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Old 11-16-2009, 09:09 PM
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What would you suggest to get done to a car if its driving from cali to tampa? its a 1999 passat.
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get done to the car? if it ran with no prob just change oil duble check tire pressure make sure ur car is leak free of any thing, really if u trust ur car or ur car hasnt had a problem for a long time then just run with it and if it does some how break down just make sure u have AAA on hand
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Make sure your belts are in good condition. A broken belt will stop you for awhile.
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I thought you were going to Miami?
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i am thats diffrent trip, g/f is driving from cali to tampa shes moving here she has a 99 passat. i have the 03 1.8t.

How many miles should we be able to safely cover in the car before giving it a rest? we were thinking 16hrs then resting for 8 then 16 back on then resting then back on again for the rest.
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