When Should You Fill Up?

When do you wait to fill up your gas tank? Do you constantly keep it full, half empty, riding close to 'E'?

One blogger writes about what she thinks the advantages and disadvantages are of different fuel levels.

Kristy Welsh writes:


There has recently been a lot of talk on how you can get better gas mileage by driving when your tank is half full to empty or making sure you fill up when your tank is half full. Which is correct – or does either method hold any water?




The fill ‘er up when it’s half full foks proclaim that if you leave the gas tank empty, the gas will be evaporating in the empty space of the tank. Gas tanks are designed to force out all those gas fumes from the tank into the atmosphere and this gas is wasted. Yes, it’s true, but how much gas are you actually losing? To tackle this one, I woke up the engineering part of my brain (I used to be one) and looked at a paper published by the Environmental Protection Agency and their analysis of gasoline storage tanks and the evaporation rates.


At 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a gallon of vehicular gasoline weighs about 6.15 pounds. In the above paper on page 87 (if you want to chew through it), they go over what the gasoline vapor losses are for large storage tanks. For a 8400 gallon tank the total loss is 48 lbs (or about 8 gallons) a year.


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More Than Just A Car

The all new Chevy Malibu Eco is more than just a car... it's a lifestyle.

It's a lifestyle that involves high end luxury, connectivity, and the ability to go...

Hybrid Cars writes:

Timing is everything. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, equipped with a mild hybrid powertrain with an EPA rating of 25/37 city/highway and 29 mpg combined, began arriving at dealers a few weeks ago, just as gasoline began edging past $4 a gallon in several regions of the U.S.

The arrival of the new family sedan at the same time that gas hit the $4 benchmark was likely more luck than astute planning, however. The Detroit Free Press reports that General Motors pushed the production of the Malibu Eco ahead by nearly seven months in January 2010 – when the average pump price was $2.74 a gallon.

Read more: http://www.hybridcars.com/vehicle/chevrolet-malibu-eco.html

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Making the Malibu Safe

The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco has been smashed, crushed, flipped and rolled all to provide drivers and their families with unparalleled safety.


These are the steps Chevrolet has taken:


Before
Protection is great, but prevention is better. The 2013 Malibu Eco was designed with that in mind, offering technologies that will help avoid collisions altogether including Stabilitrak® Electronic Stability Control System, which assists with directional control of the vehicle during difficult driving situations. Malibu Eco even offers an available Rear Vision Camera to help see certain stationary objects while traveling in Reverse at low speeds.

During
In the event of a collision, Malibu Eco is equipped to help protect you and your passengers. For the first time, Malibu offers up to 8 airbags including knee air bags for front seat passengers13. Structural integrity of the vehicle is important during collisions and Malibu Eco provides an extremely strong, stiff body and an ultra-high-strength steel safety cage, along with Rollover Protection.

After
Every Malibu Eco offers the security of the latest generation of OnStar with Automatic Crash Response12, standard for the first six months. Built-in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to you through your vehicle to see if you need help sent to your exact location — even if you can't respond.

To view a video of the Malibu Eco's crash testing in action, click here!

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Chrysler 300 / Jeep Grand Cherokee Win Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

The Jeep Grand Cherokee, along with the Chrysler 300, have been awarded the Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Awards by AutoPacific. Both cars exhibit the best performance in their perspective categories, meaning you can expect  nothing but the best from you Chrysler.

Chrysler Group LLC announced today that the automotive research group AutoPacific has named Chrysler 300 as "Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction" for the "Large Car" category, and Jeep® Grand Cherokee, for the second year in a row, won the "Premium Mid-Size SUV" category. 
"We are honored to have the Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee receive awards for 'Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction' by AutoPacific," said Reid Bigland, Head of U.S. Sales and President and CEO – Dodge Brand. "Recognition from our buyers underscores our efforts towards improving quality and customer satisfaction at Chrysler." 


"The Chrysler 300 is the reincarnation of the image-heavy original. Now with more finesse but no less personality, the 300 owners are the most satisfied of any buying a large car today," said George Peterson, President, AutoPacific. "The Grand Cherokee wins the best in class Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the second year in a row. Grand Cherokee owners gain their satisfaction through the overall capability and quality of the vehicle's design." 

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Chevrolet to debut rear-wheel-drive SS next year

Several weeks ago an accidental OnStar photo leak revealed that Chevrolet would be revealing a new SS car... Well, it's been confirmed that the rumors are true.

Click Here To See The OnStar Mistake

A source from AJC.com writes:

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Chevrolet brand will have a big, rear-wheel-drive sedan in its U.S. lineup.

General Motors Co. said Thursday that the 2014 Chevrolet SS will go on sale in limited numbers late next year. The V8-powered SS is a version of the Holden VF Commodore, a rear-wheel-drive sedan sold in Australia. It will be made in Australia.


The new SS will also be Chevrolet's NASCAR Sprint Cup contender, replacing the Impala. It will debut in its race configuration at the 2013 Daytona 500.


GM issued a photo of a camouflaged SS on a test track, but otherwise released few details.


The SS won't be Chevy's only rear-wheel-drive vehicle. The Chevrolet Camaro is also rear-wheel-drive, but it's a two-door coupe powered by a V6 engine. And the Corvette is a V8-powered rear-wheel-drive sports car, but it doesn't have the space of a four-door sedan.


Read More: http://www.ajc.com/sports/chevrolet-to-debut-rear-1439591.html

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What Kind Of Car Should You Buy?

Figuring out what car suits you best can be easy if you know what you're looking for, but what if you can't decide? Try asking yourself these questions:

1) How many people are you planning on driving regularly with you? Size matters, so you want to grab one that's big enough for everyone.

2) Where are you doing your driving? The country, the city, the desert, maybe coastal?

3) How far are you planning on going on a regular basis? A short trip only minutes away, do you drive multiple hours, or cross-country often?

4) What's your driving style? Do you want speed, or something a little more laid back and less aggressive?

5) Are children typically with you? If taking a family long distance, dvd players are always a good option and children tend to enjoy more room.

Answer these questions before making your decision to buy a car that's perfect for you! Then visit us at   http://www.facebook.com/DonElliottAuto  to find a make and model online!

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Go Topless!

May 19th marks the annual worldwide Go Topless Day event, and it's big news for Jeep lovers everywhere!

Below is a list of links to help you celebrate, and if you're interested in purchasing a new Jeep, come see us! Visit us on the web at www.gmdonelliott.com/ or give us a call at (877) 664-1229!

Here's all the pages with all the information you will need to have a wild of a good time on Go Topless Day 2012!


LINKS to More Go Topless Day Information

Currently Scheduled GTD12 Events.

Our Annual Flagship Event in Massachusetts.

How to HOST your OWN GTD12 Event/Activity.

Annual Go Topless Day Photo Contest Information.

Purchase GTD12 Apparel, Stickers, Tire Covers & more here.

Get a FREE GTD12 Bumper Sticker here.

GTD12 PRE-PARTY Photo/Video Contest Announced.

Visit our Go Topless Day Facebook page and become a fan.

View our Go Topless Day Photo Albums from prior years.

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