North Dakota doesn’t get a lot of attention as a vacation spot, which is a shame with as much as this state has to offer. While much of it consists of prairie expanses, rural ranches, and oil fields, there is...
New Hampshire is a state known for its scenic beauty, especially with the changing colors of the leaves in autumn. It is also home to a wide array of wildlife that range from black bear to moose to coastal seabirds....
According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are currently more than 8 million lane-miles of roads throughout the US, with over 6 million of those in rural areas. One important danger of...
If you love to travel, comfort is very important in a vehicle. You want a nice, quiet ride, comfortable seating, and enough room. We have evaluated several used vehicles, and...
The great American road trip has been glamorized on film and in music for decades. Each year tens of millions of Americans hit the roads headed to parts of the country that...
Driving cross country is a fun and exciting way to spend vacation time, especially when traveling with family. But before setting out on your epic journey,...
There’s nothing better than packing up the car or SUV and heading off down the road. However, there are a few things that can make your road trip much better, or at least less...
The Base Message Center can tell you important information about your truck. The message center can give you information on your vehicle's operations and functions. The Trip Time feature tells you how long you have been driving on a particular...
For your convenience, your truck allows you to choose the Units of Measurement. In the settings, you can choose which Unit of Measurement meets your needs best. To change the Unit of Measurement. Press the Setup button until you...
The trip meters show you how many miles you have driven over a certain period. This can help you determine how many miles you drive a month, or how much distance you have covered during your current trip. Your car...
Hello. The issue that lies within your vehicle is either the coil packs getting too hot and shutting off, or the trigger to the coil packs being dropped. The camshaft and crankshaft sensors are what controls the triggers for the...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Depending on the severity of the surface area of the tire that has been patched and the location of the patch, this could be fine, but is not recommended. Sidewall patches are particularly vulnerable to...
Hi Pedro, This is a difficult question to answer because I am unable to determine the condition of your particular car. Generally speaking, a well maintained car that is operating properly should have absolutely no problem completing a 5 hour...
Hi, thanks for writing in. Your best bet is to visit your local auto parts store and let an associate scan your vehicles computer with a code reader. If your vehicle hasn't ran differently since you've noticed the code, then...
Hello there. Head gasket failures can cause much larger issues with your 2004 Pontiac Vibe. It is not recommended to drive a vehicle with a faulty head gasket as it can cause the engine to fail if overheated severely. In...
Considering that you have 42,225 miles on the vehicle now and you had the engine oil changed at 33,000 miles, that is over 9,000 miles since the last oil change. There is no oil that can last up to 10,000...
Ultimately, you are the only one that can make that decision. I would suggest having a mechanic do a vehicle inspection before setting out on a long trip like this, as 3000 miles will pass some maintenance milestones. Having an...
Hi there. If your vehicle is operating fine, then the vehicle should make the trip just fine. For the vehicle vibrating at very high speeds, then there could be an unbalanced tire or the CV Shafts could be worn and...
