Newbie Questions

[y33bob]

Hi,

I've recenty purchased a Silver 2001 Tuscan and have a few questions to run by you:

1) I've read in the forums that its best to carry a cannister of stuff in case you get a puncture - what is the 'stuff' actually called?
2) Jump leads - should I also carry (buy) these? Would the AA not be able to give me a jump without them?
3) What is the best kind of oil to use? (And is it readily available in garages etc?)

Also, I'm thinking of driving to Germany this weekend to sample the autobahns and the Nurburgring - does anyone have any tips or do's/dont's that would come in handy?

Thanks.

[Fume Troll]

Lots of good info here: http://www.mytuscan.co.uk

1. http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/faq_main.php#emergencyki...
2. http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/howdo_main.php#jumpstart
3. http://www.mytuscan.co.uk/faq_main.php#whichoil

Cheers,

FT.

[so called]

Hi Bob,
For Germany, Dont forget your warning triangle, first aid and hi-vis jacket for the boot. Oh also spare bulbs for your lights.
Do ignore all the English football jokes you will be hearing. (Its hell being in Germany at the moment.)

[y33bob]

Thanks for the info, just been to halfords to pick up oil, tyre weld, headlight stickers, GB sticker, screenwash and coolant.

Couldnt find any German maps so am hoping the Nurburgring is signposted from Calais