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he 2015 Ram 1500 leads pickup truck fuel economy with winning powertrains: exclusive 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel with 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque at 28 miles per gallon (mpg) and Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 with 305 horsepower and bestin-class gasoline fuel economy of 25 mpg. Ram 1500 holds the top two spots in half-ton truck fuel economy, even beating small trucks. The 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine is mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Together, the powertrain system delivers an outstanding combination of fuel efficiency at 28 mpg, unsurpassed torque of 420 lb.-ft. and up to 9,200 pounds of towing capability. Ram Truck offers the
Base price: $23,970 Wheelbase: 140.5 in. Length: 229 in. Width: 79.4 in. Height: 77.2 in. Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, 305 hp, 269 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: Eightspeed automatic EPA Mileage: 18 city, 25 highway
The award-winning Ram 1500 is the most fuel efficient pickup truck on the market in 2015.
The EcoDiesel engine is rated for 28 mpg on the highway, making it the most efficient truck you can buy.
best value in half-ton trucks with a starting price of $23,970, plus $1,195 destination and includes a standard 5.7-liter HEMI V-8. The exclusive V-6 EcoDiesel with TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission is priced $2,850 greater than a similarly equipped Ram 1500 with a 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Torqueflite eightspeed transmission. The 2015 Ram 1500 capitalizes on a truckload of exclusive, pioneering, fuel-saving systems,
including: eight-speed automatic transmission, stop-start system, thermal management system, pulse-width modulation and active aerodynamics with grille shutters and air suspension. The Ram 1500 earned Motor Trend’s Truck of the Year in 2013 and 2014, the first time a vehicle of any type has taken the coveted award back-to-back. The Ram 1500 also won the Truck of Texas in 2013 and 2014 – a rare double, backto-back combination in
the pickup segment.
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Aptly branded EcoDiesel, the 3.0-liter powerplant is a turbocharged 60-degree, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 that produces 240 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque is more efficient than all V-6 gasoline engines in the halfton category. This abundant torque from a 3.0-liter engine is the enabler for 9,200 pounds of towing capacity while delivering
fuel economy of 28 mpg on the highway. Like the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 gasoline engines already offered on the Ram 1500, the EcoDiesel V-6 is mated to the TorqueFlite 8, the only eight-speed automatic transmission offered in the half-ton class. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award three years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers 305 horsepower, 269 lb.-ft. of torque and best-in-class gasoline fuel economy of 25 mpg. The legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with fuel-saving cylinder shut-off and VVT provides 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque. The class-exclusive eightspeed automatic transmission (TorqueFlite 8) is standard equipment with 3.0liter V-6 EcoDiesel and 3.6liter V-6 Pentastar models.
“The Ram 1500 Eco Diesel is the first diesel engine to go in a full size1/2 ton truck. It’s power is very impressive and fuel mileage exceptional. I believe it is the Best power train on the market today! Come see for yourself.” Ted Teague - General Manager
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s with many major issues, addressing distracted driving starts at home. Parents can make a major impact on the driving habits of their children, especially if they have teenagers with little experience on the road.
This can start by simply leading by example. Your children are watching your every move — even when it comes to driving. Are you constantly distracted by incoming phone calls, text messages or emails? Do you occasionally break the law by sending a text message or answering your phone while driving? These behaviors might seem minor to you but you’re setting a pattern of behavior that could be followed by your children. You can lead by example by ignoring incoming phone alerts. Tell your children that you just received a text, but you’re waiting until you reach your destination to check and reply to it.
TALK ABOUT THE ISSUE When you see a story on the news covering the topic of a teenager’s death due to distracted driving, don’t change the channel. Call in your children to talk about what happened. How could the accident have been avoided? What actions might the victim have been able to take to keep himself or herself safer on the road? Honest dialogue about what kind of damage distracted driving can cause is the
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first step to stemming the reaches her destination. behavior. Who knows, the next time your child thinks about checking her texts while driving, she may just remember your words of wisdom and choose to wait until she safely Not every victim of an acci-
TEACH DEFENSIVE DRIVING
dent caused by distracted driving is the one actually answering a phone call or sending a text. That’s why it’s important to teach your children to be heads-up drivers. Watch for oncoming traffic
at all times, especially at intersections or on hilly, rural roads. Teach your young drivers to trust only themselves on the road and to be ready for others who may not be paying attention.
Five simple tips for safe towing (BPT) - With the summer months ahead, people will be towing boats, jet skis, campers, landscaping equipment, ATVs and more.
the lights, brakes and tires on the trailer. It is also important to make sure the load has remained evenly distributed.
Towing can be tricky so it’s important to plan ahead and emphasize safety. Operating a vehicle becomes a whole new task when another set of wheels is hitched to the back. Neglecting small details may result in a bumpy ride or even cause damage to the load being towed, and overlooking the bigger issues could cause accidents.
* Inspect and maintain. Towing a heavy load puts tremendous stress on any vehicle, no matter how powerful it is. Routine maintenance is especially important in this situation. Make sure your vehicle is in good condition as towing stress can quickly make small issues larger.
Take steps to stay safe and keep your towing loads secure by using these tips as a checklist before hitting the road.
* Exaggerate margin for error. Driving too fast increases the sway of the trailer and makes it more difficult to stop quickly. It’s important to have enough room between other vehicles, take wide turns and know the trailer’s tunnel clearance.
* Determine a vehicle’s towing capacity. Be aware of your vehicle’s towing capacity. No matter how powerful the engine, there’s always a limit on how much it can tow. Reference the vehicle’s owner’s manual to learn how much weight can be attached. AUTOMOTIVE
* Choose the right hitch and ball mount. Matching the trailer and tow vehicle to a hitch class is critical for safe towing. There are five classes of trailer hitches, each designated for the combined total weight of the load and trailer. When selecting a hitch you also need to choose the correct ball mount to match the receiver tube
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Tire Care
eglecting to take care of your tires is akin to doing the same to your feet and legs. After too much inattention, you simply won’t be able to move.
And while replacing your tires every 40,000 to 50,000 miles is recommended, it isn’t the only responsibility you have as a car owner to protect yourself, your passengers and those who are sharing the road.
TIRE DEPTH ISSUES
Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway. It can cause the tire to hydroplane, which is what occurs when the tire rides up on a film of water and loses contact with the road. Check your tire tread depth with a penny. Insert the penny into the grooves of the tread. If you can see all of Abraham Lincoln’s head, the tire needs to be immediately removed and replaced. For budgeting purposes, don’t wait until spring to do your penny test. Spotting a potential issue in the fall could help you prepare your finances accordingly for when you need new tires in the spring.
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
It is important for drivers to check their car’s tire pressure monthly to prevent uneven tire wear and failure. A new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that cars with tires underinflated by more than 25 percent are three times more likely to be involved in a crash related to tire problems than a car with proper inflation. Additionally, tires underinflated up to 25 percent run the risk of overheating, which can lead to rapid failure. Many newer models are equipped with tire pressure sensors, which will alert you to any potential loss of air. Even drivers of these automobiles should still manually check their tire pressure, as another NHTSA study found that only 57 percent of vehicles with tire-pressure monitoring systems had tires that were properly inflated. For other tires, you can simply and effectively check your tires’ air pressure with a gauge. Know how many pounds per square inch (PSI) are recommended for each tire. (This information is usually labeled on the wall of the tire.)
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