Q: Am I be able to make a 2hr drive on freeway?

asked by on February 05, 2017

I have blue smoke coming from tailpipe. I just got a smog check done so I do know that's the only issue with the car. Will my car make it on a 2hr freeway drive? From Fresno to Bakersfield.

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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