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Car Forum / Honda Cars / May 2007Long trip
Hi all, I have a 1991 Honda Accord with about 121,000 miles on it. I am moving from Lafayette, IN to Baltimore, MD, and I am considering driving my car for this long trip (about 650 miles). Could anyone please help me with the following concerns? 1. I plan to have a mechanic inspect my car prior to this trip. Could anyone please advise me on how to communicate with the mechanic? Specifically, will I need to tell the mechanic what he should inspect? Or, can I assume that he already has a list of things which need inspection before a long trip? 2. I like the car, and the last major repair that I had to do was the replacement of sway bar links about a year ago. However, just by looking at the age and mileage of my car, do any of you think that making this trip is not a good idea even after inspection by a mechanic? I just want to know since this is my first car, and I have never made a long trip in this car! Thank you so much, Fijoy > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thank you so much, > Fijoy ----------------------------- Just make sure all the liquids are 'topped up' and have him change the MTF with Honda fluid, or do a drain-n-fill with Honda Z1 if it's an automatic, especially if it's never been done. Do you use injector cleaner seasonally? Now would be a good time. 650 miles isn't far. 'Curly' 650 miles is not a long trip. I drove my Civic to LA and back for a total of 2,500 miles a couple years ago. Just make sure all the maintenance items are up to date. For communicating with the mechanic I would recommend using English or Spanish. ;^) Earle > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Thank you so much, > Fijoy Have him check for ware all around. Hoses, seals, belts, rust, contacts(sux if new battery dies cause you got bad contacts) tire/rotor/caliper ware. If it feels like the engine is moving more when you put it into gear from N or P have him check the engine mounts. Enjoy the trip.  SignatureO'Dailigh http://www.automotiveforums.com Thanks for all the replies. Fijoy > Hi all, > [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Thank you so much, > Fijoy |
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