this sunday im probably gonna take a trip that will be like 5 hours one way(SoCal to NorCal). What kinda things can I do before hand to make sure my car makes it ok. The car has 89XXX miles.

 

WD-40 to keep the bugs from sticking and a Cell Phone.

 

Check all the fluids: oil, ATF, brake, power steering, windshield, radiator, check air pressure in tires and make sure spare has air in it. If you car normally runs ok, you should be fine.

 

Just gas and a cell phone Seriously tho, why are you worried? These cars are very reliable and I take mine on numerous 4-5 hour trips without a problem.

 

im mainly "worried" since my car has no tops(im going on the trip to pick them up) and Im gonna be driving on a freeway that goes through the middle of no where. Id hate to get stranded in the muiddle of no where in the rain or something

 

Then make sure u have a big garbage bag and some ducktape

 

Maybe you should buy a small tarp just in case and if you don't need it, you can take it back when you get home. Just a thought. May help ease your uneasiness about the trip.

J

 

I drove my car from south Florida to Long Island, NY without any problems (19+ hours, no stopping cept gas)

just bring a cell phone, and like mentioned before, spray the front end with WD-40, or PAM cooking spray if you'd like , and like the other guy said just check all the fluids and tire pressure etc.

 

This is a great idea. It's not really a bad drive. Straight as an arrow. I make it home 380 miles from San Fran in 4.5-5 hrs. When in doubt gas up and pee. Or rent mine for the trip.

 

i'm gonna have my road trip on 28th of november. this car is strong. i went to norcal once, and vegas twice. (one of the trip was in one night).

just drive it slow, 85 MPH. hit the cruise control, and you'll be set