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Other than converting my truck to alternative fuel sources, how can I increase my gas mileage?
Other than converting my truck to alternative fuel sources, how can I increase my gas mileage?
A friend told me a tonneau cover will help. Any other ideas?
Can any dodge truck owner recommend an after market power chip for my 2003 dodge with a hemi?
I’m Looking for more power and better gas mileage. I’ve seen all the great promos but I’m looking for recomendations from dodge owner that has installed one on their truck.
Can a truck purchased for management of my investment property be considered tax deductible?
I am purchasing my first invesment property and I will need a truck for better providing maintenance to my property and future properties. Can any of the money used to purchase the truck, as well as gas, mileage or similar truck expenses be deductible?
With Soaring Fuel Prices, These Are the Compacts to Drive.
Compact cars are becoming more and more popular these days with the price of gas climbing every time we turn around. Three great compact cars are the Toyota Corolla, the Honda Civic and the Kia Spectra. These vehicles are small and easy to maneuver and they are also great on gas. The Honda Civic even offers environmentally friendly models of their vehicle making it a great choice for today’s world. Compact cars don’t generally come with a lot of added features but you can choose to buy a more expensive model that comes with more standard luxuries so you’ll be comfortable while you’re saving lots of money.
The Toyota Corolla comes in multiple different models to fit your every need. These models are the Toyota Corolla, the Corolla LE, the Corolla XLE, and the Corolla XRS. Toyota Chiltons ManualThe Toyota Corolla starts at a price of fifteen thousand three hundred and fifty dollars and gets gas mileage as good as twenty six miles per gallon in the city and thirty five miles per gallon while driving on the highway. The XRS however gets only twenty two miles per gallon in the city and thirty miles per gallon on the highway fuel efficiency. Toyota makes a very trusted vehicle that is easy to fix and safe. If you’re looking to save a few dollars, the Toyota Corolla is a great deal.
The Honda Civic comes in six different model types, including the Civic Sedan, the Civic Coupe, the Civic Si Sedan, the Civic Si Coupe, the Civic Hybrid, and the Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle. Honda Shop ManualThe Si Sedan and the Si Coupe both have a sportier look if you’re looking for a ride a little bit sportier. The Civic Hybrid and the Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicle are two great choices if you’re looking for an environmentally friendly vehicle that can save you even more money on gas. The Honda Civic is another great option for a compact car.
The Kia spectra is the most inexpensive option of these three compact cars, starting at just fourteen thousand, two hundred dollars. The Kia Spectra comes in three models, the Spectra LX, the Spectra EX, and the Spectra SX. If you’re looking for something with a few more standard features for your comfort try the Spectra SX.
These three compact cars are all great options if you’re looking for a great compact car. Check out a compact car today at your local dealer and feel good about saving money.
Compact Cars Come Packed With Savings in Fuel Costs. Which One You Should Be Saving With?
With gas prices on the rise, a lot of people are trading in their SUV’s and buying smaller compact cars. This is a good choice for many people because, although they may be small and not luxurious at all, compact cars are great on gas and reputable automotive repair manuals are available. Three good compact cars that are on the market today are the Kia Spectra, the Toyota Corolla, or the Honda Civic. All three of these compact cars get great gas mileage and although they are small, they make great cars. If you’re ready to spend less at the gas pump, check out buying one of these cars, either new or used, and you won’t regret it.
The Honda Civic Repair Manual is a solid and the compact car that gets between 35-27 miles per gallon. If you’re looking to really save on gas, check out the hybrid model which most people say uses just about $10 a month in gas! Although this car isn’t fancy at all and is rather small, if you’re looking for something practical rather than luxurious, this car could be for you. Some people have complained about having transmission problems or electrical problems with their Honda Civic but there are also many people who would say it is a great car. If you’re looking for power, you would have to sacrifice that for the great fuel mileage that the Honda Civic gets. This car isn’t very powerful at all, and may not have a lot of added features for comfort, but it drives very well and if you like a small car, this is a good choice. Check out the Honda Civic if you’re looking for a great compact car that’s good on gas, or if you’re looking for great gas mileage check out the Honda Civic Hybrid which will get you even further for less money.
The Toyota Corolla Repair Manual is known for being very reliable. It is another car that is great on gas but is very small. If you are a very tall person or are looking for a lot of extra leg room, then the Toyota Corolla is definitely not for you. These cars are also very affordable and parts are easily accessible for this car so if it does happen to break on you, it won’t be very expensive to fix it. If you’re looking for something a little bit more comfortable you can also choose to buy a Corolla with added features such as leather seats and a moon roof to make your ride more comfortable, while still getting the great gas mileage that the Corolla offers. This car can get up to 40 miles per gallon while driving on the highway which makes it a smart, affordable choice!
Another option for a compact car manual on the market today is the Kia Spectra Chiltons Manual. This car is also very small and not as powerful as some would like, but if you’re looking for a car that’s great on gas, this is another good option. The Kia Spectra is known for having a smooth ride and is a bit more passenger friendly than some other compact cars. If you are looking for something that’s going to be powerful at high speeds, this is not the car for you, however. The Kia Spectra is another great option for a compact car that gets great gas mileage.
So whether you’re sick of paying ridiculous gas prices and need something that is just better on gas, or are looking for something small and simple, these three cars are great options for you! Whether you choose the Honda Civic, the Toyota Corolla, or the Kia Spectra, you are sure to get something affordable that feels a lot more expensive than it really is.
Diesel or Gas – Who wins The Comparison?
In this article I’m comparing the diesel and the gas engine and discuss their differences. Specifically their usage in automobiles.
Looking at them from a distance both the gas and the diesel engine work in about the same way. A fuel made from refined crude oil is burned inside a cylinder and the hot expanding gasses forces the piston to move. The movement of the piston is then transferred to the wheels through crankshaft, gearbox and transmission.
It’s when we look at the engines a little closer that we start to notice that there are differences. Differences in gas mileage, smell, vibrations, price and expected age to name a few.
With a gas engine there is an ignition system that uses high voltage electricity with wiring and spark plugs. This is not needed in a diesel as it compresses the air n the cylinder until it's hot enough to ignite the fuel when injected. In a gas engine the spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture by sending a high voltage spark into it at the right time.
Another thing that separates the diesel from the gas engine is that gas engines adds the fuel vapor to the air in the intake manifold either through a carburetor or through fuel injection nozzles. The air/fuel mixture is then sucked into the cylinder to be burnt the next time the piston strikes.
On the other hand the diesel engine sucks fresh air into the cylinder and lets the piston compress it to maximum pressure. Fully compressed the air is hot enough to ignite disesel and at that point high pressure nozzles will start to spray fuel into the cylinder. The fuel ignites instantly due to the high temperature in the cylinder.
The differences is fuel injection and ignition results in the diesel burning the fuel more efficiently than the gas engine. That's why a diesel has a better gas mileage than it's gas powered counterpart.
This is not to say that a diesel is better. It's just different, it has it's drawbacks too. A diesel engine is usually harder to start in cold, and especially in freezing weather. As you may remember it was the hot compressed air that ignited the fuel. When it's too cold outside the air will never become hot enough to ignite the fuel, and the engine won't run.
To handle this diesels have something called glow plugs for handling cold start situations. Electrical power from the accumulator is used to preheat the glow plugs inside the cylinders before the engine is started. That way the fuel is ignited by the hot glow plugs while the cylinder and air is still too cold to do it. Then when the engine starts it only takes a few seconds for the cylinders to get hot enough to ignite the fuel without help and the glow plugs are not needed again until the next cold start.
This is one of the things that might bother you when having a diesel engine in the car. The glowing takes from a couple of second to half a minute and can easily lead to stress when in a hurry. You just have to wait until it's completed or the car won't start. On the other hand if the engine is well done the glowing does not take long and you soon get accustomed to it.
Lets look at the practical differences between the gas engine and the diesel engine. The diesel engine is large and loud and it produces clouds of black strinking smoke when accelerating. In addition it has a more robust construction because of the high compression is must handle and can usually go twice as many miles as the same size gas engine during it's life. The sturdier construction also makes it more expensive when first bought.
Features of The Gas Engine
- More quiet that the diesel
- Better acceleration and higher top speed
- Uses an Ignition System with Spark Plugs to Light The Fuel
- Adds fuel to the air before letting it into the cylinder
- Not as sturdy as a diesel. Lower price but breaks down faster
- Gas readily available everywhere
- MPG is low compared to a diesel
Features of The Diesel Engine
- Loud noise, sounds like a truck or agricultural machine
- Slow acceleration (get one with turbo charger, that helps)
- Lower top speeds but can easily reach the legal speed limit in most places
- Uses glow plugs to help the fuel ignite when the engine is cold
- Lets clean air into the cylinder and injects the fuel later
- Engine is simple and robust. Higher price but runs many miles
- Emits black smoke when loading it (like a quick acceleration)
- Easy to convert to using Eco fuel oils
- Has a great gas mileage
If I where to give you advice on selecting either a gas or a diesel powered car I would probably tell you this: Get a diesel if you drive long trips and can live with the small nuisances of more noise and poor acceleration, get a gas powered car if you drive less than average or if you just want the comfort at any price.