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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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As the title says I'm leaving to Mexico to visit family in my truck. It's about a 25-28 hour drive to where I live, in Mexico! I already had a radiator flush done, about 2 months ago. Air filter changed, also the fuel filter, transmission also! I'm going to get my spark plugs changed already ran 1/3 of sea foam in the vacuum line and the rest in the gas tank. Also getting my oil change today, my mechanic told me 225 for the spark plugs and oil change. 10 for every spark plug and 90 for labor and 25 for the oil change! Seems right? Anything else I need guys?
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Nope, I'd say you have it all covered. Check the tire pressure (including your spare) a day or so before you leave.

Have a safe trip!
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Thank you.
My mechanic is charging 200 for the spark plugs, and 30 for every one that breaks! Hope any of them don't break! You think I should get more coolant for my ac? It's 120+ at the border, and for more than 2 hours you wait to pass!
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Never overcharge the A/C system. If it's not low, don't charge it. If the freon is low, you have a leak somewhere.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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I will tell him to check it! My truck does hace 159xxx miles
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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