BEEN A MINUTE.

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TYPES OF CAR HEADLIGHTS

Just arrived from a minor roadtrip & I have to admit, car lights can be as varied as the rainbow

From brilliant white, to warm white, to orange, to yellow with different types of brightness...





CHOOSING THE RIGHT BULBS

It's often a balance between these factors according to you of course.

1. Maximum Distance/vision
2. Looks and Style
3. Long Life (The brighter the shorter the life)
4. Offroad Needs
5. Standard reliability

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WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A MINOR ACCIDENT

During the festive ssn, the number of cars on the road multiplies. Most drivers are proficient but accidents can & do happen

Here are a few things to keep in mind after an unfortunate incident. Before you get on the road, here are a few things to checkoff

1.Ensure everyone is buckled up
2.Ensure the car is in good condition
3.If you can, get an accident cover
4.Avoid overspeeding
5. Eat light & wear comfortable
6. Take breaks every 4-5 hrs
7. Obey all traffic rules

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HOW TO TOW A CAR SAFELY

For motorists, a breakdown on an unfamiliar road, at night & in poor weather is one of the worst of all nightmares

A time we desperately try to remember where we put the contact No. for the breakdown or insurance, usually unsuccessfully TOWING BASICS

Once upon a time, all new & used vehicles were made to be towed easily

But now that we buy complicated transmission cars that are auto, CVT & even electric, the towing situation has got a whole lot more complicated & as such certain cars can only be "flatbeded"

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6 REASONS WHY 500km ROUND THE MOUNTAIN IS BETTER THAN 500km TO COAST

As a Traveler I've come to appreciate that no 2 roads are the same. Certain routes excite & challenge me while others bore & tire me

I've redone the Mnt circuit countless times...

Here's why QUICK EXPLANATION

The Mountain Circuit is a round trip road trip. Starting frm NBO-THK-EMBU-MERU-NYK-KARATINA-THK-NBO

Or in my case, Since I stay in Nyk, NYK-KRTN-EMBU-MERU-NYK

And I loooove this circuit and I'll explain why

Got asked a very interesting question in the DM & thought I'd share with its answer...

"Hey Saruni, I've observed people don't stay with STi's for too long while those with Mark X keep them for longer... What's your take?"

1st things 1st...

WICKED OBSERVATION & you're spot on ANSWER:

4 MAIN REASONS

4. TOYOTA & SUBARU Resale issues... Don't need to expound

3. LUXURY vs COMPACT. The Mark X has awesome leg room & luxury finishes while the STi (trying to save on weight) has a cramped, bare & zero comforts interior

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5 WEIRDLY MUNDANE THINGS THAT RUIN YOUR CAR

Have you ever been too good to your BF or GF & it led to an untimely breakup?

Can you believe cars can be the same...

Hehe, here are 5 things done out of love that can Eff up your baby (car) 5. TOO MUCH COOLANT

Filling the radiator to the brim is great. Filling the reservoir beyond the stipulated brim is unfortunately "fala dush"

When the coolant boils, it depends on the reservoir to take the bulk of the boiling pressure

Ole wako kama umejaza reservoir beyond...

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MBBBRRRRRCCHHAAAAAAA!!!...

AIR BRAKES!!

Brakes are some of the most important safety equipments on vehicles. There're 3 Main Types

1. Hydraulic Brakes (mostly fluid)
2. Parking/Ebrake
3. Air brakes or Mbbbbrrrchaaa!!! WHAT IS MBRRRCHHAAA!!!...??

AIR BRAKES are very, very effective, hardly fail, give amazing freedom since they can be deployed by hand, esp in Nganyas and sound super cool...

So why don't normal cars (vehicles under 5 tons) have AIR BRAKES?

First lets explain how they work...

6 WARNING INDICATIORS OF A FAULTY GEARBOX

By recognising the symptoms of a defective gearbox you can fix it before the problem gets worse & it ends up costing an arm

Early gearbox repair is crucial to reduce chances of stalling
#SpaceYaMagari #Fridaymotivation #Careers #cars WHY IS GEARBOX FAILURE SUCH A BIG DEAL?

A malfunctioning gearbox/transmission, as opposed to a broken brake light, could strand you & your vehicle on the side of the road in the middle of the night or on a long trip

So, how can you know if a gearbox needs repair or replacement?

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CAR TUNING

Tuning is basically the "art" of improving a car's performance

It's an art coz like ladies, cars are built special & no one brand is like the other. What works or brings out the best in one may ruin another

This knowledge makes tuning exciting & fun... TUNING IN MAN'S WORLD

However,most tuners are men & they'll naturally make it easy to identify and classify these tuning steps

This is actually not a bad idea & as such Tuning cars is classified in stages courtesy of what Gran Turismo2 on PlayStation 1 set out as tuning stages

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WIRING FOR CAR THEATRE EXPERIENCE

I've had the opportunity to help at uncle's electronics repair shop, seen & wired car stereos

Handled Sony, Pioneer, Kenmbao, Boschmann, Kicker... Great times, having your ears blown out by deep bass

I'll debunk some stuff...

https://twitter.com/GSaruni/status/1307386292532064256

MY 3 STAGES

1. RADIO/NEWS/LITTLE MUSIC

This is normally what the, lemme say, budget car comes with.

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR CAR INTERIOR SUPER CLEAN

It  can be really challenging to keep a clean car, but have you noticed how some people make it look easy? They're always on point.

Here are some car interior cleaning tricks so you can make it look easy as well 1. ALWAYS TAKE A LITTLE BIT OF TRASH OUT WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE CAR.

Buy those 10 Bob bags, 20 pieces is I think about 100 Kes. Keeping the car clean is a process not an action.

Take out wrappers, Kleenex, receipts, parking receipts, other containers...

Be brutal about it.

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6 THINGS YOU CAN REPAIR/REPLACE BY YOURSELF

The modern car is a complex and difficult machine to fix. However, there still remains parts & systems that can be fixed or at least serviced on your own.

All that's needed is can-do-att, tools & replacement parts 1. LIGHTS

As a long distance nocturnal driver like me lights can be your safety net or source of headache. Good headlights allow you to see far, deter overzealous oncoming overtakers and allow you to do good speeds

Lights are easy to replace and are often shown how to in the OM

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VEHICLE LONG TERM STORAGE

So we've agreed,🖕🏾 the fuel prices & queues at the petrol Station. We're parking the Hilux for 3 - 12 mnths as I use the Wingroad to run errands & go to the Coast

However, Cars were meant to be driven & this type of storage may hurt her FOR REAL?

Yes, FR. Cars are like horses, they need to run & motion to stay in top condition

But due to unavoidable conditions like travelling, fuel prices, etc... They may have to be parked for longer than 2 wks - 6 months.

So how do you store cars over a long time safely?

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WHAT'S THE REAL RISK OF DRIVING WITH DIRTY OIL

We've all been told/come across articles that insist we should be change engine oil as per the recommended time frames.

This is best.

But what really happens in an engine with dirty oil that makes it prone to fail GRADES OF OIL

I discussed oil grades and replacement time lines on this thread

https://twitter.com/GSaruni/status/1450478952791879682?t=tCoY8yW6nLM1tZTNRAOLnA&s=19

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7 BASIC SKILLS LADIES SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CARS

Hands down, women are better drivers than men. However, they miss out on certain basic car skills

For years I trained my sis on car tasks. Things that take 2 demos. But in the end I realised these are the most important 1. HOW TO TALK, CURSE & ACT LIKE A B*TCH

Truth is, life can be predatory. Jams can be 1 major pissing contest

Listen & Know the curse words... Use them when bullied. Also, KINDLY,
RTS bullying.

Arm your arsenal, don't allow any disrespect (overlapping, muscling in)
Be strong!

PROMISED 1 of 5

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ILLESST MATATU/PSV CULTURE

We know that we're on a league of our own when it comes to Matatu/PSV culture. We're protected by cartels & HOS so we go HAM

But we're not alone. There're countries that also go HAM.

Here are 6 of the best. 6.INDIA

India is a really populous country. They're also mainly Hindu & have many gods.

The Indians believe that road safety is up to the gods and nothing more. As such their vehicles are more temples and less safety.

And so their mobile temples are gorgeous

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ENGINE OIL

The Engine is basically the heart of the car. It enables the car accomplish its most important function, moving people & goods.

It therefore goes without saying that its proper maintenance & service will prolong its life. FUNCTIONS OF OIL

If the engine is the heart than Oil is its blood. Oil does the following functions

1. Cooling- absorbs heat & avoids overheating

2. Prevents Corrosion & Rust

3. Lubrication of moving parts

4. Cleaning- picks up soot/sludge

5. Sealing gaps- Cylinder walls