Making a long trip... Advice?
My vehicle runs super well. Very quiet. You can't
even hear or feel the engine (unless you really
focus on it,) when idling or stopped until you press
the gas.
This truck has 123,000 miles on it at the time I post
this, good brakes, good tires, and has never, with
myself or previous owners been more than 200
miles past due for an oil change, save for once last
year, but still less than 500.
This is and has been a solid truck, but as I'm
considering moving, I need to take a trip to see
how it handles the drive.
I'll be going from central Wyoming to Houston in
the summer. This truck has never been south of
Denver, apparently. But I don't think it will have any
issues with elevation after it adjusts.
However, I'm fully aware this is an older vehicle,
probably with more miles than it should have by
this point. It's well cared for, and runs like a dream,
so, I'd like to keep it that way.
What are some tips I could get on this? What else
should I check beyond fluids when I'm stopped
along the way?
I have people in both states who are good with
vehicles, if it needs oil changes, but should I stop in
between if I hit the next change mark? Should I get
an oil change just before I go, even if early? Should
I not sweat it, from point A to point B, as long as
the vehicle runs and sounds fine?
I'll admit this is sort of my mechanical baby, but I
don't know too much about vehicles. Any tips are
appreciated greatly.
