if it can do 800 miles local, 800 on highway is a breeze. make sure cooling system is top..i.e. radiator, hoses, thermostat, radiator cap.
Old car, long trip, risk assessment please.
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Find a trust-worthy independant mechanic,tell him your story, and pay him $100-$200 for a thorough inspection, watching for failure-prone items.
That would be the most cost-effective way of addressing your concerns. Auto club membership (I guess it would be "AAA" down in the United States?) and a cell phone are must-haves as well.
BTW, statistics show that cooling system failures are the most common reason for older, "beater" cars being stranded on the side of the highway.
That would be the most cost-effective way of addressing your concerns. Auto club membership (I guess it would be "AAA" down in the United States?) and a cell phone are must-haves as well.
BTW, statistics show that cooling system failures are the most common reason for older, "beater" cars being stranded on the side of the highway.
800 miles is not a long trip. Go with confidence.
Do not do any maintenance before a trip unless its a simple oil change or tires, ever. If any errors were made, it would be unpleasant to find out during the trip.
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Do not do any maintenance before a trip unless its a simple oil change or tires, ever. If any errors were made, it would be unpleasant to find out during the trip.
Good point.
If it's running and driving right before the trip, leave it alone.
800 miles is really nothing.
Do not do any maintenance before a trip unless its a simple oil change or tires, ever. If any errors were made, it would be unpleasant to find out during the trip.
Good point.
If it's running and driving right before the trip, leave it alone.
800 miles is really nothing.
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