Auto Tech

[G-Man]

The Dodge has been sitting still for about a month and will sit still for 3 more weeks.  I did add a small bottle of Seafoam gas treatment and fuel injection cleaner about a week before shutting her down for her nap. 

I'm planning a 1,200 mile trip with the car in 3 weeks and am wondering if I should add any other additives to the fuel or the oil when I wake her up for the ride or when I'm on the road.  She's a 2016 with a 6.4L and 38,000 miles.  All oil changes done well before the recommended intervals.  New High flow cold air intake filter installed.  Tires are at 70% and will be rotated before the ride. 

I always change the oil when I wake her up after the winter, but I usually don't do 1,200 miles right away.  Any other things I should look at before heading out.

The only maintenance thingy the book says needs to be done is a parking brake adjustment (which it definitely does need).  No mention of any lubrication points.  No mention of changing out plugs or wires or anything, except the inside cabin air filter.  Any suggestions as to what I should look for before starting out?

This is gonna be a great trip.  Driving down to FL with my son to visit my Dad. 

[sandy]

You’ve already done enough. Don’t worry about it.

[98valk]

TC-W2 2-stroke oil additive, cleans everything and increase mpg at the correct ratio

https://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-oil-91206/

"Use 1oz of the two stroke oil per 5 gallons of gas ( 1oz-5gallons/ 2ozs - 10 gallons etc. and that is the perfect ratio. Too much and it will make your engine run worse....too little and it wont do anything.....use the proper amount.....get a little bottle and keep it in your car.....We have seen a maximum of 5% better MPG down to a minimum of 2% better MPG. All of our test mules reported much smoother idles and cruising. No smoking or ill effects. No residue on plugs our pistons....actually the opposite....we saw "cleaning".....I am now comfortable recommending this for all. I also now run this mixture in my GTO/Mercedes/Silverado and G6 with all having smoother running motors and all gaining MPG. Give it a try and let me know your experience. Follow the mixture ratio to the letter. 1 oz per 5 gallons of gas."

[G-Man]

You’ve already done enough. Don’t worry about it.

 

[G-Man]

TC-W2 2-stroke oil additive, cleans everything and increase mpg at the correct ratio

https://www.ls1.com/forums/f48/been-testing-oil-91206/

"Use 1oz of the two stroke oil per 5 gallons of gas ( 1oz-5gallons/ 2ozs - 10 gallons etc. and that is the perfect ratio. Too much and it will make your engine run worse....too little and it wont do anything.....use the proper amount.....get a little bottle and keep it in your car.....We have seen a maximum of 5% better MPG down to a minimum of 2% better MPG. All of our test mules reported much smoother idles and cruising. No smoking or ill effects. No residue on plugs our pistons....actually the opposite....we saw "cleaning".....I am now comfortable recommending this for all. I also now run this mixture in my GTO/Mercedes/Silverado and G6 with all having smoother running motors and all gaining MPG. Give it a try and let me know your experience. Follow the mixture ratio to the letter. 1 oz per 5 gallons of gas."

Thanks, I will look into this.

BTW, I am getting great mpg's out of this motor.  She shuts down 4 cylinders when cruising.  I average 26 mpg on these longer trips.