Chronicling the Ever-Changing Automotive Industry
For 2011, Ford released its first full redesign of its storied Explorer since the 2002 update. It’s no longer truck-based, instead owing parts of its underpinnings to Volvo, Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Yet, it rides up high, has 3 rows of seating, a “terrain management” knob for all 4 of its driven wheels, which puts it in the CUV/SUV category. Read on for my driving impressions of Ford’s new Explorer.
Continue reading ‘Test Drive: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD’
See the picture to the left. Now ask yourself, “How long has it been since I last changed my cabin air filter, or had it changed?” If that time frame is either so long it’s no longer in your memory, or it’s been more than a year, it’s time for a change. Click past the jump for some general-purpose instructions, as well as detailed instructions on removing and replacing the cabin air filter in a 7th generation (currently 2009-2012) Nissan Maxima.
Continue reading ‘PSA: It’s time to change your car’s Cabin Air Filter’
Phil has had his 2010 Nissan Maxima for a full year now, and he’s got another great update for us on his experience with Nissan’s flagship sedan. If you’ll notice, his MPG calculation is slightly below mine, which can be due to a number of factors – driving distance, style, and gas used – Phil uses regular, while I follow Nissan’s recommendation and use premium. Read on for Phil’s experience in the last quarter.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima Update 4′
Well, the miles aren’t exactly piling up any more, and it isn’t the Maxima’s fault. I moved. I’m now driving around 1,000 miles less each month, to the tune of around 500 miles. Last month, I only filled up once. I’m driving my wife’s Mazda6 on the weekends, as it’s better suited for hauling groceries or loot from the local Home Depot. During the week, my commute is shorter by a decent margin, which does two things. One, it lowers my average MPG, and two, it lowers my time and miles spent in the car. Read on for some notes.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 5′
Due to a mix-up, Phil’s 2nd quarter update was never posted, so I’ve combined it with his 3rd quarter update on his 2010 Nissan Maxima. In the future, we hope to have Phil’s data posted quarterly again. Now then, while Phil doesn’t drive his Maxima as much as I drive mine, he still has some very nice insights pertaining to the ownership of his car. Click on past the jump for more details.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima (Updates 2 and 3)’
Wow, it’s hard to believe I’ve had my 2010 Nissan Maxima for a full year now! A tick over 15,000 miles, several road trips, and lots of seat time have been recorded. Read my original review first, if you haven’t already, and then click past the jump to see what’s been going on in the past few months and if my first thoughts on the car remain true.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 4′
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