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Auto Tech: Ford’s new SuperDuty automatic transmission
The performance of Ford’s new 6R140 six-speed automatic transmission in the 2011 Super Duty pickups “sets a new standard for heavy duty transmissions,” says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. “The driver’s control through the electronics…really impressed me,” he says.
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Auto Tech: Unintended acceleration
Sticky throttles and unintended acceleration can be a frightening experience, but there are simple ways to manage this problem in those relatively rare occasions when it happens, says Technical Editor Jim Kerr. The first rule is, “Don’t panic!”
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Auto Tech: Check-engine lights
The Check-engine light comes on when a problem fails the on-board diagnostic tests twice and causes vehicle emissions to be excessive, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. You should take your car to the repair shop for diagnosis, he advises.
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Auto Tech: Check-engine lights
The Check-engine light comes on when a problem fails the on-board diagnostic tests twice and causes vehicle emissions to be excessive, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. You should take your car to the repair shop for diagnosis, he advises.
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Auto Tech: Kia’s new U.S. manufacturing plant
Technical Editor, Jim Kerr, took a tour of Kia’s new billion-dollar vehicle manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. He reports it is one of the most modern, and cleanest, plants he’s ever seen.
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Auto Tech: Horsepower and torque
Technical editor, Jim Kerr, explains what horsepower and torque are, how they are measured, and what this means to your driving experience. He also discusses how torque and horsepower differ in gas and diesel engines.
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Auto Tech: Acura’s Super Handling All-wheel Drive
Acura’s all-wheel drive system is different from other all-wheel drive systems, and arguably superior, says Technical Editor, Jim Kerr. Up to 70 per cent of the total engine torque can be applied to one rear wheel, he notes.
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Auto Tech: From concept to production
It now takes as little as two years for a new vehicle to go from design concept to production and during that time, prototypes must endure rigorous testing. Technical Editor, Jim Kerr offers a peek into one manufacturer’s testing process.
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Auto Tech: What is a Hybrid?
We hear the term “hybrid” a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean, and are all hybrids the same? Technical Editor, Jim Kerr explains the differences in gasoline-electric hybrid technology.
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Auto Tech: Exhaust heat recirculation
Introduced on the Toyota Prius and Lexus HS 250h this year, exhaust heat recirculation uses exhaust heat to warm the engine’s coolant, thus improving engine efficiency and fuel economy, and warming up the cabin faster.
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