driving in the mountains

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by GPN, Apr 24, 2006.

  1. GPN

    GPN Guest

    I have a 99 4 door honda civic and have new all weather tires. i want
    to take a trip on I-70 west (from Colorado to Utah)and was wondering if
    I should be aware of any issues that I might run into. Will the car
    have any issues driving up in the mountains? Thanks for any pointers
    and advise.

    GPN.
     
    GPN, Apr 24, 2006
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  2. GPN

    Elle Guest

    Brake pad wear may be much higher. If you suspect your brake
    pads are due for replacement soon, consider doing this
    before the trip.

    Some myths go around the newsgroups about whether one's
    car's computer can deal with the change in oxygen levels as
    the car goes higher. It can.
     
    Elle, Apr 24, 2006
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  3. GPN

    DervMan Guest

    What's the snow altitude? Now from North America and not living there yet,
    I don't know if you'll run into snow. If you do, take advice from the local
    authorities if you need tyre or winter tyres.
    Not if it's in good mechanical shape - that means the brakes are fine, the
    engine doesn't need a service and the transmission works good.

    You'll be wanting to keep the transmission (automatic or manual) in a low
    ratio - same gear for going down as you would on the way up...
    Good luck and take some pretty pictures of the pass(es), eh?
     
    DervMan, Apr 25, 2006
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