Name: Mitch
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Web Site: http://www.capitalfordlincoln.ca
Bio: Hey! I'm Mitch, resident Habs fan and huge RoughRider supporter. I've worked with Capital/Percival since 07' and love being a part of our team. I've worked for our sales team as a Product Specialist and now that I take care of our Internet presence I love to share info about our vehicles. If you ever have a question you can't find an answer to, email me at mitchg@ CapitalFordlincoln.ca and I'll be happy to help!
Posts by mitch:
Ariba Ariba – Accessories for All!
July 15th, 2010Cars are kind of like cell phones – you know it’s yours after you’ve personalized it. “How?” you may ask? Just read on I say. Read the rest of this entry “
The Fiesta Workout!
June 8th, 2010Been told you need to hit the gym? Me too… but the normal excuses prevail. I don’t have the time – I don’t fit into that crowd – I’ll go next week. Here’s an enginous way to have a little more fun then the conventional squats and bench press exercises and will erase those BS excuses.
Rockin a 40″ TV isn’t easy in any car let alone a sub compact…. impressive!
JDRF Donor Drive
May 18th, 2010Capital Ford and the Capital Auto Mall have been involved with JDRF and the Telus Walk for the Cure for quite a while now and this year will be no different. It’s staggering to note that every morning over 65,000 people in Saskatchewan wake up with diabetes and are strapped with the burden of managing their insulin and sugar levels. With numbers like that, you’re likely touched by someone with Diabetes. At Capital Ford we’re touched by friends, family, co-workers and customers who’re faced with diabetes and we feel the responsibility to raise over $10,000 this year in support!
Want to see a great video and more info? Read On! Read the rest of this entry “
Fiesta VS Lamborghini …no, for real!
May 7th, 2010Okay so a gut shot quarter mile head to head is absolutely hilarious but how does the quick and nimble Fiesta compare to a 6 figure ultra performance sports car when pitted head to head in a handling and maneuvering contest?
Click Here if you can’t see the video.
While we’ve always been a truck dealer there’s quite a buzz at Capital Ford amongst the staff waiting for the Fiesta to show up! It’s the perfect addition to our new Ford vehicle lineup!
American Idols Love the Fiesta!
May 6th, 2010I’m not one of the crazy nuts who obsess over American Idol, but my wife sure is and when she pointed out the Ford Fiesta video on their website she had my attention. The new Ford Fiesta is getting so much great press and buzz, and it won’t even be up for grabs for a few more weeks!
As soon as I noticed it was a shareable video, I knew it was a “must post” here on the Capital Tailgate! I hope you enjoy the Fiesta video… and if you’re an Idol junky, then BONUS! If you’re in love with the Fiesta like these idols, let us know in the comments and once those few weeks are crossed off the calendar we’ll be happy to set up a no obligation test drive so you can have some fun in the car that’s making so much noise!
Simple Sync Explanation
May 6th, 2010SYNC is an easy-to-use in-car connectivity system, standard on all 2010 Lincoln models and available on select 2010 Ford models. SYNC allows you to operate your MP3 players, Bluetooth®-enabled phones and USB drives with simple voice commands. That’s right, it’s all voice activated!
For such a convenient and easy-to-use feature, check an even simpler video explanation below.
Lincoln Sets the Luxury Hybrid Bar …. HIGH!
April 29th, 2010It has genuine wood trim, buttery soft leather seats and looks sexier then Pamela Anderson in her glory days! The marriage of luxury and fuel efficiency has never looked so good… or felt so right.
Lincoln has introduced its first hybrid – the new 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid – a premium midsize car poised to be the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in North America. Do I have your attention? If so read on! Read the rest of this entry “
The New SuperDuty – What Do You Think?
April 13th, 2010I love the new Ford advertisement for the SuperDuty, the big banner reads; “Look, if you’re gonna call something Super, you better have the stones to back it up.” (As seen above.)
Ford’s backing it with incredible numbers, unbeatable fuel economy and a power train that built all by Ford. If you want some more information about SuperDuty just ask in the comments and we’ll wrangle up absolutely anything you’d like to know within a few hours. Like what you’re reading so far? Read on! Read the rest of this entry “
Did You Celebrate National Bio-Diesel Day?
March 22nd, 2010As diesel fans around the world wind down after National Biodiesel Day on March 18, the birthday of the famed engine inventor, Rudolf Diesel, Ford readies for customers the new 2011 Super Duty and its all-new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine with unsurpassed biodiesel compatibility.
The new diesel engine, available in the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty, is B20 compatible, which allows customers an additional fueling option that uses blends of up to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Biodiesel is a type of diesel fuel that is derived from renewable energy sources and feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and animal fats.
This additional fueling flexibility is important to a wide range of customers. Renewable, biodegradable fuels are especially vital in the agricultural segment, where biodiesel is often the preferred fuel.
In the US, government fleet customers and energy providers must comply with the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992, which mandates that a certain percentage of new vehicle purchases have alternative fuel capability. Additionally, certain US states and municipalities offer credits or incentives that encourage B20 use, making it an attractive alternative.
According to biodiesel.org, the 500 million gallons of fuel the U.S. biodiesel industry produced in 2007 offset nearly 12 million barrels of oil. The organization also reported that a recent study concluded that in 2007 alone, the biodiesel industry supported more than 21,000 jobs and added more than $4 billion to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
New diesel engine’s extreme durability testing
During the Super Duty’s development, engineers put more than 10.3 million equivalent test miles on the new diesel engine, including extreme road and weather conditions. The new Power Stroke diesel is the most tested Power Stroke ever, incorporating the most rigorous engine tests found in Ford globally.
Customer data, including driving styles, road types and vehicle usage (towing and payload), also played a key role in developing the testing program that best replicated Super Duty use.
Components were tested in the laboratory with a regimen designed to exceed what even the most extreme-use customer might dish out. Engines literally ran continuously for hundreds of hours.
This strict testing work helped ensure the new engine is B20 compatible. Because biodiesel fuel varies in quality in the U.S. and Canada, durability testing cycles were run on multiple blends of the fuel to ensure the robustness of the system. Engine components that are not compatible with B20 will suffer premature wear or corrosion and will have a high potential for leaks if the sealing components are not compatible with biofuels.
Specific steps for B20 compatibility
To address the challenges presented by biodiesel, the engineering team performed a complete review of biodiesel fuel properties (history and lessons learned) and examined the effects on each system, subsystem and component of the engine and vehicle to determine how best to design and test each component. Ford’s multifaceted approach included extensive testing on the dynamometer, the vehicle and in the laboratory to ensure compatibility.
Customers who opt for the more environmentally friendly fuel can rest assured they will receive top performance. The new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged diesel engine is rated at a significantly improved 735 ft.-lb. of torque at 1,600 rpm and 390 horsepower at 2,800 rpm.
This increased flexibility is an important component of the new engine.
The Fuzz Ride In Style!
March 16th, 2010It’s one of your worst nightmares – taking that ride downtown with the boys in blue for further questioning. You’ve been read your Miranda Rights and unceremoniously ushered into the back seat of a squad car.
“Wow,” you say, hoping to dispel the tension between you and the law enforcement officials in the front seat. “This is a really nice police car.”
“We get that a lot,” says Officer O’Brien.
He tells you the all-new, purpose-built Ford Police Interceptor sedan exceeds the durability, safety, performance and fuel economy of the industry’s leading police car – the Ford Crown Victoria.
He adds that Ford, the police vehicle market leader for 15 years, specifically designed and engineered an all-new Police Interceptor to handle the rigors of police work, including industry-leading powertrain, safety and technology innovations.
“Nice,” you say, temporarily forgetting that you’re under arrest.
You learn that Ford will also add a second Police Interceptor to the lineup, a utility vehicle to provide customers a choice of the best vehicle to suit their needs. More details will be released in the third quarter of this year.
“Very cool,” you say, thinking everything’s going to be a-okay.
To develop the all-new Police Interceptor, Ford engineers worked hand-in-hand with Ford’s Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, which provided input on key vehicle attributes such as safety, performance, durability, driver comfort and functionality.
“That was very thoughtful of them to do that,” you say.
“You don’t know the half of it, buddy,” O’Brien says as the car pulls up to the station.
