Long Distance Driving Wear on Car?

2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
37,000 MILES
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DEXTER88
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I have a 2005 Malibu Maxx in good condition, less than 40,000 miles and new tires. Thinking about driving home for the holidays (15 hour drive, 900 miles, mainly highway). How much wear and tear will that put on the car? Is it better to fly paying more $$ in lieu of putting extra wear on the car or do you think the wear on the car would be negligible?
Nov 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That is a tough one for me to answer. Me, I would drive. Highway miles won't hurt the car. Actually, it is good for it. Just make sure all fluids are clean and full. You may want to have brakes checked, but other than that, the car has low miles and should have no problems (if it has been maintained)
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If you're maintaining the scheduled maintenance- Go for the ride its cheaper-just keep an eye on all fluid levels
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:10 PM
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DEXTER88
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Thank you for your responses!
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help.
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Bouncing heads again, Joe-No early warning indicating its being taken when is it gonna be fix-You got credit!
Nov 30, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not a problem
Nov 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I cannot raise you in Yaboo-h
Nov 30, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Presently on
Nov 30, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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