Be Prepared! Coping with problems on the road NIFE 4-10-2010 Ken Nagel.

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Be Prepared!

Coping with problems on the road NIFE 4-10-2010 •Ken Nagel

Nothing ReplacesPREVENTITIVE MAINTAINENCE!

• Reading is fundamental

Nothing ReplacesPREVENTITIVE MAINTAINENCE!

Fluid check Cooling system

Nothing ReplacesPREVENTITIVE MAINTAINENCE!

Battery

Tires / Spare / Jack / Lug wrench / Key

Nothing ReplacesPREVENTITIVE MAINTAINENCE!

Nothing ReplacesPREVENTITIVE MAINTAINENCE!

• Lights (in & out)

But! I don't work on my car!

He's not much of a mechanic but, you should hear the engine purr!

What don't I need?

Commercially Prepared Emergency Kit

What don't I need?

Tow Rope

What don't I need?

Brake Fluid

So What Do I Need?

(Keep in mind I don't have much room!)

First off, the basics...

Your cell phone, provided you promise to be responsible and not run into me while using it!

1-800-GOOG-411

If all else fails... Your AAA card!

Safety First!

Don't even THINK about working under a car without jack stands!!!

Safety First!

Safety First!

Type A-B-C 2 ½ lb Minimum Built in Gauge Available Quickly Dry Chemical

Safety First!

First aid kit Home made is

best! Make sure

everything is labeled

Tailor to your skill level

Include personal items, meds, contact lens solution, spare reading glasses

Stop Fulin' Around

I hear some Fieros have a gas gauge issue…

Stop Fulin' Around

Gas-O-HaulItzaGasCan

As for the rest.......That's your decision!

Mine.... Weighing in at 26 lbs.

(way over kill, but that's me)

THE TOOLS

THE PARTS

THE BAD PARTS

Cleanliness is next to impossible

The Extras

Disclaimer:Not all items packed on all trips. Results may vary. Void where prohibited. Seek legal council before listening to this guy…

Worthy of consideration

•Safety Vest

•Reflectors/Flares

•Jumper Cables

•Food/Water

REMEMBER:Duct tape fixes everything