The Pentastar V-6 Engine-Equipped 2013 Ram 1500 Bowed at the 2012 New York Auto Show

Chrysler has finally revealed the 2013 Ram 1500 which is powered by a Pentastar V-6 engine and this has happened at the 2012 New York Auto Show. During this event, Chrysler has provided a number of important information about the 2013 Ram 1500 and most of the details included on the car maker’s statements have truly delighted some of the car buyers and automotive experts that were present in the said event.

According to Chrysler, one of the existing models of the 2013 Ram 1500 that will be released in the automotive market in the near future will be equipped with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which is capable of producing a maximum power output of up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine’s impressive performance was further enhanced by the company’s use of the TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission.

The TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic transmission was the product of Chrysler’s partnership with ZF. Unlike the conventional transmission that uses a shift lever which is mounted on the console, the TorqueFlite is using and controlled by the rotary “e-shift” knob which is mounted on the vehicle’s instrument panel. Due to this rotary “e-shift: knob, the 2013 Ram 1500′s transmission helps in making the vehicle more fuel-efficient.

The Pentastar V-6 was the engine that Chrysler has used to replace the 3.7-liter V-6 engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission which is only capable of producing up to 215 horsepower and 235 lb.-ft. of torque. Due to this, it is quite obvious that the current version of the Ram 1500 particularly the Pentastar V-6 -powered model is more powerful compared to its predecessor.

But despite of the increase in the maximum power output and amount of torque produced by the new Pentastar V-6 engine used on the 2013 Ram 1500, the vehicle’s fuel consumption is better compared to the previous year’s version. Based on the company’s estimates the 2013 Ram 1500 which is equipped with the new Pentastar engine is almost 20 percent more fuel-efficient compared to the previous year’s models.

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Basic Tire Maintenance

For many of us, vehicle maintenance is not something we think about until something bad happens. Whether it is the “check engine” light or a flat tire, many of us tend to think that everything is just fine until something goes wrong.

With a little basic tire maintenance, you can improve the quality of your ride, save some gas and avoid some problems that ignoring tire maintenance can create. It is not a lot of work. And you are sure to regret not taking care of your tires if you go out to get into your car and find that tire is flat. Of course, this always happens at the most inconvenient time possible. Luckily, maintaining your tires is not extremely difficult and does not take a lot of time.

Although it may seem that the most common type of tire problem is a hole or a nail in the tire, it is actually under inflation. If you do your best to make sure your tire is always properly inflated, you are already one huge step ahead of the game. In doing so, you are avoiding the biggest cause of tire problems. When you take steps to keep your vehicle’s wheels properly inflated, you not only avoid the leading cause of tire failure, you may also save money on gas. With gas prices what they are, this should be a very appealing incentive to maintain your tires.

Another thing you can do to get the most out of your vehicle’s tires is to have your tires rotated regularly. This will help to avoid uneven wear on the tires. With all of the turns and manuevers made when driving, it makes sense that some tires may show more wear than others. This is the reason for tire rotation. You want to wear all of the tires evenly so that you can extend the life of your tires. When this is not done regularly, you may find yourself replacing tires sooner than you should have. Although your vehicle’s owners manual should tell you how often to rotate your tires, most manufacturers recommend doing so every 5,000-10,000 miles.

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