Advice on long distant driving with a yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

signs · 03-10-2010, 04:31 PM

Hi there,

I'm planning to drive interstate with my YR Yaris. The approximate distance is 900km, and I plan to do 300kms per day.

Do you think this is recommended?
Will it be too much for my 1.3lt engine?
Will it ruin my car? Or should I stop more often?

I have never driven interstate with my Yaris before. The longest it's driven is 2 hours non-stop.

I need advice from more experienced drivers on how this will affect my car (yes, although it's small, i still love it and want to take care of it)

zachryboles · 03-10-2010, 05:03 PM

If your not topping out the RPM's your fine to run your Yarii as far as you like. Last weekend i ran mine over 400 miles.

SailDesign · 03-10-2010, 05:07 PM

We used to drive from the UK to Austria (don't know the distance) in 2 days, in an old Mini (this was in the late 60's) with one adult, 3 kids, engine was less than a litre. Never a problem.
I would think a Yaris with a modern engine would do that in one shot without breaking a sweat.

Loren · 03-10-2010, 05:07 PM

Not going to hurt anything. Enjoy!

1NZYaris1 · 03-10-2010, 05:20 PM

The longest road trip i have done in my 1.3 is 1200KM From my home
too my Fathers home north of Auckland , it took 22hrs from the time i left home till the time i arrived at the farm .
The longest stint with out stopping was 9 hrs . with one forced stop of 5 Hr's (ferry crossing Cook strait )
The best part is i did 1100KM on one tank of gas

With an avereage speed of 95KPH accordding to my Scanguage .
I have done this trip 4 times know

and the Yaris loves it .

sbergman27 · 03-10-2010, 05:27 PM

Well... I've racked up 270,000 miles on my 1.0L Chevy Sprint. (Really a Suzuki.) Mostly all Interstate highway. (New Mexico used to have sections marked for 80 MPH!)

Stopping won't help the engine. Engines don't need to rest. In fact, they like to run at their normal operating temperature. Layovers hurt them more than driving for extended periods.

Kal-El · 03-10-2010, 05:47 PM

As long as it is in normal working order, you could drive it for 48 hours straight if you want. It isn't a living being that must rest.

IllusionX · 03-10-2010, 07:45 PM

com'on... the yaris can withstand the beating... i've pushed the Smart to its limit -_-;

Wita09 · 03-10-2010, 08:48 PM

i drove my yaris from los angeles to san francisco with 2 stops just to fill up with no problems, as far as i know, the car works harder on city driving rather than long drives.

Black Yaris · 03-10-2010, 08:56 PM

drive fast and pass in the grass

MUSKOKA800 · 03-11-2010, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusionX

com'on... the yaris can withstand the beating... i've pushed the Smart to its limit -_-;

It must have been hair-raising the first time doing 135 kph in a phone booth.

I bet it felt much faster.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-11-2010, 07:28 AM

[QUOTE=signs;449672]Hi there,

I'm planning to drive interstate with my YR Yaris. The approximate distance is 900km, and I plan to do 300kms per day.QUOTE]

Don't sweat it. I did 2680 kl. (1645 miles) split over two days last April. Speeds ranging from 110 - 140 kph my 1.5 litre took it in stride.
Both my daughter and I found the trip surprisingly comfortable and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. My only regret was not using my summer tires as the winter boots sure humm loudly on those concrete highways common in the US.
Enjoy the drive!

41magmag41 · 03-11-2010, 07:35 AM

Enjoy the trip. I ran from Manchester, NH to Evansville, IN, a distance of about 1200 miles, in my 2007 Sedan. Average Speed 80mph and did it in about 16 hours. Picked up my son at school and made the return trip later in the week with a fully loaded car from College. Again averaged about 75 on the way home and got about 39mpg average on both the trips. Just set the cruise and drove, the car loved it and no problems. Just be carefull of the 90 degree cross winds as you will have to stay on top of the car to keep it straight. Enjoy the trip.

R2D2 · 03-11-2010, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbergman27

Stopping won't help the engine. Engines don't need to rest. In fact, they like to run at their normal operating temperature. Layovers hurt them more than driving for extended periods.

+1.

nemelek · 03-11-2010, 09:54 AM

Not in the Yaris but I have drove a car from Denver to Portland and Denver to LA stopping only for gas. No harm done. Change the oil first if the time will come during the trip.

sbergman27 · 03-11-2010, 10:50 AM

BTW, although the Yaris is no doubt fine at 70-75 mph... I find that I tend to arrive at my destination in a better, more serene mood when I set the cruise for 65 mph. Fuel economy is substantially improved, as well.

thebarber · 03-11-2010, 11:28 AM

ive done 1600-ish km straight...about 17h of driving w/ just fill-ups for gas in the yaris....no problems

300km a day is peanuts! do the 900km in one run!

talnlnky · 03-11-2010, 11:48 AM

the yaris, though small is not a toaster... it's meant to be driven for long periods of time.

I've done many 7-9hr (480 miles, so about 750km) trips with only one short stop to get gass, pee, and grab a sandwich. You have the 1.3L engine, so if anything, your car will do even better than mine.

the only real advice you could use is, your gas milage will drop like a rock as soon as you start driving faster than 55mph.

03-10-2010, 04:31 PM	#1
signs Drives: toyota yaris Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: australia Posts: 11	Advice on long distant driving with a yaris Hi there, I'm planning to drive interstate with my YR Yaris. The approximate distance is 900km, and I plan to do 300kms per day. Do you think this is recommended? Will it be too much for my 1.3lt engine? Will it ruin my car? Or should I stop more often? I have never driven interstate with my Yaris before. The longest it's driven is 2 hours non-stop. I need advice from more experienced drivers on how this will affect my car (yes, although it's small, i still love it and want to take care of it)

03-10-2010, 05:07 PM	#4
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	Not going to hurt anything. Enjoy! __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

03-10-2010, 05:20 PM	#5
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	The longest road trip i have done in my 1.3 is 1200KM From my home too my Fathers home north of Auckland , it took 22hrs from the time i left home till the time i arrived at the farm . The longest stint with out stopping was 9 hrs . with one forced stop of 5 Hr's (ferry crossing Cook strait ) The best part is i did 1100KM on one tank of gas With an avereage speed of 95KPH accordding to my Scanguage . I have done this trip 4 times know and the Yaris loves it . __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

03-10-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	drive fast and pass in the grass __________________

03-11-2010, 07:28 AM	#12
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	[QUOTE=signs;449672]Hi there, I'm planning to drive interstate with my YR Yaris. The approximate distance is 900km, and I plan to do 300kms per day.QUOTE] Don't sweat it. I did 2680 kl. (1645 miles) split over two days last April. Speeds ranging from 110 - 140 kph my 1.5 litre took it in stride. Both my daughter and I found the trip surprisingly comfortable and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. My only regret was not using my summer tires as the winter boots sure humm loudly on those concrete highways common in the US. Enjoy the drive! __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-10-2010, 05:03 PM	#2
zachryboles Chunk love Yarii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Silver 3DR Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 331	If your not topping out the RPM's your fine to run your Yarii as far as you like. Last weekend i ran mine over 400 miles.

03-10-2010, 05:07 PM	#3
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	We used to drive from the UK to Austria (don't know the distance) in 2 days, in an old Mini (this was in the late 60's) with one adult, 3 kids, engine was less than a litre. Never a problem. I would think a Yaris with a modern engine would do that in one shot without breaking a sweat.

03-10-2010, 05:27 PM	#6
sbergman27 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 323	Well... I've racked up 270,000 miles on my 1.0L Chevy Sprint. (Really a Suzuki.) Mostly all Interstate highway. (New Mexico used to have sections marked for 80 MPH!) Stopping won't help the engine. Engines don't need to rest. In fact, they like to run at their normal operating temperature. Layovers hurt them more than driving for extended periods.

03-10-2010, 05:47 PM	#7
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	As long as it is in normal working order, you could drive it for 48 hours straight if you want. It isn't a living being that must rest.

03-10-2010, 07:45 PM	#8
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	com'on... the yaris can withstand the beating... i've pushed the Smart to its limit -_-;

03-10-2010, 08:48 PM	#9
Wita09 Drives: 09 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 55	i drove my yaris from los angeles to san francisco with 2 stops just to fill up with no problems, as far as i know, the car works harder on city driving rather than long drives.

03-11-2010, 07:35 AM	#13
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	Enjoy the trip. I ran from Manchester, NH to Evansville, IN, a distance of about 1200 miles, in my 2007 Sedan. Average Speed 80mph and did it in about 16 hours. Picked up my son at school and made the return trip later in the week with a fully loaded car from College. Again averaged about 75 on the way home and got about 39mpg average on both the trips. Just set the cruise and drove, the car loved it and no problems. Just be carefull of the 90 degree cross winds as you will have to stay on top of the car to keep it straight. Enjoy the trip.

03-11-2010, 09:54 AM	#15
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Not in the Yaris but I have drove a car from Denver to Portland and Denver to LA stopping only for gas. No harm done. Change the oil first if the time will come during the trip. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

03-11-2010, 10:50 AM	#16
sbergman27 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 323	BTW, although the Yaris is no doubt fine at 70-75 mph... I find that I tend to arrive at my destination in a better, more serene mood when I set the cruise for 65 mph. Fuel economy is substantially improved, as well.

03-11-2010, 11:28 AM	#17
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	ive done 1600-ish km straight...about 17h of driving w/ just fill-ups for gas in the yaris....no problems 300km a day is peanuts! do the 900km in one run! __________________

03-11-2010, 11:48 AM	#18
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	the yaris, though small is not a toaster... it's meant to be driven for long periods of time. I've done many 7-9hr (480 miles, so about 750km) trips with only one short stop to get gass, pee, and grab a sandwich. You have the 1.3L engine, so if anything, your car will do even better than mine. the only real advice you could use is, your gas milage will drop like a rock as soon as you start driving faster than 55mph. __________________

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