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Rival Ford has offered downsized turbocharged engines for years on its F-150 to improve fuel economy, but now Chevy is taking the concept even further. The standard engine on LT and RST trim levels is a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four, making the Silverado the only full-size truck available wi...Read more »
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The ZR2 owner told me he had installed LED headlights, LED fog-lights, a winch connected directly to battery power, and an electric lock for the tailgate. "I got in my truck and started driving. As I approached the intersection I started to brake. The brakes went all the way down and the tru...Read more »
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Good point, so I better amend it to mean the introduction of 4-whl ABS. After driving a 1972 Mark IV with ABS, I really wasn’t impressed with performance (well-maintained example), not to mention the computer processer took up a huge chunk of the passenger side of the dash (they shrunk it down in...Read more »
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I was rather happy to find my ’17 Focus ST rather devoid of the usual “safety suite”… I previously had a ’13 Ford Edge Limited equipped with every bell & whistle. I found them more of a distraction than an assistance. The adaptive cruise would pick up vehicles in the adjacent lanes while goin...Read more »
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The worst is Subaru, which is beginning to install cameras inside the car to spy on the driver. They use facial recognition technology to decide whether you’re looking at the road the way they wants you so. If not, the car will slow down and eventually stop. Do you expect me to actually PAY for t...Read more »
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Pretty minor issue. If I remember correctly, Ford had a lot of problems in the first few years they started using EPAS in their vehicles. 1) If a car fails its safety inspection, it does not belong on the road. Do you disagree with this? 2) Current passive safety devices have improved collision s...Read more »
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DEIFs upcoming CODESYS addon for the PPU 330 – which will allow users to create their own power-management systems without the need for extra programmable logic controllers – is also fully supported by the update. GGZEM chief executive Joseph W. Pratt said: Hydrogenics is well known...Read more »
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“I can tell you that the Prius battery will last you a dozen years or so if youâre somewhere in the range of 150 to 200k miles. Thatâs with a sample size of 1 of course.” The Colorado has drawn some ire from present owners and shoppers alike for the lack of various features that are available...Read more »
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Fuel tank issues are not something that can be taken lightly. Chevy ran into an issue with fuel tanks with their 2011- 2015 line of Chevy Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 pickup trucks. Both of these trucks came equipped with dual fuel tanks. According to GM Authority, there was an issue with t...Read more »
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Many of these trucks provide less power and are commonly used for daily commuting and not as a work horse. The major manufacturers covered in this report Caterpillar, Cummins, MAN, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Detroit Diesel, Deutz, Fairbanks Morse, GE Transportation, HATZ Diesel, Henan Diesel En...Read more »
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(3) KTM 450SXF. The KTM 450SXF’s power pulls longer than any other engine on the track. It is ultra manageable and gets progressively faster as the rpm climb. It is unimpressive from low to mid, but meters out the power so that it is more usable over a longer time frame. It makes 57.14 in stock t...Read more »
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Because the mirror doesnât show you whatâs in your blind spo. . Hence the name…blind spot. But for the majority of street-driven trucks, that 2.7-liter engine is going to deliver a satisfying drive experience along with an attractive fuel bill. Technology marches on, and itâs rarely taken s...Read more »
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Additionally, Philippines government has planned to increase the electrification rate of the country and in order to attain the goal, diesel gensets are being used for generation of electricity which would further escalate the growth of diesel genset market during the forecast period. By using an...Read more »
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So while the number of collisions will be marginally less, the resultant costs of those collisions is substantially more. Chapter 4, to demonstrate the Global market by districts, with deals, income and piece of the overall industry of Off-road Engines, for every locale, from 2013 to 2018; And he...Read more »
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So, the dealer can prove that the change you made damaged the malfunctioning system, then they can void the warranty on that part. Back in May, a reader sent Jalopnik a tip about Chevrolet Colorado airbags deploying off-road. “As a ZR2 owner myself, I am very concerned about taking my truck off p...Read more »
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Ken Roczen understands that weight is more than a state of mind; it is a cold hard fact that puts more stress on the whole system. Here is how the 2019 450s rank on the scales. Tire shop I go to keeps examples of rotted TPM units on their counter to show customers what’s happening. Have any speci...Read more »
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The update also brings the AGCs into line with US National Fire Protection Association requirements. It achieves this by adding a start sequence to the integrated battery test functionality and the option to display charger output current and voltage. I had a lot of fun with the F&I guy when ...Read more »
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As for the damage that GM allegedly cited as a second reason for denying coverage, Finn told me this was just scrapes on the rear bumper that resulted from driving off a steep hill, and also light damage to the fender allegedly caused by the dealership (Finn says the dealer fixed this). “They jus...Read more »
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The global automotive adaptive cruise control system is categorized based on sensor type: infrared, laser or LIDAR, radar, ultrasonic and image sensors. LIDAR sensors based adaptive cruise control system is expected to remain the most dominant technology type in the global automotive industry ove...Read more »
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Those who bought this truck complained of loud road noise and an uncomfortable ride. The other issue that came with the truck is the wiring and valve springs problems that could result in engine misfire. Nokian Tyres has added a new size - 11.00-20 - to the Nokian Armor Gard 2, thereby making the...Read more »
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2017 Ford F-150: "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While driving 25 mph and approaching a stop light, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the middle of the front driver side door of another vehicle. There was no warning...Read more »
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I also see a receipt from 2004 showing that the front brake calipers, rotors, and hoses were swapped: Then, this past Saturday, a Pennsylvania truck driver named Matt Gotowchikow posted a video onto Facebook showing the off-road variant of the Colorado—the big, bad ZR2—popping its side curtain ai...Read more »
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In 2015 General Motors dodged another recall which came four years after a federal investigation into many of the older trucks. Over 5 million Chevrolet and GMC vehicles were affected more so those in salt estate. The rusting occurred on the brake lines. Despite reports says that the rust doesn’t...Read more »
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This may be hard to believe, but honing survival skills and having powerful error-mitigation systems in operation are not only not mutually exclusive but are mutually reinforcing. Speaking of steering, my power steering pump got replaced in 2009, and “bulk hose” was used for the return line. The ...Read more »
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You can buy a cheap lower-clutch repair kit, but changing the whole assembly is a better idea. Brake fluid is highly corrosive and can destroy paint. Work with care. Rinse off with water immediately if it gets on any body panels. To increase the longevity of hydraulic parts, change the fluid once...Read more »
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It reminds me of arguments against seat belts that arose in the ’70s. As a package, these are not that expensive to incorporate into a vehicle (I can retrofit a decent backup camera for less than $50) and perhaps should also be mandated rather than remaining expensive options. Perhaps another GM ...Read more »
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Don’t forget that lap belts are as deadly in a frontal collision as being unbelted, just with a higher likelihood of a spinal injury than being unbelted. They were another stage of early ‘safety’ legislation. Now people who farm out their thinking to the government are smart though. The driver an...Read more »