A Detailed Look At The Ghostbusters Car: The “Ecto-1” Ectomobile
WEBSep 28, 2021 · Ghostbusters is a timeless classic film that has spawned multiple sequels and reboots.Many fans love the Ghostbusters car, a rapid-response ghost-busting vehicle. The converted Cadillac is called the Ectomobile or Ecto-1. It is one of the most memorable cars from movies, of all time.This fictional station wagon had a fascinating story, and the car used in the original movie survives to this day.
Chevrolet Has Finally Found a Fix for the Silverado Transmission ...
WEBJan 14, 2023 · Chevrolet has already issued a recall for the 2018 Silverado eight-speed transmission. It addresses complaints of a sudden downshift into first gear. Though unrelated to automatic transmission problems, another recall involves 2020 Silverado pickups with driveshaft issues. Specific 1500 and 2500 trucks might have driveshafts with compromised ...
The Chevy Silverado 1500 Struggles With Transmission Problems
WEBDec 7, 2020 · This is an improvement from 90 reported issues with the 2017 Silverado model. However, more 2019 Silverado transmission problems may be reported as the trucks pass the 100,000-mile mark. The most common transmission issue includes slamming into gear. One driver noticed that their Silverado 1500 slammed into first and second gear after a slight ...
The Pros and Cons of Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT ...
WEBSep 4, 2023 · Fuel efficiency and lower emissions are the top benefits of continuously variable transmissions. The CVT’s ability to maintain optimal engine rpm and vehicle momentum through its shiftless operation creates a more efficient system than traditional automatic and manual transmissions. Remaining closer to …
Hyundai or Kia: Which Car Is Better? - MotorBiscuit.com
WEBFeb 2, 2020 · Hyundai and Kia are both South Korean brands, but there’s more than that the two companies have in common. For example, the Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride are often compared to each other in head-to-head battles. Car and Driver states, “As platform-mates, the DNA profiles of both the 2020 Hyundai Palisade and the 2020 Kia Telluride are so closely related that a 23andMe genetic test ...
Here’s Where You Can Stream the Entire ‘Top Gear’ Collection
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Trucks. Start here for brand-new and used pickup truck news, ratings and comparisons, and noteworthy insights. Follow upcoming releases or discover the highest-rated used models for your budget. MotorBiscuit’s automotive journalists deliver the freshest insights on the market today. Get the latest scoop on electric trucks.
Engine Detonation vs. Knocking vs. Pre-Ignition: Diagnosing …
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Engine knock and detonations. As Amsoil describes, engine detonation is the spontaneous combustion of the remaining fuel/air mixture in the cylinder after the spark plug begins normal combustion. Here’s what that means. In an optimally running engine, when the piston’s several degrees from top dead center (TDC), spark-initiated ignition occurs.
How Reliable Is the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel? - MotorBiscuit.com
WEBApr 23, 2021 · A 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel engine | Ram. The 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 engine. With 12,560 pounds of towing capacity and 480 lb-ft of torque, that’s not bad. It also gets 260 horsepower. The max payload is noted at 2,040 pounds. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel has an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon in the city and 32 on the highway.
8 GM SUVs Are Exactly The Same Underneath - MotorBiscuit.com
WEBDec 4, 2019 · GM has eight SUVs that are exactly the same underneath. The sheetmetal, interiors, and even wheelbases can be sliced and diced, but everything underneath is common to each of them. GM’s C1XX platform, better known as C1 underpins eight (so far) GM SUVs. At least one can be found in each division’s offerings.