all around. 😎
I am a single 53 year old woman. I have a 2002 Cadillac Deville in mint condition. I am getting ready to go on a 850 mile trip. What would you suggest that I have checked first to last?
All fluids, tires, brakes, fluid leaks, wipers. start 1-2 weeks before the trip.
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks!
Great car that Golf MK4...
Damn, you were up here in Chicago? Would've been kinda cool to run into you
1. Put fuel in the tank.
2. Go.
uppstyraren my prep when I travel in state
Shell V Power
uppstyraren only if you’re not driving a Volkswagen. Damn mk4 Jettas and their goddamn problems lmao
When I prep my Toyota for a road trip it basically means I grabbed the keys
hahahaha
Lies, Toyotas need maintenance and repairs too.
@@Eye-it-azz no they don’t, oil is optional and so is maintenance 😂
Totally, my dad let my aunt borrow his Toyota for a 4hr road trip and she took it to a mechanic to pre check. On her way out of town she called my dad that the car was blowing smoke. My dad got to where she pulled off the highway and turns out they forgot to put the radiator cap back on and the engine was toast. That was long ago before I was born. For Toyotas like you said, grab the keys and go.
If your heated seat doesn't work should you go?
So, there's more to prepping for a road trip than packing my back seat with Doritos and Red Bull. I'm so behind.
Hahah. Believe me I’ve done that too. Well not Doritos. I prefer Chex mix
I thaught i was over doing it by bringing my jack and stands in the tiny golf but it really came in handy when i changed my brakes in an autozone parking lot 1600 miles from home.
ZIPPP TIESSSSS. So many times undertrims been flapping around which a zip tie woulda fixed, try finding someone to sell you zip ties on a sunday in rural northern california XD. Now i always got a pack of them in my glove box.
Oh man the mighty zip tie. Those are in my bag too!!!
Duct tape too, just like full on MacGyver
@@oilyragsgarage7200 Try some heat resistant tape, just in case a random coolant hose decides to start acting up and leak. Read a bunch of guys stuck during the Budapest Rally used that to get home after the rally. (Like a tour rally, not racing).
Thanks mate! This was relevant to my interests. I’ve done a couple of spontaneous 6000 mile road trips in my good ol Mk3 golf in the past, luckily with no issues. Now that I’m a wee bit older I should plan and go more prepared if I take my newest car on this mad road trip.
Great subject, great editing, great channels and great guys to hang out with. The point on bringing extra tools to help others is a great point. I've used my mobile tools more for other people than my own car.
Thanks man!!! I use mine for others too. It’s better that way 😂
Leaving for beautiful Michigan in the morning from Grovetown, GA in my 2015 VW Passat TDI with the wife and kids. Last time, I made it 795 miles on one tank averaging over 70 mph. Cheers!
You forgot to pack a hydraulic car lift 😀.
Hahaha if I could.
One of the best videos i've ever watched
good vids humble. thank for the "love". I also always carry extra oil on long trips. You know vw needs the good stuff for the turbo. The new ea888 1.8L don't seem to burn much oil like the first gen's did.
See, I still watch! I am getting ready for a road trip myself. Many of your suggestions applied to my Tesla Performance 3 as well. Thank you, Charles!
My dude!!!!! 💛💙
When I was in my early 20’s (about 10 years ago) I made a cross county trip in my ‘88 325is. No problems on the trip, even hit 200,000 miles on the way home. A week later my water pump died. Really dodged a bullet there and thankful I was close to home.
despite the ad, this is good timing as i'm doing a 1400 mile road trip in a week, and changing fluids, in the morning, and already filled the boot with tools.
Great video buddy!
The R32 looks awesome 👌!
I'm hoping to pick up another one soon! Nice video
Wish we had some guys like you in germany 😎 bro another great video
Awesome trip
Thank for this.....is definitely good stuff
Cool man. I'm going to the Nürburgring tomorrow. 300km drive :)
This video is exactly why my wife's car is always a lease. I don't roll like this lol. Love this video. Very informative. Also, the enthusiasm in your voice at 3:30am is legendary!
Hahah thanks.
Looking forward to more turbo VR6 videos!
2:49 Make sure you get it torqued correctly when your done changing it.
I have some of that for my everyday driving.
I once went on a road trip, I checked my belongings wrapped in cloth hanging from my stick and set off for happiness.
love you guys!
Thank you 💙
Hey Charles, a tip that we gave for our 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen, we have one of those trunk storage boxes in the back but the big tip is inside, we also keep a box of adequate sized zip lock bags. That way, if we have to open an oil bottle or something similar, we can store the bottle back in one of those zip lock bags. For obvious reasons.
Great idea!!
Went on a road trip in my 1993 Audi 80 2.3E, had the voltage regulator die on me. I had a spare one in the boot as well as a spare starter motor.
I swapped it out of back of the alternator in 30mins. Carry a small tool set with you, it wont take up much space. With a car as old as mine you have to prepared.
Very consistent Chris Fix
I’m planning on eventually driving my will-be newly rebuilt (engine) 99 Cutlass down to Florida when I move there. It’s definitely gonna be a feat because the motor was overheated badly, I’m in the process of inspecting and rebuilding the engine right now. It is low mileage though so the transmission shouldn’t have any issues. It’ll have brand new front brakes and lines, brand new tires all around, all new fluids. Main thing is hoping the engine won’t break down or nothing will happen to the cooling system or the transmission lines, etc. It might be worthy to get a higher paying job temporarily so I can just do everything right and not cut any corners.
Did your 2019 Golf R come with a spare tire? Mine did not so I ordered all the euro parts and built the spare tire kit myself.
Also, would you recommend an oil catch can for the Mk7.5 Golf R? I've been debating it for a year now and always find conflicting information online.
I just got a smoken deal on a full alloy rim and tire that's about half way through it's life. I mention this because, the newer vw's don't use full size spares. Get rid of that donut and get a used full sized spare if you can. The donuts have severe speed and distance limits. If you are towing, it 's a must. Where I come from (north of Toronto) our warranties have a rim replacement policy for the first 36 months regardless of fault. Ya...I know weird. This makes rims easy to get.
Can't wait for more Golf R Spektrum videos!
Thanks! I’m pumped too.
4:57 screw any luggage!
I know you said change the oil before the trip if you're close to the service intervals. I just changed my oil 1100+ miles from home during my week at disney in florida. I guess I just like to party
Hey, totalt unrelated to this video question
Should i install a catch can in my fiat punto grande 1.9 Multijet to help alleviate carbon build-up issues? Or arent they as severe on diesels as direct injected pertols?
I remember when I took my BMW 335i on a road trip across the US. Didn’t even bother inspecting it but the car easily made it. Drove it on a straight 20 hour stint because of my fuck-upery on booking the hotel a day too early. Only issue I ran into was i was driving thru a thunderstorm in the middle of the night in the New Mexico Arizona border and my wiper blades were actually worn. Did my oil change a week before leaving and did another one in Phoenix Arizona as it’s cheaper in the US. Here in Canada I spend $130 on the oil/filter and that’s me doing the oil change myself. Dealer in AZ charged me $95 all in!
A tip about getting AAA, don’t wait till the day before to buy it, as there is that 3 day waiting period!
Good video
I really wanted to make it out for the meet up. My son graduated that weekend so I just didn't have time to make it down from Columbus Ohio.
I'm using Shell Premium (using Shell exclusively since new) 93 and was able to get 36mpg hwy in my 17 Passat R line. This is especially impressive because this was spirited driving from Detroit to Dayton Ohio. Still have a run left from Dayton to Atlanta. Shell makes great fuel!
That MPG is awesome
I'm about to do plugs for the first time when I get home. I can't wait to see what the carbon looks like. Hopefully it's not bad. I have no performance issues so far! 48k miles
You've got more tools in your trunk than me in my garage haha.
I'm an apartment pleb, so I don't even have a garage :(
No room for extra clothes when I need to bring my triple square socket set.
I’m deployed and I’ve been gone for a couple month just leaving my car in a garage what should I check on when I get back?
Check the pressure in the spare tire too
Saw EE's video and thought I'd pop over to your channel for more R32 content. Do you have a build thread for your R32? Interested in your headlight choice. I noticed you pulled out the underhood insulation. Was this just for looks for the car show?
So what was the problem with the CEL and no start? (I own a MK4 R32 also)
The MIL was me unplugging the throttle body. Lol. I took the insulation off because when I replaced the engine mounts it started rubbing the cover. I’ll be adding something back on there.
I have a playlist of all the R32 videos. You can go back and see when I got it and all the things I’ve done
Nice
When are you coming to the uk ?
9:09 hey guys chirsfix here!
I like Chris fix
Expensive car to drive daily. Can't cope with anything that does less that 50 mpg. High maintenance :D
A butt pad and extra padding for the armrest is going to be in my R32 the next time I make a big road trip. My last trip to Wookies had my body hurting 😂
Yeah the R32 isn’t the best road trip car. Lol
I always have my power probe, just in case👌
I actually might have mine too. Hahah
Where the hell do you put the luggage....?????...we’ve been to the UP in my 2007 Cooper R 56turbo quite a few times and have never had one problem....and down to NC twice and of course many times to Pittsburgh...let’s not forget Chicago...the car is modded but I do give it the once over before we go.and we never take tools...we throw caution to the wind...but I do have AAA....😀😀..I love road trippin that car...
My 02 TT gets 25mpg on average too.
mr humble. i have a 2005 volkswagen conv. the driver door will not stay close while driving . i replace the motor door lock still doing it . help thank you
Make sure the striker is tight and right
Chris is not playing about not exposing his face 🤣
He’s all in! Lol
Hello @HumbleMechanic i needed your guidance as I'm facing some issues with my 2009 skoda superb 1.8 tsi with 7 speed dsg transmission...few days ago my mechatronics unit broke down and this is the third time I'm facing this issue ! I'm curious if i can swap my tranny with a 6 speed manual gearbox for the skoda superb 1.8 tsi manual gearbox...what parts would i need and what all preparations i need to do ? Also...is there any way to communicate with you over a phone call or WhatsApp ? Love from India 👍😎
Preparation for road trip: Pay the seller, sign the paperwork and turn the key. Doing this tomorrow with a 1956 peugoet 403. Thanks ebay!
Cool!
@@HumbleMechanic Thanks! Only 70 miles this time, a distance that can seem like nothing or a lot depending how the day goes!
@No Thanks Eh, you'll be fine. A friend of mine collects old Pugs - last I checked, he had a dozen or so, including a 403 convertible (with a rumpled trenchcoat to drape over the door), 403 saloon, wagon, 404 coupe, sedan (automatique!) and convertible...the list goes on. All pretty simple, reliable, under-stressed mechanicals - which is probably how they managed to win the Safari Rally in '63.
@@aussiebloke609 I did make it, but shes not running 100%, mines a wagon version, definitely not stressed at 7:1. Forgot about Colombo, Next stop - the thrift store!
Damn Humble Mechanic your only going 11 hrs. away!!Lol You forgot one thing... TOILET PAPER!!
Why pack a directional tyre as your spare?
1:15 How come the minimum octane we get in England is 95 then 98 and depending on the fuel station you can get over 100 octane.
Good Q. Most pumps have only 93 max unless it’s race fuel
@@HumbleMechanic I've no idea why that is, bearing in mind how many refineries there are in America. I wonder what they doing whaen it comes to Europe n other places like that n what they do to make it more potent 🤔
Meet-up of the Millenium.
It was amazing
Everyone saying I don't do anything and just go are the guys on the side of the road asking for a lug wrench or saying hey man you have xyz I'm 8 hours from home and didn't check my tires or oil
Wait Chris fix is from Cincinnati?
Wish i knew
The audio is pretty low on all your recent videos :/ great content tho !!
Interesting. I have everything exactly the same as it’s been for a long while
That Simpsons quote.
Wow! Someone stole the wheel lock tool from my new Jetta TDI. I had to have it towed to the dealer for a flat!!!!
Yuck. I really don’t like wheel locks.
LOL! I love how you included the clip of the cop tailing you... :)
Long beard + ball cap + pimped Veedub = obvious crack dealer. Pull over immediately!
I feel your pain. The cops always jack me in my Audi A4 cuz it looks just a little too hot. I could'nt possibly be a mechanic that built my car! I must be a bad guy! :P
They were being escorted...
Does Chris fix not realize his face is in several old videos?
Another two year old video that UA-cam just recommended for me. I bought my 2nd Mk4 R32 from Maine and I live near Seattle. I just flew out, picked it up, and drove it home over three days. The last day was over 1100 miles (one can drive quickly and cover lots of miles in WY and MT). A set of winter wheels came with the car but that was it for spares. I used to do winter driving competitions in the BC back country in it and still carried minimal tools with me. I have found my semi-modern VWs either break big or don't break.
Pile in a bunch of tools and parts. No need for extra clothes and stuff, just Jack Reacher it!
Damn right. Lol
Why the f the vcds cable if you have colormfa?👀😂
It’s not 2way. VCDS is a proper tool
lol 2:40
Why not just tow a spare car?
Sunex tools in the video, but links to tekton in the description.....
Both are solid tools to use in my opinion.
Where does the luggage go
Back seat. :)
I usually throw a bunch of McDonald's and Burger King wrappers and other such garbage all throughout my car so it doesn't look inviting to thiefs.
TheMonistat7 Hahahah I bet it’s effective
Might as well bring your entire garage with you jeez
I wish I could. Lol
Did you have any issues on your road trip?
None! Chris and I even stopped for a rad photo shoot 😂
Is something wrong with Chris's head? Why isn't he showing his face? What's happening?
He is super smart. Lol
@@HumbleMechanic Wow. A like and a reply from the God himself.
I can die happy now.
Why does ChrisFix always hide his face :O
Maybe he has no face! Lol
It's for the greater good
No no no... you clearly have this all wrong.
All of my customers insist that vehicle maintenance is performed on a friday because they leaving that night for weekend roadtrip
One of the reasons I said don’t wait. It would drive me crazy that people would have their check engine light looked at as they were heading out of town. Then I’d feel bad for them because parts would take 2days or something.
Bring that many tools and you're not gonna have room for anything else lol
LOL, if that means I dont' get stuck on the side of teh road, I am all in!!!
why chrisfix don't show his face
No more cop sirens, please.
Lol sorry
It's alright, around here they're nothing but trouble, they want money and don't care about safety, whatsoever. They just suck. I wish it weren't so.
Triggered
Rebuild an engine on the side of the road 😂😂😂😂😂😂
what if i take my mechanic and his whole geraz with me..
Leave vw and drive the honda
Lol
forgets kevin
Where is your luggage?
that freggin cop splitting lanes..... come on now
Nathan Brame on water slick roads no less
And still running 95 as premium? Wow, imagine if you guys could run 99 ron, you'll be able to get more out of your tunes. Big shame America for being behind the times!
I just buy a reliable car in the first place. That way I have room for my wife's luggage.
Lol still can have issues. It’s at least important to check fluids and the spare
HumbleMechanic +1. My uncle’s 2 year old Honda CRV broke down during a road trip. I work at a Toyota dealer and I’ve seen a few out of out of state cars having problems. I worked a Sienna last week from Indiana, their o2 sensor went but lucky for them warranty paid for it. The worst I’ve seen was a blown engine on a Matrix from Florida. The guy actually got the engine rebuilt and drove it back!
Sorry, I have an electric car.
that car is packed for 8000miles not 800
Lol I always over pack
Wait what... a police escort? xD
Pretty rad!