I’ve got a 90s Toyota Previa, which I would like to take on road trips with my Wife, for vacations. I need to prevent vacation ruining breakdowns that can otherwise be easily avoided. For instance, if an accessory belt breaks for the alternator, the car would be rendered stuck, despite the fix being an easy repair. For an older vehicle like this, I am contemplating what parts I can bring on the road trips to fix break downs. Criteria for the list are:
1. easy to fix on the side of the road.
2. Parts are small and can fit in a plastic bin.
3. Failure of parts would lead to a breakdown.
so obviously a busted differential would not qualify, but an alternator would. If the engine goes bad, I will just junk the car, obviously.
my list so far:
1. spare Alternator
2. Alternator drive belt
3. Distributor cap and rotor
4. Coolant reservoir cap
5. Gallon of coolant.
6. Oil pan drain bolt and washer, and 5 quarts of emergency oil.
What else would you recommend? Thank you.
1. easy to fix on the side of the road.
2. Parts are small and can fit in a plastic bin.
3. Failure of parts would lead to a breakdown.
so obviously a busted differential would not qualify, but an alternator would. If the engine goes bad, I will just junk the car, obviously.
my list so far:
1. spare Alternator
2. Alternator drive belt
3. Distributor cap and rotor
4. Coolant reservoir cap
5. Gallon of coolant.
6. Oil pan drain bolt and washer, and 5 quarts of emergency oil.
What else would you recommend? Thank you.