2007
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
2009 Total Value Index™ by Strategic Vision
| Segment | Total Value Award Winner(s) | TVI Score |
| Small Car | Honda Insight | 795 |
| Small Multi-Function | Ford Focus Coupe | 801 |
| Mid-Size Car | Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Volkswagen Passat Sedan | 808 807 |
| Mid-Size Multi-Function | Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 769 |
| Full-size (Larger) Car | Volkswagen CC Sedan | 846 |
| Near-Luxury Car | Hyundai Genesis | 838 |
| Luxury Multi-Function | Mercedes-Benz R-Class Wagon | 792 |
| Luxury Car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 828 |
| Specialty Coupe | MINI Cooper Hatchback | 827 |
| Premium Coupe | Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | 840 |
| Mid Specialty | Honda Accord Coupe | 802 |
| Convertible | Ford Mustang Convertible | 799 |
| Premium Convertible | Saab 9-3 Convertible | 807 |
| Minivan | Honda Odyssey | 745 |
| Small (Entry) Utility | Volkswagen Tiguan | 801 |
| Mid-Size Crossover Utility | Ford Flex | 784 |
| Mid-Size Traditional Utility | Chrysler Aspen | 766 |
| Large Utility | Ford Expedition | 803 |
| Near-Luxury Utility | BMW X3 | 806 |
| Luxury Utility | Audi Q7 | 792 |
| Standard Pickup | Honda Ridgeline | 748 |
| Full-Size Pickup | Chevrolet Avalanche | 787 |
| Heavy Duty Pickup | Ford F-250/350 | 709 |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Notebook and Mini-Note PC Shipment Shares by Region Q2 2009
Source: DisplaySearch
Global Portable PC Segments Revenue Q2 2008-Q2 2009
Source: DisplaySearch
Global Large-Area TFT LCD Panel Shipments 9/2008 - 9/2009
Source: DisplaySearch
Global TV Shipments / Shares by Display Technology Q3 2009
Source: DisplaySearch
Friday, November 20, 2009
Global PC Shipments 3Q 2008-2009
(Thousands of Units)
| Note: Data includes desk-based PCs, mobile PCs and X86 servers. |
| Source: Gartner (October 2009) |
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Wester Europe 2009 Year to Date Oct Vehicles Sales
includes cars and light/medium/heavy commercial vehicles
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Ford 6L & 6.4L International Diesel Maintenance
Vehicle Service Reminder 09l04:
Oil and Filter 1, 2
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: 2 Change every 7,500 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions*: Change every 5,000 miles or 200 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions*: Change every 5,000 miles or 200 hours
Fuel Filter change (both)1
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 15,000 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles or 400 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 20,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles or 400 hours
Coolant Strength concentration check/change3
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Check every 6 months & initial change 105,000 miles; subsequent changes every 45,000 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours & change every 45,000 miles or 1800 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Check every 6 months & initial change 100,000 miles; subsequent changes every 50,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours & change every 60,000 miles or 2400 hours
Coolant Strength nitrite strength check 3
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Optional check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Optional check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours
* Special Operating Conditions: Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time (check engine hours), Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Fuel Use, or Off Road/Dusty Conditions
1 Use Motorcraft® Filters
2 Use the Right Oil: American Petroleum Institute (API) CJ-4 engine oil is required for the 6.4L engine to meet federal emission standards. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can benefit from this same high performance oil as well.
3 The coolant concentration should be maintained at a 50/50 mix (freeze protection to -34°F/-36°C) of coolant and distilled water. The level of coolant should be maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in the coolant reservoir. Refer to your Owner Guide for additional information.
Oil and Filter 1, 2
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: 2 Change every 7,500 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions*: Change every 5,000 miles or 200 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions*: Change every 5,000 miles or 200 hours
Fuel Filter change (both)1
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 15,000 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles or 400 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Change every 20,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Change every 10,000 miles or 400 hours
Coolant Strength concentration check/change3
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Check every 6 months & initial change 105,000 miles; subsequent changes every 45,000 miles
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours & change every 45,000 miles or 1800 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Check every 6 months & initial change 100,000 miles; subsequent changes every 50,000 miles
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours & change every 60,000 miles or 2400 hours
Coolant Strength nitrite strength check 3
6.0L Normal Operating Conditions: Optional check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours
6.0L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 15,000 miles or 600 hours
6.4L Normal Operating Conditions: Optional check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours
6.4L Special Operating Conditions: Check every 20,000 miles or 800 hours
* Special Operating Conditions: Extensive Towing, Long Idle Time (check engine hours), Extended Low Speed Driving, Biodiesel Fuel Use, or Off Road/Dusty Conditions
1 Use Motorcraft® Filters
2 Use the Right Oil: American Petroleum Institute (API) CJ-4 engine oil is required for the 6.4L engine to meet federal emission standards. Vehicles equipped with the 6.0L engine can benefit from this same high performance oil as well.
3 The coolant concentration should be maintained at a 50/50 mix (freeze protection to -34°F/-36°C) of coolant and distilled water. The level of coolant should be maintained at the "COLD FILL" range in the coolant reservoir. Refer to your Owner Guide for additional information.
Ford 6.4L International Diesel Coolant Low
If a 6.4L radiator has leaked and overheated, it may cause other issues depending of coolant loss condition. If coolant is low again in the future, make sure the radiator and degas bottle is holding pressure properly. If the reservoir cap seals/relieves to specs, then check the thermostat and water pump/front cover.
The thermostat needs to be replaced if the spring is over-extended and/or rubber gaskets deformed or torn. The water pump/front cover need to be replaced if metal cavitated. With cavitation, coolant can leak into the crankcase. The EGR cooler should also be tested for leaks.
The thermostat needs to be replaced if the spring is over-extended and/or rubber gaskets deformed or torn. The water pump/front cover need to be replaced if metal cavitated. With cavitation, coolant can leak into the crankcase. The EGR cooler should also be tested for leaks.
Ford SYNC V1 V2 V3 Upgrades
Some 2008 and 2009 Ford Lincoln Mercury vehicles are equipped with Sync version 1.x. FLM dealerships can upgrade SYNC software from Version 1.x to 2.o, which adds 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report. With the Version 2.o upgrade, Sync checks the Bluetooth protocol more closely. If a cell phone does not follow the Bluetooth standards closely, then its functions can be affected by the V2 upgrade. For example, a phone that automically updates the address book with SYNC V1 may not do so after a V2 upgrade. A work-around is to manually push the address book from the cell phone into SYNC.
Once a SYNC system is upgraded from V1 to V2, the dealership can not reverse the process with software tools. It may be possible to find an early service part module or vehicle that still has V1 loaded from the factory for swapping. FLM SYNC vehicles built after December 2008 will most likely have V2 upgrade loaded already. Syncmyride.com has a list of tested cell phones/music players, and shows the features that compatible with SYNC.
SYNC Version 3 is available to 2010MY Focus, Fusion, Flex, Expedition, F150, SuperDuty, Sport-Trac, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Mustang, Taurus, Milan, Mountaineer, MKS, MKX, MKZ, Navigator and Mariner. The Traffic, Directions & Information V3 software update enables SYNC to deliver: turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic reports, business searches and your favorite news, sports and weather—all with simple voice commands. A complimentary 3-year subscription is available to new vehicle owners. Traffic, Directions and Information is available in the United States, only.
Once a SYNC system is upgraded from V1 to V2, the dealership can not reverse the process with software tools. It may be possible to find an early service part module or vehicle that still has V1 loaded from the factory for swapping. FLM SYNC vehicles built after December 2008 will most likely have V2 upgrade loaded already. Syncmyride.com has a list of tested cell phones/music players, and shows the features that compatible with SYNC.
SYNC Version 3 is available to 2010MY Focus, Fusion, Flex, Expedition, F150, SuperDuty, Sport-Trac, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Mustang, Taurus, Milan, Mountaineer, MKS, MKX, MKZ, Navigator and Mariner. The Traffic, Directions & Information V3 software update enables SYNC to deliver: turn-by-turn driving directions, traffic reports, business searches and your favorite news, sports and weather—all with simple voice commands. A complimentary 3-year subscription is available to new vehicle owners. Traffic, Directions and Information is available in the United States, only.
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