Planning a Long Road Trip in an Old Benz - Just Jump in and Go? Not!

I have a 30 point checklist of items you should inspect / replace before heading out for a 1000 to 3000 mile road trip. Especially if the car is new to you. This is an introduction. More detailed videos to follow. Click on "Show More" to see full checklist:
Safety (11)
Throttle linkage
Front suspension
Front wheel bearings
Brakes
Flexible brake hoses
Flex disks
Center bearing carrier
Rear axles
Tires
Lights
Wiper blades
Reliability (11)
Belts
Hoses
Water pump
Pulley bearings
Volt Regulator
Fuel hoses
Oil cooler hoses
Radiator neck
Radiator cap
Fuse replacement
Fluids
Performance (8)
Fuel filters
Diesel purge
Air filter
Valve adjustment ( applicable cars)
Thermostat
Diesel fuel injectors
Rear sway bar links
Shock absorbers
To see the other videos in this series • Preparing a W123 240D ...