Car Transmission

The brand new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer is available at Cartalking.com, a leading automobile website. The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, an ace Mitsubishi sports sedan, available in DE, ES, ES Sport, GTS and the all new Ralliart trims, gets a new standard 2.4-liter 168-horsepower four-cylinder engine on the GTS along with some new features.

About 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

The Ralliart trim is new for 2009, bringing a 237-horsepower engine, all-wheel drive and an automated-clutch manual transmission to the Lancer range. The GTS trim gets more performance from a newly standard 2.4-liter 168-hp four-cylinder engine and also gains new gauges. The ES trim gains an optional Sport package that includes some of the GTS’s styling elements, such as the big rear wing.

The Lancer DE and ES are powered by a 2.0-liter, 152-horsepower DOHC MIVEC engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Lancer GTS—with an all-new 168-horsepower, 2.4-liter DOHC MIVEC engine—is a powerful answer to the blahs.

The new Lancer Ralliart is powered by a 237-horsepower, 2.0-liter, DOHC MIVEC, turbocharged and intercooled engine mated to a new six-speed Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST), a sequential shift manual transmission with magnesium paddle shifters and two shift modes (Normal and Sport).

Build and styling

The exterior features include (Depending upon the trim selected) side turn markers, roof-mounted antenna and high-mount rear brake lamp, 16″ wheel covers (DE), color-keyed door handles and side-view mirrors, chrome grille accent, remote keyless entry (ES), rear wing spoiler, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip (ES Sport), sport-tuned suspension including front strut tower brace, 18-inch alloy wheels, side turn markers (GTS), 18-inch alloy wheels with Yokohama ADVAN performance tires, dual exhaust with chrome exhaust tips, rear combination tail lamps with black housing, front Ralliart chrome grille surround and bumper and rear Ralliart bumper (Ralliart).

Inside, FAST-Key, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface system, automatic climate control Magnesium paddle shifters, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt adjustable steering column, cruise control, sport-type meter gauges multi-information display, variable intermittent wipers, auxiliary audio inputs jack, chrome, 12V accessory outlet, 60/40 folding rear seats, leather-wrapped sport-type steering wheel and shift knob with shift boot, steering wheel-mounted cruise control and audio switches, aluminum pedals, adjustable rear headrests and a new 140-watt, Mitsubishi AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers and auxiliary audio inputs are key features.

Safety features

Tire-pressure monitoring system (TPMS), anti-theft engine immobilizer, daytime running lights, LATCH system for child-safety seats, seven-airbag safety system with advanced, dual-stage front airbags, driver and passenger side-impact airbags, front and rear curtain airbags and driver’s knee airbag, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), full-time All-Wheel Drive (AWC) with Active Center Differential (ACD), front helical and rear mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) and Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control (TCL) make the 2009 Mitsubishi Lance safe and secure.

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By: David Smith

The classic muscle autos that ruled the era of sixties and seventies are back. Car manufacturers have begun making modern muscle autos and are bringing them in market with a new futuristic image. Although, most people are not huge fan of such muscle cars, they are actually for individuals who love thrill, fun and adventure.

The significant thing about such muscle cars is that they might not be attractive, but they are robust and tough. The outer bonnets of the cars were tough and clumsy, but despite this, muscle autos, of the 60’s and 70’s were classy. However, they had some aerodynamic related problems within them. These problems can be attributed to the fact that in those days, car technology was not progressed so much.

In addition, upgrading the transmission system in muscle cars was not possible in yesteryear. People had to find parts of autos, accessories, and shift adaptors to make the upgrade.

Later, modern sleek cars restored these muscle cars. With the improvement in automobile technology, modern day cars became smoother, have utmost horsepower, optimum fuel efficiency and they run well on tracks and on terrain. As, a result new breed of cars look same. They are compact in size, with higher acceleration power and accommodate few people.

Thus, car manufacturers have increased the size of autos and kept the mechanism same and bought the modern day muscular autos in market.

Features Of Modern Day Muscle Autos:

Earlier, if people were to buy muscle autos, they had few options regarding the same. However, now you have different options, because there are several automobile manufacturers in present days. Modern day autos, launched by big automobile manufacturers have mainly upgraded the transmission range of vehicles.

The system incorporates five to six manual transmission systems and has five to six automatic overdrive transmission systems too. These features are present in almost every modern muscular auto, thereby offering greater efficiency to car enthusiast.

These muscular autos are fuel-efficient and give maximum mileage by consuming less amount of fuel. It includes power steering system and an intellectual GPS system. The stress free air extension technology allows you to drive the auto on rough roads with ease.

You can also buy these cars in customized form. The internal system of these autos will remain same as that of the original muscular cars, but automobile design engineers will create a superior and unique exterior for the car, as per your requirement.

Electric Muscle Cars:

If you are concerned about rising gasoline costs, opt for muscular cars that run on electricity. Many big manufacturers have started manufacturing electric autos and very sooner people will start using such autos on road. All you need to do is just charge the battery of such an electricity car for fixed hours before driving.

However, many people are not in favor of electric cars, because of high consumption of electricity. There are also some other technical difficulties in these automobiles. Once, manufacturers overcome these problems, there might be some downfall in the fuel prices.




By: Tom Tessin

A snapshot on how does a car start must have given you a better understanding of the causes of varied problems of starting system. Now its time to have a look at ways to troubleshoot these car start problems. I do not recommend that you should not take your car for repair incase of any such problem. Rather, this post is just meant to help you understand the different ‘No-start problems’ with the automobile starting system and know few DIY tips to troubleshoot them when in need. Let’s discuss some of the ways to troubleshoot these problems.

What to Do When…

You Insert the Key and It Does Not Turn - This is common as we know, but neither of us know why does it happen. Lets first focus on why it happens and then on how to troubleshoot this problem. This happens mostly when you have parked your car with its wheels that are turned towards just one side. Parking your car in such a position is wrong. When you come back to start your car, you will find that your car’s key will not turn on inserting in the switch.

Cause - This happens because there is excessive pressure on the steering lock that prevents the key from turning.

Solution - What you need to do is just force the steering wheel slightly in one direction. Then do the same in the other direction. Make sure you do not exert a lot of pressure towards any of the sides. Try turning the key while doing so. This way the pressure on steering lock is relieved. Now you easily turn the key.

What to Do When…

Car’s Engine Gives a Cranking Sound - You are definitely familiar with this. At times, while starting the car, you hear a different sound – either a cranking sound, a single or multiple clicks at a time.

Cause - Battery is the cause. Your car’s battery might have died or become weak. Another possible cause is probably that the connection with the battery has corroded.

Solution - You need to test your battery in such a scenario. A simple way to do so might be to just switch on interior car lights. Dim interior lights when you start the car indicate the need to charge or change your car’s battery. If at all you find the lights working fine, then the problem is not related with the automobile battery or battery parts. Problem might be

- with starter motor or with starter solenoid.

- Or with clutch pedal switch.

- Or with ignition switch or connecting wiring.

- Or with transmission selector.

- Or with neutral safety switch

– You may try again by starting the car again with transmission selector in neutral.

What to Do When…

The Vehicle’s Engine Cranks But Does not Fire - While starting the car, the engine cranks but does not fire. You may hear the cranking noise but slowly mellows down when you release the key.

Cause - Car’s engine is not firing because there might be very less gas or fuel. If the problem arises in a fuel filled tank, the other causes for this no-start condition might be fuel, compression or spark.

Solution - Get the above mentioned auto parts tested at a trusted and known auto repair centre.

What to Do When…

While in Gear, the Car Does not Move - You find everything fine and the engine also functions smoothly, yet the starting problem persists if you place transmission selector in gear .

Cause - Incase the car does not move, there is something wrong with the transmission. The other possible causes might be some damage to the clutch.

Solution - First of all, check the fluid level. Now incase, the level of fluid is OK, you need to get the gear shift checked. A disconnected gearshift will cause this problem. If found low, you need to diagnose the problem behind it which might be a leakage. Get this leakage repaired as soon as possible.

If you release the clutch when the transmission is in gear and you vehicle does not move despite the fact that the engine is working fine, its time for you to get the clutch changed.

These were the causes & DIY car repair tips that would help you in a ‘No-start condition’. Therefore, next time, when you are on you way to job in the morning and your car says – ‘No-start’, do not panic or be sad.

Just inspect your car’s auto parts and try these tips to troubleshoot the problems while starting a car. Remember, its always better to call a car repair mechanic if you find yourself confused.




By: Fredclay