driving accross country in a volvo turbo 1994 wagon,want to make up a tool kit any suggestions?

Question

its about 3000 miles round trip and although the car is in good shape something is bound to happen.i do have AAA,but would like to have some basics on hand.i don't work on cars so i'm at a loss.its.my first volvo and i know they need a special mechanic so maybe i should include something that would never cross my mind?suggestions appreciated.or any tips on anything else that you found useful on a long trip i may not have thought of.thanks

Answer 1

several things to purchase would be a haynes manual a good set of metric 1/4 and 3/8 drive sockets and ratchets and extensions for both some screwdrivers and a decent pair of pliers and a set of metric combination end wrenches [sears "craftsmen" tool are always good quality and are reasonable]
next item would be a cheap air compressor that plugs into the ciggarete lighter and dont forget a mid level first aid kit
for spares : a water pump/belt a alternator belt and a thermostat and seal ring
while my list sounds excessive the inconvienance of a breakdown can be minimized if the proper tools parts and knowlage[in book form at least] is available
good luck have a safe "nonevent" trip

Answer 2

I would carry a pair of gloves and some coveralls to use if you have to change a flat. Would be a good idea to have some jumper cables and a tire pressure guage (proper tire pressure will improve fuel economy as well as improving tire life). Since you do not work on cars, then the only other thing is a rag to use when you check your oil, (have your mechanic show you how). Leave anything else to someone that knows what they are doing. This will save you a lot of headaches as well as money in the long run.

Answer 3

Pliers, screw drivers maybe. Having a lot of tools isn't going to do you a lot of good if you don't know how to fix it.

Jumper cables. A couple of those car battery chargers that plug in to your cigarette lighter socket. Spare tire and jack. Traffic Warning Triangles or Cones.

Radar Detecter. You are going to drive through a lot of speed traps.

Most important though is money. If you brake down somewhere. You don't want to be stranded with out enough money or balance on your credit card. To get it fixed, and pay for a hotel while you wait.

Answer 4

it could be fuel pump or filter coolant sensor you can pile up alot of money stabbing in the dark take it to your volvo dealer these guys are supposed to know what they are doing usually cost 80 to 100 bucks well those guys do know i have seen ignition coils get hot and break down cool off go again go to the dealer lots of luck