STS adds direct-injection V-6
For 2008, STS will be the first GM vehicle equipped with a new 3.6-liter direct-injected V-6 engine. The new base powerplant, with 298 horsepower (222 kW), delivers 40 more horsepower; and torque is increased to 268 lb.-ft. (371 Nm) - up from 252 lb.-ft. (348 Nm) on the current base engine.
The new direct-injected 3.6L will be mated to the Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission, the first pairing of this transmission with a V-6 engine. Additionally, the STS V-6 will continue to be available with all-wheel drive (AWD) for 2008.
Advantages of the new direct-injected engine include a 25-percent reduction in cold-start hydrocarbon emissions. Additionally, despite the 15-percent increase in power, fuel economy is expected to increase slightly.
See also:
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended
for the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation.
- Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and f ...
Security
OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition
Block, and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped with these services.
OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely, ...
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system.
The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the
pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring ...