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Welcome to the Brotherhood! Congradulations on your new 109. Before departing I would have the oil and filter changed. Go with a lighter oil than stock if shes a high mileage 109. Some people believe high miles call for heavier oil but what they are forgetting is all the oil passages on older engines are getting smaller due to the build up of sludge ect.. A thinner oil gets through these crevices and passages easier thus lubing your engine! I would also advise having all of your other fluids changed out Transmission, transfercase, diffs and engine coolant. These should be factory spec.. If the brakes work good then change the brake fluid after you get home. Air and fuel filters should also be changed before leaving. Also check your spare tire! Make sure you have one and all the related gear to actually change a tire. Make sure it actually has air in it and at the correct psi. Also make sure its road worthy as well as all the other tires. Check all for correct psi levels! Check before you drive while tires are cold. Now some people may snicker at me for having all the fluids changed but we dont know the condition of the rog. Florida has high humidity with lots of potential for deep and numerous water crossings. A 300 trip is plenty of time to find out your diffs had water in them after theyve burned up or a trans. oil is cheap compared to replacing diffs or trannies! Good luck and take plenty of pictures!
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