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Old 10-02-2008, 12:04 PM   #18 (permalink)
99metro
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Briggsdale, Colorado
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Wildfire - '96 Ford Bronco XL
90 day: 14.88 mpg (US)

Blackford - '96 Ford Bronco XLT
90 day: 20.26 mpg (US)

Y2k - '00 Honda Insight
Gen-1 Insights
Team Honda
90 day: 73.98 mpg (US)

Redford V10 - '01 Ford F250 Lariat
90 day: 15.64 mpg (US)

FireFly - '00 Honda Insight DX
90 day: 69.43 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by 1337 View Post
...what should I replace/repair immediately after buying a Metro before trying to take it on a long trip?
If I bought a Metro, I'd immediately replace the alternator belt and timing belt. And I'd give it a Jiffy Lube/Grease monkey service.

I'd carry an extra timing belt, an alternator belt, a very modest set of metric tools, a screwdriver set, a quart of oil, a little antifreeze, windshield fluid, and a tire plug kit. I have a small basket I keep these in behind the rear seat. Make sure the spare has air in it and you have a working jack. When I bought my metro, the spare was completely flat - but holds air now just fine.
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