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2012 Car Buyers Gain by
Strong Auto Industry Rebound
freewheeling By Kate McLeod
Sales are
projected by Edmunds.com to be
around 12.8 million when they are
announced later this month, the
highest volume since 2009, when
sales had dropped to 10.4 million,
a 27-year low.
Paul Taylor, chief economist
of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts nearly 14
million new cars and light trucks
will be purchased or leased in 2012.
Taylor, who is forecasting sales of
Last year was a good
year for the auto business.
capture market share in 2012 by
rebuilding a diverse selection of
inventory at dealerships, ranging
from cars and CUVs to truckbased SUVs.
As the auto industry strongly
rebounds, what will be the emerging trends for consumers? Fuel efficiency will continue to dominate,
but style takes on a bigger role, too.
What’s going to sell in 2012? If
automotive designers have anything
to say about it – and it appears they
do – style could be the deal breaker
which made its debut at the Detroit
Auto Show, looks to be the first
production vehicle to debut Ford’s
new design direction.
Cadillac recently debuted a concept luxury model called the “Ciel”
(which means sky). Cadillac’s history of beautiful names is back. It
is significant that Cadillac is calling
its concept a name with the-sky-isthe-limit imagery, and not a robotic
code like “XCEWSVQ97.”
The automaker signals Cadillac has its confidence back and is
tion version is unknown.
BMW has come up with an
exciting technological combination. Announced in 2011, ActiveHybrid becomes available in the
2012 BMW 5 Series around March.
ActiveHybrid combines a twin turbocharged engine with an electric
drive system and an eight-speed
gearbox. ActiveHybrid uses power
electronics to manage energy output precisely, adding even more efficiency to the vehicle. The BMW
ActiveHybrid 5 is the most power-
What’s going to sell in 2012? If automotive designers have
anything to say about it – and it appears they do – style
could be the deal breaker for 2012 car shoppers.
13.945 million new cars and light
trucks for 2012 in the U.S., cites
three key factors for the increase:
aging vehicles, affordable credit,
and aggressive incentives.
A key factor is pent-up demand caused by more consumers shopping out of necessity to
replace older vehicles. According
to the NADA, automakers will
also wage an aggressive battle to
for 2012 car shoppers. Case in point
are a couple of recent unveilings
of visually exciting new models to
hit the showrooms in 2012, as well
as concept cars cruising this year’s
auto show circuits.
Ford is debuting its new design language expressed in its new
Evos concept car. Expect to be
shaking your head and say, “That’s
a Ford?” The 2013 Ford Fusion,
no longer trying to imitate the Europeans. When you look at the Ciel’s
sweeping lines and its luxury front
end you couldn’t call it anything
but a Cadillac. Cadillac is equipping cars with state-of-the-art technologies and luscious interiors. The
concept Ciel’s doors are hinged at
the rear for easy, graceful access
for both front and rear occupants.
Whether this shows up in a produc-
THE 2013 FORD FUSION
– Sleek design will differentiate Fusion from other sedans
in the midsize segment, with
class leading fuel economy in
gasoline (37 mpg on the highway with the 1.6-liter EcoBoost
engine), hybrid (at least 47 mpg
in the city) and an all-new plugin hybrid. (Courtesy photo)
The Fiat 500 has huggable
styling and meets expectations in
the fun-to-drive column. Unfortunately, the 500 is probably too small
to make it big in the U.S. The Mini,
with its great styling and powertrain, is bigger and geared much
more to our preferences. Fiat’s
plans to bring a sedan here in 2011
fell through leaving Fiat’s dealers
with only one car to sell. Fiat sold
only about 15,000 cars in the U.S.
not the 50,000 they predicted. The
Fiat dealers – 130 of them – are sitting there with a big investment and
no cars to sell other than a car that
isn’t selling.
Forecasters say that North
American light vehicle production will increase about 5 percent
in the first quarter of 2012 and
that production will increase more
over the year. In most of the automotive sector, it seems that things
are looking up.
ful and efficient full hybrid in its
segment.
Ethanol tax credits have ended,
as did tariffs on imported ethanol.
That means we are not giving refiners our tax dollars anymore and the
industry is no longer protected from
competition. However, the government now allows refiners to add
more ethanol to fuel – 15 percent up
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For 2012, the most impressive car in the Camry lineup is the
Hybrid. It debuts a highly revised
version of the Toyota's Hybrid
Synergy Drive powertrain that delivers an EPA-estimated 43 miles
per gallon city and 39 mpg highway, 41 mpg combined.
A new 2.5-liter engine, like
the 2.4-liter it replaces, uses the
Atkinson cycle engine strategy
to achieve maximum efficiency.
Variable valve timing, an electric
water pump, a roller-rocker type
valve train and a variable-output
oil pump help to boost fuel economy.
As in previous Toyota hybrid models, the unique transaxle
combines output from the fourcylinder engine with a small hightorque electric motor. The system
produces a combined 200 horsepower and varies power between
the gas engine and electric motor,
or combines both, as needed.
Several seemingly minor improvements in motor voltage control and regenerative braking have
vastly improved the driving experience. The transition from regenerative braking to conventional friction
braking is so refined that you have
to consciously feel for it to know
it's happening. Moving the voltage
converter to the engine compartment, along with a more compact
battery design has increased trunk
volume by 2.1 cubic feet.
Lighter
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performance and fuel economy.
Its 7.6-second 0-to-60 mph acceleration time places the 2012
performance Camry Hybrid between the four-cylinder and V-6
models. Lower rolling resistance
tires – available for the first time
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economy, but have a negative effect on ride quality.
All of the new 2012 Camrys
feature Toyota's latest electric
power steering system, which
eliminates the parasitic drag of
conventional hydraulic systems.
Energy is consumed only when
assist power is necessary, helping to improve fuel economy. As
with other brands offering electric power steering, Camry has a
problem with on-center feel and
requires constant tiny steering
HYbRiD – The all-new 2012 Camry Hybrid debuts a highly revised version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, including a new 2.5-liter
four-cylinder engine. The 2012 Camry Hybrid LE, with EPA-estimated 43 mpg city/39 mpg highway/41 mpg combined, yields a more-than-30
percent boost in fuel economy in the EPA city and combined driving cycles, compared to the previous generation, thanks largely to the new
hybrid powertrain, but also due to lighter vehicle weight and optimized aerodynamics. (Courtesy photo)
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
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SFE – 40 MPG,
Nimble Handling,
No Sacrifices
BY Bill ViSnic
The point of the 2012 Ford Focus SFE – a special high-efficiency
optimization package – isn't so
much about its 40 miles per gallon
highway rating as it is the fact you
have to give up none of the Focus'
intrinsic goodness to get to that
40-mpg economy. Car-company
marketers are convinced today's
efficiency-minded buyers want to
see a “40-mpg” rating. Some are
even fearful their small cars might
not sell without it.
Ford probably thought the
ventional automatic with its creamy
torque converter to impart the automatic transmission “feel” we're all
accustomed to, the PowerShift actually is a manual transmission with
a sophisticated module to “automatically” manipulate its twin clutches.
It's not a new fad – Volkswagen,
Audi and BMW have offered these
dual-clutch automated manuals for
some time – but Ford's calibration
of this “automatic” transmission
has left many cool to its sometimes
erratic and abrupt mannerisms. We
don't find the Focus SFE's Powershift transmission a deal-breaker,
2012 Ford Focus SFE
Specifications
Vehicle tYpe: 5-passenger FWD compact sedan
BaSe pRice: $17,400 (as tested: $20,580)
the 2012 FoRD FocUS raises the small-car segment bar for style, technology, driving dynamics and fuel
economy. The SFE Package offers a six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with SelectShift functionality, via a shifter-mounted (+/-) toggle switch. (Manufacturer photo)
thing. The Focus SFE comes with
the same outstanding ride quality
and nimble dynamics that we've
enjoyed on every version of the
new 2012 Focus. To get the big
efficiency numbers, you used to
have to drive a “stripper,” but the
Focus SFE isn't anything like that.
The interior is first-class, with materials that Ford manages to make
look better than they probably cost.
In any trim – even the “fuel economy special” – the new-generation
2012 Focus is a seriously classy
compact car.
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SFE setup would appeal mainly to
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body styles. This is only a minor
annoyance, as the Focus 4-door
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Leaving the Hyundai Elantra out of
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Focus makes for what probably are
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The triumph of the 160-horsepower Focus SFE is that you get
the coveted 40-mpg rating and don't
have to sacrifice any of the new
2012 Focus' already renowned refinement. That includes not having
to manually shift for yourself: the
only way to get the $495 SFE package is to get a Focus in the $17,400
midgrade SE trim with an automatic transmission. Many “high economy” packages of the past typically
have required a manual transmission on the path to fuel frugality.
The automatic PowerShift has
six forward gears, and that's good.
But the design is a new and slightly
acquired taste. As opposed to a con-
but we'll say others do a better job
programming these high-tech automatics.
The PowerShift intrinsically is
a manual transmission, and that's
one of the things that help the Focus SFE hit its magic highway
fuel-economy number. Other modifications include active “shutters”
on the front grille that selectively
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it doesn't need much cooling air,
low-rolling resistance 16-inch tires,
aerodynamic wheel covers and a
rear spoiler.
Whether you achieve 40 mpg
on the highway with the Focus SFE
will be dependent on many factors.
Seeing 35 mpg on the onboard fueleconomy readout was no problem.
Teasing those screen readouts into
the 40s takes more talent, fortitude,
a good tailwind, plus an excruciatingly patient right foot. Like most
of the cars you'll see advertising 40mpg highway numbers, it's probably best to figure on 35 mpg, which
still gets you a long way, even on
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BY Tim Spell
The “macho” form of today's
Ram pickup was inspired by the revolutionary design of the 1994 Dodge
Ram, which vaulted the truck to a
much higher popularity and sales
plateau.
The old Ram look, featuring a
big-rig-style front-end is a “keeper,
but in modified form,” said Ralph
Gilles, president and CEO, Dodge
Brand, Chrysler Group LLC.
“It was loud and clear that
the iconic essence – the basic tall
grille, down lamps – we own, and
we have the duty to celebrate that
as much as we can,” Gilles said.
“But we did revolutionize the current truck in its demeanor. We tried
to make it as sporty as we could,
but yet still tough.”
The new Ram's oldest ancestor is a concept truck, revealed selectively to me by former Chrysler
Corp. chairman Lee Iacocca during
a March 1990 interview.
“It's a knockout.” Iacocca said.
“It's a different pickup than you've
ever seen in your life, yet macho.”
More than 20 years ago, the
public had come close to getting a strong hint at what the
automaker's truck of the future
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will get a substantially better deal
if they shop close to the Christmas
holiday rather than later in the
winter. CarGurus' Used Car Price
Index data shows used car prices
typically hit their lowest average
of the year in the period between
Thanksgiving and the first week
of January, before rapidly correcting by February. Analysts expect
prices on used cars will bottom
out by January 8, 2012. “In these
The concept model, named
“Little Red Truck” was a midsize
pickup like Dodge's Dakota with a
body sculpted similar to the future
new-generation full-sizer – radically
different from the chunky prehistoric
Ram that had been around in basic
form for almost two decades. The
LRT concept made only a brief appearance on the auto show floor, but
was rolled back into hiding before
crowds had a chance to gather.
“I yanked it,” Iacocca said, explaining it had been pulled back
from the show due to the potential to
attract unwanted visitors from competitors like Ford, General Motors,
as well as Japanese manufacturers.
Surprisingly, a few months later
I received a call from Chrysler informing the company would provide
limited information about the project,
code named T-300, and even send a
photo of the LRT concept – permitting a controlled leak to media.
“It's not going to be a me-too
truck, but very much a trendsetter,”
said Stan Clark, national marketing
plans manager for Dodge trucks.
A focus group of “pickup intenders” was gathered in Fort Worth,
Texas. “When they were told that it
was a Dodge product,” Clark said,
“the people were really ecstatic
about what they saw – that a domestic manufacturer could come up with
a truck that would look like this.”
The LRT photo Chrysler shared
was bold and different. It had dropped
fenders and wore a prominent crossbar grille. It was in January 1993,
at the Detroit Auto Show, when the
1994 production truck, spawned by
the LRT design concept, officially
was unveiled.
“We didn't want to come out
with just a new truck,” said Chrysler
President Bob Lutz, “we wanted to
achieve a breakthrough in pickuptruck design.”
Lutz called the bold decision to
build the Ram a “leap of faith.” He
explained its styling was influenced
by trucks of yesteryear, which had
“style, presence and personality.”
The most dramatic example of
truck personality was the militarybred Dodge Power Wagon, Lutz
said, which rolled into the market after World War II. Designers were inspired by the Power Wagon's macho
presence with a prominent grille and
dropped front fenders. Along with
researching the oldies, designers put
together a theme board of new big
rigs – Kenworths, Peterbilts and Internationals.
Chrysler's leap of faith in design
paid off. As Iacocca had suspected
early on, other manufacturers would
be interested in what it had accomplished. The 1994 Dodge Ram styling generated macho fever, and affected how other automakers today
design pickups.
challenging economic times, adding “car” to the holiday shopping
list might seem crazy, but now is
actually the optimal time of year
to find a great deal on a used model,” said Langley Steinert, founder
and CEO of CarGurus. (Source:
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that makes 98.9 horses at 8,800 rpm
while also cranking out 77.4 lb.ft. of torque at 5,900 rpm. Motive
energy is metered to the rear wheel
through a six-speed constant mesh
sequential manual gearbox via a
118-link chain final drive. The lowend torque may be likened to that of
a freight train, even though this is
not a GSX-R, but the 0-to-60 mph
may be clicked off in a mere 3.0
seconds.
In terms of its styling, the GSX1250FA comes across looking like a
sport bike, and while it is not really
as aggressive as some sport bikes in
its design, it certainly qualifies as a
bonafide sport tourer. The full fairing, vertically stacked headlight and
beefy stainless right side exhaust
canister hint at the bike’s performance potential.
The suspension consists of telescopic oil damped, coil spring front
forks with spring preload and 5.1
inches of claimed wheel travel, and
a link-type oil damped coil spring,
swingarm out back. Rolling stock
is by Bridgestone in the form of
tubeless, 17-inch ZR-rated Battlax
BT 023 rubber mounted on threespoke, painted cast alloy wheels.
Reining in the powerful Suzuki is
accomplished via dual disc brakes
up front and a single disc in the rear
with digital ABS.
The wheelbase of the GSX1250FA measures 58.5 inches, while
the overall length is 83.9 inches and
the bike’s dry weight is a manageable 537 pounds. The standard seat
height is 31.7 inches, which can be
adjusted to 32.5 inches.
My test Suzuki GSX1250FA
sported an exterior finish of Gloss
Black flecked with Blue metallic
flakes and a minimum of bright
work. The base price was set at
$11,599.
First off, let me say that claims
of exceptional versatility made by
the folks at Suzuki about the GSX1250FA are legitimate and uninflated. This bike is extremely smooth
to ride in virtually any scenario.
It’s not an all-out sport bike, nor
does it fit exclusively into the cruiser
genre. It delivers inspirational levels
of both chassis and engine perfor-
mance capability, while providing
a comfortable ride quality, even for
long distance rides. In other words,
this bike provides an outlet for aggressive riding or for sport touring.
It’s good for commuting, good for
boulevard cruising, good for canyon carving and good for touring.
Basically, it’s good for just about
any road you want to ride.
The riding position is quite
comfortable, though longer-legged
riders will note that a little more
sculpting in the sides of the fuel
tank’s rearward dimensions would
prove to be beneficial. The rider’s
foot pegs are rubber cushioned and
well placed in a mid/rear position.
The handlebars are at a comfortable
level and angle back nicely for a
more than suitable riding position.
The ride quality, which is adjustable, is readily compliant without being extremely tight or loose.
The seating is plush by sporting
standards, supporting and even encouraging longer treks on the open
road.
Low-end torque is incredible
and the pull of the engine’s midrange is athletic, but a little less than
dramatic at the upper end of the
rev limit. Not to worry, the bike’s
smoothness and broad torque delivery offsets any misgivings one
might have initially.
Bottom-line, the Suzuki GSX1250FA is perfectly capable of
serving in more than one capacity,
ranking it as highly versatile, not to
mention both desirable and affordable.
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Popular TV Show Inspired Passion for Volvo P1800
BY VeRn PARkeR
The Saint was a popular television series about half a century
ago. The star of the show was actor Roger Moore who, as Simon
Templar, acted as a sort of early
day James Bond chasing bad guys
around England driving in a Volvo
P1800.
While attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill Jim Ballentine enjoyed the
television show. Upon graduation,
the young man landed a job near
Houston, where in 1968 he purchased a slightly used 1967 Volvo
1800S – much like the one featured on the television show.
It is at this point that we learn
that love triumphs all. Ballentine
was dating Linda, a woman who
would become his wife. Ballentine never let anyone drive
his unique Volvo but he allowed
Linda to drive the car. Unfortunately, she drove the Volvo about
55 miles with the emergency
brake engaged. Ballentine says
the heat generated by this action
caused the left rear wheel to fall
off. “Nevertheless,” he says, “I
married her anyway.”
The Volvo was then sold to LIKE BOND – Jim Ballentine’s 1967 Volvo 1800S. (Courtesy photo)
The day that my ad was
printed, I had a call and sale
directly from the ad.’’
Jim Brady of Spring Creek Sods in Montrose placed his
first ad in The Watch Lawn & Garden supplement in April of
2011. He got more than enough response from the first ad to
easily cover the cost of his entire run of ads for the season.
“I’ve received a bunch of calls,” Brady says. “When I asked
how they found me they said they saw the ad in the Lawn &
Garden Supplement. “Working with The Watch to build the
ad was very easy!” he adds. “They designed a really great ad
that definitely worked.”
If an ad in Lawn & Garden works so well for Jim Brady,
just think what it can do for you.
Lawn & Garden will be inserted in
the Watch’s April 12th edition.
Call today to reserve your ad space, or
email advertising@watchnewspapers.com
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Seth (in Telluride)
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Peggy (in Ouray Co.)
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enable the newlyweds to purchase
some needed household furniture.
Ever since Ballentine sold the
Volvo he has wanted to replace it
with another Saint car. He wanted
a 1970, 1971 or 1972 model because, he says, in those years the
cars had fuel injection. Additionally, as a concession to modern
day traffic, he wanted a car with
a three-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission.
After spending years in pursuit of such a car he located a 1971
Volvo 1800E in superb condition.
When new, the sporty 1800E had
a base price of about $3,800. Records show that the original owner purchased the car in Portland,
Ore. equipped with a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder engine.
When Ballentine brought his
Volvo home the odometer had
registered 117,000 miles. A nice
feature on the car, that is almost
a necessity in Texas, is air conditioning. When such an accessory
was ordered on a Volvo 40 years
ago it was installed at the dealership.
The 130 horsepower output of
the engine is sufficient to propel
the 2,700-pound car and keep the
occupants cool at the same time.
“It cruises and accelerates just
fine,” Ballentine reports. Dual carburetors feed fuel to the engine.
The speedometer can record
speeds up to 120 mph, Ballentine
says, “as if I would ever do that.”
His car is equipped with power
four-wheel disc brakes. “It will
stop the car quick,” Ballentine
says. Volvo has always been safety conscious and Ballentine points
out that his car is no exception
with three-point seat belts. The
adjustable driver’s seat can easily
slide fore and aft, but the height
adjustment requires removing and
replacing bolts.
Cosmetically the car was
spectacular, but Ballentine had
to contend with many fluid leaks.
The transmission, coolant system
and steering box assembly all
were leaking. Some of the Bosch
electrical components also required attention.
All of these maladies have
been addressed and the Volvo
P1800E now is as sound mechanically as it appears on the surface.
Ballentine got what he wanted, an
attractive car that he could drive. It
isn’t a trailer queen, but he admits
that it is a garage queen. It doesn’t
venture out in bad weather.
The original AM/FM Blaupunkt radio remains in the dashboard to the left of the glove compartment. There isn’t much room
in the back seat but the capacity
of the trunk is amazing. It also
holds the full-size spare tire. Access to the 14-foot, 3-inch-long
car can require some gymnastics
because the low-slung Volvo is almost a foot-and-a-half wider than
it is tall. The owner has developed
what he says is a “squat swing
movement” to enter the all-black
leather upholstered cabin.
Once inside Ballentine becomes a “Saint” as he motors
along in his 1971 Volvo. He says
that he occasionally finds himself
reaching for the clutch pedal that
isn’t there. Old habits die hard.
Would you like your car to
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Fuel Pump Hose Keeps Clicking Off During Fill-Ups
cian can monitor the pressure sensor in the gas tank to verify that
Dear Doctor: I own a Hyun- the problem is pressure buildup in
dai XG300 with V-6 engine that the fuel tank.
I purchased new in 2002. It has
116,000 miles and runs well. ReDear Doctor: I own a couple
cently, when trying to put gas in of older cars with over 100,000
at gas pump the hose keeps click- miles and both “burn” oil, but
ing off. The gas canister has been there are no leaks. Should I switch
replaced, but that made no differ- over the high-mileage oil? – Richence. The system was removed ard
from the gas tank to gas port,
Dear Richard: Yes. I recomcleaned and all hoses were blown mend the use of high mileage oil
clear, but I am still unable to gas because it has a different additive
up my car. Please advise. – David package than the conventional oil
Dear David: At my shop we blends. High mileage oil will not
sometimes see this problem in leak as fast as regular oil and will
other vehicles, too. I have found not burn as fast either.
multiple problems. Your car has a
rollover valve in the fuel tank that
Dear Doctor: I own a 2005
sometimes wears and sticks. The Cadillac CTS V-6 that is lacking
most common problem, however, power. The code on the “check
is a blocked vent valve in the sys- engine” light indicated an issue
tem. Using a scan tool the techni- for the Throttle Position Sensor.
BY jUnioR Damato
Dear Marvin: Yes, I drove
the 2012 CR-V a week ago.
There is no question that Honda
listened to the public on this
new CR-V. Power from the fourcylinder engine is more than adequate; the automatic transmission is smooth and never hunted
between gear changes. The engine has an ECO mode for even
better fuel economy. The CR-V
was easy to drive and the interior layout is driver-friendly. The
vehicle is easy to enter and exit.
The seating is firm and adjustable; there are no blind spots and
the rear seats fold flat. Starting
Dear Doctor: I own a 2010 price is $22,295.
Honda CR-V and am wonderDamato is an ASE-certified
ing about the new 2012 model. I
went to my Honda dealer and they Master Technician, Email quesdid not have one in yet. Have you tions to info@motormatters.biz
Dear Doctor: What is your driven the new Honda CR-V? – ©, AutoWriters Associates, Inc.,
2012
opinion on gasoline and oil ad- Marvin
ditives for cleaning the fuel tank
system, as well as adding extra oil
protection? – Jarrod
Dear Jarrod: There are some
applications when additives are
useful and beneficial. For the
majority of car owners, however,
there is no reason to add additives
to either the gasoline or the oil. If
there is a problem with a vehicle,
then additives may help. For instance, an engine that burns oil
and has a tappet sound can benefit
from an oil additive. As for gasoline, there are more than enough
additives found in today’s fuel.
Since I do my own work I purchased a new – and expensive –
throttle pedal and throttle body.
But the car still lacks power. Do
you have any advice? – Steven
Dear Steven: Before replacing any parts you need to understand how the circuit, sensor and/
or part works. In your case, the
TPS located on the gas pedal assembly needs to have a 5-volt
reference signal. Without a comprehensive understanding of how
the system works it is impossible to make an accurate repair.
The 5-volt reference signal also
goes to other sensors; if there is
a “shorted” sensor then the TPS
will not operate. You must have
a wire diagram and knowledge of
the system.
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2010 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE
Auto, 6.2L V8, #7515
2008 GMC Sierra Denali AWD
$34,850
$28,995
Crew Cab, Auto, 6.2L V8, #7600
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
2006 Chevrolet Malibu LT
2003 Chevrolet Malibu LS
2006 Hyundai Elantra GLS
Auto, 5.3L V8, #7653
w/2LT, Auto, 3.5L V6, #7762
Auto, 3.1L V6, #7764
Auto, 2.0L I4 , #7771
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE1
2005 Ford Super Duty F-350
SRW XLT
2009 Ford Escape Limited
2008 Ford Taurus SEL
Auto, 3.0L V6, #7723
$20,995
Auto, 3.5L V6, #7752
Auto, 6.8L V10, #7605
2000 Buick LeSabre Custom
2007 HUMMER H3 SUV
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT
Auto, 3.8L V6, #7621
Auto, 5.9L I6, #7712
Auto, 3.3L V6, #7617
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2009 Dodge Avenger SE
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
1500 Work Truck
2006 Cadillac DTS w/1SB
2008 Chevrolet Impala LT
Auto, 4.6L V8, #7759
$14,995
Auto, 3.5L V6, #7703
Auto, 5.3L V8, #7698
2006 Chevrolet HHR LT
2007 Pontiac G6
2007 Chevrolet Suburban LT
2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport
Auto, 2.2L I4, #7710
Auto, 3.5L V6, #7761
Auto, 5.3L V8, #7732
Auto, 4.0L I6, #7743
$29,995
Auto, 5.3L V8, #7686
$16,995
2007 Toyota Highlander
4WD V6
$19,995
Auto, 2.4L I4, #7719
$12,995
$8,995
$10,995
$12,995
$18,995
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