Driving 99 GT across country 150k mi - Preventative maint?

[TCO]

Check your spare tire. Make sure it is in good shape and holds air. Also, check the jack that comes with it, and if you have room, get a small floor jack. The jacks that come with the car suck and if you get a flat, the floor jacks are a million times easier to use.

[BmoreDrew]

If it's running hot check the tstat, they're like 10 bucks if you've never replaced it before it's a good idea. Sparks wouldn't hurt if it's been awhile. I disagree on the trans flush though if it's never been done before I would test the waters after for awhile before taking it on a road trip. I've seen trans flushes shock the tranny on high mile cars.

I believe I have 180 deg tstat, though its pretty old as far as I remember. Can't hurt to replace I suppose.

I wont do a trans flush, too many issues can come from that IMO.

Check your spare tire. Make sure it is in good shape and holds air. Also, check the jack that comes with it, and if you have room, get a small floor jack. The jacks that come with the car suck and if you get a flat, the floor jacks are a million times easier to use.

Good call! I would assume the widow maker is fine, but I'll check it anyway.. never had to use it. I do have a torque wrench I keep in the trunk, maybe I'll throw a small floor jack in there and dump the widow maker.

Thanks for all the replies.

BTW, I'll be living in the bay area. My fiance has a year left of school and I decided since I can finish most of my degree via online classes I would transfer my work position out there until she is done then we may move back. I need to get away after this last snow. I'm ready for tacos and bonfires on the beach.