What is the Government doing to our trucks

I read an article this morning on the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid truck that’s being offered now and being that this is the highest rated truck, (according to U S News), this is going to be a very popular purchase in the next year.


I like reading reviews of different vehicles, figuring that if I ever win the lottery I’ll be prepared!

I like trucks, so I read a number of reviews, and really couldn't find a bad one. Of course, the other full size, like the Ford and Dodge ram, they all came very highly rated too, so when I win the jackpot, I’ll get a couple.

After reading the article, a light bulb went off in my head. The numbers were not adding up. So I sat down, put pen to paper, this is what I came up with. I’m just going to focus on the difference in between the Hybrid, and the Standard vehicle.

This is what I learned:

The Hybrid vehicle is rated by the EPA to get 21 Miles per gallon and 22 on the Highway and the Standard Truck gets 14 in the city, and 19 on the highway.

Now you and I know that the normal driver won't get that, but that really doesn't matter, because I want to compare apples to apples. Is the extra gas mileage you getting with the Hybrid worth it?

Now the Hybrid has a 300 volt battery system that automatically shuts itself on and off. The gas motor kicks in when you get about 30 miles an hour or so. The Hybrid also has the feature that when you’re cruising at highway speeds, the hybrid will run on four cylinders, instead of eight.


Let's say that gas is 3 dollars a gallon, and going with the city mileage, as the hybrid excels there. That means that the Hybrid would get 545 miles per tank while the Standard truck would get 360 miles per tank. You would get an extra 185 miles per tank. You would pay an extra 39 dollars per tank at 3 dollars per gallon.


If you tank up once every two weeks, that would save you 85 dollars a month in gas, or just over 1,000 a year.


So the hybrid will save you money on your fuel, but is that a true savings.


Afraid not. The purchase price on the Hybrid is just over 36000, as a similar vehicle but not a hybrid is 18500. If you finance it, the monthly payment would be 692, versus 346 on the regular Silverado. You would pay an extra 346 dollars a MONTH!!! to save 85 a month!


Gas Prices would have to go over 10 dollars a gallon to break even, so the true savings would be in gas in the twelve to fifteen dollar a gallon range. Now this is not Ford's or Chevrolet's doing. The Federal Government has mandated that full size trucks now must fall under minimum mile per gallon guidelines. So right now, we have a choice, but in a couple of years, we'll be forced to pay more for less.


I hear you; you're saying I want both! I want to pay the lower price AND get good gas mileage. What are my choices?

If it be me, I'd go with the normal truck, and modify it for higher gas mileage. I would even go one better. Find a car or truck that’s a year or two old, that way you won’t have the massive depreciation on a new car purchase.

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Mitch Champagne is an author of The Great Expulsion and a mortgage marketer. He can be reached at cajunwriter69@gmail.com




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7 WAYS TO SAVE GAS AND MONEY ON YOUR VEHICLE

As expensive as gasoline is now, and with no end in sight, we need to become serious in how to stretch a few more miles from every gallon. Some people may go with more fuel efficient vehicles, but when you consider the cost of fuel efficient vehicles, versus working with an older vehicle, it would be cost effective to extend the life of an older vehicle. Here are some inexpensive ways to save money on gasoline, and on vehicle upkeep.


The new car smell is nice, but you’ll spend tens of thousands of dollars on a new vehicle, and in today’s economy, it makes sense to be frugal.

1. MAKE SURE YOUR TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED! Check your owner’s manual to see what the maximum is and keep your air pressure within 5 pounds of the recommended MAXIMUM pressure for good gas mileage, because the tire is flexing less. Also, by keeping your tires inflated close to the maximum, not only will your fuel mileage increase, you will also maximize your tire life, thereby saving your money. If the ride is too harsh, reduce the pressure in three pound increments, but realize you are giving up pleasure for mileage. By keeping the air pressure up, your tire versus the road will give you the minimum resistance, thus maximizing your results. Remember to check your air pressure with a good quality pressure gauge in the morning before driving.

2. Buy A GOOD QUALITY TIRE! It’s so hard to find a good quality tire nowadays. The tires that were good in past years may not the quality today. This is a personal preference, but I’ve found that the Michelin tire has a better life, and may be able to increase your gas mileage. Remember, the faster a tire wears out, the more expensive it is.



3. Wheel Alignments. Uneven wear on the tires can mean that either the tire is “out of round” which means the tire is defective, or that the steering is in need of an alignment. Nowadays, the technology allows all four wheels to be aligned, unlike the old days when only the front wheels were aligned. Symptoms are, uneven wear on a tire, the vehicle pulling, or the inside or outside of the tire wearing out. A vehicle that is out of alignment will cause the tires to drag, which uses more fuel to propel your vehicle. You’re spending more money to simply to wear out your tires.





4. CHANGE YOUR OIL Changing your oil when recommended will extend the life of your engine, but

the SYNTHETIC OILS HAVE the added advantage of extra fuel savings. By using the right VISCOSITY,

(Or thickness of the oil) means that you’re only using the right thickness for your vehicle. The thicker the oil,  the less fuel efficient it is, and you may also be damaging your vehicle. The synthetic oils have the advantage

of being a slicker oil, which can add one to two miles per gallon.

5. USE THE SAME BRAND GASOLINE Use a good quality fuel, not an off brand, and use the same company. Also, if your vehicle asks for regular, use that. Many people use a higher grade of gasoline thinking that the higher octane will save them money. If your vehicle’s valves are not clattering, then the higher octane is a waste. UNLESS your mechanic specifically directs you to do so, then it is a waste of time.

6. WHEN CHANGING PARTS, STAY AWAY FROM THE DISCOUNT AUTO STORES. I’ve had the misfortune of having to change a starter three times that came from a discount store. The durability was not there. Get the Original Equipment whenever possible.


7. CONVERT YOUR VEHICLE TO A HYBRID Okay, this one is outside the lines, but knowing that the gas prices are NOT going to come down, you need to be aggressive on this. I’ve checked out a number of the modifications that are available, and I’m convinced that this can give you the greatest increase in the gas mileage. The cost to build one is pennies, versus the savings. I have the details and videos on my website, so after checking it out, get the plans and either install it yourself or get a competent mechanic and see about getting one installed.


By investing in a few dollars today, you’ll be able to enjoy these savings for years to come. A car is a depreciating asset, so by not spending money on a new car means you can take those savings and pay off debt, or save money for the future.