Better Fuel Ecomony and Increased Horsepower

Improve Fuel Efficiency Other parts of the world also have increased need for gasoline. The huge populations of China and India are now becoming more affluent and looking for personal transportation and the fuel to drive it. So what will it take to provide energy sustainability? The short-term and immediate solution is to make our vehicles more economical. CAFÉ, the United States Corporate Average Fuel Economy rating, is currently 27.5 mpg for cars and 22.2 mpg for trucks under 8500 GVWR (US mpg). Proposed regulations will increase this to an industry average of 35 mpg US or 6.7 litres per 100 km. To do this, smaller and lighter vehicles will be one of the keys. It is generally known that lighter vehicles get better fuel economy. For example, a 10 per cent reduction in weight will provide about four per cent improvement in fuel economy. If vehicle size is also reduced along with the weight and a smaller engine used, the economy can improve up to eight per cent, with no change in vehicle performance. However, in the past 10 years, the average weight of vehicles in North America has increased 10 to 20 per cent. Some of this additional weight is because of more safety and convenience features, but most of it is simply due to larger vehicle size. Park a new pickup truck beside one 10 years old and the size difference is remarkable! Small and light is good when it comes to fuel economy. Another way we can improve fuel economy is to go back to the performance levels of 1987. If we look at the horsepower increases since that time and the performance levels, acceleration times for cars from zero to 60 miles per hour has dropped from 15 seconds down to nine seconds and average fuel economy improving slightly. Trucks are similar, with 0 to 60 mph times going from 15 seconds down to 10 seconds on average but with fuel economy staying the same. Several technologies have enabled this, such as direct fuel injection, variable cam timing, variable induction systems and reduced internal engine friction. Performance is great, but if we used all those improvements for fuel economy instead of power, passenger cars that now average 29 mpg US would now be getting 38 mpg, and trucks would jump from 21 mpg US to about 30 mpg. READ MORE

Improve Fuel Economy, Increase Fuel Efficiency and Reduced Engine Failures

Improve Fuel Economy In the current economic climate, people are looking for ways to squeeze the most out of the dollars they spend. While that's certainly a sound approach, there's also a growing trend to get the most out of money you've already spent. Perhaps nowhere is that more possible than with the vehicle you drive. Whether you own your car outright or are among the many who are leasing or financing their vehicles, the dollars you've already spent and will spend can go much further with some simple vehicle maintenance. AMSOIL INC., the industry leader in motor oil, offers the following tips for drivers hoping to get the most out of their vehicles in these turbulent financial times. * Practice preventive maintenance. One of the best things about automobiles is that most of the problems they encounter are entirely preventable. As banks begin to tighten their belts with respect to vehicle loans in light of the sagging economy, preventive vehicle maintenance has become even more important, as more and more drivers are hoping to keep their cars for longer periods of time. Routine preventive measures such as changing a car's oil and filters, keeping the injectors and the fuel delivery systems clean, and maintaining proper tire pressure are easy jobs that greatly increase a vehicle's life expectancy. Those aiming to have a vehicle reach the 100,000 or even 200,000 mile mark will find that the key to doing so is simple, preventive maintenance. READ MORE

Improved Fuel Economy

Improved Fuel Economy

Times are changing…..cars are changing. One of the biggest changes in today’s automotive industry is the perception of a “tune-up.” Ask 10 vehicle owners their definition of a tune-up and chances are there’ll be 10 different answers. The classic “tune-up” was once the heart of the automotive business and contrary to some beliefs, today’s modern vehicles still need tuneups to keep them performing at the most efficient levels. The tune-up was historically associated with the routine replacement of key ignition system parts like spark plugs and ignition points, along with some basic adjustments to help “tune” the engine. Mounting pressure for increased fuel economy and lower emissions drove the car manufacturers to adopt electronics and to do away with ignition points in the ‘70s, along with the carburetor in the middle ‘80s. This eliminated the need for the replacement and adjustment of a growing number of ignition and fuel system parts. Mounting pressure for increased fuel economy and lower emissions drove the car manufacturers to adopt electronics and to do away with ignition points in the ‘70s, along with the carburetor in the middle ‘80s. This eliminated the need for the replacement and adjustment of a growing number of ignition and fuel system parts. As the pace of technology quickened, the procedures required to perform a traditional tune-up changed dramatically. Highly sophisticated ignition and fuel systems are now the norm, using one or more onboard computers to control critical engine and transmission management functions. Things that were once handled mechanically are now controlled electronically through the widespread use of onboard computer technology. Because vehicles have changed so much over the years, the Car Care Council has introduced the 21st Century Tune-up. This program is designed to help redefine and educate motorists as to what a tuneup should consist of on today’s modern vehicles. READ MORE

Improved Fuel Efficiency

Improved Fuel Efficiency Stretching your gas dollars The summer travel season is about to begin. But as gas prices continue to rise, car trips can be a pricy choice for consumers. Car care, proper pumping, travel planning and sensible driving are the keys to fuel efficiency. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your gas money. BY CHUCK MYERS Knight Kldder/Tribime VACATION TIPS The days of long, leisurely driving vacations may be a thing of the past. With the price of gasoline at or near record highs, families planning a one- or two-week vacation by car must take a more creative and economical approach to the trip — especially when it comes to gas expenses. Here are a few words of advice from AAA on planning a driving vacation. • Consider the vacation destination. The farther you travel, the more gas you'll need. Also think about a vacation spot that requires minimal driving. • Plan ahead. Select routes that allow driving at constant speeds and bypass congested areas. When possible, avoid two-lane roads, which are typically dotted with stop signs and traffic signals. • Explore the rental option. Renting a fuel smart car might provide greater bang for the gas-dollar buck per mile. • Get an early morning start, when traffic ; is at its lightest. • Cut down on luggage weight and pack everything inside the vehicle. A car piled with luggage on the roof creates wind resistance and reduces fuel efficiency. •Before hitting the road, you might take a spin on the information highway to gauge gasoline prices along your route and at the final destination. Here are a few Web sites that provide gasoline prices nationwide: AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report (www.fuelgaugeraportcom): Offers an average of national and state-by-state gasoline prices. GasPriceWatch.com (WWW.gwpricewatch.com): Allows users to search gas prices in a specific area. • Split up your modes of transportation. Drive part of the distance, then take a flight or train for the final leg. You may find that you can actually save money by taking an alternative form of travel How to determine your car's fuel consumption:Go to a gas station with pumps that turn off automatically. READ MORE

Fuel Economy in 1977

Fuel Economy 1977 Shorter sleeker lighter New cars designed for more fuel efficiency. The domestic auto industry is reshaping its cars so that by 1980 they'll be shorter lighter and more fuel efficient in order to meet government fuel economy dictates. As the cars get smaller there's no for the or 500 cubic inch engines that have powered the pound autos of recent years. In 1977 the big Cadillac’s lost nearly pounds and in the process went the 500 cubic inch engine as standard equipment to the more economical 425 cubic inch Cadillac owners might not care about saving a mile or two a gallon but General Motors GM wanted the smaller engine because it saved on pounds and materials and therefore dollars on the assembly end. Not only will consumers see entirely new cars by the end of the decade the result of a nearly billion industry investment but they'll see new families of smaller lighter engines designed to fit into the smaller engine compartments of these cars The key to these new engines isn't radical design. They'll be of smaller cubic inch displacement and lighter overall to fit better into the smaller engine compartments The 1977 Buick shed about 800 pounds from its 1976 counterpart and so a new 403-cubic inch engine gives it the same if not better performance and acceleration than a model powered by a 455 cubic inch engine. The change to what is happening to engines is evident in the 1977 models. Six cylinder engines replace as the standard power plant in many cars and several of the bigger engines have been discontinued GM signaled its intentions for the future when it resurrected the 231 cubic inch V-6 engine for its subcompact and then made it an option in the big Buick in 1976. The car didn't accelerate so well but that same in the lighter weight 1977 model is much more responsive Sharing engines presents a big plus for the automaker when it comes to the mile Environmental Protection. READ MORE

Fuel Efficiency in 1975

Fuel Efficiency in 1975

Since 1806, when the first American-built passenger car was sold, the fortunes of automobile manufacturers have been in the hands of the public the individuals who make their car-buying decisions based upon how well a vehicle meets their transportation needs. Just as with the first Duryea automobile, we still sell our cars one at a time. But unlike the purchaser of that first U.S. car, Americans today have literally hundreds of different cars and trucks from which to choose. What an individual finally decides to buy is determined by many different factors — price, comfort, convenience, looks, economy, reliability and trade-in value. All those considerations are still important, but the name of the hottest game in ICT-TO today is fuel economy. Our customers know from experience how much more it costs now to filler up. They're understandably concerned about how much fuel they're going to use. They are demanding the best fuel efficiency we can give them. This high-priority demand for better fuel economy will be the major influence on the design of our new cars over the next few years. The cars we will be offering in the remaining years of the 1970s will represent, as always, what we think people will need,,want and be willing to buy. So what,do we see people wanting? We see the growing popularity of small cars but also continued strong demand for efficient, larger models Since weight is the most important design characteristic affecting fuel economy, we are putting our larger models on a crash diet that Is costing billions of dollars. Overall, General Motors' response to the marketplace demand for better fuel economy can be stated in terms of the most ambitious and costly new-design program in the peacetime history of the industry. Since the oil embargo ended in the spring of 1974, GM has introduced six new smaller models. Taken together, these new cars average better than 21 miles per gallon, using the Environmental Protection Agency's test procedure and composite fuel economy formula. This formula is weighted to reflect 55 per cent city driving and 45 per cent on the highway. READ MORE

New Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary with Gene Odom

Experience this Lynyrd Skynyrd Documentary as if you were there, because I was and you will be too. This exciting Documentary covers the complete Lynyrd Skynyrd Bus Tour 2008 with all the stories. For all the true Lynyrd Skynyrd Fans. I have shared some behind the scenes stories never before told. The Ballad Of Gene Odom DVD is also included. This DVD Collection is available at the prices listed below. Inside USA $29.99. Outside USA $39.99. All shipping and handling is included.

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