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2001 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan Manual

2001 Kia Optima
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Front Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Compact
21 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy
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November 21, 2013, 11:30 am

Samantha E
 

Question: Road trip?

I'm traveling from CT to Naples, FL in about two weeks. My car has almost 147K on it and I'm planning on changing the oil & maybe the rear tires before I leave. I'm only driving about 6 hours a day and its 1400 miles to get there, 1400 to get back. Me and my family do maintainence on the car so none of us have a mechanic.. Will my car make it without having any major problems?


 
 



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