Picking up a 96 galant

[vdubdoug]

i am inheriting my Dads 97 Galant ES with 124l miles on it. It has been maintained for most of its life and in very good condition. I really like the car and it handles far better than my 02 jetta wagon that has suspension mods. Anybody want a jetta wagon...lol

What should i do before driving it from Long Island to Ohio. A typical tune up and checlk all fluids etc???? Any ideas?
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[spdracr]

if it has been maintained like you say then a tune up should be enough.

[Galanttuner10]

i agree tune up.. hell i didnt even do a tune up and my car made it from CT to Tennessee and then back to CT with 150K miles

[4-G-rim]

-Check all fluids like oil, transmission, and coolant.
-check brakes
-inspect tires (do a rotation if necessary)
-check tire pressure
-before you fill up before the trip...put in a can of a good fuel system cleaner before filling up. (I recommened Techron fuel system cleaner)

[evil-G-nius]

Check those belts too...Timing and BALANCE SHAFT! The BS belt is an engine killer

[vdubdoug]

Thanks for the tips. i will look over my parents records and see what needs to be done :). I actually look forward to being a part of this group and hopefully turning this car into a fun back roads driver.

[vdubdoug]

Well I got the galant all tuned up, and will be hitting the road soon. Only thing I wish I had is sirius or xm radio. but the cd player, and a scan buttun will have to do. there are some sweet AM stations in Western PA along 76 and 70...lol.

[jimmy_o2]

good luck be safe

[spdracr]

drive safe

[vdubdoug]

well i made it home with no troubles. I racked up 705 miles in 10.5 hours and averaged about 34 miles to the gallon. I will say the car does need a distributor seal and some new suspension.

My plans are to add a rear sway bar, Shocks, struts and springs (will need recommendations), and exhaust. I woudl also like to add some 15" or 16" wheels (lightweight) and sticky summer rubber. We will see as my son is due in a week and money will not be flowing freeley for a while unless I sell my 02 jetta wagon