Issue No. 4 is loaded with two stunning-looking trucks from leading diesel exhaust manufacturer MBRP with their lifted Chevy HD and their lowered 2500 HD both packing quite the punch from their warmed over 6.6L Duramax powerplants. In addition there is an engine makeover for all you older generation 6.2L truck owners as well as 27 jam-packed ideas for improving your truck or SUV's performance. And as if that were not enough, there is a great story on bio diesel fuel. We've probably all heard of it. This story dispels the myths and answers the hard questions everyone seems to be asking. Is it here to stay?
Besides the hard-hitting technical articles Diesel Power has become known for, there is also the usual great mix of departments ranging from diesel theory and history, new products, towing tech, and much, much, more. So check it out and watch for Diesel Power in 2006 as the magazine will be seen nine times across the country so be sure to routinely check your local newsstand or call (800) 777-5182 to subscribe. Also be sure to check out Diesel Power on the web at www.dieselpowermag.com.
Buyers of the '05 Galant,Endeavor, Montero, Outlander, Eclipse Coupe, Eclipse Spyder, Lancer, and Lancer Evolution will receive free gas for one year as part of Mitsubishi's "Gas Comes Standard" incentive program. Each customer will be sent a debit card credited with $1,500 to $2,500 that can be used at gas stations from a choice of major oil companies. The exact dollar amount will be based on the EPA estimate of the purchased vehicle's fuel consumption and the cost of the octane of fuel recommended for the vehicle.
Number CrunchFor One Year3.8 Million:The number of Ford vehicles recently recalled due to problems with the factory speed control that could lead the deactivation switch to overheat and cause an underhood fire. Models affected: '94-'02 Ford F-150s, '97-'02 Ford Expeditions, '98-'02 Lincoln Navigators, and '94-'96 Ford Broncos.
978,000:The number of Toyotas recalled because of concerns that a steering link could fracture if the steering wheel is turned when the vehicles are stopped. Affected models: '89-'98 4Runners, compact pickups, and T-100 pickups.
2010:The year by which half of Ford's vehicles will have a hybrid version. Emphasis will be on front-wheel-drive vehicles, but trucks and SUVs have not been ruled out.
$1.1Billion:The projected value of aluminum wheel imports in the United States in 2004.