http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin en Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:45:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971242&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:51:33 GMT The Volvo Group has launched Commute Greener, a new online service which helps commuters become more environmentally aware. The computer program calculates how much carbon dioxide is emitted when using different modes of transport, such as the car, train, bus, boat or bicycle. Link to full article: http://www.infogrok.com/index.php/automotive/volvo-group-launches-new-online-service.html The Volvo Group has launched Commute Greener, a new online service which helps commuters become more environmentally aware.

The computer program calculates how much carbon dioxide is emitted when using different modes of transport, such as the car, train, bus, boat or bicycle.

Link to full article:
http://www.infogrok.com/index.php/au...e-service.html ]]> Automotive News Desk robbyyy http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971242 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970114&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:33:56 GMT Sorry if this isn't the right place for this, but I think it's not vehicle specific,and it might help someone, I only included vehicle info for back ground.
This may help someone out there.
It's 02 Liberty LTD 4x4 3.7L
It came into the shop on the hook, of course when I went out the following Monday it started right up and ran fine.
I pulled code P0340 no com signal to PCM, so I went into data display and everything looked fine. after it warmed up and was still running fine, so I took it out, well after about 7mi. it quit the scan tool showed no cmp (cam position sensor), signal and no cmp - ckp (crank position sensor) sync. While cranking the cmp stayed flat, then started reading, it started and I headed back to the shop, stalled and started lots of times till the battery went dead, so I called my partner and had him get a cmp, and bring the jump box. I changed the cpm on the side of the road, guess what it didn't work, so we towed it back to the shop.
Today I checked & cleaned all engine grounds, quite a few had high resistance, I also checked the wires from the cmp to the PCM. Restarted and let run for 40 min. engine temp 210 Deg. it quit. I noted the ckp was still showing a signal when the engine wasn't turning over. I got a new ckp and tested the resistance of the old one vs. the new one, (no lab scope), it showed the old one had low resistance, so I put the new one in.
I let it run from 45 min. w/no problem, so I road tested for a short trip around the block a couple of times with no problems. I drove it home 15mi. and it's doing fine.
I don't know why the ckp threw a cmp code but it did, so if your having a P0340 code ck the ckp also. Maybe some of you already know this, but it was new to me.
I hope this helps someone:2cents: ]]> Automotive News Desk cm1 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970114 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970070&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:35 GMT Have any of you every heard of the Ladder CATy? It is a trailer hitch receiver mounted ladder rack. It holds a folding ladder behind your vehicle for easy transport. It seems to be becoming popular with insurance adjusters. If you google "Ladder CATy" it comes up.
http://www.claimsadjusters411store.com/culara.html
http://www.claimsadjusters411.com/pr...atyladderrack/
If you have used one, please let me know how it worked out for you.

Thanks,

Brad ]]> Automotive News Desk laddercaty http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970070 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970033&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:37:48 GMT Introducing to America is the Renewable Lubricants Oil Club, promoting the Bio Syn Oil. renewablelubricants.com. The founder, Silas Mayeux is looking for an administrator who has a good reputation in the automotive industry. If any one has any ideas, contact silasmayeux@bellsouth.net A fully insured program by an A rated carrier. With each and every oil change customer will receive a 5 month, 5000 mile warranty with roadside benefits for vehicles under 2 Tons. Includes commercial vehicles and government vehicles. Introducing to America is the Renewable Lubricants Oil Club, promoting the Bio Syn Oil. renewablelubricants.com. The founder, Silas Mayeux is looking for an administrator who has a good reputation in the automotive industry. If any one has any ideas, contact silasmayeux@bellsouth.net
A fully insured program by an A rated carrier. With each and every oil change customer will receive a 5 month, 5000 mile warranty with roadside benefits for vehicles under 2 Tons. Includes commercial vehicles and government vehicles. ]]> Automotive News Desk Silas Mayeux http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970033 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969395&goto=newpost Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:38:01 GMT US-based commercial vehicle maker Navistar and China-based consumer vehicles and engines manufacturer Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) will explore a potential engine joint venture to develop, build and market leading diesel engines for commercial vehicles. http://www.infogrok.com/index.php/automotive/navistar-and-jac-to-explore-new-jv.html In my opinion diesel will increasingly be *the* big thing in the BRIC countries... US-based commercial vehicle maker Navistar and China-based consumer vehicles and engines manufacturer Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC) will explore a potential engine joint venture to develop, build and market leading diesel engines for commercial vehicles.

http://www.infogrok.com/index.php/au...re-new-jv.html

In my opinion diesel will increasingly be *the* big thing in the BRIC countries... ]]> Automotive News Desk robbyyy http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969395 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969187&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:02:36 GMT Was interested to read that China has told the US that it will conduct a trade investigation on automobiles SUV's made by Chrysler, Ford and General Motors (GM).

Apparently, the investigation is expected to start in November 2009.

http://www.infogrok.com/index.php/au...utomakers.html

Does anyone else think that this is simply China "flexing" again? ]]> Automotive News Desk robbyyy http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969187 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969011&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:27:39 GMT So far, the new Italian owners of Chrysler have been pretty tight-lipped. Fiat has announced plans to drop the Dodge nameplate in Europe, and possibly North America. It has been hinted that the Italians may resurrect the long-dead brand name last owned by Chrysler, AMC, or American motors Corporation. The Italians would have a different meaning for it, however, using the acronym to convey "Attsa My Car!"

Either way, it looks like mutton is out, and marinara is in. Fortunately, the U.S. government has not had a contract with Chrysler to assemble M1A1 Abrams tanks since 1982, and they are instead being directly assembled in Ohio by General Dynamics. The Italians would have had extreme difficulty re-engineering the system to install the tracks backward so the tanks could retreat at 60 MPH. ]]> Automotive News Desk Blue Bowtie http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=969011