From NY to Florida
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From NY to Florida
Ok, so I'm moving to Florida in about a month. I was just wondering, is there anything I should do to prepare my 8 for the trip and temp. change?
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Have a shop do a AC check up, in FL, air conditioning is not a luxury, it's a necessity, can't afford to have it not working.
Other than that, can't think of anything else besides changing to 5w30 or heavier oil if you're using 5w20.
Other than that, can't think of anything else besides changing to 5w30 or heavier oil if you're using 5w20.
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I also recommend changgine the oil to something heavier. when I was living in florida I was using 10w30 in the summer and 5w30 in the "winter" haha.....where abouts in FL ru moving to?
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I use 5w20 in FL, RP though. But anyhow, yeah check plugs/coil as any sluggishness from them having issues will probably present itself.
Otherwise, if your regular maintenance is up to date and ac is working fine, bring a spare quart of oil and you should be good.
Otherwise, if your regular maintenance is up to date and ac is working fine, bring a spare quart of oil and you should be good.
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Aghh...I just did an oil change 2 days ago with 5w20, so switching to 5w30 isn't gonna happen right now. I know the plugs and coils are fairly new. AC is good. Um, what about getting the oil cooler fan mod? And I will be moving to Land O Lakes near the Tampa area.
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Sweet. You will be in my area. Enjoy your trip
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Since you're on top of maintenance, you really shouldn't have to do anything. Just check fluids, tire pressures, emergency flat kit (or cell phone), etc. before you hit the road.
Once you're settled in, go to 5w30 on your regular oil changes.
Don't forget to stop at Pedro's when you get to South Carolina.
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Once you're settled in, go to 5w30 on your regular oil changes.
Don't forget to stop at Pedro's when you get to South Carolina.
Ken
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Gee why do people ask silly questions? The car is relable just like any other vehicle.
If you want ot know about preparing for any road trip that is different.
Make sure you know how to change a tire if you have one. If no buy an extra can of that goop. You are going to need it if you get a flat.
Check your water level and inspect the tires.
If you want ot know about preparing for any road trip that is different.
Make sure you know how to change a tire if you have one. If no buy an extra can of that goop. You are going to need it if you get a flat.
Check your water level and inspect the tires.
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^^ If your talking about me creating this thread then it isn't silly. My car isn't use to 100+ degree weather. And if this car is just like every other vehicle, then why is it so easy to flood, and need its oil checked so frequent, and need a good redline every so often? Amongst other things why does it have a rotary engine?
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Yes - I was talking about South of the Border. And we did successfully count the billboards one time. But it was on a family vacation with my wife and daughter. Two of us spotted and the third kept a written tally.
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Good luck.
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Land O Lakes! I lived there for ten years before moving to Miami. Beautiful area. Built a house on Lake Saxon (Lake Padgett Estate). Really miss the fishing, water skiing and natural beauty of the area. There is an abandoned airport north on Hwy 41 that I think is used for autox. South Florida sucks except for the Keys.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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This summer I've done the Atlanta to Jacksonville drive a few times. Six hours about 400 miles each way. I've had zero problems. About to take it to Panama F.L. next week which will be another few hundred miles. I'm probably should knock on wood but I've done fine. 8's love the highway miles.
Make sure your oil change is current. Check tire pressure/fluids. Enjoy the drive.
Make sure your oil change is current. Check tire pressure/fluids. Enjoy the drive.