Monday, January 4, 2010
The New Megane Renault Sport is powered by a new-generation 2-litre 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which has maximum power of 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm. The total of the different improvements made to this engine has produced a gain of 20hp and 40Nm over Megane R26.R which itself come out as the yardstick in the world of performance hatches. 
The Renault Sport 2.0 T engine’s twin-scroll turbo is extremely responsive and is particularly flexible at lows revs, with 80 % of maximum torque available from 1,900 rpm. Its broad useful rev band makes it a genuine joy to drive in everyday use, and the joy remains all the way up to the rev-limiter as it is pushed a little harder. The engine of New Megane RS drives through a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The new 2010 Renault Megane RS price for the UK market starts at 21,995.00 GBP for the Cup version and at 22,995.00 GBP for the standard version and the 2010 Renault Megane RS will become available for ordering in the UK from 1st November and the deliveries will begin in January 2011.
The New Megane Renault Sport is powered by a new-generation 2-litre 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine which has maximum power of 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm. The total of the different improvements made to this engine has produced a gain of 20hp and 40Nm over Megane R26.R which itself come out as the yardstick in the world of performance hatches. The Renault Sport 2.0 T engine’s twin-scroll turbo is extremely responsive and is particularly flexible at lows revs, with 80 % of maximum torque available from 1,900 rpm. Its broad useful rev band makes it a genuine joy to drive in everyday use, and the joy remains all the way up to the rev-limiter as it is pushed a little harder. The engine of New Megane RS drives through a 6-speed manual gearbox.The new 2010 Renault Megane RS price for the UK market starts at 21,995.00 GBP for the Cup version and at 22,995.00 GBP for the standard version and the 2010 Renault Megane RS will become available for ordering in the UK from 1st November and the deliveries will begin in January 2011.
5 Ways to Prevent Costly Ice-Induced Car Damage
0 comments Posted by car manual and matic at 5:28 AM
by Robert, Cars for Keeps Technician
The cold weather is upon us. The cold wreaks all kinds of havoc on vehicles. Any problems that you may have had in the warmer months seem to be multiplied by the cold. What are some basic things you can do to protect your vehicle?
1) Marjorie talked earlier about washing away the salt that accumulates from roads. This is great preventative maintenance. It can help minimize any rust from the salt that may form. Not only on the body of the vehicle, but many other parts such as your brake lines or fuel lines.
2) Drive slower. This one should be a no brainer. Driving slower can reduce your chances of being caught in a ditch or worse in an accident.
3) You should also drive slower when your cars engine is cold. This will prevent any premature damage internally to the engine. Many people do not realize the other fluids in your vehicle are also cold, such as transmission fluid, power steering fluid and differential fluids. So avoid high revving your engine and fast cornering until you have at least some drive time to warm those up too.
4) Turn off all accessories when you shut your vehicle off. This includes your lights, blower motor, wiper blades, ect. These extra accessories are not needed when you start your vehicle for the first time and only add an extra draw on your battery when starting your vehicle. Only after your vehicle is started should these be turned on. And don't start the wipers until they are no longer frozen to the windshield!
5) Do not force your windows down. Manual windows are, of course, more resilient to this over power windows. When your windows are frozen shut you should not force them down with the window switch. If they do not go down right away they are frozen shut. You should press up on the switch and wait for them to thaw out. You can speed up the process with a de-icer spray. Many of these motors, just like wiper motors, have plastic gears internally and plastic mounts. They are prone to break especially in the winter, often with costly repairs!
With a few basic steps you can minimize any headaches in the winter and enjoy the holiday season. I hope everyone had a fantastic New Year and a Happy Holiday season.
Drive safe and until next time!
