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Learn how to get your car working in Fallout 2, install the fuel injection, and retrieve the Power Armor from Navarro to make the rest of your game much easier.

Alright, let's get you sorted with some crucial gear in Fallout 2. First up, we need to get your ride up and running, and then snag that sweet Power Armor.

Getting Your Car

First, when you enter The Den, make your way south to where you found Anna. Look for the room with a coffin right to the right. Chat up the guy next to it and ask to see the mummy. When he shows you, tell him it's a ghoul and then yell out Woody's name. He'll freak out and run off, giving you a nice chunk of experience. Now, for the main event: your car.

Head over to Smitty's workshop. Tell him you've got the part he needs to get the car working. He's gonna hit you with a $2000 bill for the installation. Agree to it, and then it's time to barter. Use all that stuff you snagged from Vault City to get some cash. Once you've got the funds, get the fuel injection system installed for another $750.

The Car's Perks

So, why all the fuss about the car? Well, it pretty much cuts down your travel time across the wasteland to nothing. Plus, you're way less likely to get jumped by random baddies when you're cruising. It's also a massive storage unit on wheels.

Keep in mind, the car does guzzle fuel. You can fill it up with 100 micro fusion cells or 200 small energy cells. Just so you know, one micro fusion cell gives you 1% charge, and a small energy cell gives you 0.5%. The game's a bit stingy and won't round up if you put in an odd number of small energy cells.

Honestly, the car is more of a convenience than a must-have, but it sure makes life easier.

Power Armor Time

Now, with your car ready to roll, it's time to make a trip to Navarro to grab the Power Armor. Trust me, with your automobile, this will be way, way easier than trying to do it on foot. You're gonna need that armor, especially for what's coming up in Redding. After that, it's a good idea to head towards the Vault City - Gecko route, now that you're rocking that Power Armor.

Pro Tip: Seriously, don't skip getting the Power Armor from Navarro if you haven't already. It makes the rest of the game significantly easier, and you might not even need any companions anymore!