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I think it will be a tough weekend, for everyone, because with this kind of temperature also the car will be under pressure. At the end of the day we need to understand all the data we have collected and make sure that we have selected the right configuration for the car for tomorrow and this is really the work that the engineers will do tonight. I really hope that we can do a good weekend because in front of our people it will be very important and of course, as we know, if you want to put the pressure on the guys who are in front of us we need to try to be faster and faster and it is not enough to try to be very close to them in case they have an issue and then be ready, otherwise we will; lose our opportunities. Thanks very much, Stefano. Graeme, yesterday Max Chilton told us of his hopes of staying with the team. What chances are there of that? Where are you in terms of drivers for next year and how important is your position in the Constructors' Championship – that 10th place? Graeme LOWDON: Well, we're all competitive people so every position is important and we want to maintain that 10th place and given half a chance move forward as well. So that's really important. As far as drivers, it's kind of this period onwards when we really start to make some key decisions. Typically it's a lot later in the year that we make any announcements but both drivers have done an extremely good job and at times under quite difficult circumstances. There's a very good harmony in the team and a good team spirit and it would be nice to maintain that but let's wait and see. Monisha, Sauber have had a very close relationship with Mexico for a few years now, so how important is the Mexican Grand Prix, which is on the draft calendar we have seen this weekend? Monisha KALTENBORN: It's very important, not only for us a team but for Formula One itself, because we know that Latin America, generally America, is a very important market, so it attracts new partners as well. As far as our partner is concerned, it just shows that the strategy they have with motorsport is being implemented step by step. It was about the drivers coming into Formula One and the next logical step is hosting a race there. So I think it's a great step. It's important for the team? MK: It's important for the team because we could see already in Austin last year, we felt like it was a home grand prix there if you could just hear people chant Checo's name. So I'm sure it's going to be a great atmosphere. Ross, the team has emerged very much as title contenders, but still a big gap to Red Bull Racing. How long can you maintain your challenge before it starts impacting on next year? Ross BRAWN: I think it depends on what work you're talking about. Obviously work that is unique to the current car would be taking away from next year's programme. If it's work that is still relevant for next year of course we're still keen to develop ideas and continue with developments that would be relevant for next year. Those sort of micro-decisions are going on all the time with what we should or shouldn't do. I think I said we'll have a clearer picture after Singapore about our emphasis going from Singapore until the end of the season. I think Spa, a medium-low downforce circuit, Monza, a very low drag circuit, and Singapore, a high downforce circuit, after that mix we'll see where we are. There's very little variability left now in terms of what we can move from '13 to '14 and vice versa, so our programme is pretty set and we think we've got a programme that is not compromising the '14 car at all. Christian, historically Monza has been quite difficult for you in the past, for Red Bull Racing. What are you expecting this weekend? How good has it been in FP1 and FP2, certainly FP2 looked amazing today, especially the long runs. How do you feel the team is making an impact here? Christian HORNER: We've had a strong start to the weekend, particularly in free practice two. We've worked through a programme and obviously the drivers are tuning themselves into the circuit and fine-tuning set-ups as well for the rest of the weekend. Monza traditionally, bar 2011, has been a difficult hunting ground for us and has exposed some of our weaknesses in previous years, but we just have to do the best that we can. For sure we know that Ferrari will be quick here. We know that Mercedes will be certainly quick and McLaren aren't too fare away either this weekend. I think it's set to be a very competitive grand prix and we've seen so many times that Friday means very little, so hopefully we can be on the podium here. That would be a strong result for us here. Martin, great celebrations for the 50th anniversary of McLaren. Where do see the current team standing in that heritage? Martin WHITMARSH: I haven't thought about it that way. I think this isn't the way we want to celebrate the 50th year of McLaren but I think we're immensely proud of what's been achieved over that time and it's been quite incredible how we've been able to grow that business. We'd like to be being more competitive – it's a very hero to zero business. So to come out this year, as tough as it's been, we've been able to pull ourselves a little bit back but we're not with the quicker cars, yet. I think over the last couple of months we've had an unusual situation. Certainly for many years, this time of year we've been fighting for wins or championships and we've been devoting probably too much resource to the here and now and not enough to the next year. We're very clear [now] that we're very concentrated on next year. That's made it quite tough on the race team and the drivers. As we're racers we can't come to a race event without parts to try so Fridays have been experimental days, probably been difficult for the drivers then to do the set-up work they'd like to. But we gather data and we've been able to use the experimental day of Friday to make a little bit of progress and we're probably going to keep doing that because we can't afford to detract from next year's programme in the principal development facilities – wind tunnel, CFD and the like. So I think the team has responded to a kick up the pants we've had for ourselves. The team has pulled together, although we don't like going motor racing without the real prospect of winning. I think we are very close as a team. I think we are working well together under difficult circumstances and we're determined to do a better job in the coming races. But really focused on making sure we come out next year very, very strong. And would you like a brief word on Mexico as well? MW: I think Monisha put it very well. It was amazing Texas last year that you felt you were actually in Mexico, not in Texas, although maybe other parts of Texas feel that occasionally as well. It's clear that there's a huge passion there. Some of us, I think Ross at least, remember going to Mexico quite a few years ago. We know it's entertaining, different and certainly passionate, so it's good for the sport. It's a huge and exciting market for Formula One and for some of the teams. QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Q: (Kate Walker – GP Week) We now have one official candidate for the FIA Presidency elections happening in December. I know that you guys don't have any input on the vote but I would like your opinions on both the elections and the candidate himself. Stefano? SD: I heard today that there was a programme announced by the candidate for the presidency. Of course I haven't had the chance to read it but I will do it in the next days. I think that in Formula One it's important to proceed with stability and continuity – it's one of the things that we are always missing. So, I believe that what is important to keep as a relation with the FIA is this kind of thing and so therefore I would like to see this happening – but of course it is not us that will decide that. That's it really. Martin? MW: Well, I don't know David Ward well enough and I haven't had time to look at his manifesto so I really can't comment on him. I think Jean – and clearly I don't know Jean as well as some of the people here – but I have to say taking him as the President, I think he has not used this sport for his own ego, which I think is very tempting. I won't go back into the past but I've seen and survived so far three presidents – only just, one of them – but I think Jean has acted in the interests of motorsport. I think for some people there hasn't been enough commotion, action, controversy around him. Those are good in some people's minds but I think for those of us that participate in the sport, having some consistency, someone who takes decisions that are in the interests of the sport quietly and efficiently is very beneficial. As you say, we don't influence the outcome but I think Jean has done a good job so far and we'll see if he's successful at continuing to be the President. Graeme? GL: A general point is that democracy is a good thing, isn't it? So you've got to welcome the process. I had a very quick look at the manifesto that came out from one of the candidates and there's lots of topics that it's good to have healthy debate on those topics and I'm sure that's what the FIA members will do. In terms of the process, anything that's democratic has got to be welcomed and if it provides transparency, provides the opportunity for debate, I think it'll be an interesting process to watch from that point of view. I agree with a lot of the comments Martin said about what Jean has done. I haven't been in the sport as long as Martin so I haven't had the same number of presidents to live through but I think we're looking forward to a healthy debate. Monisha? MK: Well, like Stefano said, most important is the stability and the continuity in the sport. I think we all know there are many challenging issues we are facing and in any case I hope that whoever comes up with the presidency will take up these issues and continue what has started and take it to the next level. Because we're clearly reaching a point where certain decisions have to be taken ahead. And that's what I hope will be done. Ross? RB: Obviously I know Jean very well, having worked together for ten years. I think stability and consistency are very important. I think Jean has taken a quiet line, particularly in terms of Formula One and that – as Martin said, those of us who have experienced the other end of the scale – is welcome. And I think the opportunity to do another period as a president of the FIA is important, that we have that continuity. I think Jean has stabilised the situation and now wants to move on to progress things and I know the huge commitment he makes to the sport overall. We are part of motorsport but there's a huge amount of other things going on that he's active in. And I think the continuity is very important. Christian? CH: I guess to have an election you've got to have more than one candidate. It now relies on Jean to become a candidate and declare that he's prepared to continue as well. I think as the others have summarised, he's done a very good job in his presidency so far. It really has very little to do with us, it really is an FIA issue and between the different ASNs – and who knows, there may even be another candidate. Maybe Martin's going to throw his hat into the ring as well… No. As I say, I think Jean's done a very good job and everything's already been said. Q: (Ian Parkes – Press Association) Monisha, with the arrival of the Mexican Grand Prix next year, does that put any pressure on you to retain Esteban Gutierrez for next season, and if so, what does the future hold for Nico Hulkenberg, bearing in mind you're seemingly committed to employing Sergey Sirotkin? MK: Actually one thing really does not have anything to do with the idea to look at… We started our relationship with Esteban much before we actually got into contact with Telmex, because he came into the Formula BMW programme and from there he progressed with the team. So there are two different issues. As far as generally our driver line-up is concerned, we know that we would like to have Sergey next year as our driver but he still needs a super-licence and that's something which you should take seriously. People shouldn't think that we just feel that he's just going to get it like that. We are convinced he can do it, we will do our best to prepare him and there still is a big step. If that all works out we will see what options we have and announce that in due course. Q: (Dieter Rencken – The Citizen) To all team principals and Graeme – I believe you're sporting director, is that your official title? GL: President and sporting director Q: (Dieter Rencken – The Citizen) To all six, the resource restriction agreement (RRA) would have expired at the end of 2012. It was then extended by the so-called Singapore agreement which I believe extended it by another five years to the end of 2017. What are your individual views on this document? Is it legally enforceable, are you going to be providing all the documentation required at the end of the season to the correct authorities? GL: Well, yes to all of the above. My understanding is that the Singapore agreement extended the RRA and modified some of the terms and extended it to 2017. I think that's well documented and we're certainly operating our business in accordance with that agreement. It was an agreement that everybody signed and we'll report accordingly. Whether there is a different mechanism that all the teams agree prior to 2017, which has mutual agreement, then I guess that's a different question but as far as we're concerned we're adhering to it and will continue to do so. MK: Well, we are working to that as well and as far as I know, everybody is. More important is to see that in all this time we could identify the flaws it had which was natural, because you just realise with the experience you have with this kind of agreement and we all know we should take steps into cost-cutting directions so more important for me is: what can we make of this experience and how can we improve that to maybe have something which is then really again supported by everyone and we end all these discussions about it? RB: We're operating to the RRA. I think we're part of the group – as I think most of the teams are, if not all the teams – part of the group to see how we can go forward with an improved RRA, how we can operate more effectively in the future. This is a very competitive business, so interpretations are very important. We see it in all the sporting regs, we see it in all the technical regs and we need to have an improved system to make sure the interpretations of the RRA are also debated and discussed and we have a proper forum for resolving those issues, because that appears to be where some of the disagreements come between the teams. But we do need to have a system, we need to have a system in the future, that controls the costs, that controls the amount the teams can spend. We as Mercedes, are supportive of any correct initiatives to achieve that. CH: What was the question again? Q: (Dieter Rencken – The Citizen) The Singapore agreement, in your opinion, is it a legally enforceable document, will you be submitting all your documents at the end of the season? CH: Is it legally enforceable? Probably not in reality. There are things in that agreement that committed things like KERS for one and a half million and so on that didn't actually happen. Will we work to it, in accordance with it? Yes. Will we submit our figures? I would have thought so. Is it effective? Not really. Have there been other things introduced into sporting and technical regulations that will have a genuine effect on costs next year? Yes they have. I think the reduction in wind tunnel usage, in getting rid of aerodynamic testing and so on will again have a significant impact on costs for next year. Of course, it depends where your cost drivers are but I think we still have a responsibility as a group to not ignore costs and certainly 2014 looks to be a very very expensive year. SD: As everyone has said, I would say we are sticking to these figures but I think that the most important thing is to look ahead because for sure this is an element of a lot of discussion, debate that we all had together in different ways, in a very competitive world. Everyone is trying to maximise his situation because it's part of the game. It is true that we need to find a solution that has to be clear to avoid any strange interpretation but so far, that is in terms of numbers, in terms of presenting the data, nothing has changed. MW: Yes to all the questions but I think that as someone has said, I think it's very clear we will probably do more than we've already done. I think some of the things that have now gone into the technical regulations, sporting regulations have effectively migrated there from the original RRA and that's positive, I think. As Christian's observed, I think the control of aerodynamic resources – this is track testing, this is CFD, wind tunnel time – has been effective, I think and I think as Christian also mentioned, despite our best efforts, the costs next year are very stiff, I think, particularly for the smaller teams. I think those teams who have a strong association with an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) have a good degree of financial stability but I think it's very clear that we need to work hard to ensure… we should be fighting for all eleven teams that we've got on the grid now, we should be fighting for their survival and making sure that they've got sustainable business models because if we don't, at some point there will be a crisis, there will be the domino effect and we've got to… we act sometimes better under crisis, but generally it's better to avert the crisis and work together beforehand. Q: (Alan Baldwin – Reuters) We've seen the draft calendar for next year: 21 races. We all know you've got views on expanding the calendar. I just wondered if you could say how likely it will be that you think there will actually be 21 races next year and if you think there's any chance of New Jersey making it even though it's not on the draft calendar at the present? MW: I think 21 is tough. I've got no personal knowledge of New Jersey so I can't comment on that. Will those 21 all happen? There's lots of rumours and speculation in the paddock about whether they'll all make it. Ultimately I think Bernie's job is to go out there and put the calendar together. I think he sometimes has to speculate as to the viability or how realistic some of them are. It's easy for us to jump and complain about the calendar. I think he's got to put it together and I think we should be grateful that in the last few years, from pretty difficult and challenging times, not only has he maintained a calendar but he's been able to bring some new venues into the sport. New Jersey, of course, would be fantastic in my opinion, it would be great for the sport. If you then say who would you lose? We've all got our personal favourites and our personal least favourites, but I think it would be very disrespectful to use this platform to voice those personal opinions. I think Bernie's just got to work hard to make sure we've got a good calendar. He generally succeeds one way or another and I suspect he will next year. SD: I would wait. I would say that as you know there will be a discussion, the World Motor Sport Council at the end of the September, so I would wait for that date to see exactly what will be the situation because you are old enough in this world to know that things may change quickly, so let's wait and see. Q: Graeme, just a comment from you; do you welcome 21 races from a smaller team's point of view? GL: We've always made it very very clear that we're here, in Formula One, to compete and that means a level playing field, then that means that if there's 21 races, then we race at 21 races. If it's 20 then of course the cost goes down but that's not really how we have to look at it. We can't pick and chose what we would like about this sport. We can't ask for a level playing field and then try and look at something like that. As Martin has quite rightly pointed out, Bernie puts the races on, the negotiations with the promoters from the outside seem to be tortuous, to say the least. In some cases, they are difficult to predict, some of the twists and turns, there are announcements that that race is happening and sometimes they don't. Certain venues are more attractive. Sochi is a venue that is of particular interest to us because we obviously have a large following in the Russian market place, but I think in general it's important for us to be consistent in what we ask for as a level playing field. If that's 21 races, that's 21 races. Q: (Ian Parkes – Press Association) Towards the end of Max Mosley's reign (as FIA president), he was committed towards cutting costs at a time when the sport was imploding, manufacturers were leaving. Under Jean Todt, he has implemented a regulation change for next season which is costing every single team multi-millions of pounds and seemingly put a number in jeopardy. Do you genuinely believe Jean Todt has done a good job for Formula One? CH: I think you're referring to the engines, Ian, when you're talking about the increase in costs and in fairness to Jean, the engine discussion was in place before his presidency. Where collectively we all made mistake was not to say no. Some of us did but at the end of the day there's a process that these regulations have to go through and the teams, through the old Concorde Agreement, had the opportunity, through the Formula One Commission etc etc to stop it and we didn't so we can only, in many respects, blame ourselves. Q: (Sam Collins – RaceCar Engineering) We've been told earlier this weekend by Pirelli that the deadline for them to supply you guys with the tyre information that they need has been put back by a month, so I would like to ask all of you how that has affected your 2014 car development? CH: Not at all, because we don't know what to expect from Pirelli. So it seems to vary from weekend to weekend. I think they're finalising their plans etc. It's the same for everybody. SD: One thing that I would say in all fairness I think that it will important also to give to them the possibility to test, when the new cars are there. For example, in wet conditions, we need to make sure that we will be able to do it before arriving to some weekend where we will find wet and suddenly we may discover something that was not expected, so I think we need to also consider that. Q: (Silvia Renee Arias – Revista Parabrisas) Domenicali, talking about his future Felipe Massa said yesterday 'ask Domenicali.' I would like to ask you… SD: I think that he did a good answer. MW: He's a very nice man. SD: No, but I think that in that respect nothing has changed in our position. I know that everyone is waiting for information, waiting for news, as they have for all the summer, I have to say, because if you look back, all the summers were like that. Nothing to add on what we said a couple of weeks ago. We will take our time, there's no rush to make a decision. We want to make sure that we make the right decision. We will support Felipe because this is absolutely clear: he's a great guy, he's very much a team player and this is something that we will discuss at the appropriate time and of course, I will tell you, not only to you but to everyone. Q: (Craig Scarborough – ScarbsF1.com) Having looked at all your aero packages this weekend, you have obviously spent quite a lot of money developing packages just for Monza. Would you like to see a return of other high speed tracks – seeing as it's the only track now that demands these packages – like Hockenheim or Paul Ricard? RB: Yes. I would personally, yes, I think that when we had Hockenheim and Monza as the two low drag circuits it was always interesting to have some variety. I think the type of racing you get at these circuits is a little bit different and I would welcome more circuits of the type we have in Monza. Not sure how we achieve that, unfortunately. Monza is now an outsider in terms of the wings we have to make, it's a special aero package for here, made for only one race but that's the case for Spa as well. Spa's in the middle; all the other circuits I can think of we race maximum downforce. May be different next year with the engines we have; may be different with some of the rule changes next year because the lower wing disappears and the rear wing is a little bit smaller, so there are some changes coming which may narrow the gaps between high downforce and low drag circuits. But I do enjoy racing in Monza; apart from the atmosphere which is always great, it's a very interesting technical challenge for both the team and the drivers, so it's a great race. CH: I think that Spa and Monza now… Spa… the cars have improved and the circuit's been changed slightly there. In many respects the Spa package is very very similar to here. We're able to use an awful lot of elements here in Monza that we've used two weeks ago at Spa. It's unique, it's different, it's got heritage, it's obviously a very quick race. Strategically it's a different race, the degradation tends to be pretty low here. The fuel effect is obviously one of the lowest of the year as well and I think it adds that variance to the calendar. That's the great thing about Formula One. You go from Monaco to Monza, they're two poles apart and it's part of the technical challenge that is Formula One. MW: I think it's been said. Variety is good. I think this is a great circuit, the place is full of history, the fans are fantastic. I wouldn't necessarily want to come to Monza twice but I think circuits like this are great but probably, as Ross reflected, we're not likely to see new ones built like this. GL: I think it's probably fair to say we spent a little bit less on our Monza package than the other teams that are here, but as I mentioned before, from our point of view that's not really the point, the challenge is the same for everybody. From a personal point of view, I think Monza has a special magic from the minute you come through the walls of the park, it's just got an atmosphere that is really something special and provides the teams with an environment for racing that's really quite unique so from that point of view it's a great place, and as I say, in terms of the financial return and Craig, you're quite right, this is a very very different circuit to others so it's difficult to make a business case, if you like, around it when you're keeping a very strong eye on the finances. But I think that's really not the point when it comes to Monza. Q: (Dieter Rencken – The Citizen) Graeme, you've spoken about the level playing field and it's the same for everyone and you spoke about the finances. Is the level playing for your team in particular really that level? Is it the same for you as for the others, given that you don't have a commercial agreement with the commercial rights holder and you're unique in that respect? GL: You're right, it's not level at the moment, but it's my job and the management team that I'm working with, it's our job to get it level and I think we are making some progress there. We've been very consistent. I think we've got a very very good racing team. It's not for me to judge, but I do believe we deserve our place in Formula One, this is not an easy sport and it's not meant to be easy. I think the fact that it's difficult is one of the good things about Formula One, but we are the only one of the new teams that gained an entry in June 2009 to still be here and I think that's all credit to the people working in the team. I would love to take all the credit myself but I can't. I think we'll just continue and hopefully discussions with the commercial rights holder with a view to reaching a position where we are on a level playing field. 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COLUMBUS – The Crew exited Robertson Stadium without a victory Saturday as was the case in the previous four trips to Houston but not all was lost after a 0-0 draw to extend its unbeaten streak to three.
Taking a point on the road enabled the Crew (8-2-4, 28 points) to maintain a two-point lead in the Eastern Conference over New York and gain a point on Los Angeles (36) in the race for the overall league lead.
Columbus will make up its game in hand on the Red Bulls at home Wednesday against Kansas City and still have one fewer match than the Galaxy.
"Anytime you can go on the road against an established team like Houston in the heat out here, a tie is a good point," Crew defender Danny O'Rourke said. "They're a really compact team. It's a small field. A point on the road, we'll definitely take it. They always say a point on the road and three at home."
There wasn't much to the match with neither side able to maintain possession with the kickoff temperature at 90 degrees. Instead, the game was a series of hopeful long balls and occasionally scary defensive miscues that never amounted to much.
"It was really tight," Columbus midfielder Robbie Rogers said. "The weather had something to do with it. It was difficult to play in."
The Crew did not seem to be on top of its game from the onset in moving its road mark to 2-1-4. It was blanked for the third time in six matches and suffered a second straight whitewash on the road.
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I hope it is not a problem per say. There were similar complaints on Malibu as well as other pertaining to shift. I and some others came to the conclusion that the computer learns driving habits and self programs accordingly. Perhaps you are doing quite a bit of stop and go driving or have been recently? This style would seem to bring automatic downshifts more forcefully. If you drove where most of the time you were doing a long roll to the stop with only light braking near the actual stop it seems to use less forceful downshifts. I have yet to figure why they don't use an over-run clutch which would maximize the rollout and MPG.0
Rider: Since our 94 pontiac B'ville we have noticed engine braking on hills where the car would "hold" the same speed for the most part. Very noticeable on newer vehicles i.e. 2010 Lacrosse. Personally, maybe due to getting used to it, I like the programming feature since you do not have to ride the brakes (in the smokies and on the Wheeling, WV Hill). Prior cars we did have to pull it down to a lower gear- like a manual to brake with engine. I agree it may help m,mileage by coasting but at what speed?0
I generally don't ride in very hilly or mountains. Older vehicles with override clutch would positively engage when pulled from D(OD) position. It seems these 6 speeds are not as good at engine braking when applied. Even pulling down a gear or more they are hesitant to engage depending upon speed and engine RPM, so it is necessary to apply brake to get you within the allowed range for that gear. That is if you want effective engine braking for a high grade.
Obviously coasting without engine braking should help MPG at any speed, assuming the engine efficiency is not horrible at idle. Rollout of newer vehicles can be very lengthy without any braking. A tap of the accelerator can move you a long way. This is much the principle that those who competed for most mileage on a vehicle used in contests. Most did use standard transmission, but once they got it rolling at the desired speed, they'd clutch and kill engine, allowing a long rollout. When speed decreased to the desired point, they'd pop clutch and restart to increase speed again. There are some that competed locally and got 100 miles on a gallong.0
Newer , jointly developed 6-speed is obviously programmed for economy preference with fast upshift and slow to downshift in my experience. We use the tap up tap down for really big grades, but as you have posted the new on board diagnostics appears "to learn" your driving mannerisms and the car becomes gradually easier to drive IMO. I have read about flashing or reprogramming certain transmissions and computers to take out the initial bugs (we had it done once and that car was very driveable and economical forever after. Big key with the Lacrosse 6-speed and the higher revving 3.0/3.6L DOHC engine family is to keep the RPMs up on big hill climbs. At 80 MPH, the car will climb all but the steepest, at 70 it lugs due to lower RPMs and as speed drops off it shifts down and then back up searching for economy. Very frustrating to some drivers who do not use tap system at all. At 55-65 the car gets phenomenal MPG (31-33) on level road if gas gets to $5 that may be tolerable. BTW- per new oil change forum -what interval are you using?0
My opinion of the engine braking is that it is not very good on this vehicle. I was reminded of that yesterday as I cruised back across the Savannah River. A very high bridge allowing largest containter ships. As you come to the bottom and exit into Savannah, there is a 25MPH curve. As I crested I started downshifting, all the way to 1st. Engine was revving quite high and it was not slowing me much so I still had to brake a lot. I suspect that it has to do with VVT and that it is not moved to an engine brake solution. That is it is more like a diesel when coasting until you employ the Jake as far as engine braking. On the 3.6 it might be for pollution reasons or they just did not add effective engine braking timing to the valve train.0
This is a very old post I'm replying to, but felt it necessary.
There is some discussion about replacing older transmission fluids with the newer Dexron VI synthetic. By now dealers should know, but DIY may not be aware.
When the newer first came out it was listed as backwards compatible but Ford & GM apparently had enough issues that they came out with a bulletin saying not to do it. The apparent issue was that clutch plates started coming apart on older transmissions, pre- the year that they started coming off the line.
It is possible the newer transmissions had new clutch plates or that it is the effect of having previously been worked and soaked in the older formulation. If it was the plate construction, presumably newer synthetic compatible plates would be available for rebuild, at least in transmissions that spanned the changeover.
I did get by with a change from whatever was in the 96 Aurora transmission at 125K to AAMCO synthetic, off the shelf. I drained, filled, then disconnected cooler line to allow it to pump new fluid from pan forcing old from torque convertor out the disconnected line. I'm sure I got at least a 90% change. And I saw no bad from 20K miles, except the solenoids seemed to be going bad which was common with older fluid.
Although this was occurring around the same time that most transmission shops would not change fluid if you were around 70K and had never done it before, I do not know if changing to synthetic influenced that decision.0
mary101 Posts: 1Hello everyone, I have recently purchased a used buick with now around 83,000 miles on it. Now I have had the car around four months and I do have a lot of stop and go traffic as well as been driving long distance. When I first got the car I had to do a few repairs but nothing major. But I did notice that sometimes shifting seemed unusual. I took it and had a diagnostics test done, but they said nothing was found. However now it seems to be getting worse and I do not know which way to go or where to start with trying to figure out the problem. When stopping and then starting to go it seems like it is struggling and then the first shift is really hard and jerks the car after that the second shift is rough to but after it hits about 35 to 40 it runs smooth. Please anyone with any suggestions will be of appreciation. I am really worried and can not afford to lose this car right now so I am trying to figure out the best wa to go. Thanks.0
Did you take it to dealer or transmission shop?
I'd say it needs a proper diagnosis from either.
There are so many parts in a tranny and they need to work together. The hard shifts could be from a programming problem or something as simple as a sensor. But the sensor might be really hard to get at.
You might want opinions from both.
That is not an excessive amount of miles, but fluid and filter should have been changed before this point. I'm not talking flush, just drop pan, change filter, and refill. However, if fluid looks and smells bad it is likely too late.
Some transmission shops have hand-held units they can hook up and monitor while driving and they can be very good at locating issues. They would pinpoint if the computer is delaying the shift or if the command is sent to tranny and for some reason internal to tranny there is a long delay. They can give live info on pressure regulation and temp sensor.
The big question, is it the tranny or the computer or some engine sensor. If the computer has ever been replaced, it needed programming to your vehicle. Or maybe just re-programming.
Good Luck.0
trouble20 Posts: 1I have a Buick Lacrosse 06 purchased new. Problems occured with the transmission four months after. The very hard shifting jerks was between 1.5 and 2 on the RPM. Dealer couldn't find problem. My car was under warrenty plus an additional warrenty coverage that I had purchased. I spent more time at the dearlership over the past few years regarding this problem. When this occured again,and not the last with the odometer reading 65 thousand miles the dealership informed me that they still couldn't locate problem. I was at a local mechanic for an oil change and briefly mentioned the problem. He went to a technical web site which stated that this model bulletin was sent out in March, 2008. The bulletin number I have is 08-07-30-002A. I took the printed copy to the dealership when the warrenty for GM was about to expire because the transmission started to shift hard again and they rechecked and the same answer no problem. That extended warrenty that I had mentioned earlier I was told by the dealer it ran concurrently with the GM coverage. Now that the car is out of warrenty the shifting is worse and the car will be engaged and not move while the RPM excellerates and the spedometers stays at 0. Then the engine will engage. Good luck0
I have had two incidents where my 2010 Buick LaCrosse has stopped cold. The first time I was at a gas station. I finished pumping gas and when I went to start the car it would go no faster than 5 mph. It then shut off. I was driving on a busy highway at about 70 mph and the car shut off. Now the car is having issues with the powersteering and leaking. The car only has 33K miles. Has anyone else had these problems?0
I'm sorry to hear about these incidents with your LaCrosse. Are you currently working with a dealership towards resolving your concern?
If you like, Customer Service is available to help you work with your dealership towards a resolution, or to look into warranty/recall information on your specific vehicle. Please email us with your name/username, contact info, last 8 digits of your VIN, and involved dealership.
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buick55 Posts: 1I am having a similar problem with my 2010 LaCrosse , but with mine the car after being on for a lil while goes into a parking brake mode. The engine light turns on, the parking brake light turns on and the car slows to 1 mph. Sometimes before this happens the doorlocks go nuts rapidly going up and down.
I video'd the park brake problem on my iphone and posted it to show the dealer whom has tried to fix it 3 times.. My next move is lemon law because it is a potential danger to drive with my family on the highway.
heres the link..0
I see you're already working with a dealership - are you planning on revisiting them again? If we can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us via email (send your name/user name, last 8 of your VIN, contact information, and the name of your dealership).
All the best,
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Each time my car shut off, the car displayed similar actions as shown in your video. Tthe engine light came on, the park assist would turn off and then the car shut off. The best experience of all was calling the Buick customer care to get the car towed. I was told they would tow the car to the nearest dealer which was not near my home and I would "have to get myself home". I called the dealer for assistance only to get nowhere. So I am sitting in a parking lot after rolling the car off a busy freeway. No one seemed to care that a brand new car had just stopped while I was traveling over 60 miles per hour on the freeway. And then to be told to find myself a ride home was a bit more than I could stand. It amazes me how excited they are to sell you a car but show no ownership when the car has a problem. I guess I should be grateful I did not lose my life.0
I am interested to hear how things have gone since your last post; would you mind posting an update?
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When we got our Lacrosse my wife and daughter both complained of being able to smell gasoline inside the vehicle.
Of late I have been able to smell it as well. What could cause the odor of gasoline to seep into the car?
Please advise.0
I would recommend speaking with your dealer of choice. Please keep me advised on your situation and progress. I look forward to your response. Have a great weekend!
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deanatl Posts: 2I get a p0716 & p0717 code when the engine light come on. The engine light may stay on for a while then will stay out for a while. It's like it goes through a test when the engine is started and if everything is okay the light stays out. So okay, it may be a transmition input speed senser or it may be intermitent wiring; not sure which but to change the input speed senser they want to drop the engine/transmition out to get to the transmition to remove a cover on the transmition to get to the speed senser. I am not sure how these speed senser act when they go bad. Are they intermitant or do they fail completely? This is a 2006 Buick Lacrose with a 3.8 engine and 45,000 miles. Does anyone have any thought on this or Recommendations before I spend the money and time to drop the engine out?0
butterfly1123 Posts: 4Hello buick 55. Well I'm sorry for your problems with your car, but it seems as though you and I are in the same shoes, along with a few others. I also have a 2010 Buick Lacrosse with the same problems. My doors lock and unlock repeatedly while driving, my car shuts down while driving, leaving me with absolutely no control of this car, then afterwards here comes the malfunction light and park light, with no warnings prior to shutting down. I've been stranded, my car has been to the dealer multiple times and I've spoken with GMC multiple times. I have also posted it on you tube. I can go on and on with this lemon, but all I can say is seek help. Seems like the dealership and GMC isn't worried about the potentially dangerous and potentially fatal incidents that can occur due to these malfunction vehicles. Trust, I have expressed my concerns and more about this, about my safety, my family, and the safety of others around this car, Im not trying to kill myself or anyone else. I've been fighting this matter a few months after I purchased my car, straight off the delivery truck. I'm not stopping until I'm heard, my life and the lives of others is worth it.0
Did take the car in to the dealer. This was the second time I had done this. The first did not result in any find. The second time they found a valve that was leaking fumes under the hood. Once replaced the odor abated.
However it is back again. I will have it back to the dealer again tomorrow.
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I see you are already very active in addressing this concern. Have you had an SR# assigned to your case as you've interacted with Customer Service? We would be happy to let you know any updates on the case.
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The Buick is at the dealer as I write this.
Niagara Motors
in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
905 468 2145
The service person looking after this is Mike
My name is:
Jim Collard
The last 8 of the VIN are: f148687
The car will be at the dealer until next week as a part is on its way from the US. and will not get here before the weekend.
The dealer has arranged a rental car for the duration.
That said. My initial concern before the gas odor with this vehicle was the hard manner in which the automatic transmission down shifted as you decelerated through 30 miles per hour.
The Lacrosse we have on loan from Budget does not do this. The down shift is very smooth and the ride is much better than the lacrosse we own.
We have asked Mike to take another look at this challenge.
Can you suggest anything that would make the trany work better?
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Good morning, Mr. Collard,
Thank you for the update! I went to look into our database for information on any warranty/recall information I could send your way, but unfortunately wasn't able to. I did a double-count of the VIN information posted here and found that there are only 7 digits, and our systems require 8. I apologize for that.
I see that vehicle is having some difficulty with downshifting, but as I don't have technical information available to me am unable to make any suggestions. Has Mike been able to successfully diagnose this? I would call and follow up but, as I'm based in the US, am only able to contact United States dealerships.
I would be happy to do as much as I can, though, if you were to send us the last you're your VIN.
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Vin last 8 are: af148687
J. Collard0
Thank you for your patience!
When I looked into your vehicle's information in our system, I noticed that there was a transmission calibration update performed on your vehicle a few years back. It may be worth checking with your dealership to see if there are any further transmission calibration updates available for your LaCrosse.
Just for your information, you are still within your Bumper-to-Bumper warranty until 12/17/2014 or 80,058 KM, whichever comes first, your Corrosion Limited Warranty until 12/17/2016, and your Powertrain Limited Warranty until 12/17/2015 or 160,058 KM, whichever comes first.
I hope this is helpful for you,
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tokun5 Posts: 1I saw in an earlier post that you stated if you were given the VIN you could check to see if there are any recalls on a particular vehicle, I am looking at a 2012 LaCrosse and wondering if this is possible to do for this car?0
That is correct, tokun5. If you wanted to get me the last 8 digits of the VIN, I could look into this for you! Are you experiencing difficulties with your LaCrosse?
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bajaboat32 Posts: 1I wish I had read this before I bought a new 2012 LaCrosse. Just got it on Monday and had it for 1 hour and Transmission went out. It has 44 Miles on it. Dealer told me they have had no issues with this sort of problem. BULL!!!0


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SACRAMENTO - Continuing the push to rebuild California's infrastructure, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) today allocated $64 million to 43 projects that will reduce traffic congestion and repair highways, local streets, and bridges.
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The allocations include $42 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. In total, approximately $14.7 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been distributed statewide.
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Frank Frazetta (1928-2010) is undoubtedly the greatest and most important fantasy artist of all time. The quality of his work speaks for itself, therefore I have little reason to litter these galleries with commentary or critical review. His composition and framing had a depth that invited deep contemplation. The boldness and range of his palette brought his characters and scenes to lifelike form. The themes of his work exemplified the genre and there was no subject that he could not render into a timeless piece. I have always been a huge fan of Frazetta, having started the first facebook.com fan group for him back in 2007 and putting up half of the first fan video slideshows on youtube.com in that same year. Those sites have changed and are clogged with the unimportant drivel of lazy attention-seekers. But, Frank's work is still available to find online and his books can be ordered from a variety of reputable sites. In 2015, I made a trip to Pennsylvania, where I met some of the Frazetta family in Philadelphia and their home town of Stroudsburg. It was great to hear stories about Frank from the people closest to him and it became clear that he was an exceptional man all around. Now, his family squabbles over the rights to Frank's work with one faction believing in maintaining his wishes about keeping his work tightly controlled while the other hope to exploit the work for their own profit. It is a sordid affair and truly disappointing that Frank missed the opportunity while alive to set up his estate properly so that his family would be cared for and the art world would benefit from his genius as example and inspiration. The lack of distribution of his work has hindered wide knowledge of his art simply diminishing the quality of contemporary fantasy art. These galleries will hopefully help in Frank having his work spread in the right way (all the images are low-res and readily available online at unofficial Frazetta websites).
The Frazetta 101 Lists are comprised of 101 art pieces by Frank Frazetta that exemplify the nine primary themes of his work - Symbol of Power (hero poses), Essence of Adversity (struggles between life and death), Idol of Vindication (heroes conquering foes), Nightmare of Desire (presentations of mortal threat), Exemplar of Villainy (displays of wickedness), Vision of Seduction (beguiling femininity), Ideal of Philogyny (displays of female power), Grace of Harmony (juxtaposition of females and animals) and Origin of Unity (perseverance of male-female couplings). I sense that these categories are at the heart of all fantasy art, but Frank canonized their modes of representation in the form and became a legend to the genre.
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text: I'm sorry, maybe I'm missing something. Wouldn't it be much easier to say (on web page or what ever since this topic has been address MANY MANY times) that you must check with the ships Captain and/or communications officer. Forget FCC or any other nation's communications authority, since once at sea the ship is totally under the authority of the Captain -- Maritime Law. Just seems much more logical to me than beating a dead horse! 73 Don WB5EKU On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 12:51 PM, Bob Bruninga <bruninga at usna.edu> wrote: > OK, the web page could say: > > 1) "The following have written policy prohibiting all "radio" operations... > <big list> > > 2) "The following have written policy prohibiting "amateur radio" operations > <big list> > > 3) "On the following lines no one has yet found a written prohibition, but > the captian of the ship should always be informed as to any radio operation > (usually via the Comm officer). > Good luck. > <list> > > 4) In all categories above. There are known examples of individuals > obtaining permission. These cruise lines AND ships have supported amateur > operations. > > * Then each amateur that has been successful should submit a simple sentence > of what he did (May request his call be removed before posting on the web > page so he is not burdened by continuously answering the same question for > the next 20 years.) But properly formatting your sentence to answer all the > proper questions in the first place will usually avoid that kind of bother. > Examples: > > Wrote letter advance to ____. Got written permission > Asked Bursar on arrival to speak to commo... Got permission > Slipped note under door of comm. shack with my cabin number.. got > permission... etc.. > > Etc... > > Bob > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: n0jy at lavabit.com [mailto:n0jy at lavabit.com] > Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:17 PM > To: Bob Bruninga > Cc: amsat-bb at amsat.org > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: Ham Radios on Cruises > > For what it's worth, you may not be as forward as I am... > > On our last cruise (in 2008) I just took my HT and Arrow with me, called > the Purser and asked to speak with the Radio Officer for permission to > operate. I believe it was the next day that I spoke with them and > described what I was using and what bands, they gave me permission and I > went to work making satellite contacts. > > At that time, their primary concern was power, frequency, and whether my > antenna would bother any other passengers. Princess Cruise Lines. > > 73, > Jerry > NØJY > >> Can we nail down all the cruise ships that prohibit it and those that >> allow >> it into a single document. Then provide a link to it on the AMSAT web >> page? >> >> This topic comes up over and over, and someday when I retire, I too am >> going >> to want to go on cruise, AND take ham radio along, and so I too will be >> asking this question. >> >> So this is a good INFO topic that we need to collectively nail down, and >> then get it permanently posted on the AMSAT web page... >> >> Thanks... >> Then we can UPDATE it as new info comes in (everyone write their cruise >> ship >> and indicate you're not taking their cruise if you cannot bring your >> radio)... >> >> Bob > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >


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