maintaining vehicles, what type are you?

[Sleepcare]

Suspension.. Basta kapag may na-busted na 1 shock, replace na agad kasama yung mga abubot (ball joints, bushings and etc.)

Aircon.. Believer ako ng replace parts only kapag hindi na lumamig kasi nakakatrauma tignan nang hubot-hubad yung dashboard mo

Body panels kapag may dent/binangga, PDR as early as possible

Detailing.. Kapag hindi na effective yung wax, tira na agad

Mechanicals.. Replace asap kasi madami madadamay iba kapag hindi inayos kaagad. (based on experience)

Also, kapag may matatamaan na piyesa yung aayusin kahit hindi pa due, damay na din. (During t-belt removal, re-grease fan, replace water pump)

[SidCoronel]

On older cars where part-sourcing could be a challenge, the basic consumables & parts of the known WHEN-not-the-if-They-Fail kind are stocked in my parts bin.
On steering & suspension rehab, I'd do all in 1 go, instead of replacing just the isolated parts & having another crack at it when some other bit clunks & goes. This way, I'd grab the new car silence, ride & drive back.[emoji4]
Most, from religious PMS to mystery huntdowns, would be DIY except for the couple on Mazda's Yojin care.
Cars here stay...for decades, some. Effort worthy? That's seldom measured when passion & happiness dictate. The bonus of proper care & use? Loyal service.[emoji4]

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Totally, absolutely agree with you on this

[SidCoronel]

magaling kasi ako mag-drive eh kaya hinde gano nasisira suspension ko, parang sa isang taon isa o dalwang beses lang ako nahulog sa pothole, yun ang kung may kaaway pa ako sa phone

so hayun pag naisipan ko magpalit ng suspension, pinapalitan ko na lang lahat para bago lahat kahit hinde pa sira yun ibang parts

Will you give me your old parts?

[SidCoronel]

nagpaservice ako ng Santa Fe ko lately, last time na service Jan 2018, ngaun June 2019, ang damage eh 2,100 lang sa Shell hihi, plus bumile ako sa fronte ng air filter saka aircon filter, 780 lahat. tipid din Hyundai diesel parang old school Pajero, Shell Helix na dilaw lang

siguro sa December 2020 na ulet ako pa-service

PMS cost ko mas mahal pa magpa-full tank ng Santa fe hihi pero wait, P39 / liter nga lang pala ako sa Landers Caltex

You don't believe that oil "expire" after 3-4mos?

[SidCoronel]

this is the mineral oil type? i didnt know that mineral oil can be use for 1.5 years before replacing? saken i usually change it yearly kahit hinde pa inabot ng 5k yun tinakbo.

BTT:
noon nag sisimula pa sa kotse, i wait for symptoms to come out before replacing pero minsan grabe kasi may ibang parts nadadamay lalo na pag suspension, tuloy tuloy ang pilit, bushing, ball joint, rocker arm tapos minsan pati shocks.

on engine parts if i feel something not right sa makina i usually have it check and replace, mahilig kasi ako noon mag out of town trip mahirap na masiraan sa kawalan.

I also use to buy replacement parts or surplus, kaso one time nung pinalitan ko starter and solenoid muntik na ako itirik sa San Fernando Pampanga at 10pm. buti konting dasal lang umandar naman ulet. after that i always buy original parts kahit mahal mas may peace of mind.

In my experience, there are replacement parts that lasted longer than original parts. Like in the case of G4's wheel bearing and radiator fan motor and other parts. Also, engine air filters, as long as you change them regularly (mine every 3mos)... Will come out more economical.

[travajante]

Totally, absolutely agree with you on this

I kinda sensed the like-wired tinkerers here. Your input has always been helpful to the seeking, sir! Bow & salute![emoji106]

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[SidCoronel]

I kinda sensed the like-wired tinkerers here. Your input has always been helpful to the seeking, sir! Bow & salute![emoji106]

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Like father, like feathers hahaha.

Cheers!

[minicarph]

Will you give me your old parts?

subukan mo magpagawa ng suspension, pag tinanggal yun mga yun andudumi nun, pano mo malalaman kung alin ang sira sa hinde, so to be safe palitan na lang sabay

say pag pinalitan lower ball joint, palit na din tie rod rack end, stab links and maybe upper ball joint, di mo malalaman kung alin dun matino

doble labor pa yun kung sinalpakan mo isa, tapos balik ka after 1 week para pakabit sa kaliwa,

tapos syempre doble wheel alignment din yun

[minicarph]

You don't believe that oil "expire" after 3-4mos?

oil does not expire, tignan mo nga container walang expiry tag.

regular diesel oil can last a year or so basta gamitin mo dipstick at i-feel mo yun oil sa daliri mo, pag medyo metallic at super itim, palitin na yun.

pero kung swabe pa pwede pa yun, kaya nga dapat every 5000 km ang fina-follow hinde months. eh ako kasi ang 5000 km ko nga sa Santa Fe ko parang 2 years ko na ma-consume, kasi third backup car ko na yun.

though my other 2 PPVs are also low-mileage, coz I live in the city condo eh, di naman ako gano na-traffic

bata pa ako alam ko gagrabe ng husto ang traffic sa Metro Manila, kaya nag-invest ako sa condo para pag rush hour say 5-8pm, nag-malling na lang ako

[SidCoronel]

oil does not expire, tignan mo nga container walang expiry tag.

regular diesel oil can last a year or so basta gamitin mo dipstick at i-feel mo yun oil sa daliri mo, pag medyo metallic at super itim, palitin na yun.

pero kung swabe pa pwede pa yun, kaya nga dapat every 5000 km ang fina-follow hinde months. eh ako kasi ang 5000 km ko nga sa Santa Fe ko parang 2 years ko na ma-consume, kasi third backup car ko na yun.

though my other 2 PPVs are also low-mileage, coz I live in the city condo eh, di naman ako gano na-traffic

bata pa ako alam ko gagrabe ng husto ang traffic sa Metro Manila, kaya nag-invest ako sa condo para pag rush hour say 5-8pm, nag-malling na lang ako

Manual/Casa recommendation... 5k km or 3mos...whichever comes 1st...so you don't follow this also?

No bad intentions here, I'm just asking.