Durrsaku Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Well as you guys may read on the General cars forum i am taking a very long trip on Friday in the Passat(3500 mls). As well as getting some general advice for the trip i thought of posting this here to take your advice on how is the car going to cope with this and whether i need to take some reasonable precautions to make sure the passat copes well. Any advice is welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulkbear Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 A small check list Oil Level Anti Freeze Level (when cold) PAS level (when cold) Magic eye on the battery is green Tyre pressures Tyre depth General condition of tyre's General condition of Brakes Things to keep in the boot. 1-2 Litres bottles of engine oil 1 Litters bottle of Screen wash (concentrated) 1.5 Litter bottle of V.A.G Spec Anti Freeze 1x Empty Diesel can 2x large Blanket 2x Litres of clean drinking water A few chocolat bars and have you thought of a new set of wipers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Nice one. I am printing it out right now and i am so "like" getting them tomorrow. Cheers. My set of wipers have only been changed recently (aero) type. Had not thought of blankets. Great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgazza Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Add Umbrella Good strong nylon rope Fire Extinghiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Take a look here for a post I made last year about continental travel. Some good ideas from the TSN massive. The E111 has now changed to the European National Health Insurance Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Very helpful thread Rusty. I knew i was doing the right thing posting in this forum too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9969 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Let's hope you need some sun tan lotion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrsaku Posted May 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thanks for all the advice guys, i am signing off. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aditz Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Well I know that is a bit late now, but I've driven my Passat all the way to Romania and al it need was petrol and a service when I got back, but I drove about 6000 miles. Trust VW!!! Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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