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With gas prices once again rising above $3.50 a gallon, you might be tempted to let your tank run extra-low before fueling up. But the longer you wait, the greater the chance youâÂ?Â?ll actually run of gas, and that canâÂ?Â?t be good for your vehicle, right? I mean, could you actually damage your engine by failing to fuel up? Is driving with your fuel gauge near empty, even if you donâÂ?Â?t conk out, harmful to your car? When we joke about running on fumes, what are we really talking about? I explained back in January how running out of gas could conceivably land you a ticket. This week, we look at the mechanical side, as well as other useful fuel tidbits. Pumped out For the lowdown on running empty, I turned to some trustworthy sources: John Paul, American Automobile Association of Southern New Englandâ??s â??Car Doctor,â??â?? and Butch Ferraro and Tony Izzicupo, owners of Salem Street Auto Clinic in Saugus, who have been fixing my familyâ??s cars since I was a kid. Fuel pumps in modern cars, the mechanics explained, sit in the middle of the gas tank, surrounded by cool gasoline. When your tankâ??s empty, the fuel pump burns hotter, inviting wear and tear, and if you consistently drive around with your gas gauge near empty, you run the risk of burning out the pump. â??The first thing I tell my wife is, â??If youâ??ve got a half a tank of gas, fill it up!â?? â??â?? said Ferraro. â??It keeps the fuel pump cool.â??â?? Running out of gas poses little risk to your engine. But over time, dirt and rust particles settle on the floor of your gas tank, like sediments at the bottom of a bottle of wine. Just as you wouldnâ??t want to drink wine sediments, your carâ??s engine doesnâ??t want to drink dirt and rust. If youâ??re down to your last drop of gas, itâ??s going to be contaminated with some of that crud. â??Hopefully the filter will catch it. If it doesnâ??t catch it, it could clog a fuel injector,â??â?? Ferraro said. That wonâ??t necessarily cause a breakdown, but your engine wonâ??t run as well. Dieselâ??s different If you run out of gasoline, you usually just need to add more to the tank. But if you drive a diesel and run out of fuel, youâ??re more than likely going to have to tow your vehicle to a repair shop. â??When diesels run out of fuel, you get â??air-bound,â?? â??â?? Izzicupo said. â??The injector pump gets full of air and you canâ??t get the car started by just putting diesel fuel back in the tank. Now itâ??s a process.â??â?? A laborious process, actually, involving the removal of filters, pressure-blowing the fuel line to clean it out before pouring in new fuel, and repriming the engine. â??Itâ??s the worst,â??â?? Izzicupo said

Automotive industry lifestyle leaders at DUB Magazine partner with Chrysler LLC to bring two limited-edition vehicles to the market Special-edition Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models provide new level of exclusivity with more than 12 additional features including 13-speaker KICKER® surround-sound system with 10-inch subwoofer and 20-inch aluminum wheels MSRP for both models includes more than $5,600 worth of upgrades for $3,850 Atlanta, Apr 18, 2008 - The 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models will make their debut today at the Atlanta Auto Show. These special "DUB Edition" vehicles may be ordered today at Chrysler and Dodge dealers and will arrive later this spring. "We know our customers are passionate about their vehicles, so partnering with automotive industry lifestyle gurus at DUB Magazine enables us to offer special-edition vehicles like these through our dealerships," said Deborah Meyer - Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler LLC. "Loaded with unique interior and exterior features or 'bling,' the 'DUB Edition' Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models make a bold statement." Chrome accents complement the intrepid exterior styling of the 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT vehicles, including chrome mirror capsâ??a first on a Dodge vehicleâ??and a MOPAR® chrome honeycomb grille. The "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring models also feature chrome exterior door handles and side mirror caps. Special "DUB Edition" badges appear in three locations on the exterior of the vehicle: the deck lid and the passenger - and driver-side front doors. In addition, each 2008 "DUB Edition" Dodge Charger SXT also features a body-color spoiler and fog lamps. Both models are powered by a 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a five-speed automatic transmission with Auto Stick. All 2008 "DUB Edition" models feature a performance-tuned suspension as well as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Brake Assist. Both models are equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels with 245/45R20 all-season performance tires. "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models are available in Inferno Red, Brilliant Black, Bright Silver and Cool Vanilla. The "DUB Edition" Dodge Charger SXT is also available in Dark Titanium. "Working on a special edition production vehicle with Chrysler and Dodge is a great opportunity for the DUB brand," said DUB's President and Co-Founder, Myles Kovacs. "The Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 are hot vehicles to begin with. Once people see the 20-inch wheels and listen to the 13-speaker KICKER surround-sound system, they'll feel like they're in a show car, but with a factory-backed warranty." Inside, the Dark Slate Gray interior of the 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models features leather-trimmed seats, embossed with the notable DUB logo. Premium-weight floor mats are also embossed with the DUB logo. The "DUB Edition" Dodge Charger SXT also features a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob. A MyGIGâ?¢ Multimedia Infotainment System with AM/FM/CD/DVD/HDD/MP3 radio in both models provides cutting-edge entertainment technology. In addition, the 13-speaker KICKER surround-sound system with a 322-watt KICKER amplifier provides excellent sound quality. The "DUB Edition" Dodge Charger SXT also features a 200-watt KICKER subwoofer and the "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring features a 100-watt KICKER subwoofer. The limited production run of the 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT includes 1,385 Chrysler models and 2,180 Dodge models for the U.S. Both models will be built at Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario. Production begins next month and Chrysler and Dodge dealers are now taking orders. MSRP for the 2008 "DUB Edition" Chrysler 300 Touring is $33,140, which includes destination. MSRP for the 2008 "DUB Edition" Dodge Charger SXT is $30,235, which includes destination.About DUB Magazine DUB Publishing, DUB Industries, and TIS Industries represent the stable of companies which have become the leading brands within the automotive lifestyle culture. DUB Publishing, which produces the monthly DUB Magazine, reaches more than 9.5 Million sought-after trend-setters every year, and chronicles celebrities and their vehicles. DUB Publishing also maintains the company's successful licensing ventures including toys, video games, wheels and accessories. The DUB Custom Auto Show and Concert Tour is the largest event tour of its kind and connects with more than 300,000 opinion-leading young adults every year. Finally, DUB's marketing arm helps big corporate brands all over the nation connect with one of the most influential consumer groups through celebrity and media integration services, nationwide street teams, marketing, promotions, vehicle customization and more. The DUB Family of companies are about individualism, celebrity, unique styling, and spotting trends before they happen.About the Chrysler brand The Chrysler brand's succession of innovative products continues to solidify the brand's standing as the leader in design, agile performance and innovative technology built around a customer's needs at a great value. The award-winning all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country has 35 new or improved features that include the innovative Swivel 'N Goâ?¢ seating system. Chrysler has a 3.3 market share in the U.S., and is the seventh largest brand in the U.S. automotive market. Arriving later this year, the new 2009 Chrysler Aspen Hybrid will give a unique option to customers who need the cargo and towing capability of an SUV, but want a more efficient alternative. Chrysler Aspen Hybrid is more than 25 percent more fuel efficient overall, and up to 40% more fuel efficient in the city. Also, for customers seeking fuel efficiency, the Chrysler Sebring Convertible and Sebring sedan are available and deliver 29 and 30 mpg respectively.About the Dodge brand With a U.S. market share of 6.4 percent, Dodge is Chrysler LLC's best-selling brand and the sixth largest nameplate in the U.S. automotive market. In 2007, Dodge sold more than 1.3 million vehicles in the global market. The Dodge brand's first crossover vehicle -- the all-new 2009 Dodge Journey -- is now available, and will be available outside North America in both left - and right-hand drive in mid-2008. Arriving later this spring will be the limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 with a 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that boasts 425 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Later in 2008, Dodge will add three more new vehicles to its product lineupâ??the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram with game-changing exterior and interior design, innovations, best-in-class features and craftsmanship; the all-new 2009 Dodge Challenger, a modern interpretation of the American muscle car; and the 2009 Dodge Durango Hybrid, a hybrid-electric vehicle that combines fuel efficient advanced hybrid technology with full-size SUV performance and capability. Recently, the all-new 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan arrived in dealerships with 35 new or improved features including the newest innovation, the Swivel 'n Go seating system. In 2007, Dodge Avenger and Nitro entered key volume segments outside North America, joining the Dodge Caliber, which launched in those markets in 2006.

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Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Videos, Chevrolet, Dodge, Specialty Jet-powered Dodge Caravan - Click above to watch video after the jump There are two ways to do jet-powered vehicles. On one hand, you have the deliciously simple and effective method of strapping a used jet engine to a car or truck, and letting the thrust do the rest. On the other, slightly more complicated side, you can attach a turbine to a shaft drive, translating the thrust to the rear wheels via a differential. Both are viable, albeit expensive, ways of adding jet propulsion to your car. But which is faster? Speed took it upon itself to find out, pitting a thrust-powered Chevrolet S-10 against a shaft-driven Dodge Caravan. The Caravan uses a helicopter engine hooked to its rear wheels in conjunction with its standard gas engine up front. The truck relies solely on good, old-fashioned thrust. Click past the jump to see who's faster over an eighth-mile drag strip. [Source: Streetfire] Continue reading Video: Speed pits minivan versus pickup in jet engine warfare Video: Speed pits minivan versus pickup in jet engine warfare originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this |  Comments

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Chrysler Town & Country EV: The perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle Range-extended powertrain delivers exceptional fuel economy, minimal environmental impact and the same seven-passenger capability Detroit, Jan 11, 2009 - The Chrysler Town & Country EV is a Range-extended Electric Vehicle that demonstrates another possible application of ENVI electric-drive technology. â??Twenty-five years ago, Chrysler invented the minivan,â?? said Frank Klegon, Executive Vice President â?? Product Development, Chrysler LLC. â??And now, with ENVIâ??s Range-extended Electric Vehicle powertrain, Chrysler is reinventing Americaâ??s favorite minivan.â?? The Chrysler Town & Country EV combines the electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with an integrated small-displacement engine and generator to produce additional electricity to power the electric-drive system when needed. This provides all of the positive attributes of an Electric Vehicle and extends the driving range to be equivalent to todayâ??s gasoline-powered vehicles â?? without compromises. The Chrysler Town & Country EV uses a 200 kW (268 horsepower) motor, producing 350 Nâ?¢m (258 lb.-ft.) of torque. The Chrysler EV Range-extended Electric Vehicle can drive 40 miles on all-electric power, and boasts a range of 400 miles. This makes the Chrysler EV the perfect fuel-efficient family vehicle. An all-new Liquid Graphite Pearl exterior is featured on the Chrysler Town & Country EV, which wears new, large â??EVâ?? graphics on both sides of the vehicle.

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With a 556-horsepower V-8, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.