Masonry Magazine February 2004 Page. 24
Trucks
Intended for the U.S. market, the Tundra replaces the ill-fated T-100 pickup that Toyota introduced in 1993.
Toyota Tundra SR-5 Access Cab
GLOBALIZATION MEANS never knowing where your car or truck really comes from. Toyota, the largest Japanese auto manufacturer, assembles its Tundra full-sized pickup in Indiana. In fact, Toyota has been building cars and trucks in the U.S. since the mid-1980s while other companies with familiar U.S. nameplates have been moving their manufacturing to Canada and Mexico, among other locations.
The Tundra SR-5 Access Cab is a four-door, with seating for five. It comes with a standard V-6 generating 190
reputation would expect, feels like it could pull down a wall without straining. The five-speed auto transmission had no stumbles as it shifted gears in a variety of circumstances, on and off the road. All in all, a dependable combination with expected low-maintenance, but like most full-sized trucks, don't expect much in the way of gas mileage-it's rated at 14 city and 18 highway.
Built in Missouri (the engines are assembled in Mexico), the Dodge carries on the tradition of brute force capabilities that the series has been recognized for since the PowerWagon of the 1940s and 1950s that hauled troops and materials around the world's trouble spots. Only then, the truck was basic; today, it's one that you'd be happy driving to the club social or a banker's convention.
Intended for the U.S. market, the Tundra replaces the ill-fated T-100 pickup that Toyota introduced in 1993. While a nice truck, the T-100 wasn't much of a hauler (other than of people-most buyers were very happy with the ride and interior) since it was initially offered with a four-cylinder engine as the only power plant. In a work environment, four wasn't nearly enough. The Tundra makes up for that bad experience.
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BE GREEN, KEEP IT CLEAN
One of the first things you notice about a job site is that it's dirty. Dusty in the summer and in the winter... well, no need to discuss that condition. Trucks, like other equipment, need a little extra TLC - truck life consideration in the three areas most in need of protection: air, oil and fuel. Dirt in the oil can damage bearings, dirt in the fuel clogs the injectors or carburetor and can stop the engine. Perhaps the biggest problem comes from the fact the air intake acts like a big vacuum, sucking in dirt through a paper filter. This is one area that keeps advancing, so let's see what is new to stop that dirty air.
Green Filter USA, Mt. Braddock, Penn., produces a cotton-based air filter system that never needs replacement, just regular cleaning. They recently introduced a high performance air filter for the redesigned 2004 Ford F-150. This unit joins filters for the other full-sized pickups from Dodije, Ford and Chevrolet.
The Green High Performance Air Filter is claimed to increase overall engine output by 5-8%. "A Green Filter significantly increases air flow to your engine, resulting in improved throttle response, better fuel mileage and greater torque throughout the engine's RPM range," says Jason Early, sales and marketing director, Green Filter USA.
He also says that a Green Filter is a smart investment since paper filters typically retail from $10 to $15 and are recommended to be changed every 3,000 miles or with every oil change. After one year of driving and replacing a paper filter, a Green Filter - which never needs to be replaced and requires only occasional cleaning - is generally paid for. All Green Filters also carry a limited lifetime warranty.
Green Filters feature elements that result in filtration down to five microns. A two-layer, woven cotton design and rigid pleat system combine to create a durable filter that provides consistent airflow over time and allows for repeated cleanings. Green Filter also employs a precise four-stage, handcrafted molded design to ensure that its filter moldings are almost exact around the edges, eliminating wasted surface area and improving overall airflow.