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Left my brother's this morning. That was tough, seeing him like that, but at least I did and he knows how much I love him.
I'm at a Love's. It's early but intermittent rain and dark, gloomy skies dictated tough driving.
Question for car folks. I had about 1000 miles before it was time to get my oil changed and didn't think about it. Well, I 've gone those 1000miles and wonder how far I can go over them.
Can I continue to Arizona without worrying about it or should I find somewhere to get it done.
It's hard when you don't know the people you're dealing with.
I have to laugh at Google. The first time they messed up, they had me turning around to go back to Wilmar! I didn't do it.
The second time they had me get off the highway and take a detour down a small road and then get back on the same highway.
But since I have never gone this way, I didn't see choices so I did it.
I just hope it behaves when I get close to Nashville because that city is extremely Confusing to me.
I've had Google do the same thing to me as well when using it while driving in rural areas as well as in cities. Of course I was unfamiliar with the area so I followed Google's direction. It was an unnecessary detour through a residential street and then it led me back onto the main street that I'd been on originally.
Like you, I luv LOVE'S. When on road trips, I always stop at one several times along the route. I've slept in my car in LOVE'S parking lot several times during a long trip. There's a plus and a minus to it though.
The plus is LOVE''S parking lot is huge and well-lit. The minus is the lights are so bright that I can't sleep well and the large trucks pulling in and out make a lot of noise.
I've downloaded their app so I get a discount on gas which is a nice perk. They usually have clean bathrooms no matter what part of the country i'm driving through (although I haven't driven on the West coast since 2019).
The weather is not to bad right now; at least not as bad as it will get once winter settles in. I'm glad you're out and continuing to share your travels. I really enjoy it!
Keep posting. Keep driving safely.
As for the oil change I'm a big believer in changing regularly but typically you can go over some on the mileage. If you have the receipt it should say type of oil. Should be semi synthetic or full synthetic but ?, I would pull out the dipstick and if the oil level is good and the oil is clear yellowish and doesn't seem blackish or dirty you should be good to go for awhile.
Keep posting. Keep driving safely.
As for the oil change I'm a big believer in changing regularly but typically you can go over some on the mileage. If you have the receipt it should say type of oil. Should be semi synthetic or full synthetic but ?, I would pull out the dipstick and if the oil level is good and the oil is clear yellowish and doesn't seem blackish or dirty you should be good to go for awhile.
Keep on truckin....
I want to go as far as I can tomorrow to try beat some of the weather that's forecast. It sounds like it is not going to be so good. I should have driven further today. But I was pretty upset about my time with my brother and it was so rainy I just wanted to stop.
I'll get an early start and go as far as I can. If I can find an overnight rest area, that would be perfect.
Well, a short day again. 2 1/2 hours. It started raining, thundering and lightning so when I found a Love's I pulled in.
At this rate, I may get to Arizona next week sometime!
But I knew it was coming. I was just trying to beat it.
I use the app Highway Weather and it's proved to be pretty accurate.
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