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I have a new job in NC and auto movers are charging me crazy. I have hit on the crazy idea of driving it all the way from CO to NC (about 1600 miles)
Can a corolla stand it? It already has 95K miles on it. The max I have driven before is about 100 miles. I just got an AAA membership too. Card comes in mail in 3 weeks but I will be gone next week. Will their temporary card be of any use?
Any inputs of precautionary checks and important to-do items before the move is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
We drove my 1991 Corolla wagon from NY to Tampa and back years ago when it had about that much mileage and no problem. (I still drive it and love it!) I would have a good mechanic check it out for you before you go. Call AAA and make sure you're good to go.
One time we rented a car to drive to Philly from Long Island because we wanted to be safe and we got a blowout on the rental - so check your tires also.
I have a new job in NC and auto movers are charging me crazy. I have hit on the crazy idea of driving it all the way from CO to NC (about 1600 miles)
Can a corolla stand it? It already has 95K miles on it. The max I have driven before is about 100 miles. I just got an AAA membership too. Card comes in mail in 3 weeks but I will be gone next week. Will their temporary card be of any use?
Any inputs of precautionary checks and important to-do items before the move is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
No reason to think the car wouldn't make the trip fine. If you don't know cars, if you have a good trusted mechanic I'd suggest you have them check the car over knowing you are about to take a long trip with it. Normal wear items like brake pads, tires, CV joint boots, etc. should be checked, and if you have a good shop where you are, makes sense to give them the business. Transmission and final drive lube levels should be at least checked if not change them out before the trip. Coolant as well.
V-belts or serpentine belts should be checked, along with the big radiator hoses. If you change these every 4 years or so you should never break down due to them failing.
Check your oil, maybe change it before starting the trip, bring a few quarts of whatever oil you are using with you, check the oil at least daily, and/or whenever you fill up with gas.
Actually freeway driving like you are planning to do is very easy on the car, I would suggest you don't get carried away running 80+ MPH during the hottest part of the day, and you should be fine.
Realize that all the above is based on the idea that the car is in more or less normal good shape, the year and mileage of the car does not tell the entire tale of what condition it's really in.
M3 Mitch has a good list. If the vehicle is in decent shape there should be no reason it CAN'T make it 1600 miles. I drove my 1989 Suburban just over 1600 miles 2 years ago with 280,000 miles on it without a problem, pulling a heavy trailer.
I have a new job in NC and auto movers are charging me crazy. I have hit on the crazy idea of driving it all the way from CO to NC (about 1600 miles)
Can a corolla stand it? It already has 95K miles on it. The max I have driven before is about 100 miles. I just got an AAA membership too. Card comes in mail in 3 weeks but I will be gone next week. Will their temporary card be of any use?
Any inputs of precautionary checks and important to-do items before the move is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Have your Corolla checked over by a mechanic. Get the oil changed. Make sure the tires, brakes and front suspension are good. Be sure the belts are in good condition. If it's in good condition, go.
95,000 miles on a Corolla that has had decent maintenance is NOTHING.
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