Roadside tips and tricks for alpine roadtrip (lemmy.ml)

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I’m planning an epic road trip through the alps with about 20 mountain passes in my old shitbox and I was thinking if something goes wrong I’ll probably have to bodge it myself.

Anyone have any tip and tricks for coolant leaks, etc? What should I bring with me other than the obvious fluids, spare wheels, toolbox? What are some common mechanical issues I should look out for?

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[-] rabber@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

I do this in my 335i and I bring spare coils and plugs, a jug of coolant, a jug of oil, can of fix a flat, air compressor, code scanner, toolbox

Fuck I should just get a Toyota

this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2025

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