The Chevy S 10 Throughout The Years

By Andy Zain

Living with the utilitarian Chevy S 10 has been a fact of life since its introduction in 1981 as a 1982 model. This compact pickup lasted as the top small truck in Chevy's stable of vehicles for 22 years until it was replaced for 2004 by the Chevy Colorado. Today, there are still countless numbers of the little truck on America's highways and byways.

Classified as a compact pickup truck, the Chevy S 10 also appeared in GMC colors as the S 15. It replaced the Chevrolet LUV, which was nothing more than a rebadged version of the old Isuzu KB. In the early 1970s, owing to the effects of the Arab oil embargo and needing to add some fuel-efficient cars and trucks to the lineup, Chevy began to concentrate on finding ways of doing just such a thing.

The S 10 emerged as a result of that effort, making its debut in 1981 as a 1982 model. What was really great about the S 10 was that it also came as a sport-utility vehicle (SUV), appearing as the S 10 Blazer in 1983. That particular model was a 2-door version, beating Ford to the SUV market and lagging just behind Jeep, though no manufacturer thought to add 4-door models until 1990.

General Motors, the parent company of Chevrolet, has featured a number of compact pickups since 1982, with the SUV versions being around in 2 or 4-door skin for over 25 years. The S 10 itself is a favorite of do-it-yourself mechanics, particularly its early model years, which were relatively easy to work on.

Engines in the Chevy S 10 have been of the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder variety for as long as it was around. The initial 4 that was offered was a carryover engine from the Luv. Back then, the 84 horses the engine offered was considered fairly good, along with the 101 pounds-feet of torque. Again, for 1982, there was not much complaining from a public used to truly mundane engine performance due to environmental engine controls.

Chevy also offered a 2. 4 liter V6 optional engine from the start and through 1985. It had a 2-barrel carburetor that helped to up engine outpower to 115 horses and added 148 pounds feet of torque to the mix. This gave the little truck a bit more off-the-line power. There was even a diesel engine from '83 to '85, though its 58 horses and 98 pound-feet quickly doomed it to irrelevance.

Over the life of the S 10, Chevy continued to offer both 4 and 6 cylinder plants and also worked to add more horses and more torque as the truck matured. Originally offered with a normally-aspirated fuel-feeder setup, Chevy eventually tossed the carburetor for variants of a fuel injection system, including sequential port, multi-port and throttle body set-ups. The Chevy S 10 also featured 3 and 4-speed trannies in the first generation (up through '93) and even a Borg Warner manual in 5-speed dress.

The second-generation S 10 that ran from 1994 up through 2004 added to the fun, with even more 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive models, larger and more powerful engines and even an SS package with a hot 4. 3 liter V6 engine that put out from 180 to 195 horsepower. It had lowered suspension, 16-inch wheels and other cosmetic changes and was only available in a regular cab version. It was discontinued in 1998.

The Chevy S 10 is still a ubiquitous sight on the roads, highways and trails of North America. It was an extremely popular little truck, and came to be thought of as a vital part of Chevy's effort to bring reliability and economy to the truck segment in the company's lineup. As a chord in the Chevy 'Heartbeat of America' theme's music, it played its role well. - 21396

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Andy Zain is the admin of Chevy S10 Forum , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Chevy S10. Get the information you need when you visit Chevy Truck Forum

Accident Insurance Types

By Susan Reynolds

You will want to cover the costs of an accident without having to pay them out of your pocket. For this reason insurance to cover your vehicle is of the upmost importance. Accidents can cause thousands of dollars in damages and medical bills. To avoid having to pay these bills or being sued you should at least have basic insurance. Before you decide on which type of insurance is best for your needs you should consider a few different factors.

In most states drivers are required to have the most basic type of insurance known as liability insurance. This coverage only covers the other driver?s medical bills and the damage done to their property. This means that any damage done to your vehicle or any medical bills that you incur will have to come out of your own pocket. Liability insurance is a very low cost insurance and is only recommended to those who can?t afford full coverage or have an older vehicle that has little to no value.

Many drivers worry about their vehicle being vandalized or stolen. In highly populated areas this is common if you have an expensive vehicle. If you have full coverage you can add a type of insurance to your plan that will add a minimal amount to your rate while protecting your vehicle. You should be careful as some damage when done by weather is not covered.

To get your vehicle completely insured you will need collision insurance. This covers anything that happens to you or your vehicle in an accident. When you add this to comprehensive and liability insurance you will find that your 4x4 is protected from just about everything. Since it is very expensive to get this type of insurance, it?s best to have it only on a newer 4x4 that is worth a lot. In any case, collision insurance will leave you without any worries.

If you are an extreme 4x4 enthusiast who likes to go off road or you go to competitions with your vehicle then you will need to get a special type of insurance to cover these events. If you do competitions or off-roading often then you will want to consider adding to your policy. However if you do events only once in a while then you can save on costs by having it covered for that one day. It?s important to know the policies of your insurance company as some insurance companies will cancel your policy if you go off road.

Choosing the proper insurance for your 4x4 vehicle can be difficult. You need to be careful when you?re looking at various companies? policies as they are not all the same. Some companies have different guidelines they use in their policies. It?s important to ensure that the policies are as close to each other as possible when you?re comparing rates from different companies. - 21396

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Susan Reynolds is the webmaster for a leading South African Insurance Portal that provides consumers with the best Car Insurance Options.

The Engine Computer Is Likely The Greatest Improvement To Cars Since The Car Was Invented.

By Adam Veenker

Cars have greatly evolved over the years since their beginnings back in the early 1900's. Many things have evolved surrounding cars as well, such as the roads they drive on, the distance that they travel, and the demands we have put on cars.

Of all of the changes in the car over the years, perhaps none has been more important than the advent of the engine computer. The Engine computer module (ECM) was invented and introduced into cars in large part to improve the efficiency in the way an engine performs. The main benefit of that improved performance is the lower emissions put off by the cars which pose environmental concerns.

A side benefit of the desire to improve the emissions of our cars is the increased gas mileage. The gas mileage of our vehicles has continued to improve as engine computers have improved in their performance. While some people do not care as much about the environment, they will never complain about the improved gas mileage.

The emissions of vehicles and their impact on the environment has been a great concern for some time. The engine computer came about partly due to this issue and has been a big factor in improving the pollution levels of vehicles. The computer continually adjusts things like fuel and air depending on the conditions that it is driving in. This helps to reduce the emissions and thus the pollution from cars.

The ECM can warn drivers of a potentially serious issue with the engine, such as an engine knock before it is too late. When the computer discovers a potential problem like this, will send a signal to the dash to turn on the check engine light. The trouble code is stored for the auto mechanic to look at.

Another job of the engine control module is to monitor other aspects relating to the engine. The ECM alerts the instrument cluster when there is a problem of something operating out of normal parameters, such as the engine coolant temperature or the oil level. The instrument cluster then will turn on the appropriate light signaling to the driver a potential problem. The ECM also stores a trouble code that a mechanic can retrieve in the diagnosis of the problem so that they can fix it.

The use of ECM?s on vehicles could well be argued to be the most improvement of cars since they began. Unlike some of the other major improvements that we have seen in cars, the engine computer is not highly noticed by the common driver.

The future will certainly hold more improvements to our vehicles. One that seems to be around the corner is another drastic jump in gas mileage. Chevy announced that there new car in 2010, the Chevy Volt, is capable of getting 230 miles per gallon around town. This is a combination of an electric car and a traditional gas powered engine. - 21396

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car computers have been one of the most beneficial improvements in the car. The engine control module, or ECM is responsible for the reduction of emissions from vehicles, thus helping the air quality in the country.

The Engine Computer Is Likely The Greatest Improvement To Cars Since The Car Was Invented.

By Derek Youngreen

Vehicles, both cars and trucks, have improved drastically since they were first introduced back in the early 1900's. Many aspects about driving a car have also changed. Roads, which used to be dirt, are now paved and smooth (at least comparatively). We go far further in our cars today than they did in the beginning. We use our cars for many more things than they did when they first came out.

Of all of the changes in the car over the years, perhaps none has been more important than the advent of the engine computer. The Engine computer module (ECM) was invented and introduced into cars in large part to improve the efficiency in the way an engine performs. The main benefit of that improved performance is the lower emissions put off by the cars which pose environmental concerns.

A side benefit of the desire to improve the emissions of our cars is the increased gas mileage. The gas mileage of our vehicles has continued to improve as engine computers have improved in their performance. While some people do not care as much about the environment, they will never complain about the improved gas mileage.

The emissions of vehicles have been and continue to be a large issue and point of discussion. The impact on the environment that our cars have is a concern. However, the ECM has been and will continue to be a large factor in the improvement of emission levels. The ECM does this by continually adjusting the fuel, air and spark to the condition of the driving. This reduces the pollution of the vehicle.

The ECM can warn drivers of a potentially serious issue with the engine, such as an engine knock before it is too late. When the computer discovers a potential problem like this, will send a signal to the dash to turn on the check engine light. The trouble code is stored for the auto mechanic to look at.

Engine computers also monitor things like the coolant temperature and oil pressure. These things used to be monitored via a mechanical gauge. The ECM will then send a signal to the instrument cluster only if the normal operating parameters are broken. This will in turn activate a light in the dash indicating a potential problem.

The use of ECM?s on vehicles could well be argued to be the most improvement of cars since they began. Unlike some of the other major improvements that we have seen in cars, the engine computer is not highly noticed by the common driver.

The future will certainly hold more improvements to our vehicles. One that seems to be around the corner is another drastic jump in gas mileage. Chevy announced that there new car in 2010, the Chevy Volt, is capable of getting 230 miles per gallon around town. This is a combination of an electric car and a traditional gas powered engine. - 21396

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car computers have been one of the most beneficial improvements in the car. The engine control module, or ECM is responsible for the reduction of emissions from cars, thus improve the air quality in the nation.

Top Tips For Saving With Car Insurance Renewals

By Kevin Hawkes

Current info about car insurance for 17 year olds and teenagers is not always the easiest thing to locate. Fortunately, this report includes the latest car insurance available.

Shopping around for a car insurance estimate is not something most people look forward to. It is one of the least exciting chores that is required in order to have a car on the road, but it is worth seeking out the most competitive car insurance estimate available. Shoppers can then purchase the selected policy immediately while remaining on the website. Use a reliable and licensed independent agency that displays the best rates available. Shopping for anything online is simpler than ever, and looking for coverage for your car is no exception. Shopping for a car insurance company which sets rates according to multiple tiers can ultimately save you money.

Auto insurance companies will come up with your car insurance premium from a number of things like age, type of job, distance to job, and driving record. Of course the car you plan to insure plays a huge roll in how much you will pay for insurance. Auto insurance is never an exact science but there are one or two simple rules. If you are only renting for one or two days, it's probably better to buy the LDW because any claim you make does not show up on your own policy and you avoid any premium hike.

Think about what you've read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about car insurance for 17 year olds? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs?

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If you have a very low excess quoted to you it can be increased and this will lower your policy price. You have to be careful when increasing your excess amount as you should be able to afford the amount if the need arises. Be sure to compare as many prices for premiums as possible, since the most efficient way to purchase a policy with the lowest down is to simply shop around.

Individuals can even pay for their new car insurance policies online, as well as receive proof and identification cards via their e-mail, making the method of internet shopping one of the most convenient and hassle free ways of acquiring new coverage. The site makes it easy to shop by company or by category and compare prices and policies. When you have all the information you need, just request a free quote.

If you've picked some pointers about car insurance for 17 year olds and teenagers that you can put into action, then by all means, do so. You won't really be able to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don't use it. - 21396

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Kevin Hawkes is the author of this article. InsuranceSet.com helps you compare 17 year old car insurance and provides free resources on car insurance for teenagers. You have full permission to reprint this article provided this paragraph and the hyperlinks are kept unchanged.