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      06-20-2013, 04:57 PM   #1
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Any tips before Driving to Vegas?

So I am driving this weekend to Vegas, either late Friday or Early morning Saturday.

Last time I went out to Vegas, I had a message pop up on the screen to add 1 quart of oil. Luckily, I was near a autozone at the time, so it was no big deal.

Just wanted to see any tips or guidance for the long right from LA to Vegas. Is there any advice on there on what I should take? Extra water? A couple quarts of extra oil?

Should I even consider a oil change before the trip? I am at 24K miles and I want to say I had my oil changed around 19k or 20k
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So I am driving this weekend to Vegas, either late Friday or Early morning Saturday.

Last time I went out to Vegas, I had a message pop up on the screen to add 1 quart of oil. Luckily, I was near a autozone at the time, so it was no big deal.

Just wanted to see any tips or guidance for the long right from LA to Vegas. Is there any advice on there on what I should take? Extra water? A couple quarts of extra oil?

Should I even consider a oil change before the trip? I am at 24K miles and I want to say I had my oil changed around 19k or 20k
Dude you'll be perfectly fine. I drive my f30 328i from WI to TX and back. No problems or issues what so ever.
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So I am driving this weekend to Vegas, either late Friday or Early morning Saturday.

Last time I went out to Vegas, I had a message pop up on the screen to add 1 quart of oil. Luckily, I was near a autozone at the time, so it was no big deal.

Just wanted to see any tips or guidance for the long right from LA to Vegas. Is there any advice on there on what I should take? Extra water? A couple quarts of extra oil?

Should I even consider a oil change before the trip? I am at 24K miles and I want to say I had my oil changed around 19k or 20k
I just drive from Calgary to Phoenix and the most important thing for the road trip was my credit cards! Kidding aside, you dealership should have placed a BMW service locations book in your glovebox. This lists all service locations in North America that can service your vehicle if something goes wrong and your on the road. -- Enjoy your trip. -- Skip the gambling!
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Just bring a case of Water Bottles, extra food, and or box of condoms~
Also, it would be great to research near by dealerships on the map, just incase some thing goes wrong~

And ohh, btw Check your coolant~
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Car-wise, these cars are designed for the long haul. Just make sure you're topped off on gas, and maybe windshield wiper fluid.
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