Can I drive my car from Denver to Chicago without stopping?

Question

Hi

I am planning to drive from Denver to chicago in a day or so without turning off engine, except for gas and food
Should I need to cool down engine after driving 5 hours or 6 hours
Bcz I am driving old 94 Accord.
How long can I drive without a stop? If I drive continously will it harm my engine

Thanks for the answers

Answer 1

If it was boiling outside, I'd be a little concerned, but just make sure all your fluids are topped up, especially the rad and tranny fluid.
As long as the temperature gauge is working and doesn't go up past 2/3rd's, then you should be just fine.

Hey, me and my buddy once drove a '74 Mercury Montego that had no temp. gauge, 1 bolt holding the starter on, no overheating reservoir, and a ton of other fun things, from Vancouver to Northern Ontario in 51hours changing drivers every 6 hours while the other guy slept in the back. I guess it had gotten so hot that the muffler cooked a hole through what was left of the floor and toasted the backseat. LOL
We stopped only for whizz breaks and grub and even then ate on the road.

Answer 2

The thing that really "kills" an engine is short trip, stop & go driving because the engine doesn't really get a chance to "warm up" properly. If you drive that 1000 miles from Chicago to Denver without shutting off the engine, except for food and gas, you might actually find that your car will seem to run a little bit better.

Answer 3

The distance according to Yahoo maps is 1005 miles and driving continuously will take approximately 14 hours - so it could definitely be done. In fact I've driven far more than that in 24 hours. Just make sure you stop for food, fuel and rest/stretching. Don't push yourself and drive while tired, especially with the cold winter weather we're having lately.

You shouldn't have to shut any car down periodically to cool it down, if the cooling system is functioning properly. It could literally run continuously for weeks as long as you keep putting fuel and oil in it. Just make sure your fluids are topped off, tire pressure is good and belts are in good shape before you leave.

If you're concerned about the car's mechanical condition, have a mechanic do a quick inspection before the trip and sign up with AAA so you can get some roadside assistance if needed.

Be sure and pack a blanket, water, food, gloves, cell phone and hat in the car when traveling this time of year in the North. If your car should break down, you want to have some emergency supplies with you.

Answer 4

I have driven from coast to coast in old cars with multiple drivers and never stopping for more than an hour. As far as I can tell the engine seems to run better and better the further you go. I have blown an engine in Kansas, but that was because it was so old it used 5 quarts of oil between gas stops.

Answer 5

if properly maintained, your engine should run better with continuous highway driving, as the routinely high revs help burn carbon/ varnish deposits out of the cylinders. some tips, though: get the oil changed BEFORE you go, and at the first stop for gas, add a good fuel injector/carburetor cleaner.

Answer 6

You can do so. It's about a thousand miles, so figure twenty hours or so. There is no need to do anything to baby the engine, except to be sure that the fluid levels are adequate.

Answer 7

shouldnt be a problem unless theres something wrong with the car my parents and i did the same trip only from Florida to chicago

Answer 8

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