Foton MP-X - Generation 1 (2009-2014)

FOTON MP-X (2009-2014)

After offering pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles, it was time for Foton to offer a vehicle which can seat more than five though the MP-X. At launch, a 10 seater is offered which was followed by an 8 seater. It was discontinued in 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	8 Seater	10 Seater/MPX
Years Available	May 2010-2014	May 2009-2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	2.8 OHV 8V I4 Turbo	2.8 OHV 8V I4 Turbo
Horsepower	94hp @ 3,600rpm	94hp @ 3,600rpm
Torque	225Nm @ 1,900-2,300rpm	225Nm @ 1,900-2,300rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct	Common Rail Direct
Transmission	5-Speed Manual	5-Speed Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,790mm	4,790mm
Width	1,825mm	1,825mm
Height	1,950mm	1,950mm
Wheelbase	2,985mm	2,985mm
Curb Weight	1,960kg	1,960kg
Body Style	5 Door Van	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	8	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum	Drum
Tires	205/70 R15	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Passenger Louver Windows, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather/Wood	Leather/Wood
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: 50/50 Slide and Recline Second Row Captains Chairs	Wood Accents, Compass, External Temperature Indicator, 60/40 Fold Rear Seats, 50/50 Split Fold Rear Seats
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	4	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Starex, Nissan Urvan, Toyota Hiace

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Mini Clubman - Generation 1 (2009-2014)

MINI CLUBMAN (2009-2014)

The station wagon Mini Cooper, the Clubman has 4 doors (two are side hinged at the rear) and an extended body. Two engine options are available, a normally flavored 1.6 and a turbocharged version of the same engine. It was dropped in 2014.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Cooper S	Cooper
Years Available	June 2010-July 2014	November 2009-July 2014
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	1.6 DOHC 16V I4 Turbocharged	1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	175hp @ 5,500rpm	120hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 1,600rpm	160Nm @ 4,250rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection	Valvetronic Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	6-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	47 Liters	47 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	3,937mm	3,937mm
Width	1,683mm	1,683mm
Height	1,426mm	1,426mm
Wheelbase	2,547mm	2,547mm
Curb Weight	1,205kg	1,185kg
Body Style	5 Door Hatchback	5 Door Hatchback
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	4	4
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Longitudinal Strut	Longitudinal Strut
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Tires	195/55 R16	175/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Corner Brake Control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and Brake Assist	Yes, With Corner Brake Control, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control	Yes, Dynamic Stability Control
Other Safety Features	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: HID Headlamps, Headlamp Washers, Hood Scoop, Revised Front Bumpers, Mesh Grille, Rear Spoiler, Dual Central Exhaust	Chrome Grille and Gas Cap, Twin Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Aluminum Pedals, Piano Black Accents	Silver Accents, Engine Push Button Start, Center Mounted Speedometer, 50/50 Split Fold Rear Seat, Rear Cargo Cover
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering (Electric), Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX	AM/FM/CD/MP3/AUX
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio	Yes, Audio
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS

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Peugeot 807 - Generation 1 (2005-2007)

PEUGEOT 807 (2005-2007)

Basically Peugeot's largest vehicle based on size and seating capacity and the expensive of the lot back then. Based on the Eurovans which saw Peugeot, Fiat, Citroen, and Lancia sharing the same car with different badges in the same factory. This van came with a 2.0 4-cylinder gasoline paired to a 4-speed automatic. Disappointing sales forced to drop the brand in 2007.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	807
Years Available	2005-2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EW10 A 2.0 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	138hp @ 6,000rpm
Torque	190Nm @ 4,100rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,730mm
Width	1,850mm
Height	1,750mm
Wheelbase	2,825mm
Curb Weight	1,675kg
Body Style	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle with Trailing Arms
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc
Tires	205/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Rain Sensing Wipers, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, Sun Roof, Automatic Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Center Mounted Gauges, 40/20/40 Fold Second Row, 50/50 Fold Third Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chrysler Town and Country, Toyota Previa

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Car Profiles - Nissan Urvan (1988-2015)

1988-2015 Nissan Urvan

The Good: Simple mechanical parts, availability

The Bad: Outdated by modern standards

The Say: There are fans of this van for a reason.

Go For: Any well maintained unit
Avoid: Overly tired units

Price Range: P300,000-P1,000,000
Our Rating: **

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1988-2015

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Every Drivers Must to Know About Motor Oil

We won't not know how supplant the brake cushions or even how to change a punctured tire, yet all drivers know how to add oil to their vehicles. You simply pop the hood and pour some in, isn't that so? All things considered, not precisely. Keeping in mind the end goal to shield your motor from untimely wear and tear, you should utilize the suggested engine oil.

To discover what you require, essentially check your proprietor's manual. In many occasions, it will instruct you to utilize either a manufactured or ordinary item. The previous is for the most part required for elite vehicles, while the last offers enough assurance against warmth development for most different autos. There are likewise engineered mixes for vehicles that convey substantial burdens, for example, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

Shouldn't something be said about Viscosity?

In the event that you take after your proprietor's manual to the letter - and you ought to - it will teach you to utilize a particular consistency grade, or thicknesses, of oil. Since various motors keep running at various temperatures, distinctive evaluations are expected to counteract overheating. Their thickness and suitability is dictated by a progression of numbers. The most well-known ones are 5W-30 and 10W-30. What do these numbers mean?

Measured by the Society of Automotive Engineering, the numbers show the liquid's thickness amid hot and icy testing. For 5W-30, the first number (5) is the oil's thickness when the engine is frosty, and the second number (30) is it's consistency when hot. Since more slender evaluations put less strain on the engine, they are favored when warmth is not an issue. Alternately, a thicker liquid gives abundantly required security when temperatures rise. Accordingly, the evaluation you require relies on upon how hot your motor runs.

Is It Really That Important?

Yes, it is truly that vital! Utilizing the wrong sort, or even review, of item can bring about lasting harm to essential motor parts. This is particularly genuine on the off chance that you possess a vehicle that requires engineered engine oil, however you erroneously utilize a traditional one. What could exceptionally well happen in this occurrence is that the characteristic engine oil would separate under great warmth, creating lacking oil. With oil lacking, rubbing between moving parts could without much of a stretch reason genuine, even hopeless harm. More than a couple of drivers have blown their motors since they utilized the wrong liquids.

Voiding Your Warranty

Regardless of the fact that your vehicle is still under guarantee, harm that happens on the grounds that you utilized the wrong engine oil may not be secured. It is additionally conceivable to void your guarantee in the event that you utilize a liquid that is too thick or too thin. There are even situations where automakers have declined to cover harm ascribed to a non-affirmed liquid. To keep away from this unpalatable situation, ensure you generally utilize a fluid that has been affirmed by the Automotive Petroleum Institute (API). You'll know it by the "sunburst" logo that dependably shows up on marks of affirmed items. In this way, on the off chance that you don't see that sunburst, don't purchase or utilize the item.

As the backbone of your motor, the right engine oil can keep your vehicle running easily for quite a long time to come.

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Ford E150 - Generation 4 (1998-2009)

FORD E150 (1998-2009)

One of the first Fords to be brought here, the E150 van became a popular choice among the rich and famous. Powering this 11 seat vehicle is a 4.6 V8 that is also utilized by the Expedition and Mustang.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Chateau Wagon
Years Available	August 1998-February 2009
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	Triton 4.6 SOHC 16V V8
Horsepower	235hp @ 4,250rpm
Torque	462Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	132 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,382mm
Width	2,014mm
Height	2,118mm
Wheelbase	3,505mm
Curb Weight	2,623kg
Body Style	4 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	11
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	Twist Beam Axle
Rear Suspension	Rigid Link, Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	245/75 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Two Tone Paint
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	None
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette (1998-2002) or AM/FM/6 CD (2002-2009)
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES	Six disc changer downgraded to single disc in 2006.
RIVALS	Chevrolet Savana

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Dodge Caravan - Generation 4 (1998-2002)

DODGE CARAVAN (1998-2002)

Before the local distributor sold the Chrysler equivalents, we had the Caravan in Grand guise (which is the longer version). No thanks to a high price tag and a limited warranty, it was discontinued in favor of the Chrysler counterparts.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Grand Caravan
Years Available	1998-2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	EGA 3.3 OHV 12V V6
Horsepower	158hp @ 4,850rpm
Torque	280Nm @ 3,250rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	76 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,070mm
Width	1,951mm
Height	1,740mm
Wheelbase	3,030mm
Curb Weight	1,745kg
Body Style	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Dual Lateral Links
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	205/75 R14
Wheels	14 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	None
Other Exterior Features	Roof Rails, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	60/40 Fold Second Row Seat, 50/50 Fold Third Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Mazda MPV

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