Friday, October 26, 2012

Driver Myths Revealed!

I recently came across a fascinating article by, Kelsey Mays, on cars.com and it was too good not to share. Though I am far from a teen driver, I have been a believer of some of these myths for years! It was interesting to find out whats true and what's a flat out rumor when it comes to maintenance advice and safety tips. I've included a few of favorite common myth busts from the article, but if you care to read the whole thing click here.

Myth: Change your oil every 3,000 miles.
Various service stations advertised the 3,000-mile oil change for years, making believers of many of us. While it doesn't hurt to change the oil that often, it's a waste of money in most cases. Modern vehicles generally recommend an oil change every 7,500 miles — more than twice the distance those service station ads warn you about.
 
Myth: Vehicles that require regular fuel benefit from a tank of premium gasoline once in a while.
Years ago, leaded gas and high-compression engines demanded the occasional tank of premium gas, which included detergents to clean out fuel injectors. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency requires detergents in every grade of gas. Stick with your vehicle's recommended octane level and you're sure to get the adequate detergents to keep your fuel system clean; 87, 89 and 92 correspond to regular, midgrade and premium gas, respectively.
 
Myth: Keep your dashboard and tires shiny by frequently wiping them with protectant compounds.
Dashboards gather dust and tires lose their shine; it's inevitable with use. Frequent use of various protectant compounds available to consumers, however, can actually do more harm than good. Many dashboard cleaners leave a shiny glare and slippery surface, which are hardly the results you want to aid in safe driving.
Some experts even say these treatments cause the dashboard material to dry out or age faster. Also, tires become discolored as a side effect of their built-in chemicals — the waxes and antioxidants that form a protective coating against airborne elements, according to Bill Vandewater, consumer products manager in sales engineering at Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire.
 
Myth: It's best to shift an automatic transmission into Neutral at red lights.
This myth stems from the idea that keeping the transmission in Drive while stepping on the brake wastes fuel and causes unnecessary wear on the driveline. In fact, actual engine wear and fuel loss are minimal.
Regularly shifting from Neutral and back into Drive when the light turns green, then immediately stepping on the gas, can wear — albeit slightly — on the transmission, driveline and engine mounts. Ultimately, these stoplight antics probably won't amount to any measurable harm or good; they're likely just a habit by folks who need to keep their hand busy with the gear selector.
 
 
Don't you feel like the light just turned on in your head and you realized that maybe just maybe some things you thought were helpful or beneficial to your car aren't really, well if so, your not alone--I'm right there with you!
 

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Salesman of the Month - Travis Cherry


We want to take a moment and congratulate Travis Cherry, our October salesman of the month!! We are so proud of all of our employees at Greg May Honda, they are individuals who model professionalism, exude kindness, and great examples of quality people. Plus they are pretty fun to work with. Make sure you come and visit our amazing staff and especially our employee of the month, Travis Cherry, here at Greg May Honda!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Ridgeline 5-Star Safety

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With our light truck models, we don't assume that "bigger is better." Utilizing unit-body designs that make better use of space, Honda creates occupant- protection zones designed to match or exceed the performance of larger, heavier vehicles.

The Honda Ridgeline was the first 4-door pickup in North America to earn a 5-star crash safety rating in both frontal and side crash safety tests conducted by the U.S. government under the old NCAP crash safety-testing standards.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Team Honda Comes Out Victorious

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Justin Barcia is victorious at the 2012 Monster Energy Cup

Honda's latest News Release announces the remarkable night for Team Honda Muscle Milk's newest rider Justin Barcia who not only made his debut aboard the factory Honda CRF450R but proved himself a contender by winning the second annual Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas, NV. Race fans filled Sam Boyd Stadium to see the fastest riders in the world battle it out for the infamous million dollar pay out; although nobody was able to sweep all three motos, fans did see Barcia go 2-1-2 for the overall win. Muscle Milk-sponsored GEICO Honda's Eli Tomac finished third overall with 4-4-1 scores.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Honda's Airbag Innovation


Honda has led the industry through advances such as driver and front passenger airbags with "dual output inflators" that adjust the deployment force of the airbags to the severity of the crash, position of the driver and seat belt use.

Honda also introduced the first system to sense when a child or small-statured adult in the front passenger seat is in the path of deployment of the side airbag, and to stop the airbag's deployment until the occupant returns to a desirable position.


Honda's very first front passenger air bag in the 1980s, utilized a unique design mounted to the top of the dashboard, which deployed upward rather than directly at the passenger. The Center for Auto Safety praised this front passenger airbag design as "a blueprint on how to design better airbag systems." In 1991, Honda became the first company to commit to install driver and front passenger airbags as standard equipment on all models well before the federally mandated requirements.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

FCX Clarity: V Flow

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The Honda FCX Clarity is a zero-emission hydrogen powered vehicle that features some of Honda's newly developed technology- Vertical Flow (V Flow) fuel cell stack. 


Wait, Whatttt? 

Okay, here is how it works:
A hydrogen fuel cell produces electricity for the vehicle. The fuel cell combines hydrogen, which is stored in a fuel tank onboard the vehicle, with oxygen from the air to make electricity. The electricity then powers the electric motor, which in turn drives the front wheels. Water vapor and heat are the only byproducts.
A fuel cell is made up of a thin membrane wedged between two electrode layers in between two separators. Several hundred layers of these cells are connected in series.
1. Hydrogen fuel is fed into the anode of the fuel cell. Helped by a catalyst, hydrogen molecules are split into electrons and protons.
2. Electrons are channeled through a circuit to produce electricity.
3. Protons pass through the polymer electrolyte membrane.
4. Oxygen (from the air) enters the cathode and combines with the electrons and protons to form water.
5. Water vapor and heat are released as byproducts of this reaction.

Well isn't that genius! Visit Greg May Honda today and see the clarity in the value of a fuel efficient vehicle. 

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Car Seat Safety


In an effort to further reduce risks to young passengers, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA have issued new child safety seat guidelines. The revised guidelines advise parents to keep children in rear-facing seats until they are 2 years old or until they are at the maximum height and weight for the seat, based on manufacturers' instructions.
The academy's previous policy suggested a child could be turned around to a forward-facing seat by age 12 months and 20 pounds.
The academy also says most children will need to ride in a belt-positioning booster seat until they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall and are between ages 8 and 12. Children should remain in the backseat until they are 13, experts say.
In addition to recommending that children stay in rear-facing seats as long as possible, NHTSA and other organizations continue reminding parents that for child safety seats to be effective, they must be installed correctly. 

According to the study, just 26.9 percent of parents installed a child car seat correctly. This means that three out of four parents could use some help.

For instructional videos, visit NHTSA's child safety page

Sunday, October 7, 2012

We Know You


Because we know you, we've made a more advanced more sophisticated all new Honda Accord.


Friday, October 5, 2012

Honda Rocks

Greg May Honda customers rock! 

Come to the dealership October 1­st-15th so you can get rock star treatment during Honda Customer Appreciation Days!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Honda Loves You Back


Check out indie band Monsters Calling Home who recorded, shot and edited a music video in their Hondas. We think that's pretty rad. So we're doing everything we can to make them famous. You can help too. Why you ask? because.... #HondaLovesYouBack