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Diesel Fuel Injection

There are two different methods of fuel injection: air injection and mechanical injection. In the air injection system, a blast of air from an external source forces a measured amount of fuel into the cylinder. In the mechanical injection system (now used almost exclusively), fuel is forced into the cylinder by hydraulic pressure on the [...]

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The Drive Line

In basic passenger car design, the drive line connects the transmission with the driving axles. In effect, it transmits engine power to the driving wheels. Ordinarily, the engine is mounted on the frame, and the driving wheels are free to move up and down in relation to the frame. In between, the angularity of the [...]

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Making Your “Short List”

Analyze the type of driving you do (city, country, highway, commuting, weekend tours, shopping trips), and the distance you travel in a typical year. Determine the usual number of passengers in your car. Familiarize yourself with cars and options available; read car ads and articles in auto magazines and consumer publications. Decide on the price [...]

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Buying a New Car: Body Style

The size and body style of the vehicle you pick should be determined by the number of passengers and the amount of cargo you normally carry, how much comfort you want, and how far you will drive in a year. Sedans, both two- and four-door models, tend to resist drafts and rattles better than other [...]

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Buying a New Car: Choosing the Right Car for You

How do you decide which is the best vehicle for you and your family? First, establish the price range you can afford (including sales tax and other charges) and stay within it. Second, determine your needs and choose the car, truck, or van within your price range that will best serve those needs. It it’s [...]

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2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE

In case it doesn’t, the six-speed in our 3.5SE test car can be swapped for a four-speed Jatco automatic with a manual shift mode at the same trim level, or even for a five-speed Aisin automatic in the more-luxury-oriented 3.5SL model. These largely negate issues with torque steer and throttle response. The brakes on the [...]

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The Taurus SHO

Is the SHO back? In literal terms, yes, Ford now sells a car called the Taurus SHO, but is it the original SHO’s spiritual successor? My first SHO experience was circa 1990. I was in high school, and a friend’s dad had bought one in black-on-black. It certainly didn’t have the status of my dad’s [...]

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