NYC to Ottawa

[Driver]

:burnrubber: Probably sometime in January I plan on taking my first long trip from N.Y. City to Ottawa, Canada. Anybody make a long trip and have any suggestions or warnings about driving a Yaris that far at two months of age? :biggrin:

[07WYarisRS]

You're kidding right?

I might be more worried driving my 78 camaro or 67 Plymouth but seriously what is there to be suggested or warned about a simple short distance trip like that. You can drive that in 1/2 a day

[Driver]

You're kidding right?

I might be more worried driving my 78 camaro or 67 Plymouth but seriously what is there to be suggested or warned about a simple short distance trip like that. You can drive that in 1/2 a day

:biggrin: Sort of, kidding that is, I just want to make sure that a 7 hour trip isn't a to long trip for a 2 month old Yaris. :biggrin:

[07WYarisRS]

Not at all

These engines are built to be run right off the show room floor. Some seating of the rings may still take part as part of the break in but even then within' a hundred miles that's done. The first couple hours of running are by far the most important. After two weeks you can drive it like you stole it.
Dealers will often recommend taking it easy for a while but that just because that's been said for 50 years. Avoid wide open throttle and over revving the engine for the first couple thousand miles and your good to go.

Before your trip make sure all your tires air pressure is up evenly and to the proper PSI. If you are not sure what is recommended it's on a sticker on the inside of the drivers door as well as a MAX pressure on the tire. 35-40 psi is fine (think the sticker recommend 35)
Also be sure to check the spare tire air pressure. (mine was 1/2 flat)
Grab yourself a digital tire guage they make it very easy to calibrate tires quickly and evenly.
It's a good idea to carry a tire repair kit or can of fix a flat, as well as a mini air compressor with an emergency light as well. or just buy a seperate 12v work light.
Check you oil and be sure to have lots of windshield washer fluid/antifreeze before you leave. Top up the car and have a spare jug with you.


A few weeks ago (friday the 13th) I got a flat tire in the middle of the night, thank God I always carry my 12V tire pump with emergency work light.

[vodkalush]

With in the first 2 months I'd made a trip to and from Boston, and to and from NC. No issues on the road, no issues after.

Advice:
- make sure all fluid levels are right
- make sure you have the right tire pressure
- dont forget to make sure that you have a spare tire, jack, tire iron

[riceboy]

I drive from TO down to NYC all the time.... its nothing too crazy....

[Driver]

:thumbup: Thanks for all the good advice folks. I have the aforementioned digital tire gage, tire pump etc. So with all the good advice I gotten here it should be smooth sailing. :biggrin:

[swng]

Welcome to Canada!
Don't forget to bring your camera.

[Pars]

I put on 10,000km in the first month of owning my Yaris. At 1000km, I let my buddy drive it. He's always been driving a standard and currently has a GTS that he babes. So, I figure he'd be respectful of my brand new car. Not so, the bastard got to redline my new car, before I did. :mad:

Anyways, Car's now got 23,000km and seems pleasantly quick and is currently getting 33mpg (or more) with some very aggressive driving in winter weather.

Driving through New Hampshire and Vermont is a really nice drive. It's a little late, but there's probably still some leaves on the trees.