Agree. The basics is what I look at, the "features" or "fashion engineering" rubbish actually puts me off. If the Salesman starts with those, I stop him immediately and ask for the nitty-gritty, not the glamour.
Been shopping for a new ride recently. Problem is that most I've found that I like have all the bells and whistles as standard now.
but features, otherwise why would you buy a new car these days, and not buy something cheap and simple like a Toyota Tazz
its like some Peugeot's come with a built in air freshener, why, because features for features sake.
I believe the term is "fashion engineering"
otherwise, people wouldn't buy new cars and would stick with their old car until the wheels come off.
Some of the wear happens not because of lubrication, but because when cold, there's condensation, and the exhaust gases (sulphur dioxide) dissolve in water to form sulphuric acid, corroding bores.
www.carmag.co.za
Some of the wear happens not because of lubrication, but because when cold, there's condensation, and the exhaust gases (sulphur dioxide) dissolve in water to form sulphuric acid, corroding bores.
Engine: Your engine gets acid when it's cold - CAR Magazine
What is wear, and how does it happen?
And while reading up on this, I see stop-start systems typically improve fuel economy by 3-10%.
True. All clever marketing tricks to try and fool the buying population into thinking they are "getting a good deal"
Never heard of a lock-up torque converter?
Do cars need all the bells and whistles? Probably not. They also don't need 3.0 V6 turbo engines with 7 speed dual clutch gearboxes but that is what some of us want. You might be happy with your 1970 Corolla with a 4 speed manual gearbox (or whatever you drive) and good for you. It just isn't for me. I guess that's the beauty of free will and not everybody liking the same boring old thing.
Was looking at one for my cobra on the BBF. It only locks up during no acceleration...Which means you will only save on long level roads if you don't tow anything heavy. To get torque out of the Torque converter you need it to spin...And you need drag on the oil...
Not on proper, modern cars. It locks up above a certain rpm regardless of load.
I don't doubt the technology has improved. At some point you still have slip. Make no mistake. Traffic is a dream!!!!
Good. The issue is an industry that wants to "force" the motoring public into one solution. It is not about automatics per se, it is about removing the choice and doing it by propagating BS
That 3-10% was actually in real-world conditions. https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/features/do-stop-start-systems-really-save-fuel.html
Now that makes sense! Then all the idiots fighting the stop/start can stop fighting the stop/start
Those the same manufacturers that claimed their diesel engines were well within the pollution limits, too?
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