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An Introduction to Power Tuners
Are you satisfied with your performance? Your car's performance, that is? If you are not or if you have wondered how you can crank more power out of your engine, then I have some good news for you: you can do it with an engine tuning programmer. Yes, within minutes you can turn your ordinary passenger car into a road warrior without having to pop the hood or by removing the dashboard. It is a quick, easy, and awesome way to unleash more power from your car's engine.
The aftermarket parts industry is constantly coming up with everything you need to enhance your vehicle's look as well as its improve performance. On the performance side of things custom air filters, cold air intakes, and exhaust systems are much sought after options for car enthusiasts. In addition, performance chips are being installed by owners who desire to turn their ordinary cars into something extraordinary.
While performance chips are a great way to increase torque and bang out more horsepower, they are invasive. This means you must either pop the hood or remove the dashboard to locate your current chip, swap it out, and replace it with the new one. Fortunately, technicians have invented tuning modules that work by simply hooking it into your under dash diagnostic connector. Once you are "wired" all you will need to do is answer a series of yes/no questions and the programmer does the rest. When you are done, you can disconnect the programmer and enjoy your now potent vehicle.
Power programmers, including those developed by Hypertech, fit right into the palm of your hand. Each programmer is custom developed for your make/model, so you must specify the vehicle you own or it won't work for you. Popular vehicles that can benefit from tuning programmer include: the Dodge Ram; Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee, and Gran Cherokee; the Ford "F" series pick ups and Mustang; and several GM models including the Corvette, Firebird, Camaro, and many full size pick up trucks.
There are several benefits in using a power programmer, including:
--Increased horsepower
--Increased torque
--Increased fuel economy - yes, an efficiently tuned engine gets the best fuel mileage.
--Optimized tuning - tune for 87 octane or 91 octane fuel.
No you don't have to be mechanic or a computer programmer to work with a power tuner. Everything you need is stored right inside your little hand held device. What's more, if you decide that you want to return your car to its OEM specifications, you can do that in mere moments. Try swapping out a performance chip that quickly!
Of course, power tuners aren't for everyone. If you are satisfied with the status quo or aren't looking to get the edge while driving, then you are likely to pass on the experience. For everyone else, a power tuner is an affordable and non invasive way to turn an ordinary passenger car into a true road rocket.
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What is the "Power Train" on a vehicle? on new vehicles there is a 100k miles warranty on the "power train"?
Is the engine considered part of the "power train"? What specific part or portion of the vehicle is considered the power train. I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan and the seal pops off and leaks oil when it changes gears (auto trans). Dodge has a "bulletin" about this part, they recommend that if this seal pops off after a repair to it has been made, then the only recourse you have is to replace the engine. I'm screwed, because this should be escalated from a "bulletin" to a recall!
the power train is the engine and transmission. the power train warranty does not cover many parts. most warranty's don't cover seals and gaskets. just engine block and transmission cases. it does not cover things that go bad. that's why they give such a good warranty on these parts.
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The Benefits Vehicles Powered by Biodiesel Fuel
As the need for cheaper alternative fuel sources increases those who already are producing and using their own biodiesel fuel are beginning to understand and appreciate just how beneficial this form of fuel is. If you are wondering if biodiesel is in your future here are some of the benefits of producing and using this fuel source for your vehicle.
The biggest benefit to using this form of alternative fuel is the fact that its source of production is completely renewable. Because it can be processed and refined from vegetable oil it doesn't suffer the same problems as the world's finite supply of crude oil. And the best part is you can use either virgin vegetable oils such as canola, corn, and many others or you can use oils that have already been used, which in most cases involves the preparation of food.
This is probably one of the biggest upsides to filling up your gas tank with biodiesel; the ability to recycle used cooking oils for use in a clean burning, environmentally friendly fuel source. There have also been successful attempts to extract biodiesel fuel from other source including raw sewage and seaweed. This may sound far fetched but there are ways to extract contaminants from biodiesel as it is being refined, resulting in a clean burning fuel.
Another benefit that was unexpected was biodiesels ability to help clean internal engine parts such as the fuel filter and fuel injectors. These two engine parts are notoriously known for getting fouled up with fuel deposits leading to less then optimal engine response. Studies show that biodiesel actually cleans away these deposits which helps increase engine performance and life.
In fact it is recommended that once the switch to biodiesel is made you should replace your fuel filter after the first 600 to 800 miles of operation with the new fuel. The biodiesel will clean out the fuel system and the residue will soon clog the existing fuel filter. Once you replace the filter you need not worry about performance robbing fuel deposits ever again. Not only will you see an increase in engine performance but your engine should run more efficiently as well.
These are but a few of the benefits of using biodiesel fuel. Others include the ease with which it can be made, in many cases right in your own backyard with a minimal investment that will soon pay for itself. If this sounds like something you are interested in then spend some time researching biodiesel and what this alternative fuel can do for you.
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