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Fiat, the well known name in the automobiles market recently came up with a new hatchback called the Grande Punto. Both its exteriors and interiors look powerful and muscular. This mid sized hatchback has quite been liked by the users.

Design and Styling

The design of the Fiat Punto car is quite attractive to look at. The car is available in very varied colours such as: Exotica Red, Hip Hop Black, Bossa Nova White, Minima Grey and Medium grey. The interiors of the car are two toned. The seats have a sporty structure and padded base providing utmost comfort to the people sitting inside. The steering wheel is leather based.

The dashboard is simple and the cabin spacious. There is a lot of room for leg-space perfect for long journeys. The rear seats can be folded. Apart from the back storage area there are few notable areas of storage, advantageous for travelling on outstation tours. The rear view mirror is electronic and can be adjusted without opening the door glass. The air conditioner installed in the car is climate sensitive and adjusts the temperature accordingly.

There are many state-of-art technological features used in the car making it appear truly European. With the help of Blue & Me technology developed by Microsoft, mobile is synchronised with Bluetooth for SMSes and Voice Dialling. Fiat Punto is available in the following models: Active, Dynamic, Emotion and Emotion Pack.

Engine and other specifications

There are a total of three kinds of engine available in all the models of Grande Punto. They are: 1.2 litre petrol engine, 1.4 litre petrol engine and 1.3 litre diesel engine. The maximum power given out by these engines is 68 Bhp@ 6500 rpm and the maximum torque being 96Nm@ 2500 rpm. The fuel efficiency of Punto is seen to be a maximum of 16 kilometres per litre. The engine displacement is 1172cc, FIRE, 8 valve, SOHC. The kerb weight comes to 1140 kilograms.

The front brakes are disk type and the rear drum. The suspension is Independent Mc Pherson Struts, Teles Stabiliser Bar. The size of the tyres is 165/80 R14. The car is provided with 2 trip meters and a tachometer. The bumper resembles the colour of the body of the car.

The door mirrors are manual on both the sides. The driver seat adjustment is manual with power windows and steering. Remote boot and remote fuel filter have been provided with. The top speed of the car zooms up to 182 kilometres per hour.

Drawbacks

The quality of the interiors is average and the fuel efficiency given out by the petrol models is low. On speeding the car, the engine produces quite a lot of noise too. The services provided by Fiat are not competent with other hatchback companies.

Conclusion

Fiat has made a satisfactory attempt by launching Grande Punto. This hatchback is not the best but definitely not the worst either.

Besides this Fiat Punto Car Review you can read other car reviews at http://www.techfren.com

Pontiac Parts: an Effective Combination of Power, Performance and Design

Eighty years ago, General Motors produced a marque of automobile that is soon to be recognized as one of the most promising car makes in the automotive industry. Manufactured as a mid-level brand, Pontiac features a high performance and sportier driving experience that is very much appealing to younger drivers. Because of those inherent features, the powerful line up of Pontiac models has earned an impressive reputation in the automotive industry since its early beginnings. Among the current models of Pontiac include the Pontiac GTO, Pontiac Vibe, Pontiac GXP Series, Pontiac Torrent, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Solstice, Pontiac G5, Pontiac G6 convertible, Pontiac G6 coupe, as well as Pontiac G6 sedan. Pontiac vehicles are able to stand among the rest because they are all equipped with highly engineered and durable Pontiac Parts. They perfectly match the performance and features of your Pontiac vehicle in order to provide you with an efficient and exceptional driving and handling experience.

The evolution of performance of Pontiac vehicles can be traced way back in 1955 when the first models of Pontiac have been equipped with a 173-horsepower overhead valve V-8 engine. It then evolved into a 285-horsepower 6 cylinder engine to cater to the needs of performance enthusiasts. Current Pontiac models have been equipped with a 3.9 L 3900 V6 SFI engine that provides the performance, agility and utility that every enthusiast driver demands. Every Pontiac model has been equipped with a low-RPM high-torque engine model. Not only that, compared to other vehicle makes, Pontiac engines has integrated a timing chain cover and an integrated water pump a well as a separate intake and valley pan. Some of the other performance Pontiac parts installed on every Pontiac vehicle includes a 6-speed or 4-speed transmission that is either in manual or automatic control. On the other hand, the mechanical performance of Pontiac vehicles can be attributed to the suspension system that features “stabilitrak” and a fully-functional traction control. Ride and handling is also a breeze because your Pontiac vehicles are equipped with a hydraulic power steering.

Pontiac Parts are not only limited to engine, transmission and mechanical parts. They is also made up of external and interior features that add to the over all stance of Pontiac vehicles. Some of the exterior Pontiac parts include solar-ray light tinted windshields and window glass which are heat resistant, dual or single chrome tipped exhaust system, daytime running lamps and front fog lamps. It also includes halogen composite headlamps that feature an automatic exterior lamp control and 20-second delay off feature. Interior Pontiac parts include the standard seats, pedals, steering wheel controls, trunk release, power windows, shift knobs, cruise control and audio system among others. There are also some Pontiac Parts that are designed to provide you with an absolute occupant protection. Some of these include 3 point safety seat belts for any position; seat mounted airbags, side curtains, as well as a PASS Lock theft-deterrent system that immobilizes the fuel system of the vehicle if an improper key is used. Pontiac Parts may be highly durable, but they still need to be properly maintained in order to provide you with a longer service life.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

If my PCV valve went bad, and oil is leaking out of the seals, must I replace the seals or just the valve?

Im supposed to get my car checked tomorrow, but im starting to think that the problem is only from a stuck PCV valve. Its leaking oil from the engine's front seal, im guessing the crankcase seal. If I replace the PCV valve will it likely fix or slow down the leak or do I still need to replace the seals no matter what? By the way the valve cover gasket is leaking oil as well.

I have a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L

Positive Crankcase Ventilation..
This relieves the pressure that escapes past your rings.
Kind of like blowing up a balloon too much, without some kind of release valve the balloon will pop just like your seals did.
Now you need to replace not only the valve but the seals/gaskets too..
By replacing the valve you may slow the leak but are you willing to spend god knows how much on oil and/or risk seizing your engine too if you don't replace the seals/gaskets?

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