The Ford Explorer has 3 customizable trims that include XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. The XLT is available CD and MP3 stereo, air conditioning, and 16” aluminum wheels. You can also upgrade to the Sport Package with added commodities such as step-up bars and twenty-inch wheels.

The next trim package is the Eddie Bauer which features 17” aluminum wheels, power driver seat, two-tone paint, manual third-row seat, Ford’s sync system and satellite radio. To have it all you will want to get the Explorer Limited which comes with rear parking sensors, power front passenger seat, perforated leather upholstery, 18” aluminum wheels, power adjustable pedals, driver memory functions, and an upgraded audio system with in-dash CD changer and steering wheel mounted controls. If that’s not enough options for you, consider putting a proposal in to NASA for the space shuttle.

The Ford Explorer has a very easy ride courtesy of the independent rear suspension. The wheels stay stable when traveling on rough pavement. This is the premium family SUV, you can shuttle your cargo around town with plenty of room for all the kids baseball supplies.

In normal, day-to-day use, the Explorer still dazzles brilliantly for the very same reasons it has since its debut: The view from the driver’s seat is elevated, steering and braking are car-like. Same goes for the upgraded options, but the capabilities, both on- and off-road are unmistakably elevated compared to the rest of its class. Unlike some Johnny-come-lately foreign rivals, the Explorer is an SUV for all situations.

One of the most unique trucks on the market, the Honda Ridgeline is available in many different trim levels. Costing less than $30,000 the Ridgeline stacks up favorably to most trucks in its class. Under the hood, the Ridgeline is a High-torque 250-hp, 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC VTEC V6. Delivering twenty miles per gallon and independent suspension, it is a great 4WD truck either on-road or off-road. The Ridgeline comes standard with a Windows Media MP3 player as well as a lockable in bed trunk.

For comfort and quality the top of the line RTL can not be topped. With 18” alloy wheels, all leather interior, and heated mirrors this ride cannot be beat. With available navigation and an automatic transmission the price is as pleasing as the ride at around $35,000.

The Ridgeline is more useful than a Swiss army knife. Sportsmen know that the Ridgeline has an accessory specifically made to fit any need.

The Ridgeline is power personified: Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system, 5000-lb. towing capacity, Up to 1,546 lb. total payload capacity, Integrated closed-box frame, Unit-body construction, Lockable In-Bed Trunk, Dual-action tailgate, and an integrated Class III trailer hitch.

Get ready for a surprise under the truckbed; Just because the Ridgeline is a truck does not mean you can only store things in the bed. With the Ridgeline’s expert ability to navigate roads and dusty trails, it’s easy to forget that five full-size adults can sit comfortably inside. Load your people and cargo with 60/40 lift-up rear seats and a flat rear floor. There is room under the rear seat and cargo tray is durable and spacious, capable of handling all of your loose items.  Advanced systems like Bluetooth HandsFreeLink allows for safe cell phone use. Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition links you to 7 million points of interest.

With more utility than most trucks and a ride as comfortable as a sports car the Honda Ridgeline is simply another example of quality Honda engineering.

Motor & drivetrain possibilities include a 148 hp, 2.0L 4-cylinder motor with a choice of 5-speed manual or five-speed Sport automatic transmission or the 167-hp, 2.5L 4-cylinder motor with a option of 6-speed manual or five-speed Sport automatic transmission. Available selections of the Mazda 3 include, heated front seats, Bose® audio system, Mazda’s advanced keyless entry and start system, and a condensed GPS system. Standard safety features include, front side-impact air bags, side-impact air curtains, and Traction Control System.

The Mazda 3 has endless upgrade selections starting with the moonroof and Bose® package which includes, electric sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature, and interior sunshade. The Bose® Centerpoint® surround system with AudioPilot® 2, AM/FM radio, in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3-compatible changer and ten speakers. The technology package for the Mazda 3 includes; compact navigation system with full-color display multi-informational display, Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system push-button start, and a complex anti-theft alarm system.

Following in a long line of Mazda compacts, the 3 offers you more amenities than its foes bundle that with sporty handling, speed, and class and you’ve got a homerun in the compact class. The Mazda 3 should be the first car you research if you’re searching for a great sedan.

It’s a sporty, agile, and economical compact car in a class with a lot of opposition; yet it continues to outshine its foreign competition year after year. They say nobody’s perfect, if that’s the case, the Mazda 3 must be nobody.

With a Sedan, Coupe, and Hybrid model in stock, each model is a dream to own.

First up is a family car, the Civic Sedan is a great all around car. Its inexpensive price starting at just over $21,000 makes the Civic fit into any price range.

The Sedan model is available with several different trim levels from the basic LX to the top of the line EX-L with a powerful V6 motor. Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) offers both brisk acceleration and fuel efficiency and is available in 5-Speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

Moving up to the Civic EX are powered by a 3.5 liter V6 that provides tons of horsepower and still allows for up to 29 MPG. Many interior choices are available so drivers can enjoy the plushest leather and take advantage of HandsFreeLink Bluetooth while on the go.

Speed demons take note: the Civic Coupe is the car for you. This agile two-door kicks butt with the same engine as the Sedan at a much trimmer weight class and with a starting price under $23,000. The stylish lines make it look like its flying by you even when it’s parked..

For those who value their gas budget get ready for the Civic Hybrid is the vehicle to have. Still keeping the sporty look this hybrid is much more spacious than the Civic Sedan. Starting around $29,000 this beast comes standard with a economical motor. Combine that with the AWD feature and you have a family hauler that handles like a sports car.

Regardless which Civic fits your life Russell & Smith Honda in Houston, TX can get you driving the Civic of your dreams today.

If you looking for a Toyota Highlander Houston or a Toyota Tacoma Houston look no further than Russell & Smith. This Ford dealership Houston has the biggest selection of Toyotas then even most Toyota dealerships.

The Highlander is available with nearly boundless options, including: 12V power outlet, CD player, cargo net, cruise control, electrochromatic rearview mirror, side guard door beams, outside temperature gauge, MP3 player, power door locks, remote fuel filler door release, Bluetooth hands free system, optional nineteen-inch 10-spoke aluminum wheels with P245/55R19 tires , and voice activated options.

Interior options include: front CFC-free dual zone automatic digital climate control system with air filter, AM/FM [six-disc in-dash CD changer with satellite radio capability,] XM Satellite Radio antenna and prewire, MP3/WMA playback capability, nine speakers including subwoofer, XM Satellite Radio antenna and prewire,

Instrument option: Optitron blue-illuminated instrument clusters with speedometer, Hybrid system indicator power meter, ready indicator, transmission shift indicator, engine coolant temperature and fuel gauge meters; LCD odometer with twin tripmeters; seatbelt disconnect, airbag, battery (12V) and high-voltage battery, master warning indicator, EV mode, ECON mode indicator, oil pressure, electronically controlled braking indicator, VSC, ABS, check engine, scheduled maintenance indicator, and low-fuel level warning lights .

Interior features include: AM/FM CD player with integrated XM Satellite Radio, MP3/WMA playback capability, Vacuum Fluorescent Display, FM diversity reception, voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display and two wireless headphones, Fabric-trimmed 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, adjustable headrests and seatback pockets, 4-way manual front passenger seat with adjustable headrests and seatback pockets, and tailgate-handle integrated backup camera linked with an electrochromic mirror with integrated backup camera monitor.

There are optional towing packages available with the Highlander, 4-Cylinder Towing Prep Package includes 3500-lb. towing capacity, heavy-duty radiator, 160-watt fan coupling, transmission oil cooler with water and air cooler, 150-amp alternator and prewired harness. Other packages include: Cold Weather Package — includes heated power outside mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer grid.

The Highlander has set the bar in its class and continues to improve. Toyota’s commitment to safety has only made their vehicles better for drivers and their families.

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The Ford Fusion is no longer just a viable competitor for the imports, it’s now one of the best mid-size sedans on the road. Boasting one of the most premier interiors, a powerful engine, and optional all-wheel drive; the Ford Fusion gives you what few others can offer.

The Ford Fusion I4 S has a 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed manual transmission, AM/FM stereo with CD player, power windows, a message center with trip computer, SecuriLock, and sixteen-inch alloy wheels. The SE upgrades delivers on-steering wheel controls and a whole array of neat gizmos and feautures. Add in better wheels and tires plus a SIRIUS radio and you have the nicest driving machine for the money.The Ford Fusion V6 SE has a 3.0L Duratec flex fuel V6 engine, six-speed select shift automatic transmission, SIRIUS satellite radio, and 17” 5-spoke wheels. The Ford Fusion I4 SEL includes a six-way power adjustable driver seat, has the 2.5L Duratec I4 engine, with a six-speed automatic transmission, AM/FM stereo CD/MP3 player, SYNC in car entertainment system, and seventeen-inch five-spoke machined aluminum rims.

The upgrades keep rolling with the Ford Fusion V6 SEL that has a 3.0L Duratec flex fuel V6 engine, six-speed Selectshift automatic transmission, SecuriCode keyless entry keypad, heated power side mirrors, and 17” five-spoke machined alloy wheels. The Ford Fusion Sport has a 3.5L Duratec V6 motor, Selectshift automatic transmission, side rocker moldings, dual chrome-tipped exhaust, modified sport-tuned suspension, and eighteen-inch five-spoke aluminum rims. Rounding out the models is the Ford Fusion Hybrid that has a 2.5L Atkinson-Cycle I4 engine and electric motor, eCVT transmission, dual LCD SmartGauge cluster with EcoGuide which grows electronic leaves the more efficient you drive, and seventeen-inch fifteen-spoke aluminum rims.

The Ford Fusion gives you plenty of head-room and silky soft, comfortable seating, with a rocking sound system

The Ford Fusion continues to outsell the competition and Ford has no plans of slowing down any time soon.

There are a ton of detailed reports and FTC complaints and lawsuits against companies producing things like Slick 50. FTC went up against Slick 50, investigating their claims to deliver reduced engine wear to their customers as well as superior engine performance, and Slick 50 lost big time, costing them millions!

For fun just search the manufacturer or name of an oil additive your are considering over at www.ftc.gov/ (you might be surprised).

To prove that any aftermarket oil additive is really making a difference to your engine’s performance, you’d need access to a fully equipped mechanic’s shop that has a dyno.

Performance improvements aren’t easy to prove and that’s why companies are able to just pop up, claiming to have a miracle cure that you just add to your oil and not only will your horsepower shoot through the roof but your engine will be bullet proof. B.S.

If you purchase a quality oil to begin with, then it already contains everything you’d need, want and expect, so ultimately, additives are a waste of money. Developing and manufacturing a quality motor oil has proven to be no simple feat, and in fact an excellent motor oil is a true accomplishment. Adding each additive to the mix comes with a cost and a benefit.

All this means is that dumping an aftermarket additive into your engine’s oil isn’t going to guarantee any improvement.. In fact I would put the probability of decreasing the effectiveness of your engine oil at much greater than 50%. Don’t do it.

All you need to do is purchase a quality oil, change it when your manual recommends or what your oil manufacturer recommends. I get it, it’s easy to recommend using good oil but not easy to know who’s really making it and who’s claiming to make it. Be sure and learn everything you can about the best synthetic motor oils.

This question comes up a lot and in many different ways. One questions is “where does synthetic oil come from or what is made out of?”

Oil that is considered synthetic has been ’synthesized’ from other petroleum products. Essentially, the final product has been produced from smaller raw components such as ethane and coal.

Whats important about that? Oil’s composed of hydrocarbon chains, and the different lengths have different lubricating properties. It’s important to have the proper hydrocarbon chain lengths in order to produce a high quality oil.

Another commonly asked question is, “What’s so good about synthetic oil?”

In a nutshell, synthetic oil doesn’t have nearly the same amount of impurities that standard oil does. Conventional oil has natural contaminants in it like paraffins and waxes that contribute to sludge formation and change the viscosity and pour point of the oil as the oil is aged in an engine.

According to a search on the web, these are some of the top benefits that synthetic oil offers:

“synthetic motor oil provides better engine protection, higher performance, and better flow in the engine when it is cold and first started”

“synthetic oil is capable of withstanding higher temperatures without breaking down. This could provide longer oil life and better engine protection through the life of the oil change.”

“synthetic oil can last longer in your engine with the right set of additives. The base oil is less prone to breakdown and if the right amount of good additives are added oils have been known to last up to 35,000 miles or one year.”

I hope this has been informative in helping you choose the best motor oil for your engine.

Starting with the V6 models there is a Mustang to fit any budget. An amazing starting price of just above $22,000 is quite surprising for how much car you get. The 3.7 liter V-6 has plenty of power while still allowing for up to 31 mpg. The Ford Mustang V6 Premium is an upgrade to the interior while retaining the V6. Upgrades include leather-trimmed power adjustable seats, SIRIUS satellite radio, SYNC for bluetooth and upgraded wheels and tires; This package is also available in a convertible.

For those who care more about power the GT Models are what you want. Reviving the legendary 5.0 liter V-8 Ford has outdone themselves this time. This stallion has more power than a clydesdale and plenty of accessories to go with it.

Creeping up to the $32,000 range the Ford Mustang GT Premium comes with the same 5.0L 4V Ti-CVT V8 powerplant as the GT version, SIRIUS satellite radio, vented 4-wheel disc brakes and 18” wide-spoke aluminum rims. The Ford Mustang GT Convertible with all the features of the GT plus the added sportiness of a convertible.

Moving up into the elite realm of sports cars, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is a legend that Ford engineers continues to improve. The Shelby GT500 has a 5.4L supercharged 4V V8 engine, Tremec six-speed manual transmission, racing stripe bucket seats, six-gauge cluster with MyColor, GT500 embroidered interior, SIRIUS satellite radio, power 4-wheel discs with ABS, 3.55:1 rear axle ratio, and 19” custom aluminum wheels. Top it off with the Ford Mustang GT500 Convertible and all the power and pizazz of the GT500 and can be had under the sun.

The icon lives!. The Mustang’s phenomenal handling is effortless even when pegging the high gears at 7,000 RPMs. With near-silent soundproofing and the tempting 160 mph speedometer the Ford Mustang allows for the perfect exhaust roar when taking off or at highway speeds. Finally, MyKey is offered on the Ford Mustang which allows top speed and max radio volume to be preset for younger drivers. The Ford Mustang has been and remains an awesome driving machine with a perfect model offered for any driver.