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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 10, 2010 · 20 2011 brings more fuel efficient F-Series Continued from page 18 We all had the opportunity to tow a 10,000lb trailer up the same mountain ­ a climb of roughly 2,000 feet. With a conventional towing capacity of 14,000 lbs, the F-350 4x4 launched the trailer effortlessly from rest, and halfway up the climb, I nearly forgot it was there. On the way down, I enabled Tow Haul mode. With a tap of the brakes, it downshifted readily and with the help of integrated engine exhaust braking, held back the trailer with ease. Other trailering features include Hill Start Assist, which applies brakes to prevent rollback (works well with a 10,000-lb trailer), and Trailer Sway Control, which is integrated with Ford's AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control. Whether hauling a load up a mountain, controlling it on the way down, or accelerating hard, the Power Stroke diesel was surprisingly quiet ­ much more than the 2010 Chev 2500 HD I tried in the same demonstration. Improvements to the combustion system, structure of the compacted graphite iron block, and engineering of the single turbocharger all play a role. When idling, I could barely tell it was a diesel. My final exercise for the event was an offroad course where I took an F-350 over boulders, up hills and through axle-deep muck. Part way up a steep incline, I hung up on a particularly twisty bit with one back wheel in the air. I immediately engaged the electronic locking differential, eased on the gas, and the remaining wheel grabbed. Climbing down what seemed like a cliff, Hill Descent Control was effective. With my foot off the brake, the truck held rock steady at a comfortable crawl, making it easy to pick my way around boulders and wheel-swallowing ruts. There's still much more to the Super Duty lineup, such as the Live Drive Power Take Off (allowing you to operate ploughs, cement mixers and other equipment whenever the engine is running), and Ford Work Solutions, featuring an in-dash computer with Internet, radiofrequency tracking for real-time inventory, a telematics system to monitor and manage your fleet, and more. Visit fordworksolutions.com for more info on this nifty mobile office. And visit showrooms this spring to find out how Ford has responded to the needs of its customers whose trucks are far more than just basic transportation. Service & repairs to all makes & models of motor vehicles Specializing in European & Japanese Vehicles BMW Trained Auto Technician Gary Wragg C.A.E. (Certified Automotive Engineer) 25 Years' Experience Will go to your home/or place of work to repair your vehicle MOBILE CAR REPAIRS Low Overheads=Low Costs Gary (905) 825-3765 · garywragg@hotmail.co.uk FREE VOLVO OIL CHANGE If you have never been to Volvo of Oakville For service NOW is the time! Enjoy a Free Oil Change when you Visit us for the very first time. See rules and details below. Bring your Volvo into Volvo of Oakville for the very first time and enjoy a free oil change. No strings, no gimics ­ just free! If you drive a Volvo and have never been to Volvo of Oakville, just drop by anytime and we'll change your oil no matter where you bought your car, or where it's serviced! One oil change per car. Some restrictions may apply. BUT HURRY ­ IT'S A LIMITED TIME OFFER! Valid from March 1st to April 17, 2010. 770 Pacific Road, Oakville Phone: (905) 825-8088 SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. VOLVO OF OAKVILLE www.volvoofoakville.com Call Volvo of Oakville for details or visit our website.