About to take a long road trip (NY-CA)

[movnviol]

Next week I plan on doing a long ride from NY to CA by way of a stop in AZ to see family. My Telluride is coming up on 1500 miles. Should I get an oil change before I leave? I used to always get a "break in " oil change on my new cars around 1000 - 1500 miles. Second question. Do I need some sort of a systems update before I leave. I'm not a tech geek and don't know if my navigation system needs updating or is it done automatically via satellite or something. I figure that by the time I return home at the end of February, I will need to do another oil change with the 6-7000 miles I will have driven.
I did just have a front and year dash cam installed also. I should have gotten my windows tinted back in October. Now its too cold.

 

[Wolfgray05]

Next week I plan on doing a long ride from NY to CA by way of a stop in AZ to see family. My Telluride is coming up on 1500 miles. Should I get an oil change before I leave? I used to always get a "break in " oil change on my new cars around 1000 - 1500 miles. Second question. Do I need some sort of a systems update before I leave. I'm not a tech geek and don't know if my navigation system needs updating or is it done automatically via satellite or something. I figure that by the time I return home at the end of February, I will need to do another oil change with the 6-7000 miles I will have driven.
I did just have a front and year dash cam installed also. I should have gotten my windows tinted back in October. Now its too cold.

That's way too early. What does the manual say oil changes should be? If you change the oil before the recommended mileage your engine won't break in properly with the "break-in oil" the manufacturer puts in from the factory.

 

[movnviol]

The "book" says that oil changes are done at 8,000 miles or 12 months. BUT ! If you look at "severe driving conditions"...it says 5,000 miles or every 6 months. What they list as severe driving conditions, is considered "normal" for NY. So, I will be using the 5,000 mile consideration. I guess when I get to the west coast I will find a local Kia dealer and do an oil change and tire rotation before I return to NY. Back in the day, you were mandated to do an oil change within the first 500-1000 miles on the break in of the motor. The metal from the pistons and rings seating would be in the oil causing excessive wear if you didn't do it. The synthetics today you can go farther and longer. I usually only drive between 4000-6000 miles per year. My dealer has given me 11 free oil changes and told me to bring it in every 6 months.

 

[Wolfgray05]

I guess when I get to the west coast I will find a local Kia dealer and do an oil change and tire rotation before I return to NY.

That is a great idea!

Back in the day, you were mandated to do an oil change within the first 500-1000 miles on the break in of the motor. The metal from the pistons and rings seating would be in the oil causing excessive wear if you didn't do it.

True, but with today's modern manufacturing techniques and the ability to machine within tighter tolerances thankfully this is no longer an issue.

Enjoy the open road!

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[SC300ES]

You're overthinking this. Just do your trip and take care of these things when you get back.

The navigation should be up-to-date already.

 

[Amati5]

Get a radar detector and drive in “peace”

 

[beato1]

"Back in the day, you were mandated to do an oil change within the first 500-1000 miles on the break in of the motor. The metal from the pistons and rings seating would be in the oil causing excessive wear if you didn't do it."
IMHO this is still a good practice at present times. It just makes sense since oil becomes dirty more quickly during the break-in period because of more friction generated by "wearing in of parts" (as you have already mentioned). Break-in is not as big of a deal nowadays due to improvement in the car making process and the oil science but physics (friction, heat, etc) remains the same. This is especially important to those who plan to keep their cars long. The improved quality of oil made oil change intervals longer so that 500, 1000 or even 1,500 mile oil change after break in process is still ok. However, with an eye to car longevity, it is better to not keep the oil "too long" after the 500 mile break in period. Thanks!

 

[movnviol]

Get a radar detector and drive in “peace”

The WAZE App on my cellphone works perfectly. Radar detectors are basically not used by law enforcement. Too much upkeep and maintenance , when a LASER Pro III works fantastic and is 100% accurate.

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[movnviol]

You're overthinking this. Just do your trip and take care of these things when you get back.

The navigation should be up-to-date already.

Apparently.....3 months later from dealer delivery, the navigation works,BUT, is NOT up to date.

 

[Wolfgray05]

IMHO this is still a good practice at present times. It just makes sense since oil becomes dirty more quickly during the break-in period because of more friction generated by "wearing in of parts" (as you have already mentioned). Break-in is not as big of a deal nowadays due to improvement in the car making process and the oil science but physics (friction, heat, etc) remains the same. This is especially important to those who plan to keep their cars long. The improved quality of oil made oil change intervals longer so that 500, 1000 or even 1,500 mile oil change after break in process is still ok. However, with an eye to car longevity, it is better to not keep the oil "too long" after the 500 mile break in period. Thanks!

These statements are not only incorrect but dangerous advice especially in regards to the longevity of the engine. If you change out the break-in oil before the engine had time to be fully lubed and seated properly there will be no longevity.

 

[Amati5]

The WAZE App on my cellphone works perfectly. Radar detectors are basically not used by law enforcement. Too much upkeep and maintenance , when a LASER Pro III works fantastic and is 100% accurate.

Really? I just got back last month from long trips and it (Valentine 1) saved me twice. From my experience cops don’t use laser on highways because they have to sit and aim at a particular car. And if you got hit by a laser gun, no detector can help you, too late. But maybe things change now.

 

[Arnold_Trollzenegger]

Really? I just got back last month from long trips and it (Valentine 1) saved me twice. From my experience cops don’t use laser on highways because they have to sit and aim at a particular car. And if you got hit by a laser gun, no detector can help you, too late. But maybe things change now.

Same experience here. I’m in Texas and I’ve been using a radar detector for nearly 10 years. For the last 5 I have been using a Uniden R1.

I have been hit with a laser one time in that 10 years. On the other hand, I cannot count how many times I have come across a police officer running a radar detector using K or KA band. In those instances the Uniden has saved my hide by providing plenty of advance notice/build up.

Like you said though, if a police officer is using laser then you are screwed because by the time your radar detector goes off the laser is pointing right at you. So if you are in an area where police often use lasers then a radar detector wouldn’t be as useful.

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[movnviol]

Really? I just got back last month from long trips and it (Valentine 1) saved me twice. From my experience cops don’t use laser on highways because they have to sit and aim at a particular car. And if you got hit by a laser gun, no detector can help you, too late. But maybe things change now.

That is exactly why they use LIDAR guns. They just sit there and point it at oncoming OR passing cars. Works in both directions from half a mile away. It is a laser beam traveling at 186,000 miles per second (speed of light). As fast as you pull the trigger, it can show the speed of three cars in a row. Departments still using Radar just haven't purchased Lidar guns yet. Yesterdays technology that is not 100% accurate. You can't beat the speed of light. Find a shady spot and click it on EVERY car passing by. Machine does a self test every time you turn it on. If it fails, it won't even work.