Drive to maximize your fuel economy
How changing the way you drive can help increase your fuel economy. Close fuel economy article
Here are some small changes you can make to your driving habits to help conserve gas.
Combine Trips
Making lots of short trips means you’re driving with your engine cold. And that uses more fuel than making one long trip with an engine that’s warmed up. Try combining your short trips around town as much as possible to optimize your fuel economy.
Drive Sensibly
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than just gas money.
Observe the Speed Limit
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
Remove Excess Weight
Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your miles per gallon (mpg) by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
Avoid Excessive Idling
Idling gets 0 mpg. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines. If you know you’ll be stopped for a while, it’s actually better to turn off your engine instead of idling.Use Cruise Control Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.
Use Overdrive Gears
When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.
Source: www.fueleconomy.gov
Get more out of your gas tank
How to improve your gas mileage Close fuel economy article
There are five simple things you can do to make sure you can get the most out of the fuel in your vehicle.
Maintain Proper Tire Inflation
Improve your gas mileage by around 3% by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure.How to adjust tire pressure
Use Recommended Grade of Oil
Improve your gas mileage by 1-2% by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. The Dealership will use the correct grade for your vehicle every time you come in for an oil change.
Keep Engine Properly Tuned
Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve mileage by an average of 4%. Making sure your oxygen sensor is working properly can improve mileage by as much as 40%.Change Air Filter Replacing a clogged air filter improves your gas mileage by as much as 10%.Do you need a new air filter?
Perform Regular Maintenance
Improving the fuel economy of your vehicle starts with regular maintenance at your local Dealership. Following the maintenance schedule is an easy way to optimize your vehicle’s fuel economy.
Source: www.fueleconomy.gov
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
FORD vs OTHERS - GAS MILEAGE
Ford Motor Co.'s group vice president for global product development, Derrick Kuzak, said Wednesday that Ford would "achieve class-leading fuel economy" for its new cars and trucks in North America "through unprecedented spending on advanced gasoline engines."
That includes EcoBoost, a Ford-branded engine technology that combines gasoline-injection with turbocharging for up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy, as well as other technologies.
"We are committed to being the best or among the best in fuel economy with every new Ford product," Kuzak said during a daylong event for journalists at Ford's test track in Dearborn, where the automaker was showing off its 2009 lineup. That lineup includes the Ford Flex large crossover, the Lincoln MKS large sedan, and an all-new F-150, as well as updates to powertrains, paint colors and other options for many vehicles.
Kuzak boasted, for example, that the next-generation Explorer will offer "jaw-dropping" efficiency.
"We are making this happen," he added, "with one of the most extensive powertrain upgrades ever for Ford. By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford's North American engines will be upgraded or replaced."
While this focus might seem like a shift from Ford's prior dedication to diesels, hybrid gasoline-electric engines, electric plug-in hybrids and other types of powertrains, Ford said it is not shying away from those technologies.
Rather, Ford sees improvements in traditional gasoline engines as the best near-term solution while the marketplace sorts through the variety of options now on the table for the future. That's because these technologies offer more improvements in fuel efficiency for the buck when compared with hybrids, which usually come with a hefty premium.
A poster at the Ford event says a customer who drives 15,000 miles a year can save $339 annually with EcoBoost.
Jim Hall, managing director of 2953 Analytics, a Birmingham forecasting and consulting firm, said he believes that Ford is embarking on the proper strategy.
"The cost to do advanced gasoline engines is actually more reasonable from an investment standpoint than running willy-nilly into hybrids. Hybrids still have an incredible price premium," he said. "EcoBoost is a significant move."
Ford has not said how much it will charge for EcoBoost, but it has promised that consumers will see a financial return on an EcoBoost engine faster than a hybrid.
The first applications of EcoBoost will come with the 2009 Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex crossover. Four-cylinder EcoBoost engines are to debut in 2010 in both North America and Europe.
By 2012, Ford said it would offer EcoBoost on more than 80% of its North American lineup.
By that year, Ford will also have doubled its production of six-speed transmissions to 98% of the North American lineup, said Dan Kapp, Ford director of advanced research and engineering.
Meanwhile, Ford still plans to double its hybrid volume and offerings next year, when the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid are to begin arriving in showrooms.
"We'll make sure we're well represented in the marketplace," Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, said explaining the new multifaceted approach.
Kuzak did not answer questions about his remarks about advanced gasoline-powered engines, but in the recent past, Ford has also studied turbo boosting that uses ethanol to improve power and efficiency.
"We're researching it," Ford spokesman Said Deep said of the technology.
Ford's focus on improved fuel efficiency has already boosted the efficiency of the 2009 Ford Escape.
When equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed transmission, the new Escape offers a better combined city and highway fuel-economy rating than the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V.
"It's not been often in the past that we've been able to say that," Kuzak said.
Drop into the dealership for a test drive and see the advantages to owning a FORD, MERCURY or LINCOLN.
That includes EcoBoost, a Ford-branded engine technology that combines gasoline-injection with turbocharging for up to a 20% improvement in fuel economy, as well as other technologies.
"We are committed to being the best or among the best in fuel economy with every new Ford product," Kuzak said during a daylong event for journalists at Ford's test track in Dearborn, where the automaker was showing off its 2009 lineup. That lineup includes the Ford Flex large crossover, the Lincoln MKS large sedan, and an all-new F-150, as well as updates to powertrains, paint colors and other options for many vehicles.
Kuzak boasted, for example, that the next-generation Explorer will offer "jaw-dropping" efficiency.
"We are making this happen," he added, "with one of the most extensive powertrain upgrades ever for Ford. By the end of 2010, nearly all of Ford's North American engines will be upgraded or replaced."
While this focus might seem like a shift from Ford's prior dedication to diesels, hybrid gasoline-electric engines, electric plug-in hybrids and other types of powertrains, Ford said it is not shying away from those technologies.
Rather, Ford sees improvements in traditional gasoline engines as the best near-term solution while the marketplace sorts through the variety of options now on the table for the future. That's because these technologies offer more improvements in fuel efficiency for the buck when compared with hybrids, which usually come with a hefty premium.
A poster at the Ford event says a customer who drives 15,000 miles a year can save $339 annually with EcoBoost.
Jim Hall, managing director of 2953 Analytics, a Birmingham forecasting and consulting firm, said he believes that Ford is embarking on the proper strategy.
"The cost to do advanced gasoline engines is actually more reasonable from an investment standpoint than running willy-nilly into hybrids. Hybrids still have an incredible price premium," he said. "EcoBoost is a significant move."
Ford has not said how much it will charge for EcoBoost, but it has promised that consumers will see a financial return on an EcoBoost engine faster than a hybrid.
The first applications of EcoBoost will come with the 2009 Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex crossover. Four-cylinder EcoBoost engines are to debut in 2010 in both North America and Europe.
By 2012, Ford said it would offer EcoBoost on more than 80% of its North American lineup.
By that year, Ford will also have doubled its production of six-speed transmissions to 98% of the North American lineup, said Dan Kapp, Ford director of advanced research and engineering.
Meanwhile, Ford still plans to double its hybrid volume and offerings next year, when the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid are to begin arriving in showrooms.
"We'll make sure we're well represented in the marketplace," Mark Fields, Ford's president of the Americas, said explaining the new multifaceted approach.
Kuzak did not answer questions about his remarks about advanced gasoline-powered engines, but in the recent past, Ford has also studied turbo boosting that uses ethanol to improve power and efficiency.
"We're researching it," Ford spokesman Said Deep said of the technology.
Ford's focus on improved fuel efficiency has already boosted the efficiency of the 2009 Ford Escape.
When equipped with a 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed transmission, the new Escape offers a better combined city and highway fuel-economy rating than the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V.
"It's not been often in the past that we've been able to say that," Kuzak said.
Drop into the dealership for a test drive and see the advantages to owning a FORD, MERCURY or LINCOLN.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Customer Testimonial
It is very nice when a customer takes the time to send us a letter of appreciation after they have purchased a vehicle from Diehl Ford. This letter was send to Sales Consultant Johnny Bloxom.
Way to go Johnny! Keep up the good work.
"The Future"
Ford is bringing its European-engineered and manufactured Ford Transit Connect compact van to the commercial vehicle market in North America. To be introduced at the Chicago Auto Show, Transit Connect is designed to bring American small business owners a new vehicle choice that offers improved fuel economy, bigger load capacity and better cargo accessibility.
Rather than the 1.8-liter Duratorq diesel engines featured in the Transit Connect in Europe, the version headed for North American offers a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The North American version of the Transit Connect delivers fuel economy estimated at 19 mpg US city and 24 mpg US highway. The 66 kW (88 hp) version of the 1.8L Duratorq on the European cycle delivers 30 mpg US (7.9L/100km) city and 40.6 mpg US (5.8L/100km) highway.
Transit Connect is targeted at a new market (a “white-space product”) for North America. Its closest competitors are cargo vans offered by Chevrolet and Dodge. Compared to those, Transit Connect will provide a significant city fuel economy advantage, while offering more cargo space, according to Ford.
More than ever before, consumers are making the bulk of their purchases from the Internet and smaller, specialty businesses, which is increasing the volume of small package deliveries. Transit Connect is ideally suited to meet those delivery needs because of its flexible package, compact size and fuel-efficient powertrain. It will make the delivery process for small business owners easier and more affordable. Transit Connect was named International Van of the Year by an independent panel of leading commercial vehicle journalists representing 19 European countries when first launched in 2003.
Rather than the 1.8-liter Duratorq diesel engines featured in the Transit Connect in Europe, the version headed for North American offers a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine and automatic transmission. The North American version of the Transit Connect delivers fuel economy estimated at 19 mpg US city and 24 mpg US highway. The 66 kW (88 hp) version of the 1.8L Duratorq on the European cycle delivers 30 mpg US (7.9L/100km) city and 40.6 mpg US (5.8L/100km) highway.
Transit Connect is targeted at a new market (a “white-space product”) for North America. Its closest competitors are cargo vans offered by Chevrolet and Dodge. Compared to those, Transit Connect will provide a significant city fuel economy advantage, while offering more cargo space, according to Ford.
More than ever before, consumers are making the bulk of their purchases from the Internet and smaller, specialty businesses, which is increasing the volume of small package deliveries. Transit Connect is ideally suited to meet those delivery needs because of its flexible package, compact size and fuel-efficient powertrain. It will make the delivery process for small business owners easier and more affordable. Transit Connect was named International Van of the Year by an independent panel of leading commercial vehicle journalists representing 19 European countries when first launched in 2003.
Keep watching the Blog for updates on the "Transit".
Thursday, June 19, 2008
100th Anniversary Photos
Our 100th Anniversary Party was a great success. Great food, vintage autos and entertainment. Mr. Mullaly's visit was a wonderful highlight to the day.
Thank you to all who attended from the Diehl Family.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
GAS SAVING TIPS
GAS SAVING TIPS
Drive Sensibly
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
Fuel Economy Benefit:5-33%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings:$0.18-$1.16/gallon
Observe the Speed Limit
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.
Observing the speed limit is also safer.
Fuel Economy Benefit:7-23%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings:$0.25-$0.81/gallon
Drive Sensibly
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
Fuel Economy Benefit:5-33%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings:$0.18-$1.16/gallon
Observe the Speed Limit
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.
Observing the speed limit is also safer.
Fuel Economy Benefit:7-23%
Equivalent Gasoline Savings:$0.25-$0.81/gallon
Remove Excess Weight
Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
Fuel Economy Benefit:
1-2%/100 lbs
Equivalent Gasoline Savings:$0.04-$0.07/gallon
Avoid Excessive Idling
Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.
Use Cruise Control
Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.
Use Overdrive Gears
When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.
Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.51/gallon.
Friday, May 9, 2008
THE FORD DRIVEONE SHOWROOM
FORDDRIVEONE – Ford Showroom! The http://www.forddriveone.com/ website continues to evolve as we build the Army of Advocates along with our dealer partners. 750,000 company and dealership employees strong! Make sure you spend time on the site – as the information surrounding the Ford Story continues to build. Check out the Ford Showroom matrix, which allows you to quickly see our entire showroom and how our vehicles stack up on price, fuel efficiency, seating and towing capacity. Great sales meeting material! Click here to go directly to this portion of the site … http://www.showroom.fordvehicles.com/Showroom.jsp …
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