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This website was created to meet the needs of the serious amateur who wants learn and know how to maintain and repair his own car and learn auto repair skills, tips and principles.

Good News for Automoble Mechanics

I read recently from some news in Yahoo that among the jobs that are in demand and high paying are blue collar jobs which includes a car or automobile mechanic. That is good news indeed. Those who have experience with working on different cars and automobiles, those who are not afraid of getting their hands dirty with oil and grease, they are the ones who will receive more opportunities. That’s good news!

Saving Up for a Peri by Great Wall Cars

I am saving up to buy a Peri by Great Wall Cars. I am highly considering it more than more popular brands because of the features it offers which are more than other more popular brands in its class of econo cars. First, among econo cars, it has a 1.3L engine In-line, 4-cylinder DOHC 16V engine which gives more power than any other econo car. Combine this with a gross vehicle weight of 1,315 kg then it gives a higher power to weight ratio than other cars with 1.3L engine.

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My 1989 Nissan California is Still Great for Long Drives

Yesterday, I drove my Nissan California to Caliraya Lake in Laguna. I took the SLEX route and traveled for 3 hours from Makati City. I was so glad to not experience any problems with my car. In fact, on the way back, It took me a little more than 2 hours to Antipolo City taking the SLEX route.

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Learing Car Maintenance

Learning the ropes of car maintenance is not an easy task.  One has to spend a lot of time handling tools, equipment and has to have a lot of experience with regards to different types of vehicles.

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My Car’s Almost 100% Ready for a Long Drive

My car is almost 100% back to being ready for a long drive. I just recently had it tuned up. I got the spark plugs replaced, air filter and fuel filter replaced, I had the oil in the engine flushed and replaced, I also replaced the fuel filter and had the muffler replaced, too.

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Happy For Friend Who Bought a New Truck

I have a friend who settled in North Carolina after finding a job there. He worked as a nurse and in a few months, was able to buy a house and its insurance, a car, also with insurance and his own health care insurance from a North Carolina health insurance agency.

When I heard this, I felt happy for him and asked what type of car he got. He said it was a 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pick-up truck with a Duramax 6.0L engine. I looked it up and I was impressed. I just hope that maintenance costs on it would not be too much.

Muffler and Pipes Need Replacement

The exhaust pipe and muffler of my car needs to be replaced so I can get the vehicle tested for its smoke emission. I figure that a new muffler would cost about $30-35 and an additional $5-10 fro labor. I just hope that there are no pipes that need to be replaced so as not to add to the cost.

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Vehicle Registration at LTO is Due Soon

This month, my 1989 Nissan California’s registration will expire. This car is our church’s vehicle and has been designated for use at our church in Makati under my watch. It has been very useful for me and my family and the ministry especially because it has made going to Makati, where our church is located, easier for us.

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Looking for a Mitsubishi L300 FB

I am looking for a van right now in our country. The preference is a 2002-2003 Mitsubishi L300 FB van. with a diesel engine This is for our mother church’s use as a service vehicle and it will be primarily for transporting people and sometimes church equipment like musical instruments and sometimes a super pump 250. We have a budget available for it already but we are looking to get the best deal.

Knowing is Half the Battle

Knowing what’s wrong with your car when it is making some noise or works differently than usual is not enough. You have to know what part has to be replaced and how to remove it and install the replacement part.

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