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2014 Mazda6 Officially Revealed With New 2.5L SkyActiv Engine
Which tidbits will Mazda keep close to the vest, you may ask? The American market specifications, which will be released at a later date. Instead, the announcement includes information about the engine options which will include a 148-hp SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a 189-hp 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G four cylinder.
Unfortunately, that doesn’t shed any light on the brand’s plans to keep or cast aside the 2012 model’s 272-hp 3.7-liter V6 which helped bring previous models farther upmarket. Then again, market preferences have changed significantly since the outgoing generation Mazda6 debuted. Now even cars like the BMW 328i have migrated to a four-cylinder powerplant, albeit with help from a turbocharger.
While recent information isn’t available, Mazda exec Jim O’Sullivan said that all future Mazdas will incorporate SkyActiv technology. Given that and the fact that Mazda doesn’t have a V6 in its new engine line, it stands to reason that the car will drop its thirsty engine option.
That still leaves one question mark: the SkyActiv-D, which is the diesel version seen in the Takeri concept which the car is heavily based on. For now, Mazda is being mum about bringing an oil burning version of the midsize sedan to North America, but O’Sullivan hinted that there is a possibility during a conversation with AutoGuide at the New York Auto Show.
In an early first drive for the Mazda6 prototype using the SkyActiv-D, the engine performed exceptionally well by offering a higher redline than other turbo diesels by using a lower compression ratio than most.
Source: AutoGuide.com
Monday, August 27, 2012
Monday Maintenance Tip: Checking Your Drive Belts
What is this?
This is the inspection or replacement of the belt(s) in your engine compartment.
Every car has a water pump, a power-steering pump and various accessories — all of which are powered by rubber drive belts. On older cars, each of these components is driven by its own belt. On most modern cars, all of these components are driven by one belt, called a serpentine belt.
Should I do this service when it's recommended?
Definitely.
Why do I have to do this?
Belts in your car don't last forever. They wear out from use and eventually crack and decay from ozone that's in the air.
What happens if I don't do this?
If your car has individual belts and one of them breaks, then you'll lose the function of whatever part that belt was powering, such as the alternator, power-steering pump or water pump. If the serpentine belt breaks, all of these parts will stop functioning. Engine damage may result from overheating.
Is there any maintenance required between intervals?
Between service intervals, inspect your car's belts for cracks. If you hear a screeching noise coming from under the hood — especially when you start your car on a cold morning or when making a sharp turn — you might have a loose belt.
Car Talk Tip: If you're changing a serpentine belt, draw yourself a diagram of where the belt runs so you'll know exactly how to install the new one.
Courtesy: CarTalk.com
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