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Saturday, February 24th, 2007
By Jenny McLane
The award-winning Mercedes-Benz E-Class line will soon feature the new 2006-model E350 sedan and wagon, both powered by a new-generation 3.5-litre V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower – a 20 percent increase over the 3.2-litre engine.
The E500 stands at the top of the regular E-Class sedan lineup, which also includes the V6-powered E320 and new-for-`05 E320CDI turbo diesel. The 3.5-litre V6 features four valves per cylinder; double-overhead camshafts and variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves. This is the first time Mercedes-Benz has used double-overhead camshaft technology on its V6 engines.
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Saturday, February 24th, 2007
By Dee Scrip
Classic symptoms of engine liposuction candidates:
· Sluggish response
· Diminished engine performance
· Decreased mileage per gallon
· Increased fuel requirements
· Increased toxic emissions
Perhaps you have faithfully and religiously tried to keep your engine healthy by:
· Habitual feedings on quality gasoline or diesel fuel
· Changing oil regularly
· Meticulously replacing spark plugs
Yet your engine still manifests foreboding symptoms.
Don’t blame yourself! The Fuel Doctor has ferreted out the source and formulated a non-surgical cure!
The source is water and sulfur. I know you would never intentionally feed your engine water, but unfortunately water is always present in both gasoline and diesel fuel. The nature ... [
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
By Jenny McLane
Lincoln introduced at the North American International Auto Show an entirely new generation of consumers to the qualities that have made Lincoln a classic American luxury marque for more than 70 years.
The Duratec 30 V-6 is the heart of Lincoln Zephyr's power train. Using intake Variable Cam Timing (i-VCT) to improve torque and reduce emissions, the engine generates 210 horsepower and 200 foot-pounds of torque. More importantly, it is the cleanest Duratec 30 ever, and will be rated for ULEV II tailpipe emissions in California, with a U.S. federal government rating of Tier II, Bin 5 tailpipe and ... [
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
By TheCarSites.com
Lincoln brand luxury sedans have been at the top of the class for years. Backed by a solid company with a reputation you can trust, Lincoln is a great choice for you and your family.
Let's take a closer look at the two different size Lincoln sedans.
LINCOLN FULLSIZE LUXURY SEDAN:
The Signature is available in an upgraded model called Signature Limited and a "stretched" model called Signature L (ideal for limousine operators with incredible backseat legroom). It is a Lincoln sedan powered by a 4.6 liter V-8 engine (239 horsepower). With an automatic transmission that is especially smooth, the Signature also ... [
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
By Jenny McLanehe
2005 Honda Pilot features an advanced 3.5-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, 60-degree, and V-6 engine, aluminum-block-and-head design that is compact, light and powerful. It has 255 horsepower (+15 horsepower), 250 lb.-ft of torque (+8 lb.-ft.), very low emissions, high fuel efficiency and instantaneous throttle response. The 2005 Honda Pilot replaced the Passport and it shares the same basic chassis and powertrain as the MDX. The three Pilot models all offer a V6, 255-horsepower engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The new Honda engine features a broad and flat torque curve, very low emissions and high fuel economy. The new drive-by-wire ... [
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
By Jenny McLane
"Freestyle blends the looks of an SUV, the versatility of a minivan and the confidence of an all-wheel-drive sedan," says Ford. "Freestyle is the crossover done right," adds Group Vice President, Product Creation, Phil Martens. "We didn't try to adapt an existing minivan or sport-utility platform. Freestyle is built from the ground up as a crossover with class-leading spaciousness, seven-passenger comfort, and versatility and all-wheel-drive capability."
The Freestyle is a midsize “crossover.” Replacing the front-wheel-drive Taurus wagon, the six- or seven-passenger Freestyle promises more SUV-like qualities. A 203-horsepower 3.0-liter Duratec 30 V6 engine with a continuously variable transmission to ... [
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