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Opinion: Distance to Empty? (w/Poll)

Published on February 16, 2011 in General, Polls and Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: 2009, 2010, calculate, calculated, calculation, distance, DTE, empty, formula, Lincoln, Maxima, MKS, Nissan, to, variable, variables.

Starting about 15 years ago, some vehicles began shipping with Distance To Empty (DTE) computers on-board. These DTE computers take a few variables into account and give the driver a running update of how many miles he or she may drive before they run out of fuel. Now that I’ve owned a few vehicles which feature these displays, I have come to realize that there are two ways manufacturers calculate DTE: Optimist, and Pessimist (my own names for them). Read on for the explanation of each and which one I think is better.

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Welcome to 2011: Toyota announces recall of 245,000 Lexus vehicles

Published on January 27, 2011 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, faulty, fuel, install, installation, Lexus, loose, pressure, recall, sensor, tighten, Toyota.

2006 Lexus IS 350

How’s this to ring in the new year? 245,000 Lexus vehicles in the US are being recalled, due to faulty installation of the fuel pressure sensor. The recall includes a mix of 2006-2009 IS and GS models, detailed after the jump. No mention of fires, which usually accompany a recall of this sort, but fuel leakage is no laughing matter regardless of whether or not it leads to a fire.

Click past the jump for a better description of the problem, a table of recalled vehicles, Toyota’s press release and Customer FAQ.

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GM Recalls 322,000 Impalas over Faulty Seatbelts

Published on October 21, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2009, 2010, anchor, belt, Chevrolet, Chevy, GM, Impala, recall, seat, seatbelt.

GM has announced a recall of over 322,000 2009-2010 Chevrolet Impalas over a fairly serious seatbelt anchor issue. The outermost anchor which attaches the seatbelt to the seat may have been installed improperly, which can lead to a separation in an accident. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified of the recall starting around October 25th. Dealers will inspect the anchor and replace if necessary. If you’ve experienced a problem with your Impala, please Contact Us!

Click past the jump for the full press release.

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Toyota Releases fix for 1998-2006 Sienna Minivans

Published on October 19, 2010 in Recalls. 1 Comment Tags: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, cable, carrier, fix, minivan, problem, recall, resolution, rust, Sienna, solution, Spare, tire, Toyota.

Since Toyota announced their recall of some 600,000 Sienna minivans, I’ve gotten a ton of feedback on this issue from readers, so I’ve been calling Toyota regularly looking for the resolution to this issue.

Well, today I’ve got some good news for you! Click past the jump for all the details!

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BMW announces Recall of 198,000 V8 and V12-powered Cars

Published on September 30, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 5, 545, 545i, 550, 550i, 6, 645, 645i, 650, 650i, 7, 745, 760, Alpina, B7, BMW, brake, Ghost, Li, Phantom, problem, recall, Rolls, Rolls-Royce, Royce.

2005 BMW 750Li

If you own a late-model 5,6, or 7-series BMW or a Rolls-Royce Phantom, your car may be part of a recall being initiated by BMW this week. The recall affects 198,000 cars from model years 2002 to 2010. In the recalled cars, a leak can develop in the power braking system, leading to lessened braking assistance. While this would not cause a full loss of braking ability, the driver of an affected vehicle will have to use more pressure on the brake pedal to bring their car to a full and complete stop. Read on for the press release and complete list of affected vehicles.

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Update: No Solution Yet for Toyota Sienna Spare Tire Recall

Published on September 10, 2010 in Recalls. 0 Comments Tags: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, fix, issue, problem, recall, Sienna, solution, Spare, tire, Toyota.

It’s been 5 months, and as several readers have pointed out, Toyota still hasn’t come up with a fix for the spare tires falling off of 1998-2010 Sienna minivans. In the mean time, I’ve placed a call to Toyota’s PR department and am expecting a response shortly.

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Tag Archive for '2009'

Opinion: Distance to Empty? (w/Poll)

Welcome to 2011: Toyota announces recall of 245,000 Lexus vehicles

GM Recalls 322,000 Impalas over Faulty Seatbelts

Toyota Releases fix for 1998-2006 Sienna Minivans

BMW announces Recall of 198,000 V8 and V12-powered Cars

Update: No Solution Yet for Toyota Sienna Spare Tire Recall

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