Month June 2016
I’m sure some readers have been curious, so here’s a 2-year review after my first post from two years ago. In summary, the BMW F10 520d is one of the best car I’ve driven on a daily basis. It is surely… Continue Reading →
After reading the news that a boy’s toe got caught in an escalator at Toa Payoh, I can’t help but notice he was wearing Crocs. I mumbled, “again”. I shared the article on Facebook and wonder why parents still buy… Continue Reading →
If you’ve been following the news, you should have heard about MAS easing the loan curbs. So where is COE headed? Most people say it will go up, but I think it will only inch up marginally. Reducing downpayment by 10%… Continue Reading →
I wrote this entry hoping it would prevent people from using incorrect engine oil viscosities, especially newer cars that require as low as 20 weight oils (e.g. Mazda Skyactiv.) I often hear mechanics saying that we need to use thicker… Continue Reading →
Leather treatment/conditioning is a big automotive detailing fad. In cars built in possibly 1990s, and definitely 2000s and beyond, all automotive leather have a clear coat (read: plastic) applied to a treated, dyed and artificially textured leather. The clear coat makes… Continue Reading →