Got new tires/battery/oil=What else do I need for a 3k mile trip?

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  1. ski.dive

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    Got new tires, new 12v battery & oil changed

    =What else do I need for a 3k mile trip?
     
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    cabin/engine filter are 4 months old...

    Original Hybrid battery with 112k miles
     
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    We splurged on both medium and thin memory foam seat cushions. That way we can change seat comfort and posture occasionally while making our long trips. I would suggest also getting a small lumbar pillow. It makes a big difference over having just the original seats.

    EDIT: I also carry a couple of extra quarts of oil in the little storage area in the back behind the rear wheel, a gallon of water and a portable jump starter/air compressor. It never hurts to be prepared for something unexpected (like finding out your Prius suddenly started burning oil and you're miles away from help).
     
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    Where ya goin? :D
     
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    Headed to VERMONT, then back to FLORIDA
     
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    Were the wiper blades, iridium spark plugs, engine coolant and inverter coolant changed?
     
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    Yes= Except for the iridium spark plugs that are original.
     
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    Iridium? NGK now makes Ruthenium HX spark plugs. They say they are even better than Iridium plugs. What this means to us???

    https://www.rockauto.com/genImages/100/ruthHX.pdf
     
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    NGK now makes Ruthenium HX sparkplugs???

    how much are these NGK Ruthenium HX??

    Part # for the Prius?
     
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