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What to do when the check engine light comes on

If your "check engine" light illuminates don't react like one Connecticut motorist, who simply poured an extra quart of engine oil into her 2002 Toyota Corolla. Although extreme situations, such as low oil pressure or an overheating engine, might trigger a "check engine" light, your dashboard has other lights and gauges to warn you about those problems and probably a lot sooner. The best advice is to read your owner's manual beforehand and learn the purpose of the "check engine" light and every other gauge and warning indicator on your dashboard. Periodically, you also should test the "check engine" light and other dashboard warning lights. Usually, you can do this by turning the key to the key-on/engine-off position. Consult the owner's manual for more information. Replace any bulbs that aren't working.

If the "check engine" light illuminates, it will either blink or remain constant, depending on the problem. Either way, you should have the vehicle checked by a mechanic, although a blinking light or, on some cars, a red light instead of a yellow/orange light indicates a problem that needs immediate attention. In late-model cars, a blinking light usually indicates an engine misfire so severe that unburned fuel is being dumped into the exhaust system, where it can quickly damage the catalytic converter, requiring an expensive repair. If that happens, you should reduce power and have the car or truck looked at as soon as possible. If the light is steady, the problem is not an emergency, but you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Today's automotive computers often try to compensate when there's a problem; so you may not notice deterioration in performance, even though your fuel mileage is suffering and your vehicle is emitting unacceptable levels of hydrocarbons and other pollutants.

"The customer is really, in the long run, potentially hurting their pocket book by leaving that light on and ignoring it," says Jim Collins, a national training team leader for Ford Motor Company. In some extreme cases, the car's computer may reduce power for you, as it tries to limit the risk of damage.

If the check-engine light comes on, here are some tips on what you should do:

• Look for a serious problem that requires immediate attention. Check your dashboard gauges and lights for indications of low oil pressure or overheating. These conditions mean you should pull over and shut off the engine as soon as you can find a safe place to do so. On some cars, a yellow "check engine" means investigate the problem, while a red "check engine" means stop right now.
• Try tightening your gas cap. This often solves the problem. Keep in mind that it may take several trips before the light resets. Some vehicles have a separate indicator that warns of a loose gas cap before the condition sets off the "check engine" light.
• Reduce speed and load. If the "check engine" light is blinking or you notice any serious performance problems, such as a loss of power, reduce your speed and try to reduce the load on the engine. For example, it would be a good idea to stop towing a trailer. Have the car checked as soon as possible to prevent expensive damage.
• Contact OnStar, if available. If you have a 1997 or later General Motors vehicle equipped with OnStar and an active OnStar subscription, contact an advisor who can read the trouble code remotely and advise you about what to do.
• Have the code read and the problem fixed. If you want to diagnose the malfunction yourself, you can buy a scan tool at most auto parts stores. Prices range from about $40 to several hundred, depending on the model and the features. The tools come with instructions on how to hook them up and decipher the codes. But unless you have a good knowledge of automotive diagnostics, you're probably better off taking the vehicle to a professional. Some automotive parts stores will read and interpret the code for you without charge. Unless there is an easy fix, they may simply refer you to a mechanic.
• Don't go for a state emissions test. In a late-model car, an illuminated "check engine" light probably is a sure sign your car will fail the test. In some states, it's an automatic failure, even if the problem was nothing more than a loose gas cap. By the way, don't bother trying to fool the inspection station by disconnecting the battery or using any other method to erase the trouble code and turn off the "check engine" light. Your vehicle's computer will let the inspection station know that its codes have been erased, and you'll just have to go back again.

**Courtesy of Consumer Reports

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Chrysler 200--Detroit Jazz Fest Ride & Drive

For three days festival-goers were invited by Chrysler to test-drive vehicles and here's what they thought:

 

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The Zippo Car, a custom 1947 Chrysler Saratoga, turns 65

Transformed from a 1947 Chrysler New Yorkers Saratoga, the Zippo Car was commissioned by Zippo founder George G. Blaisdell as a way to expand Zippo’s brand presence across the country. Following Blaisdell’s personal love for “productmobiles,” the Zippo Car boasted two massive flip-top lighters on the roof, putting its namesake on wheels.

In the two years following the car’s creation, the Zippo Car made stops in all 48 continental states. Salesman borrowed the car to travel to different territories to show off the Zippo brand. According to Blaisdell’s grandson, current owner and chairman of the board George Duke, the large lighters on the vehicle’s roof posed some problems on the road.

When Duke started working for the company in 1977, some of the salespeople from the Zippo Car era were still around. “I remember those guys telling me what involved planning it took to use that original car,” Duke told the News.

Salespeople had to plan their route to avoid low overpasses, often going far out of their way to avoid possible blunders.

“Back in those days, they didn’t have those certain requirements bridges have today,” Duke recounted hearing stories about the car. “You could literally make a wrong choice and if you went under a bridge, you’d tear the tops of the lighters off.”

In the early 1950s, the car was brought to a Pittsburgh-area Ford dealer to be renovated, but a high cost estimate left the vehicle in limbo. Eventually, interest in the car dwindled and it was forgotten for nearly forty years.

In the 1990s, Zippo was on a success streak. “We were becoming a well-known product around the world,” Duke said. In order to emphasize the history of the product, Duke sought to bring back the Zippo Car.

After a search for the original car proved unsuccessful, Zippo bought another 1947 Saratoga, and had it customized by Joe Griffin of Custom Upholstery in Memphis, Tenn.

With no original plans from the Zippo Car around, Griffin’s job was unique. Based on archive photos of the car, Griffin had to replicate the car down to the word Zippo painted in 24-karat gold on the side.

By 1998, Griffin had completed the job and Zippo was produced with the new Zippo Car.

“It is truly a work of art,” Duke said of the customization. “Even down to where you see Zippo on the side of the lighters on the side of the car – exactly like they were on the original.”

“Everything is as authentic as it could be,” Duke said, even hinting that the car might be “a better Zippo-mobile” than the original.

Today, the Zippo Car is transported by trailer to events, to prevent putting stress on the antique car’s body. The car was also joined in 2011 by a Zippo Jeep customized by West Coast Customs, designed to showcase the brand’s move into outdoor goods.

“When you look at the Jeep today,” Duke said, “It’s more of the modern version. Younger people can identify with it. It’s much more agile than a 1947 Saratoga.”

 

**Courtesy of Daily News Autos

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Simple maintenance tips many people never think about!

Lighten up your key chain

Does your car key share a chain with a dozen or more other keys? That’s a pretty heavy load hanging off the car key when it’s in the ignition.The weight, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure.To add years of service to your ignition switch, purchase a lightweight key chain that allows you to separate your ignition key from the others. Drive with only the ignition key in your ignition. If your ignition key “sticks” when you try to turn on the car, it’s a warning that your ignition switch is about to fail. Replace it before you get stranded.

Choose a good car insurer

Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, disaster inevitably strikes — typically in the form of an accident. Make sure that your car will be repaired to the best possible standard by finding an insurer that will pay for parts from the original manufacturer and guarantee the repairs it authorizes.

Keep an auto log

Keep a pad and pencil in the glove compartment and use them to record your gas fill-ups and mileage. If you notice that your gas mileage worsens, mention it to your service man. It may be an early warning sign that something is wrong with your car.

Preserve your car during long-term storage

If you are not going to use your car for more than a month, store it properly to prevent unnecessary damage and repairs upon your return.

• Fill the gas tank to help prevent condensation from accumulating in the gas tank. Add a fuel stabilizer and drive the car around a bit to distribute the additive to engine parts.
• Wash and wax the car thoroughly to protect the finish.
• Place a vapor barrier on your garage floor. A 4-mil polyethylene drop cloth will do.
• Disengage the parking brake to help avoid brake corrosion.
• Put the car on jack stands to take the weight of the vehicle off the wheels and tires.
• Disconnect and remove the battery to keep it from draining. Place the battery on a trickletype charger. Or periodically drain the battery, using a small light bulb, and then recharge it with a low-volt charger.
• Plug the tailpipe with a rag to prevent moist air from infiltrating into it.

Park in the shade

Of course, a garage is always the ideal place to park your car. But if one isn’t available, minimize interior damage from UV sunlight and heat by always trying to park your car in the shade. If no shade is available or if you find parking under a tree results in bird droppings, use a car shade to minimize the sun’s impact. As a bonus, you’ll have a cooler car to step into on hot sunny days. Car shades come in two basic types: those that you unfold and place on the front windshield and rear window, or pleated types that attach to the windshield posts (with adhesive), window frames (with Velcro), or the windows themselves (with suction cups).

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U.S. Minivan Race: Dodge Grand Caravan Extends Lead

The most popular minivan in America continues to be the Dodge Grand Caravan, which extended its lead to 10,000+ minivans since last we checked in early July.

While our friends at Honda have maintained their second place standing, the Chrysler Town & Country has edged up a notch to third place with a slim 382 lead over Toyota.

1. Dodge Grand Caravan: 108,127
2. Honda Odyssey: 97,824
3. Chrysler Town & Country: 87,569
4. Toyota Sienna: 87,187

 

But there's still three months to go in 2012. If you're in the market for a minivan -- and want to help the Grand Caravan extend its lead or the T&C get closer to the top -- Fall is the perfect time to shop.

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Other new features in our 2013 minivan lineup include:

2013 Chrysler Town & Country

• Sharper-resolution rear-seat DVD screens for all models
• Two rear-seat USB ports for charging cell phones or MP3 players
• Standard power folding mirrors on Limited and optional on Touring L models

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan

• Offers the lowest starting U.S. MSRP of just $19,995. That's $1,000 less than in 2012.
• New exterior colors include Maximum Steel, Billet Silver and Blue Streak
• Second-row bench seat standard on the AVP model (Stow n’ Go is still available on AVP should you prefer that). The second-row bench seat reclines, folds and is removable for added storage when required.

 

**Courtesy of Chrysler Blog

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5 Tips To Extend the Life of Your Car

1. Be patient during the break-in period

You’ve bought your dream car and now you want to make it last at long as possible in top condition. Here are some things to remember as you pull it out of the dealer’s lot:

• During the break-in period, typically the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), keep your speed under 55 mph (88 kpm) or to the speed recommended by your car’s manufacturer.
• Avoid heavy loads on the drive train, such as towing trailers, and loading the roof rack or trunk with heavy construction materials.
• Do not allow your new car to idle for long periods — this is good advice for the life of your car, but especially during breakin. The oil pressure generated by doing so may not be sending oil to every part of your engine.
• Use only light to medium acceleration, keeping the engine rpms below 3,000 for the first few hours of driving.

2. Drive with care everyday
Being car considerate shouldn’t stop after the break-in. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with longer intervals without repair.

• Do not race your car’s engine during start-up.This is a quick way to add years of wear to your engine, especially if it’s cold outside.
• Accelerate slowly when you begin your drive.The most wear to the engine and drive train occurs in the first ten to twenty minutes of operation.
• Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea.The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.
• Put less strain on your engine and automatic transmission by shifting to neutral at red lights. Otherwise, the engine is still working to push the car even while it’s stopped.
• Avoid driving at high speeds and accelerating quickly, especially when it’s very hot or very cold outside. Such driving behavior will result in more frequent repairs.
• Extend the life of your tires with careful driving. Observe posted speed limits. Avoid fast starts, stops, and turns. Avoid potholes and objects on the road. Don’t run over curbs or hit the tire against the curb when parking. And, of course, don’t burn rubber.
• When turning your steering wheel, don’t hold it in an extreme right or left position for more than a few seconds. Doing so can damage the power-steering pump.
• Consolidate your short driving trips. Most of the wear and tear — as well as the pollution your car generates — takes place in the first few minutes of driving. Doing several errands at once, during low traffic hours if possible, will keep your engine happier longer.

3. Buy gas at reputable service stations

Ask whether the gas you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. If you get a song and dance, find another gas station. Some stations don’t have pump filters, making you more vulnerable to dirty gasoline. Other stations may not mix alcohol and fuel properly — or worse, water down their product. Find a station you trust and stick to it.

4. Don’t fill up if you see the tanker

If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs.

5. Go easy when you’re stuck

When stuck in mud or snow, don’t make the problem worse by damaging an expensive component. Gently rocking in an attempt to free the car is fine. But if it looks as though you’re really stuck, don’t keep at it. Throwing your car from forward to reverse repeatedly, as well as spinning tires at high speeds, can generate lots of heat and spell trouble for transmissions, clutches, and differentials. It may be cheaper in the long run to call the tow truck rather than risk big repair bills down the road. It’s a good idea to carry a traction aid in the trunk, such as sand, gravel, or cat litter.

 

**Courtesy of Readers Digest