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After a road trip of 2,000 miles or more, what tips would you recommend for post-vacation care of the vehicle?

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Posted - August 7, 2021
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  • 2964
    Wash it, change the oil and check all the fluids.  Take it for a test drive along the beach, to make sure you didn't miss anything.  Of course you will have to wash it again but it will be worth it. 
      August 7, 2021 10:22 AM MDT
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  • 52950

     

      What a great idea! Will you accompany me?



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      August 7, 2021 4:53 PM MDT
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  • 2964
    Sure, where are we going?
      August 7, 2021 5:46 PM MDT
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  • 52950

     

      To the beach, of course!




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      August 7, 2021 9:51 PM MDT
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  • 2964
      August 7, 2021 9:59 PM MDT
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  • 10472
    After surviving that length of time with all the idiot drivers out there, I'd suggest replacing the driver's seat (and passenger seat if you weren't alone).  Those stains will never come out.  
      August 7, 2021 11:28 AM MDT
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  • 19942
    That was very funny. :)
      August 7, 2021 1:11 PM MDT
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  • 52950

     

      Oh, you were there, I see. 

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      August 7, 2021 4:59 PM MDT
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  • 44248
    I have made a number of such trips and I never did anything special when I got home.
      August 7, 2021 1:58 PM MDT
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  • 17428
    I just park, unpack, and wash it the next day.  Then it's ready to go again.  I probably had an oil change while on the trip so checking fluids and filling up should complete the post trip stuff.
      August 7, 2021 3:04 PM MDT
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  • 441
    Fresh water and horses for my men.
      August 7, 2021 8:24 PM MDT
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  • 52950

     

      By the way, management has been meaning to speak with you about them. (Cough, cough.)


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      August 7, 2021 9:49 PM MDT
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  • 44248
    Dammit...I told him to hide my face.
      August 8, 2021 7:19 AM MDT
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  • 52950

     

      Much too much time in the gym there, Pal. Eat an apple fritter or three and wash them down with a can of soda, stay out of the weight room. Grrrrrrr.

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      August 8, 2021 4:14 PM MDT
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  • 16268
    Oil, fluids, check the tyres and get a wheel alignment if you've been on any rough roads. You'd be surprised at how your suspension can suffer on poorly maintained roads. This post was edited by Slartibartfast at August 8, 2021 7:19 AM MDT
      August 8, 2021 3:59 AM MDT
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