Comments on: Hummer dealers try to boost fuel economy with unauthorized mods http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:40:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: linda j http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-211641 linda j Tue, 01 Aug 2006 04:10:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-211641 Greetings from merit consulting international, i will like to buy from you.Now,the items will be shippied to my place at 4550 Portofino Way #304 - WPB- FL - 33409 usa via your prefferd courier service, and i will be paying you with credit card only. Kindly let me know your personal phone number and website for futher transaction, Thanks HERE IS THE ITEM NEEDED FROM YOU: AIR MASS SENSOR FOR MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320 MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320 FUEL FILTER MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320 FUEL PUMP I await your reply as soon as possible, thanks Greetings from merit consulting international, i will like to buy from you.Now,the items will be shippied to my place at 4550 Portofino Way #304 – WPB- FL – 33409 usa via your prefferd courier service, and i will be paying you with credit card only. Kindly let me know your personal phone number and website for futher transaction, Thanks

HERE IS THE ITEM NEEDED FROM YOU:

AIR MASS SENSOR FOR MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320
MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320 FUEL FILTER
MERCEDES BENZ JEEP ML320 FUEL PUMP

I await your reply as soon as possible, thanks

]]> By: British_Rover http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-180453 British_Rover Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:43:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-180453 I am pretty sure the Magnuson and Moss act would not apply to this as this is an aftermarket item installed in a very important part of the vehicle. It would not void th entire warranty but probably at least the warranty on the engine and emissions controls. I am pretty sure the Magnuson and Moss act would not apply to this as this is an aftermarket item installed in a very important part of the vehicle. It would not void th entire warranty but probably at least the warranty on the engine and emissions controls.

]]> By: x23 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-180416 x23 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:46:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-180416 "GM says installing any such device will void the warranty of its vehicles." for the largest auto maker in the world ... GM sure doesn't know what the hell it is talking about. Magnuson Moss Warranty Act. it's only been around a good 30 years now. “GM says installing any such device will void the warranty of its vehicles.”

for the largest auto maker in the world … GM sure doesn’t know what the hell it is talking about.

Magnuson Moss Warranty Act.

it’s only been around a good 30 years now.

]]> By: PJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-180290 PJ Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:38:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-180290 "It's worth it for the style and performance these trucks have. Maybe if more of you fools actually drove one you would understand." I've driven both the H2 and the H3. The former is an utter joke, the latter less so but still inferior to, say, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder, or Toyota 4Runner in all practical aspects. Style? Well, yes, the pretend-G.I.-Joe image is the main draw here. But from the inside, the H2 is a mess of parts-bin clutter. The air vents are from a Pontiac Aztek, the steering wheel from a Trailblazer, the switchgear from a Silverado... and as for performance, well, a Prius actually does 0-60 as quickly as an H2 does, and it's quicker than an automatic H3. The H3 has a much nicer interior--one of GM's best, actually--but consider this: it has less rear legroom than a Chevy Aveo. It has a smaller cargo area than an HHR. And its towing capacity is weaker than a Jeep Liberty's. Yes, they can off-road, too, but less than 10% of buyers even *plan to* take their trucks off-road. These trucks are all about image, plain and simple. - P.J. motoralley.com “It’s worth it for the style and performance these trucks have. Maybe if more of you fools actually drove one you would understand.”

I’ve driven both the H2 and the H3. The former is an utter joke, the latter less so but still inferior to, say, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Nissan Pathfinder, or Toyota 4Runner in all practical aspects.

Style? Well, yes, the pretend-G.I.-Joe image is the main draw here. But from the inside, the H2 is a mess of parts-bin clutter. The air vents are from a Pontiac Aztek, the steering wheel from a Trailblazer, the switchgear from a Silverado… and as for performance, well, a Prius actually does 0-60 as quickly as an H2 does, and it’s quicker than an automatic H3.

The H3 has a much nicer interior–one of GM’s best, actually–but consider this: it has less rear legroom than a Chevy Aveo. It has a smaller cargo area than an HHR. And its towing capacity is weaker than a Jeep Liberty’s.

Yes, they can off-road, too, but less than 10% of buyers even *plan to* take their trucks off-road. These trucks are all about image, plain and simple.

- P.J.
motoralley.com

]]> By: Craig http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-180235 Craig Thu, 29 Jun 2006 01:39:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-180235 Wow, This is the first time I've heard of someone tampering with emissions control devices to SAVE GAS. Most of the time it's because you want more horsepower at the expense of fuel economy on an older, underpowered sporty car. Time to stop building those Hummers, GM. How about that 2900lb, slick handling inline-six Camaro I've been wanting? No? Okay. Hope you like having unsold inventory two years from now. Wow,

This is the first time I’ve heard of someone tampering with emissions control devices to SAVE GAS. Most of the time it’s because you want more horsepower at the expense of fuel economy on an older, underpowered sporty car.

Time to stop building those Hummers, GM. How about that 2900lb, slick handling inline-six Camaro I’ve been wanting? No? Okay. Hope you like having unsold inventory two years from now.

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179985 2006300C Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:19:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179985 wow, that shut me up, you're so cool wow, that shut me up, you’re so cool

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179984 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:18:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179984 Hummer is the Cadillac of SUV's my friends (Outside of the Slade). It's about riding in style and running over the wannabe's from other brands. If you are worried about fuel economy, then you are weenie and I deserve to run you down. Hummer is the Cadillac of SUV’s my friends (Outside of the Slade). It’s about riding in style and running over the wannabe’s from other brands.

If you are worried about fuel economy, then you are weenie and I deserve to run you down.

]]> By: 2006300C is a Knob http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179969 2006300C is a Knob Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:04:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179969 I bought a 2006 300C, how dumb is that? Someone Kill me now please. I bought a 2006 300C, how dumb is that? Someone Kill me now please.

]]> By: 2006300C http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179963 2006300C Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:58:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179963 You’re all idiotic twats. You’re all idiotic twats.

]]> By: Jon http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179954 Jon Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:46:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179954 Anonymous, You are an idiot and a coward (since you post anonymously). Think about it. Jon. Anonymous,

You are an idiot and a coward (since you post anonymously). Think about it.

Jon.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179931 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:06:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179931 I am a boring twat I am a boring twat

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179915 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:53:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179915 Maybe if more people actually were smart enough to buy a Hummer, the brand would continue to prosper and the whole gas mileage argument would go away because so many people would be happy to own a superior GM truck like a Hummer. Think about it Maybe if more people actually were smart enough to buy a Hummer, the brand would continue to prosper and the whole gas mileage argument would go away because so many people would be happy to own a superior GM truck like a Hummer.

Think about it

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179911 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:51:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179911 Hummer rules!!! All of you eco-weenies out there need to understand that nothing beats a Hummer. Who cares hat the gas mileage is? It's worth it for the style and performance these trucks have. Maybe if more of you fools actually drove one you would understand. Try it sometime before you go buy something worthless like a Lexus or BMW Hummer rules!!! All of you eco-weenies out there need to understand that nothing beats a Hummer. Who cares hat the gas mileage is? It’s worth it for the style and performance these trucks have. Maybe if more of you fools actually drove one you would understand. Try it sometime before you go buy something worthless like a Lexus or BMW

]]> By: Mr B Lutz & Mr R Wagoner http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179907 Mr B Lutz & Mr R Wagoner Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:48:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179907 Anonymous you are a retard and GM is shit face it we all have Anonymous you are a retard and GM is **** face it we all have

]]> By: Adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179897 Adam Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:31:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179897 #6, actually, there is HUGE differance in puttin gin the Vortex and putting in a K&N. The K&N increases airflow while the Vortex deceases airflow (it is a blockage in the intake). #6, actually, there is HUGE differance in puttin gin the Vortex and putting in a K&N. The K&N increases airflow while the Vortex deceases airflow (it is a blockage in the intake).

]]> By: Divergent http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179895 Divergent Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:29:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179895 Most vehicles already have a device on them much like this "Vortex." It is the screen on the incoming side of the mass air flow sensor. It smoothes out the flow of the air so that not only does the MAF sensor get a good reading but also so that a uniform air charge goes in to the manifold. Most vehicles already have a device on them much like this “Vortex.” It is the screen on the incoming side of the mass air flow sensor. It smoothes out the flow of the air so that not only does the MAF sensor get a good reading but also so that a uniform air charge goes in to the manifold.

]]> By: Thai Ladyboy http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179892 Thai Ladyboy Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:23:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179892 Anonymous you are a boring twat Anonymous you are a boring twat

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179884 Anonymous Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:13:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179884 GM is the greatest company ever. The rest of the industry needs to realize that and close their doors before they get stomped by a Hummer GM is the greatest company ever. The rest of the industry needs to realize that and close their doors before they get stomped by a Hummer

]]> By: Ahk-Med http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179875 Ahk-Med Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:05:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179875 If this is that infomercial peddled POS that fits into air intake than this is a joke. Not only on the part of the dealer, but on the part of the EPA as well. This is no different than slapping on ye old K&N or a cold air intake kit. If this is that infomercial peddled POS that fits into air intake than this is a joke. Not only on the part of the dealer, but on the part of the EPA as well. This is no different than slapping on ye old K&N or a cold air intake kit.

]]> By: A non E Moose http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179868 A non E Moose Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:55:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179868 GM has nothing to do with this, but rather the dealer(s) in question. What does GM loving or hating have to do with this? If Toyaota dealers were doing this to Sequoias and Tundras, would we be hearing from you negative trolls at all? I believe the item that they are adding is (or at least similar to) the one mentioned above. A silly idea, that if it really worked, ALL vehicels would have them designed into the intake already, therefore increasing (snicker, snicker) the mileage of all vehicles. No matter who the car company, or whatever the car, it makes great business sense to increase mileage in any way possible. This item is pure crap. GM has nothing to do with this, but rather the dealer(s) in question. What does GM loving or hating have to do with this? If Toyaota dealers were doing this to Sequoias and Tundras, would we be hearing from you negative trolls at all?

I believe the item that they are adding is (or at least similar to) the one mentioned above. A silly idea, that if it really worked, ALL vehicels would have them designed into the intake already, therefore increasing (snicker, snicker) the mileage of all vehicles.

No matter who the car company, or whatever the car, it makes great business sense to increase mileage in any way possible. This item is pure crap.

]]> By: Adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179843 Adam Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:55:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179843 Oh, and also, if this thing really worked, why wouldn't GM put it on all of their SUV and stomp on the competiotion? Oh, and also, if this thing really worked, why wouldn’t GM put it on all of their SUV and stomp on the competiotion?

]]> By: Adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179842 Adam Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:54:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179842 Is the "Vortex valve" that stupid Vortex "Supercharge your car for 69.95" thing that claims HP gains with similar MPG gains as the dealerships is? If so.... Ha ha ha ha! I gues it fits the Hummer pretty well. Someone who buys a truck like this to pretend to be tough like a REAL soldier should be very happy with the "Vortex Valve" while they pretend to be environmentally concious. Oh, and also, bringing the H2's MPG to 25 MPG on the highways means an increas of around 13 MPG: Fat chance. EPA doesn't rate them, but the auto mags get around 13 MGP on the Hwy out of them. Is the “Vortex valve” that stupid Vortex “Supercharge your car for 69.95″ thing that claims HP gains with similar MPG gains as the dealerships is? If so…. Ha ha ha ha! I gues it fits the Hummer pretty well. Someone who buys a truck like this to pretend to be tough like a REAL soldier should be very happy with the “Vortex Valve” while they pretend to be environmentally concious. Oh, and also, bringing the H2’s MPG to 25 MPG on the highways means an increas of around 13 MPG: Fat chance. EPA doesn’t rate them, but the auto mags get around 13 MGP on the Hwy out of them.

]]> By: A non E Moose http://www.leftlanenews.com/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods.html/comment-page-1#comment-179836 A non E Moose Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:44:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/06/28/hummer-dealers-try-to-boost-fuel-economy-with-unauthorized-mods/#comment-179836 Voiding the manufacturers warranty is stupid. Anyone who believes the sneaky/lying tactics of a dealer deserves to be kicked, but not mistreated with a voided warranty. They should sue the dealer (and get a free car out of it!!!) This just goes to show that dealers cannot be trusted 99.99% of the time at all. Now, you have to be a complete idiot to not know that Hummers get bad gas mileage. I like the look of some of them, but have no use for them myself. Voiding the manufacturers warranty is stupid. Anyone who believes the sneaky/lying tactics of a dealer deserves to be kicked, but not mistreated with a voided warranty. They should sue the dealer (and get a free car out of it!!!) This just goes to show that dealers cannot be trusted 99.99% of the time at all.

Now, you have to be a complete idiot to not know that Hummers get bad gas mileage. I like the look of some of them, but have no use for them myself.

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