Going on a road trip through AZ

[spoiler900]

Hey guys, I have a 1999 4Runner Limited 4X4. Its got 231K on it and is in amazing shape. Recently serviced a new timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket, gave it a tune up, balanced my wheels, new tires, new brakes, new battery, and will be giving it an alignment this week.

I will be putting about 1500 miles this week on a road trip, and then again in less then 2 weeks go across arizona towards tucson where I am moving to and that is a 600 mile road trip and I will be having a uhual trailer with me the entire time

I traveled to Tucson, Az and back in my 4runner a few weeks ago looking for housing and it drove just fine, but I am wondering with it being so hot out and with the trailer if anyone can give any advice? If in the unlikely chance it does overheat, what do i do? Ive been told to leave the car on and blast the heater is that true? thanks!

 

[nissanh]

Do you have a new radiator? if not replace it. Always use distilled water to dilute the 100% antifreeze.

Assuming you have A/T, have a trans cooler. I have 12x5x0.75 inch Flex a lite cooler and on hot days after freeway driving the cool line register 41 Celsius (105 F).

And keep an eye in the temperature gauge and A/T indicator when ever you get a chance.

 

[SoAZ4Runner]

I live in Tucson and tow and wheel etc. and have never had any probs if it helps

Hey guys, I have a 1999 4Runner Limited 4X4. Its got 231K on it and is in amazing shape. Recently serviced a new timing belt, water pump, valve cover gasket, gave it a tune up, balanced my wheels, new tires, new brakes, new battery, and will be giving it an alignment this week.

I will be putting about 1500 miles this week on a road trip, and then again in less then 2 weeks go across arizona towards tucson where I am moving to and that is a 600 mile road trip and I will be having a uhual trailer with me the entire time

I traveled to Tucson, Az and back in my 4runner a few weeks ago looking for housing and it drove just fine, but I am wondering with it being so hot out and with the trailer if anyone can give any advice? If in the unlikely chance it does overheat, what do i do? Ive been told to leave the car on and blast the heater is that true? thanks!