Yes, I am gravely concerned about government meddling in the auto business. One thing makers need to do to make high mileage cars is to be allowed to make them very small–as little as 500 lbs or less. Another thing to reduce weight is to eliminate safety mandates like air bags and other crap
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Eric, I have not seen it before so it just occurred to me. Obama is Clover in Chief! Didn’t know where else to say it, so there it is! Seeya! Jay
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Hi Eric, I have a 2005 Toyota Corolla CE and I just rolled over to 100,000 miles. I’m perfectly happy with the car and I’ve had no problems. I get regular oil changes and keep my tires overinflated. I am interested in getting better gas mileage as this past winter I’ve been averaging about...
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Thank-you for the article. Italians have been driving CNG cars for years and anyone who wants to drive a large engine car is almost sure to be dual fuel- CNG/petrol
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Hi Eric I have a question: Is LP gas/bottled gas/propane suitable or more to the point a viable alternative to gasoline or petrol? Can it be ‘piped’ into a normal carburetor? Seems it would have to be after the engine’s conventional fuel pump. If carbs are out what is the alternative? Retro fitting a...
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Hello Mr. Peters. I was curious to get your take on what your thoughts might be on the upcoming Mazda Skyactiv Diesel that is supposed to make it to American shores this year or next? It is supposed to be in the new CX-5 and most likely in the Mazda 6.
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Dear Mr. Peters: Right on the money. I live in rural North Dakota and am repeatedly harassed when driving late at night. (It’s my work shift.) The deputy sheriff, who retires in a year, is sympathetic and tells me that he keeps telling the young deputies to cool off, but they keep telling him...
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First off, thank you for your informative columns-I’ve had my son, a new driver read very carefully everything you’ve written concerning auto care and what to do when interacting with the police. New York has had a law in place for a year now that dictates that if you see any stopped emergency vehicle-police...
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