driving long distance in a 2009 aveo LT

[matt11573]

Hello everyone!

this is a quick question and im pretty sure i know the answer but i thougth i should ask anyway. I plan on moving to orlando FL in september and i was wondering if i should tow my car down there or would it be ok driviing it? I think because its a economy car it wasnt really ment for long drives that put alot on the engine (mainly staying at a steady 65 to 70 mph) but i could be wrong.

[petrified.rabbit]

It will do better than 70 most of the way down.

[2010AveoLT]

I've done 2 Florida runs in Scootaloo (1000 miles round Trip), and she does just fine! just make sure you have Cruise Control, or your Right shin is gonna HURT.

[MetroMPG]

I think because its a economy car it wasnt really ment for long drives that put alot on the engine (mainly staying at a steady 65 to 70 mph) but i could be wrong.

Yup, you're wrong. It's perfectly fine to drive an economy car long distances at highway speeds.

[matt11573]

ok i was just unsure my mother dosent want me to because i trid to drive it down before and there was something wrong with the right wheel bearing and it needed fixed.

[MetroMPG]

OK, I should have said: It's perfectly fine to drive an economy car long distances at highway speeds... if it's in good mechanical condition!

[matt11573]

lol i nearly certin its fine now it has gotten worked on since and becasue i know very little about cars and how they run i pretty much have to go on the mechanics word.

[MetroMPG]

I hear you. Any interest in learning though??

I've saved myself a crapload of money over the years by learning to do my own maintenance & repairs. Also means I can comfortably own older cars (which means I've never had car payments). For the rare times I do have a pro mechanic do work, I don't have to take their word for it - they know I know what's going on.

I bought my first car, and the next thing I did was go to the library to got a book on "how engines work". Gotta start somewhere! Helps to have friends/family who can show you the ropes, too.

[matt11573]

well id like to know basic information and what not. like i want to make my lil aveo drive to its best proformence and i heard i should do a lil after market modifacations like strnger shocks and struts and what not. i think one was wider wheels but like i said i know veary little but im intrested in being able to keep my car running

[2010AveoLT]

I hear you. Any interest in learning though??

I've saved myself a crapload of money over the years by learning to do my own maintenance & repairs. Also means I can comfortably own older cars (which means I've never had car payments). For the rare times I do have a pro mechanic do work, I don't have to take their word for it - they know I know what's going on.

I bought my first car, and the next thing I did was go to the library to got a book on "how engines work". Gotta start somewhere! Helps to have friends/family who can help, too.

well, I have gone to School to learn how to work on today's cars, since I want to make it my living. it also helps having a MASSIVE Personal library of Automotive Textbooks, GM/AC Delco Training manuals, and Factory Service manuals at my disposal!