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Jan
30

How to Improve Gas Mileage in New Chevy Trucks

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There are numerous ways to increase gas mileage in full size Chevy trucks. Gas mileage in Chevrolet full-size trucks has benefited from technological innovations in recent years including improvements in the fuel injection systems and the Active Fuel Management feature that allows the engine to run on four cylinders while idling. Even with these advances, there is still ample room for improvement.I own an ’08 four-wheel drive Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab. It has the 5.3-liter v8, plenty of power to haul the equipment my job requires. I bought it new from my Georgia Chevy dealer, and brand new it got about 17 miles per gallon. After some research and simple adjustments, I am able to average 20 and sometimes even 23 miles per gallon on the highway! Although this is not great, it is much better than comparable vehicles.If you want to improve your gas mileage significantly, you have to consider a couple different factors. If you can save a.5 mile per gallon by changing to a better air filter, another 1 mpg with the electronics, this will start to add up. I will also note
Jan
23

4 Great Custom Trophy Ideas

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If you are looking to add a personal touch to the awards you plan to hand out, look no further than custom trophies. Customization is key when you want to award trophies that are truly unique and priceless.And here is the good news: There are many online custom trophy makers that can create the awards of your dreams-big and small! If you can dream it, chances are, they can make it.What Types of Custom Trophies are Available?Like mentioned previously, if you can create the trophies in your head, there are designers out there who can replicate your ideas.Custom trophy shops make it their business to help you design the perfect awards for your team members, scholastic achievers, tournament winners, group participants, or whomever you have in mind. Some great examples are:1) Custom Trophy Belt BucklesThere are certain online sites where you can actually build trophy buckles to your own specifics.For example, let’s say you are in charge of finding the perfect awards for the winners of a local rodeo. Well, the internet makes it possible to design belt buckles with pictures, engravings, colors and more.Plus, you can
Jan
19

Chrome Accessories for the Cars

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Gone are the days when the only accessories available for the cars were restricted to car covers, mats and the seat covers. The car accessories have evolved to include a number of items that cater to the various needs of the car owners and the drivers. Also, there are other options than exhausting oneself from searching the marketplace for the types of the accessories one is looking for. One can choose to look around in the neighboring auto junkyard and buy the quality but cost effective accessories for their cars. This is the reason some of the individuals looking for the car accessories also like to buy directly from the wholesalers to buy at the rates considerably lower than the market rates. The World Wide Web is also emerging as a potential option for the people who are looking for the accessories to accessorize their cars with.From adding comfort to the car, to giving its interiors a newer and richer look, revamping the appearance of the exteriors to adding glamorous appeal to the cars, the accessories required for these purposes can be bought depending on how much
Jan
18

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport compact sport-utility vehicle (“SUV”) recently made its North American debut at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. The Outlander Sport has already been released overseas, where it is known as the Mitsubishi RVR in Asia and the Mitsubishi ASX (“Active Sport Crossover”) in Europe.The new Outlander Sport is a condensed version of the successful Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. The 5-seat Sport is 13.6 inches shorter and 440 pounds lighter than the Outlander. The regular Outlander has an available V-6 engine and 7-passenger seating. The streamlining of SUVs into more compact form is a popular automotive trend.The Outlander Sport will come with a 2.0-liter, 148 horsepower, and 4-cylinder MIVEC engine. Its styling draws information from Mitsubishi’s Lancer sport and is part of part of Mitsubishi’s plan to reposition itself as a maker of smaller and more efficient cars. The vehicle is expected to get fuel economy above 30 miles per gallon on the highway and produce low emissions. To save weight, the Outlander Sport comes with recycled plastic front fenders and thinner high-strength steel in the tailgate, doors, and hood.The Outland Sport is