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Honda’s DNA: The i-VTEC Engine
1In the same way two long chains of nucleotides determine who we are, each Honda car is created out of two principles embedded in its long and colorful tradition, “fun in driving” and “care for the environment”. Much like our DNA, the combination of these two principles governs how each Honda car should be built.
For years, however, US car manufacturers were challenged to create the car that could deliver the power consumers demanded and at the same time do what was then deemed impossible: pass the U.S. Clean Air Act. But this predicament was before 1972. Before Honda shocked the world by doing the impossible.
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Nissan Skyline and the Nissan Murano
0Though the price of fuel continues to soar, the incisive automotive market still aspires for vehicles that thrill the senses. With this in mind manufacturers wittingly continue to research and develop fuel efficient vehicles that do not compromise the power and gusto of the automobile. March 2007, Nissan engineers set out to prove the ability of the Nissan Skyline’s V6 engine to combine fuel efficiency with high-performance driving by traveling 1000 kilometers on one tank of fuel.
The eco-driving challenge was conducted by a team of product development experts on the roads from Tochigi to Kanagawa. This feat was to be accomplished on real roads with unpredictable traffic and weather conditions and with different drivers. The 2.5L Skyline model driven was powered by the VQ25HR V6 engine, capable of generating 225 horsepower 26.8kgm of torque. The team was composed of eight test-drivers under the Nissan Performance Innovation Task Team (PITT). Experiencing a variety of road conditions including traffic jams and construction works, the Skyline managed to travel a distance of 1,024 kilometers with an average fuel consumption of 16.3km-per-liter, delivering a unique fusion of high-performance, styling and comfort in an advanced sports sedan.
The main objective of the eco-driving challenge was to promote greater awareness of Nissan’s advanced fuel-economy technology as well as demonstrate the efficiency of the new VQ engine under real-world driving conditions. This VQ engine heritage is shared by the Nissan Teana and Nissan Murano distributed locally by Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc.
The Nissan Murano recently garnered an award at the 2006 Car of the Year Awards. Heralded as the “Best In Over-All Design”, the Murano bested numerous entries and came out as the vehicle that “blends both beauty and ergonomics in one seamless and well-though of package.” With its award winning VQ engine that combines fuel efficiency and high performance driving, the Nissan Murano is one crossover gem that’s a thrill to drive and a sight to behold.
Engine tips when cars are idle
0SHOULD I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR WHEN I’M IDLING MY CAR
HERE’S THE RULE OF THUMB:
If you’re in a drive-through restaurant/business line or waiting for someone and you’ll be parked and sitting for 10 seconds or longer… turn off your car’s engine.
Why?? For every two minutes a car is idling, it uses about the same amount of fuel it takes to go about one mile. Research indicates that the average person idles their car five to 10 minutes a day. People usually idle their cars more in the winter than in the summer. But even in winter, you don’t need to let your car sit and idle for five minutes to “warm it up” when 30 seconds will do just fine. But you’re not going anywhere. Idling gets ZERO miles per gallon.
The recommendation is: If you are going to be parked for more than 30 seconds, turn off the engine. Ten seconds of idling can use more fuel than turning off the engine and restarting it. And when you start your engine, don’t step down on the accelerator, just simply turn the key to start. An alternative to idling is to park your car, walk inside, do your business and then go back to your car. Here are some other Myths associated with idling.
Myth #1: The engine should be warmed up before driving.
Reality: Idling is not an effective way to warm up your vehicle, even in cold weather. The best way to do this is to drive the vehicle. With today’s modern engines, you need no more than 30 seconds of idling on winter days before driving away.
Myth #2: Idling is good for your engine.
Reality: Excessive idling can actually damage your engine components, including cylinders, spark plugs, and exhaust systems. Fuel is only partially combusted when idling because an engine does not operate at its peak temperature. This leads to the build up of fuel residues on cylinder walls that can damage engine components and increase fuel consumption.
Myth #3: Shutting off and restarting your vehicle is hard on the engine and uses more gas than if you leave it running.
Reality: Frequent restarting has little impact on engine components like the battery and the starter motor. Component wear caused by restarting the engine is estimated to add $10 per year to the cost of driving, money that will likely be recovered several times over in fuel savings from reduced idling. The bottom line is that more than ten seconds of idling uses more fuel than restarting the engine.
Newbie Car under 250K budget : Planning Stage
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Since i started working 3 years ago, i’ve been saving a small amount of my earnings for one purpose and purpose only – to buy my first car. I’m spending enormous amount of time browsing forums and car reviews to help me decide which one to get under 250K budget.
What are my primary factors :
1. reliability
2. fuel efficiency
3. Safety
4. Power
With a lot of car brands to choose from, I will only stick to 2 manufacturers which i think is the best as based on the reviews that i read.
1. Toyota
2. Honda
Under that budget i’m hoping to get atleast a 97 model but 98 would be better. I’m currently reviewing the head to head car comparison between a toyota GLI and Honda ESI or VTI.
and now the search for my first car begins …