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its 200 pounds lighter than its predecessor thanks to the new vehicle architecture called Alpha platform lighter architecture that promises better handling. Powering the new muscle car is a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 LT4 engine with tailored intake and exhaust systems. The engine is rated at an estimated 640 lb-ft. of torque (868 Nm) and 640 horsepower. The Chevrolet brand equips the…

automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. The Jimmy was manufactured between 1983 and 1994. You keep your Jimmy running like new by using OEM parts whenever you need to replace a part. GMPartsCenter.net carries OEM parts for your GMC SUV. Engine – The engine in your Jimmy has a lot of parts that get hot and become worn out over time. In order to keep your SUV running, you may need to replace wear and tear items like the belts and hoses, but you may also need to change major parts like…

reusable air filters can boost your car's performance. A washable high-flow filter will reduce your carbon footprint. Check the Tire Pressure Your tires should always be properly inflated. If the tires are underinflated or overinflated, the vehicle's traction and stability will be affected. A tire pressure gauge can help you keep tabs on the tire pressure. You can check the tire pressure with a digital unit or an analog unit. You should also rotate the tires. Rotating the tires can increase…

center stack and in front of the shifter. The first switch activates the emergency lights, the second switch is for traction control, the third switch heats the steering wheel, and the fourth switch controls the drive mode. Four drive modes are offered — comfort, snow/mud, sport, and track. I had the steed in sport mode almost constantly — track mode automatically disengages traction control and also activates launch control. Notably, the advanced modes also stiffen steering and increase…

also expected to follow the same trend. Some of the key safety features include the anti-lock brakes, traction control, airbags over the rear and side, daytime running lights, post-collision safety system, fog and driving lights, and so on. The driver alert package has been enhanced in the new model of Chevy. The new Chevy’s model will have a powerful engine option. It will be a 5.3-liter V8 engine unit and this will produce a torque of 383 lb-ft with 355 hp. The transmission comes as automatic…

Compression Ignition (HCCI) Engine” (First Draft) Abhijit Sonje Ji, C., and Ronney, P. D., 2002, “Modeling of Engine Cyclic Variations by a Thermodynamic Model,” SAE paper 2002-01-2736. Ji and Ronney (2002) developed a Kantor model showing that prior-cycle effects resulting from exhaust gas residuals are a significant factor in cyclic variability of combustion in internal combustion engines. Olsson, J. O., Tunestal, P., and Johansson, B., 2001, “Closed Loop Control of an HCCI Engine,” SAE…

The 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis represents a valuable, safe, and comfortable option if you are considering purchasing a new vehicle. The Grand Marquis is one of the few 6 passenger, V-8 sedans still available. Spacious interiors, conservative yet classy styling, smooth, reliable drivability, and a strong safety record all help make this vehicle a classic. If you want to purchase a Grand Marquis, you’ll have several options to choose from. The Grand Marquis comes in two versions, the GS and LS,…

The industrial revolution in the 19th century marks a major turning point in the American history and affected the daily life of American people in almost every aspect. One of them was change in the transportation routes and means that dramatically improved national mobility. New and improved transportation technology made it easier, cheaper, and quicker to transport the raw materials and finished products across America thanks to first national roads, innovation of steamboats, new canal…

As the country began to industrialize itself more, the need for coal increased in order to fuel steam engines and furnaces. As factories developed and the steam engine improved, it led to a higher demand for coal and as a result coal mines got deeper and deeper. Coal mining became increasingly dangerous. Coal became a key factor in the success of industrialization because it was used…

They both had prior experience of imitation. Japan had copied from China and Russia from Byzantium and the Mongols. They knew that learning from the West could be profitable and wouldn’t destroy their native cultures. In Japan, the Emperor Meiji sent out samurai to parts of the West to pick up ideas. Western style clothing such as ties, pants, and loafers replaced traditional samurai outfitting. Western hygiene including toothbrushes, vaccines and patent medicines were introduced and…