Can my 2012 ford escape 6 cylinder tow a travel trailer with a dry weight of 2600 lbs?
I own a 2012 escape with tow up to 3500 lbs. The camper is a 2015 ez spree escape 18rb expandable weighing approx 2600 lbs dry. I wanted to get opinions to see if this is feasible? I would purchase the weight distributing hitch and equalizer.
Does anyone know what the lifetime mileage for a 2008 Hyundai Elantra is?
I have heard mixed reviews about Hyundai cars. I have heard that Toyata, Honda and Nissan can go beyond 200,000 miles. What about Hyundai? If anyone knows how I can find out please answer. Thanks!
Can you tow a travel trailer with a 6 cylinder Hyundai Sonata, and if so, what is the maximum weight you can tow?
I own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata and would like to buy a small travel trailer, but need to know if I can tow it with my car. My car can be driven as an automatic transmission or manual with a push of the shifter.
Why would I ever use sport mode in my automatic transmission car? Will this increase fuel efficiency or is it simply a feature that makes for more fun when driving?
Engaging sport mode basically encourages the car's powertrain to favor acceleration and power over fuel economy and smoothness. For instance, if you are accelerating from a stop in sport mode, the car will hold each gear a bit longer than it would in regular mode. This helps the engine reach its maximum power output, which, for your car, falls roughly between 4000 and 6000 RPMs.Fuel economy will likely suffer somewhat when using sport mode because the engine will spend more time at higher RPMs than it would in regular mode at the same speeds.In theory, the car should be more fun to drive in sport mode, though that of course depends on what you think of as fun. One practical application would be when you are traveling in the mountains and want to have ample power available going uphill and also to hold gears longer going downhill to provide some engine braking.
What does it mean if there's oil in my radiator?
Means you have a leak between the oil system and the cooling system. Probably means you also have coolant antifreeze in your oil... check the dipstick for water contamination. That's a worse problem.This is bad and is a sign that the walls between the coolant and lubrication system have corroded through (from depleted coolant - too old) or your engine block is cracked from freezing or severe overheating. Both oil and coolant travel through passageways in the block and the walls between them can be thin. Another possibility is a head gasket failure.This is not a totally uncommon ocurrence I have heard, and to fix Head gasket is not too bad but the corrosion or cracked block will likely be expensive. Continuing to drive this way will eventually destroy the engine totally (it's not that far from there now, even though it may be running). The watery oil will foam and be ineffective. the metal parts will rust and eventually the engine will seize as the hole gets bigger and the leak worse.
What is the maximum power I can get from a 12v outlet in a car?
Many after market cigarette plugs are rated for only 5A while they may handle more that is their rating. Safety is important you would not want a fire while you are driving down the road I have seen this nearly cause an accident in the past. It is important to figure out the ratings on your plugs. Finally If the lighter plug is rated for 15A you multiply that by 12 and that is your wattage VxA=W very simple and effective method.You can bypass the outlet and go direct to the battery or bank of batteries and draw more wattage just be sure you have nice thick cables from there you can hook up a large power inverter if you wish. This is how car amplifiers are done ... I am stunned that more vehicles do not include 12v connections from the battery to the inside of the car as a standard feature. I wish they would put them not only inside the car but also in the trunk. One could then have a bank of batteries in their trunk if they wished for camping or long road trips where they may need the extra power. I would love to see posts or some type of plugin standard that would allow for this. If people want amplifiers or other things often they are stuck running wires and drilling holes. I think manufacturing should catch up with the needs of people a bit better.
Why do Americans use oversized and under-powered cars?
Let me see….The freeway which is closest to me is eight lanes - 4 each direction - and the nearest entry ramp merges into it just as traffic is whizzing downhill on a 2-mile long downhill blind curve, so the average speed in the slow lane is about 65–75 mph. In the fast lane people are often going 75–85 mph, assuming the Highway Patrol isn’t lurking around, LOL.I live in a state that is only the third largest in the US. Driving 70+mph it will take you 12 hours without stopping to drive North-South. East-West is faster, you can go border to border in only 5+ hours without stopping.My previous car was a sedan with 247 hp V6 engine. I live in the hills and considered it barely adequate, power-wise. I refused to use it for travel; a sedan is not practical for a long driving trip. I preferred using an older SUV for our trips.I replaced both cars a year ago with a mid-sized SUV - in inches it is 188″ L x 76″ W x 69″ H. It’s a twin-turbo V6 that has a more satisfactory 315 hp. In Sport mode it goes from zero to 60mph in 5.7 seconds.It holds four adults in extreme comfort, along with a large ice chest and a full complement of luggage (2 pieces for each person) in the cargo area. Nothing has to be held in anyone’s lap or tucked around the floor. People have room to lean back, cross their legs without contorting themselves, plug in their electronics, or turn on the heated seat control (the back seats are heat only; the front seats are heated/cooled - and if you don’t think that’s a necessity, you have never driven for hundreds of miles when the ambient temperature on the roadway itself is 140+ degrees).I have owned undersized cars and gave up on them decades ago. They are noisy, uncomfortable, and sometimes dangerous. They usually lack amenities and the latest high-tech safety features. Taking an 800-mile driving trip in one is a form of torture that I see no reason to inflict on myself, my spouse, or my passengers.BTW, you can get away with an underpowered car if you live somewhere flat. But if you live anywhere with hilly or mountainous topography, you learn very quickly that horsepower and torque are a driver’s best friends, followed closely by handling and braking.
What happens if you attempt to drive with a broken serpentine belt?
The serpentine belt powers many different accessories and required pieces of equipment on an engine. You can live without the air conditioner. The car is usable for a short time without the alternator working if you have a good battery. You can man handle the steering wheel without power steering. Some cars have a smog/emissions control pump that needs to work or the engine will run rough or even not at all.BUT, you will overheat your engine if the water pump is not turning and pumping coolant through the engine and radiator. You could make a short drive of 5 minutes or so before engine heat would be a problem. Hopefully, that is to a mechanic who will replace the broken serpentine belt.
Will driving with a oil leak in the valve cover gasket hurt the engine? If so, how can this be prevented?
Is it an oil leak or an oil seep? Does oil run down the side of the engine leaving a clean trail as oil drips on the ground? Or does it just form a nasty, mucky oil-dirt combination that slowly builds?If it's actually a leak, get it fixed now. You can lose sufficient oil to starve the engine and cause premature wear or even failure. On top of that, you have an oil slick being left wherever you go, oil is probably dripping on the exhaust causing nasty fumes (not to mention a potential fire hazard) and you are having to spend money on oil that is just going to hit the ground. Not to mention it's not exactly good for those plants by your driveway to have oil washing into them.If it's a seep, don't ignore it. Get it fixed. If you have to wait a week or 2 for financial reasons, that's understandable, but don't push it out too far as it can develop into a leak. In addition, the dirt, cottonwood fluff, dandelion seeds, etc that can get stuck in the slime will do a few detrimental things. For one, it insulates your engine raising operating temperature a bit. Most cars engine oil relies on the side of the block and the oil pan to radiate heat away. Remember, oil functions as a lubricant, cleaner, and coolant! If the block and pan are caked over in grime, it is harder for the oil to transfer it's heat through the pan and into the air. This grime can also pose a serious fire hazard. Not fun.