I might be going on a 16 hour drive (3people) straight to smoky mountain, and stay there for 3 nights, and drive back home. its going to be a total of 2000miles in one weekend lol. is 16 hour drive straight going to be bad for the engine? or should I just grab a rental?

 

Absolutely not. Your car will be just fine. You should enjoy some good gas mileage, as well.

 

Put the lightest person in the back. TL is a bit squirly with heavy ppl and luggage in the trunk. Other than that sure GO FOR IT!!!! have fun take pics and post them

 

How in the world could it be bad for the engine? Heavens no. Your engine will be fine.

 

that is what the car is for-drive it- ENJOY-
Have made 3 cross country road trips in my 06 tsx-loved it-6,200 miles lst, 6,700 miles 2nd and 9,400 miles 3rd. I also drive from NC to NJ and back every few weeks (1,400+ miles)the first 2 trips were for 2 weeks and the 3rd was for 3 weeks.

 

no problem with 2000 miles on the car.

 

OP- WHen are you going to the Smokey Mountains? We're having a Gatlinburg meet on June 26th

 

The car will be fine. Just make sure to tape the front is you don't want road wear.

 

tire pressure to max cold- ck spare tire pressure too
CD selection recent
large mouth sports drink bottle for emergency use between rest areas

 

I took a 12 -13 hour trip through the mountains from Edmonton to vancouver and back and the car was fine and an absolute blast to drive. I am planing another road trip like that in september. I just change my oil before the trip