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Old 01-03-2016, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mxfrank View Post
When I change the hoses, I toss the old ones in a sack and keep it in the trunk. If you ever blew a lower radiator hose while on the road, you could be stuck for days waiting for a replacement.
It is the same for almost anything in the engine bay.

I would just carry a minimum tool set, fuel filters ( primary and secondary ), credit cards, AAA or Roadside recovery service and that is it. If you need to cover all eventualities then your trunk will be more than full.
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