Driving Impressions
With a low driving position like Chevrolet's Corvette, the XLR is one sweet road machine. Acceleration for passing is close to stunning, and the XLR is also quick from a standstill, helped by prompt transmission responses. Ride comfort beats most sports cars by a mile, and steering is tight and impressively precise. High sills demand some twisting to get inside.
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Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the
steel fuel door hinge unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth ...
Going & Stopping
Don't let its 265-horsepower rating fool you: The base V-6 left me wanting.
Displacing 3.0 liters, it's in the same direct-injection family as the 3.6-liter
V-6 that adeptly moves several GM produ ...
Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start
To manually shut off the engine after
a remote start, do any of the
following:
- Press until the parking lamps
turn off.
- Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
- Turn the ignition switch o ...