I am a previous owner of a 1975 Camaro, but have not been in one for many years. I am in the process of buying a one-owner 2002 Z28 Convertible with 6-speed manual, and am looking for some advice for my initial trip, which will be from San Diego to New Hampshire.

The car that I am buying has 11,000 original miles (yes, eleven thousand) and I am thinking through a list of pre-trip maintenance items prior to a solo trip with minimal tools and supplies. My son lives in San Diego, and is doing the pre-trip legwork for me. Unbelievably, to me, the factory tires are still on the original wheels. He has already purchased a set of American Racing wheels with new tires, so I won't be rolling on 20 year old rubber. He will take the car to the Chevy dealer for pre-trip service. The car has been driven occasionally by the original owner, including a trip to Las Vegas in the past year.

Off the top of my head, I am asking for fresh engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid. I might feel better with a new space-saver spare tire. What else should I be doing?

If this needs to be in the 4th gen forum, I'll continue it there. Thanks in advance for any useful advice.

Mike

 

Maybe a flush and fill on the clutch hydraulics too.

 

You might want to verify functionality of the ragtop. It would be a bummer if you got half way home with the top down, enjoying the breeze, and got caught in a downpour. That would be an ungood time to find it doesn't go up...

 

I am sure the tech will understand but at least check the trans and rear oil.