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With my car, it's recommended every 8000km... But I'm not going to wait until it's all dirty in my engine before changing it! The way I understood it was that these higher intervals advertized were just that, advertizing. Who wouldn't want to buy a car that needs less maintenance? By the time the less frequent maintenance has any effect on the engine, it's no longer under warranty. So, if you love your car, change oil, transmission fluid, etc. frequently
#27
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It will take you alot longer than 38 hours to get to Toronto. I've done the trip multiple times in other vehicles.
Advice. Always have a spare. Or Two. When one goes (and it will) get it fixed as soon as possible.
Saskatechwan has rough roads.
Going through the states to reach toronto will save 1 to 2 days.
Theres a stretch of the number one in ontario wheres theres no gas stations for about 400kms. I dont remember the exact number but they are faaaaaar apart.\
Trip takes 4-5 days in reality with one driver. Maybe 3 to 4 with two. Hard to sleep in those bucket seats.
BEWARE THE 401!!!!!
As for a healthy car and maintenance? I put 4000kms on my 2005 Mazda Miata and on my way to Kelowna the transmission failed. It was later determined it was a factory defect and it was repaired, towed and shipped from BC (still being shipped) for free. You will not be so lucky if such a thing occurs. West to East is a long trip. Drive softly. Oh and radar detectors are illegal in Ontario.
Advice. Always have a spare. Or Two. When one goes (and it will) get it fixed as soon as possible.
Saskatechwan has rough roads.
Going through the states to reach toronto will save 1 to 2 days.
Theres a stretch of the number one in ontario wheres theres no gas stations for about 400kms. I dont remember the exact number but they are faaaaaar apart.\
Trip takes 4-5 days in reality with one driver. Maybe 3 to 4 with two. Hard to sleep in those bucket seats.
BEWARE THE 401!!!!!
As for a healthy car and maintenance? I put 4000kms on my 2005 Mazda Miata and on my way to Kelowna the transmission failed. It was later determined it was a factory defect and it was repaired, towed and shipped from BC (still being shipped) for free. You will not be so lucky if such a thing occurs. West to East is a long trip. Drive softly. Oh and radar detectors are illegal in Ontario.
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Originally Posted by Alak
BEWARE THE 401!!!!!
Bah!
Ya just gotta pick yer time of day to use it.
Rotary-Dragon - tell us when you're passing through and from what direction and maybe we'll give you an escort. Make a mini meet of it.
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Originally Posted by SophiaCDN
With my car, it's recommended every 8000km... But I'm not going to wait until it's all dirty in my engine before changing it! The way I understood it was that these higher intervals advertized were just that, advertizing. Who wouldn't want to buy a car that needs less maintenance? By the time the less frequent maintenance has any effect on the engine, it's no longer under warranty. So, if you love your car, change oil, transmission fluid, etc. frequently
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