Is It Safe To Drive A Honda Civic (4 Cyl) To Disneyland From Las Vegas?

[Relle]

Hey guys I live in vegas and i'm wondering if it's safe to drive my civic from vegas over to anaheim.
Yea, friends and I are planning on going to disneyland, but I'm sort of worried about elevations, air resistance and any other factors that might kill my civic's lifespan.
It's basically my first time driving out of state.
Just some things that've been on my mind.
More passengers = more gas...right? unless there's steady speed highway driving where weight is mostly irrelevant.
It's an '06 civic.
Planning on leaving at 4 am on a tuesday morning.
That's all I can think for now.
But yea, thanks guys!
Also, since I'll be having 4 guys w/ me, how much should each chip in for gas? Assuming i'll pitch in 20 since yea, it's my car.

[JOE]

youll be fine, change your oil before the trip. id say just split the cost of a fillup at the gas station, makes it easy. if the car needs brakes, or anything like that, make sure to take that into consideration beforehand..

[Arcane]

it's not safe for your reputation....ha!!

but, it's like an other car....if you prepare and the car is in good condition, it should make it...

[F16WarBird]

[quote name='Relle' date='02 June 2010 - 07:04 AM' timestamp='1275451445' post='470236']
Also, since I'll be having 4 guys w/ me, how much should each chip in for gas? Assuming i'll pitch in 20 since yea, it's my car.
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It's usually customary for the passengers to take care of fuel and tolls on a road trip.

[Jeff_T]

[quote name='F16WarBird' date='01 June 2010 - 09:49 PM' timestamp='1275454171' post='470240']
[quote name='Relle' date='02 June 2010 - 07:04 AM' timestamp='1275451445' post='470236']
Also, since I'll be having 4 guys w/ me, how much should each chip in for gas? Assuming i'll pitch in 20 since yea, it's my car.
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It's usually customary for the passengers to take care of fuel and tolls on a road trip.
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I know this is how I always do it. As far as the trip, I'm sure you'll be fine. I'd get the oil changed before you go like Joe stated. My 97 Accord went between Flagstaff, AZ and Seattle, WA twice and was fine. The second time was w/o AC which sucked in August, but other than that it was smooth sailing. I recently drove from Seattle to Tucson, AZ in my 99 Jetta and it was also fine, but again without AC (I guess AC in cars doesn't agree with me).

[Venger]

I would also throw some extra coolant in the trunk in case you over heat. Nothing like being stuck on the side of the road and all you need is a gallon of coolant or water.
Ray

[indian_villager]

I drove my 06 subaru legacy 2.5i 7.5k miles around the country last summer. And Vegas to San Diego and then up to San Fran was one of the stretches we drove. Your car will be fine. Like everyone said keep an eye on your oil and you should be good as long as your car was well maintained thus far.

[Josh Hamilton]

make sure your tires are the right psi...dont forget the spare tire...that could come handy
changing oil helps...so does checking all your fluids (brake/steering/coolant...etc are filled)
make sure you got all the tools for small fixes like bubble gum and wrenches/pliers...jack
bring febreze also...just in case sum1 cuts the cheese

[mushrat]

In this town its not safe to drive ANYTHING. damn Yankees in their SUVs driving like damn fools.

[A13lackFish]

yeah. change the oil, fill the tires to recommended settings with air, start your trip with a full tank of gas, set a route, or at least know gas stations along the way. You should be fine! And pack and emergency break down kit (blankets, flares, etc)

[delSol_si]

It all depends on how well you have taken care of your car. I have a 1994 honda civic delSol si with 196,000 miles on it. I take good care of my car, so I would probably change the oil and I would trust it. 2006 is a lot newer, so as long as you have taken good care of it, you should be fine. I always keep an extra quart of oil in my trunk though just incase.

[thatonethere]

[quote name='delSol_si' date='02 June 2010 - 10:12 AM' timestamp='1275498722' post='470311']
[b]It all depends on how well you have taken care of your car.[/b] I have a 1994 honda civic delSol si with 196,000 miles on it. I take good care of my car, so I would probably change the oil and I would trust it. 2006 is a lot newer, so as long as you have taken good care of it, you should be fine. I always keep an extra quart of oil in my trunk though just incase.
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+1

Make sure you have the necessary tools just in case something happens. Always have a heavy duty jack, some jumper cables, oil, coolant, a flashlight, and a lug wrench handy.

If your car breaks down a lot, then it would be best not to take it.

[mushrat]

heck i have a 91 accord with 286,000 miles still going strong...

[bellydancerakn]

Yeah like everyone says, make sure all your fluids are good and level and your tires are full. Put some coolent, a gallon of water and some oil in the trunk just in case. If it is legal in the states you'll be traveling maybe have a spare gallon or two of gas in the trunk also. Nothing worse than breaking down in the middle of nowhere, just make sure it's legal first. I know it is illegal here in WA state.

[TheScotsman]

It's a Honda, that car will last so long you will be so sick of it you will praying for something to fall on it.
Barring any accidents, or operator induced failures a Honda with 300K on it would still make me confident for the trip.

I would toss a couple of gallons of water in the boot, and be on the way.
Dying of thirst in the Mojave would really wreck the trip.



Illegal to carry spare fuel? Somehow I find that fact strangely frightening.

[Skoozle]

[quote name='A13lackFish' date='02 June 2010 - 10:30 AM' timestamp='1275492626' post='470294']
yeah. change the oil, fill the tires to recommended settings with air, start your trip with a full tank of gas, set a route, or at least know gas stations along the way. You should be fine! And pack and emergency break down kit ([b]hookah, shisha, foil, QL's, etc.[/b])
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Fixed.

[ryno]

[quote name='Venger' date='02 June 2010 - 08:28 AM' timestamp='1275481712' post='470275']
I would also throw some extra coolant in the trunk in case you over heat. Nothing like being stuck on the side of the road and all you need is a gallon of coolant or water.
Ray
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Solid advice. I think your car should make it fine as long as its been maintained.

[bellydancerakn]

[quote name='TheScotsman' date='03 June 2010 - 09:12 AM' timestamp='1275581528' post='470498']
It's a Honda, that car will last so long you will be so sick of it you will praying for something to fall on it.
Barring any accidents, or operator induced failures a Honda with 300K on it would still make me confident for the trip.

I would toss a couple of gallons of water in the boot, and be on the way.
Dying of thirst in the Mojave would really wreck the trip.



Illegal to carry spare fuel? Somehow I find that fact strangely frightening.
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It actually makes sense once you think about it. What if you get in an accident and the spare fuel container bursts? Also, apparently sitting gasoline can build up pressure from fumes and explode. It's legal here if you have a few gallons and are taking it home for the lawn mower, but you can't carry it around with you for weeks on end.

[Relle]

Thanks for the advice guys! Can't wait to go on that trip.
I also heard that if the car heats up, I should turn on the heater and not the AC?

[fineout]

if the car starts to overheat, yes the ac will just add to it because it will make the engine work harder, and running the heater might take a small amount of heat from the block but not a huge amount.

[delSol_si]

You don't really need extra coolant. Water should suffice. If it was winter, then you would want some legit coolant, but being that is it summer, i would just use water, but thats just me. of course though, if you do put straight water in the coolant, you will want to change it when you get back home.

But, I am not guaranteeing this. It works for me great and this is how it logically should be, but that doesn't mean it will absolutely work for you. and, of course, you don't want 100% water in the coolant, so if you already have a high water content in your coolant system, you won't want to do this.

[Venger]

you can by premixed coolant. get that. They also sall a special gas that can be store in the truck safely.
Ray

[JOE]

buy whatever coolant your system calls for..

[TheScotsman]

You are making the poor guy paranoid.

If it's not overheating in your normal driving, it's going to be fine.
Any old muscle-car lover will tell you, the first thing to do if it starts getting hot is to turn the heater on high.


Anything that is non-volatile, and fluid works great in a liquid cooling radiator. After a field repair on a crappy AMG radiator hose I drove my truck home on a mix of India Pale Ale, diet mtn dew, pee, and melted-ice water from the cooler. It really didn't smell very attractive, but it worked fine. Note. Never add warm diet dew to a radiator full of steaming hot piss-water, it is rather effervescent.

[bigtoepfer]

Personally I drive a 2007 honda fit. And my car has an even smaller engine than yours does. But I am planning on driving from Louisiana to Seattle via I-10 to cali and hwy 1 or 101 to seattle. Then up to vancouver. I would trust the car to go anywhere. I frequently make 6+ hour trips with 3 other people in the car. I've had it since november 07 and recently rolled 54k miles. Which is kinda weak because I had hurt my knee and couldn't drive for 6 months. haha.