Volvo XC40 Specifications

XC40	D4 AWD (190 hp) aut (A tyres)	D4 AWD (190 hp) aut (B tyres)	D4 AWD (190 hp) aut (C tyres)
Engines
Engine Name	D4204T12	D4204T12	D4204T12
Engine Description	Four-cylinder turbo charged diesel	Four-cylinder turbo charged diesel	Four-cylinder turbo charged diesel
Drivetrain	All wheel drive	All wheel drive	All wheel drive
Number of Cylinders	4	4	4
Engine Displacement	1969 cc	1969 cc	1969 cc
Engine Bore	82 mm	82 mm	82 mm
Engine Stroke	93.2 mm	93.2 mm	93.2 mm
Max Engine Power (kW)	140 kW	140 kW	140 kW
Horsepower	190 hp	190 hp	190 hp
Rev at max engine power	4000 rpm	4000 rpm	4000 rpm
Torque	400 Nm	400 Nm	400 Nm
Rev at max engine torque	1750 - 2500 rpm	1750 - 2500 rpm	1750 - 2500 rpm
Fuel type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Capacity
Fuel Capacity	54 l	54 l	54 l
Cargo Capacity	1336 l	1336 l	1336 l
Towing Capacity
8-speed Geartronic™ automatic transmission, AWD	2100 kg	2100 kg	2100 kg
Weights
Serving Weight	1733 kg	1733 kg	1733 kg
Total Weight
8-speed Geartronic™ automatic transmission, AWD	2250 kg	2250 kg	2250 kg
Exterior Dimensions
Height	1652 mm	1652 mm	1652 mm
Length	4425 mm	4425 mm	4425 mm
Width	1863 mm	1863 mm	1863 mm
Width inc. Mirrors	2034 mm	2034 mm	2034 mm
Wheel Base	2702 mm	2702 mm	2702 mm
Track Front	1601 mm	1601 mm	1601 mm
Track Rear	1626 mm	1626 mm	1626 mm
Turning Circle	11.4 m	11.4 m	11.4 m
Interior dimensions (w/o sun roof)
Head Room Front	1030 mm	1030 mm	1030 mm
Head Room Rear	994 mm	994 mm	994 mm
Shoulder Room Front	1440 mm	1440 mm	1440 mm
Shoulder Room Rear	1429 mm	1429 mm	1429 mm
Leg Room Front	1040 mm	1040 mm	1040 mm
Leg Room Rear	917 mm	917 mm	917 mm
Hip Room Front	1390 mm	1390 mm	1390 mm
Hip Room Rear	1388 mm	1388 mm	1388 mm
Miscellaneous
Environmental Classification	Euro6d-TEMP	Euro6d-TEMP	Euro6d-TEMP

New Volvo XC60 2017 Dimensions

New Volvo XC60 available colours

The new Volvo XC60 is available in 4 colors in India

1. New Volvo XC60 Crystal White Pearl
2. New Volvo XC60 Onyx Black Metallic
3. New Volvo XC60 Maple Brown Metallic
4. New Volvo XC60 Pine Grey Metallic

Thrifty DIY Car Repairs You Can Manage Yourself

Taking your car to the local auto repair center might be convenient but when you realize how much you could have saved if you had got under the hood yourself you might think twice before making that booking.

Some major car repairs need some professional guidance to be done properly and safely but there are plenty of basic tasks and regular maintenance activities that you could manage by yourself, helping to cut the cost of motoring down considerably.

Save money on regular maintenance and repairs

You might be tempted to save as much money as possible by skipping some regular maintenance tasks and leaving repairs until something goes wrong, but that often turns out to be a false economy.

Changing the oil every 7,000 miles or so is a real no-brainer. It prolongs the life of your car and the cost of your time and some new oil is nothing compared to a major engine repair.

Keeping your tires properly inflated is another essential activity. It saves wear and tear and improves your car’s driving performance when your tires are at the right pressure.

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty

Fear of doing something wrong can hold some people back from getting their hands dirty and tackling an auto repair job but there are many tasks that are much easier than you imagine.

A classic example would be replacing the brake pads on your vehicle.

You want to do it right for safety’s sake, of course, but with a wheel lug wrench, a jack, and some pliers, plus a set of brake pads and anything else that can be found here, you could spend almost ten times less compared to a typical auto repair bill, by doing the job yourself.

Each new pad should be good for at least 30,000 miles, and if you follow the instruction manual for your car or an online tutorial, you will most likely wonder why you have been sending the car to the repair center all these years.

Spark plugs are easy

You could easily land yourself with a big repair bill if you get someone else to change the spark plugs but the cost of doing this job yourself is many times less, and not that difficult.

Modern spark plugs are capable of lasting for up to 100,000 miles so you won’t have to be under the hood for this task that often. However, when you consider that the cost of buying and changing the spark plugs by yourself is only about 10% of a typical auto repair bill, it is well worth getting the spark plug wrench in your hand and following an easy set of instructions.

Keeping a lid on the annual cost of motoring is a challenge but by doing regular and easy auto maintenance yourself, like replacing the oil, changing oil and air filters, windshield wiper blades, and a number of other easy tasks, you could save a decent stash of cash.

Keeping it Shiny: Don't Let Scratches and Scrapes Ruin Your Paintjob

Let’s face it, your car is your pride and joy and also one of the most expensive things you own apart from your home! For that reason you want to keep it in the best condition possible, particularly if you want to sell it and upgrade in the coming years. Taking care of your car’s paintwork is really important, mainly because those little nicks and scratches you can easily collect with daily driving can sometimes become more serious issues if they corrode and rust.

Of course, if you put your car in the garage and never go anywhere, you won’t have a problem but that kind of defeats the point of having a car in the first place. There are plenty of things you can do to fix minor and superficial scratches to your car’s paintwork without having to book it in to a body shop for an expensive fix! Modern cars usually have highly durable paintwork that is designed to last for years to come but it’s almost inevitable that over time, the paint will be damaged by fine scratched caused by other drivers or even by scraping something against the door accidentally while opening it.

Car Scratch Removers

These days there are plenty of really good and affordable products you can use to remove or conceal superficial scratched on a car’s paintwork. Most of the kits you can buy come with everything you need to remove scratches and often also contain a polisher and wax to bring your repaired scratches back to a shine to completely match the rest of your car’s paint finish.

All cars are coated with several layers of paint when they are made and the layer at the top is called the clear coat. Most of the car scratch removers you can buy are only capable of removing scratches to this clear coat layer and so you need to be sure they aren’t too deep to be fixed by yourself.

Here are the stages in fixing a scratch on your car:

ABRASION

Before you can start to fix the scratch, you have to make it worse! This is to ensure a completely smooth finish. By sanding down the scratch, you’ll remove any uneven marks caused by the incidents which will allow the color to absorb into the sanded area more effectively for an invisible finish.

PRIMING

Once you have used abrasive paper to prepare the surface around the scratch, the next step is priming. A primer is used to completely prepare the surface for painting and usually comes in aerosol form. Generally, you prime the surface two or three times, allowing it to dry between applications and then you can sand it down once again to get a totally smooth finish. Then you’re ready to add the color!

COATING

This is where you apply the pigment color to your base coat of primer. You can generally apply coating in as many applications as you need to get the desired finish and each one will seal the pigment and protective layers underneath. In between applications you can sand the surface with really fine paper of around 1,500-grit and this slowly brings the color to its original factory gloss and finishes your work with a shiny coat.

RESULTS

It takes a few hours – usually overnight – for your handiwork to dry and then most scratch remover kits contain a rubbing compound which brings out the shine even more. Once you have finished fixing the scratch on your car and it’s all dry, it’s a good idea to wash and wax the whole of its bodywork as this blends your touch-up work really well with the original paintwork. Ultimately, fixing annoying scratches on your car is much easier than you think!

Manual or Electronic: Which Scooter is Better for Your Needs?

Are you in a dilemma on purchasing the best among the several models of scooters available? Can’t choose between manual or electric? You are not alone. The good news is that there’s a great scooter for everyone’s needs.

Let’s take a look at the various features to help you make an informed decision.

Manual Scooter

To get scooting, propel the scooter forward using your foot. It’s similar to the traditional bicycle, but you apply effort on the ground to move. The biggest shortcoming of a manual scooter is that it might be tiring to keep on pushing forward with your feet, but it comes in handy when you want to move around and burn some calories.

Where It Wins?

-          Exercise

No debate here. Manual scooters are the best option to get outside and exercise while having fun, or getting some cardio in your daily commute to work.

-          Budget

Manual scooters are cheaper and easier to maintain. There’s no expense for pushing one around town. Electric scooters are more expensive than manual, and will add an extra cost to your electricity bill.

-          Practical

You can do impressive tricks and jumpsif you are an adrenaline junkie.The same can’t be done on electric scooter.

Electric Scooter

As the name goes, electric scooters run on electricity.  You move around without using any physical vitality. They are charged when the power is low, and can easily move anywhere within a 21-mile radius.

Where It Wins?

-          Efficiency

You can get around faster using minimal electric energy and without getting tired. It can transform a 20-minute power-walk into a five-minute ride. It also has a regenerative braking system which recoups energy, meaning that you may only plug it in for a few hours.

-          Comfortable

If you hate getting down and pushing forward with your feet all the time, then an electric scooter fits you pretty well.

-           Versatile

Electric scooters are convenient for everyone, because they don’t require much of your effort to get moving.

A Look at the Similarities

·         Both scooters are eco-friendly. You won’t have to rely on cars or fossil fuels to run your every day errands.

·         Scooters are a better choice for your wallet because they are much cheaper compared to cars and motorcycles.

·         Scooters are easy to fold and carry, meaning that you don’t have to worry about parking spaces and fees. They can be folded and stowed in the trunk of your car.

·         Very convenient for travelling short distances in split time, like for pilots to get around airports or cruise patrons to see the sights on shore.

Which One Will You Choose?

Preferring one to the other is a personal choice depending on your factors. All scooters were designed with the aim of providing faster or easier transportation to the grocery store or subway station. Getting the right electronic scooter for adults should be a walk in the park with the above guidelines.

Regardless of the scooter you are purchasing, it’s a win-win situation for your time and money. Lastly, always make sure that you buy a scooter with excellent ratings from a verified vendor and with one-year warranty or more.