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04 Taco,1 month old,1400 miles: 1200 mile straight trip. OK?

Old 03-08-2004, 08:34 AM
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04 Taco,1 month old,1400 miles: 1200 mile straight trip. OK?

I just got word that a family member is ill and I may need to drive from Denver CO to Grand Rapids MI. The trip is 1200 miles one way.

The taco is 1 month old, has 1400 miles on it as of today.

Technically I am no longer in the 'run in' period. However, is it ok to put this thing on cruise going 80+ for hours on end?

I suspect everything would be just fine and I shouldn't give it another thought.

Any thoughts or experiences?
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Yeah, i don't see a problem. I'd change your oil since you'll be coming back as well and I don't know how much driving you are going to be doing while you are there.
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Go for it.
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I did a run from Denver to Ft. Lauderdale in my '02 Tacoma and had no problems. Mileage on the other hand was not all that great, but then I did have a topper and a full bed both ways.
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Originally Posted by Pawk
I just got word that a family member is ill and I may need to drive from Denver CO to Grand Rapids MI. The trip is 1200 miles one way.

Any thoughts or experiences?
Thanks
No, don't drive it. That causes things to wear out.
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Originally Posted by jwahaus
No, don't drive it. That causes things to wear out.
Yeah, park it in a garage and take a flight. You wouldn't want it to depreciate, now would you??

In all honesty, you should be just fine, just give her an oil change and you're good to go..
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Cool

Its a Yota isnt it. You should have no problems.

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