Hi everyone,

So I'm making an 8 hour road trip to Toronto from NYC. Here's what I'm doing pre-trip:

- Changing the belt because it's been squeaking for a while
- Oil change with Amsoil
- Gear oil has been changed 2k miles ago
- Front tires are being installed this week along with wheel alignment
- Coolant is current and good

Anything else? I'm making the drive alone, so I'm a little tense about it. Secondly, my TPMS light came on a month ago and never bothered to address it because tire pressure is good all around - I figured it's a faulty sensor or something. It it necessary to address it before my trip though? I should definitely make sure the donut has enough air too.

I have an ipod headunit so music taken care of already. Thanks in advance!

 

As long as you are current with normal maintenance, you should be good for any length/duration trip.

 

You are thinking too much!
You have got things under control.

Have a safe trip!

 

What type of tires do you have? I lived in NJ with my Z for a few years on the stock tires on, but never ventured out with anything more than a slight dusting. It helped that I also had a Jeep. I'm sure you know summer/performance tires + snow = #$%&%^$. So keep that in mind since you're heading a bit further north.

 

North of New York City in February could be fun.

 

thanks for the feedback everyone. Maybe I was over thinking it but better to be safe than sorry. I'm on ziex 912s for the winter, so no issues there.

 

Seem you already answer your own post

Have a safe trip!

 

join AAA just in case you get a flat

 

Dude you will be fine on an 8 hour drive. Just check your air pressure and fluids and you'll be fine. Have fun.

 

Have a safe trip man

 

thanks again everyone!

 

um as david said north of newyork city could be fun... if your comming to toronto get some winter tires or you are screwed!

 

Yeah I thought you were talking about like 3000 miles or something. 8hrs is nothing! You'll be fine!

 

checklist looks good. bring a camera or gopro and post up anything exciting.

 

Trip was good, road trip was great! Its amazing how 8 hours can fly by when you got good music (and a pace car in front of you going fast hehe). Took some iphone pics, so obviously they're not the best. The Z was great throughout the whole trip, to and from. I must say that 6th gear (I have an 07) has a good amount of power from 70mph+ compared to my 03 6mt maxima I had previously. I love this car!

 

Glad to see you're still alive