Should I take a 3000 miles road trip w/ 144k miles

[BigDogYJ]

We just did a 5500 mile cross country trip in ours with 190k on motor, 370k on the rest of the rig. I would not hesitate to do it again and again. I do all maintenance/ repairs so i know my rig in and out and trust it more than i would any other car, especially a rental. It’s really whatever your most comfortable with.

 

[carterchapman]

230,000K on an '05 Denali. it does a 1000 mile trip twice a year. NO AFM on that LS engine. Great Car...just added a new Escalade to the fleet, so it may go at some point this year.

I have replaced the transmission 8 years ago and the hydroboost. Other than that, tires, brakes, and waterpump/belts every 100,000. I'm still running original shocks - I'm sure they should be replaced as the air pump no longer works, but it rides fine.

 

[rjdjbd]

I have a 2001 with 108k miles and just did a round-trip 4k mile trip to Austin, TX trip with no issues. Normal maintenance was up to date, including spark plugs, battery and serpentine belt. I did have the water pump replaced sometime back. Told myself I would not drive her above 70 mph but on Highway 10, frequently found myself doing 80 mph. Drove the 1,900 miles out in two days and was going to take it a little easier coming home but did the same thing again. That Suburban seemed to enjoy getting out on the road. Only you know how well you’ve maintained it and what’s been replaced, but mileage alone wouldn’t scare me into a rental. -Richard

 

[bobsburban]

^^^^

What he said. I'm pulling a travel trailer on trips from 6,000 to 10,000 miles each year. I bought the truck with 231,000 miles on it and it's currently about to break 275,000. Proper maintenance on everything drivetrain related using the heavy duty use mileage specs in the manual (full transmission, transfer case, and differential services at 50k miles as opposed to 100k or 150k light duty use), Mobil 1 and a Wix or Purolator filter at 5k - or less if it's getting beaten up on the trip, etc. I did add a Diablo Sport AFM over-ride to keep all 8 cylinders operating full time which keeps the valve train fully lubricated during operation.

We're going to run the Oregon Trail and then head down to LA to see the Presidential libraries before heading back to Tennessee next spring. I'm fully confident it's going to do just fine.

 

[jasonc]

I’ve got a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with 144k miles and wondering if I should take the this car or rent a car on a 3000 mile road trip this summer. I do all the basic maintenance; Mobil 1 oil, already changed power steering fluid, flushed brake fluid; tranny and radiator flushed; all spark plugs replaced. Has original engine belt, starter etc. It has been very reliable since bought new. Just finished a 1000 trip no issues. If I take this Tahoe, what preemptive service or part replacements are recommended?

My 04 Z71 has 285,000 miles and i would drive it to Cali and back form La. in the last five years i have updated trans, changed out all suspension components recently. front and rear chunks rebuilt. Your engine for the most part is fine at 144K. change tranny fluid, engine oil, flush radiator, align front end make sure components are in good shape ( tie rods ends, upper and lower ball joints and shocks), rotate and balance tires. Inspect the spare tire and roll out

 

[dwlow09]

I’ve got a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with 144k miles and wondering if I should take the this car or rent a car on a 3000 mile road trip this summer. I do all the basic maintenance; Mobil 1 oil, already changed power steering fluid, flushed brake fluid; tranny and radiator flushed; all spark plugs replaced. Has original engine belt, starter etc. It has been very reliable since bought new. Just finished a 1000 trip no issues. If I take this Tahoe, what preemptive service or part replacements are recommended?

Make sure all belts and hoses are new. Last thing you want is a busted coolant hose in the middle of nowhere. Upper and lower hose.

 

[ZKWBQD]

I’ve got a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with 144k miles and wondering if I should take the this car or rent a car on a 3000 mile road trip this summer. I do all the basic maintenance; Mobil 1 oil, already changed power steering fluid, flushed brake fluid; tranny and radiator flushed; all spark plugs replaced. Has original engine belt, starter etc. It has been very reliable since bought new. Just finished a 1000 trip no issues. If I take this Tahoe, what preemptive service or part replacements are recommended?

I love my new Tahoe, but I can tell you in the Toyota world 144,000 miles is considered fairly new. I would take the vehicle myself and see what happens.

 

[Moosemoon]

I say go for it! I have taken my 2001 Yukon on many long trips. It has 277,000+. Not ready for road trips right now but that’s another story.
Get AAA or something if you are worried - it’s cheap trip insurance if you are in the middle of nowhere.

 

[Doubeleive]

you know what sucks is taking a nice long road trip to parts unknown and having your gps fail lol that's happened
so now I have backups and a large page map book

 

[CaptainMurray]

If you maintained it, shouldn't be an issue. On my 07, 240k drove when ever I went on long trips.

 

[Bill Barnes]

I’ve got a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with 144k miles and wondering if I should take the this car or rent a car on a 3000 mile road trip this summer. I do all the basic maintenance; Mobil 1 oil, already changed power steering fluid, flushed brake fluid; tranny and radiator flushed; all spark plugs replaced. Has original engine belt, starter etc. It has been very reliable since bought new. Just finished a 1000 trip no issues. If I take this Tahoe, what preemptive service or part replacements are recommended?

I have a 2005 Yukon XL, currently with 233K miles. In Pril 2021, we left for a 7500 mile, 5 1/2 week trip. The Yukon had about 197K on it then. We left VA, drove to Chicago to get on Historic Route 66, and did the entire trip all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. We came back through Las Vegas, Utah, Wyoming, then on back home. I took a toolbox and a scanner, but never had to use them. I would change the belts, but it sounds like you have covered all the bases otherwise. Enjoy you trip!

BTW, in the fall of 2021, we drove up the East Coast to Bar Harbor, ME, and back home to VA- over 3K miles. We had no issues on that trip, either.

 

[Bill Barnes]

sure why not, I have taken longer trips on much higher mileage
as long as you have actually done the maintenance, the one thing I would address at that mileage if it hasn't been done already is the heater hose "t"'s and hoses
if they are 13 years old they are beyond there useful life and subject to break at anytime.

I agree. I just replaced the "Tees" on my 2005 Yukon XL because they failed.

 

[jrdadof5]

I’ve got a 2010 Tahoe LTZ with 144k miles and wondering if I should take the this car or rent a car on a 3000 mile road trip this summer. I do all the basic maintenance; Mobil 1 oil, already changed power steering fluid, flushed brake fluid; tranny and radiator flushed; all spark plugs replaced. Has original engine belt, starter etc. It has been very reliable since bought new. Just finished a 1000 trip no issues. If I take this Tahoe, what preemptive service or part replacements are recommended?

My 2010 Yukon xL just went over 235,000 miles. My first transmission lasted for 200,000 miles. I drive it 500 miles round trip to VT every weekend. Fighting rust but it’s such a solid truck.