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Rank: Elder Joined: 5/21/2013 Posts: 2,841 Location: Here
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limanika wrote:Rankaz13 wrote:limanika wrote:If the mileage is past 100,000km, ask if engine has timing belt. If yes, ask if it was ever replaced. Replace this at every 100,000km to avoid abrupt engine failure. Make that 80,000km. Reason being, you never quite get one whose quality is as good as the 'original' one. I learnt that the hard way. Oh how I wish all manufacturers used a chain instead. There are those who drive past 140,000KM without any problems. However, most manufacturers recommend the change every 50,000-60,000 miles. This translates to 80,000-96,000KM. A change somewhere within that range is OK. True. But when I look at the cost of that belt vs. the cost of repairing/replacing what gets damaged, I'd rather just replace the belt at the recommended intervals. Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/11/2012 Posts: 5,222
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kryptonite wrote:Meduza wrote:kryptonite wrote:That 'L' sticker is an invitation for other drivers to bully you on the road...just do without it and take things one step at a time gosh i have been...am hoping to get used to being bullied(does that happen really?)...worse is a truck driver with that loud horn...ouch You'll only get used to it if you can bully back.Usijali payback time will come, though don't mess with the truck drivers, kwanza kwa roundabout. They usually kula two lanes when exiting the roundabout, so you have to watch out. An invitation to the thugs too
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/7/2013 Posts: 447 Location: Nairobi
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as a new driver what are the challenges of traveling long distance... You cant win, unless you first begin....
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 9/11/2007 Posts: 816
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Meduza wrote:as a new driver what are the challenges of traveling long distance... Lots of advice given above is useful for long distance driving... Do all the usualy car checks... On a two-way road try to remain behind cars rather than being the leading car. you are less likely to have a head-on prang. Avoid driving at night,.. if you have to, do the same as above see this jguru wrote:1. Keep distance. You should drive "3 seconds" behind a car while driving at all speeds.
2. Carry a first aid box, a fire extinguisher, 2 safety triangles, spare, jack and wheel spanner in your car at all times. Plus an empty jerrican (ya kubebea mafuta ikiisha). Accidents and emergencies can happen at any time.
3. Learn how to dim lights at night especially when approaching other cars or pedestrians.... ( + cyclist)
4. Keep left unless overtaking. Don't overtake on the left. I think this is the most abused rule on our roads. ... Seatbelts - Use them.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/8/2013 Posts: 2,517
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Meduza wrote:as a new driver what are the challenges of traveling long distance...  Rests very muhimu say you are doing City to Coast - there is a reason why Mtito Andei and Voi Towns have been put up sio madoido. Take rests and stretch wash your face in the rest rooms - buy something and haggle keeps you alert. Otherwise you may doze. Try early morning departures trust me the sun is an enemy of drivers esp long distance ones. "😖😡KQ makes money for everyone except the shareholder 😏😏 " overheard in Wazua
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Rank: Member Joined: 2/7/2013 Posts: 447 Location: Nairobi
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Siringi wrote:Meduza wrote:as a new driver what are the challenges of traveling long distance... Rests very muhimu say you are doing City to Coast - there is a reason why Mtito Andei and Voi Towns have been put up sio madoido. Take rests and stretch wash your face in the rest rooms - buy something and haggle keeps you alert. Otherwise you may doze. Try early morning departures trust me the sun is an enemy of drivers esp long distance ones. thanks You cant win, unless you first begin....
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 7/12/2013 Posts: 28 Location: Nairobi
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New driver travelling long distance...my advice, make sure you are comfortable with the car in terms of handling, braking, overtaking and all. Then you need an experienced driver as your co-driver just to make sure things are going well in the cockpit. The rest has been said, check vehicle, approach the journey in portions..i.e. Nairobi to Kitale..think about making it to Nakuru, then think about Nakuru Eldoret. Make frequent stops...do not switch off the car if the stop for like 10 mins...saa hizo gari imeshika moto, inataka kutavuna lami.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 6/23/2009 Posts: 14,217 Location: nairobi
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Punda Mlia wrote:New driver travelling long distance...my advice, make sure you are comfortable with the car in terms of handling, braking, overtaking and all. Then you need an experienced driver as your co-driver just to make sure things are going well in the cockpit. The rest has been said, check vehicle, approach the journey in portions..i.e. Nairobi to Kitale..think about making it to Nakuru, then think about Nakuru Eldoret. Make frequent stops...do not switch off the car if the stop for like 10 mins...saa hizo gari imeshika moto, inataka kutavuna lami. wewe! unataka gari iibiwe ama? lazima nizime gari
KQ ABP 4.26
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Rank: New-farer Joined: 7/12/2013 Posts: 28 Location: Nairobi
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Kama unanyora kando ya barabara, utazima gari? hata ukizima and goons show up, bado utawasha tu na uwaelezee mahali cut out iko. After engine running for long, its advisable to let it idle for 4-5 mins to cool down at idle speed before switching off.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 11/9/2009 Posts: 2,003
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Anyone knows where I can get a Crankshaft position sensor? For a toyota nze.
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