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What's your servicing interval for your car (within warranty or after warranty) for oil change? 5000km for fully synthetic motor oil or 10,000km as industrial standard practice? Which oil should you use? 5W30/5W40/5W50?

At every car show or new model introduction, auto manufacturers would always come out with a long list, stating the unique features of their cars, but many a times, these features might just be forgotten over time, or simply taken for granted. These features may be a real technology break through (e.g. engine, gearbox, safety, etc.), or mechanical / electrical (e.g. spoiler, door opening mechanism, head / tail light, etc.). To kick start, anyone still can recall the following terminology? - Twin Door - Bi-Modal Trunk - Waku Waku Gate Sounds familiar? or are they aliens to you? or you think you know something about it? Well these are fanciful names given to boot / trunk / tailgate that open in more than 1 way. Twin Door by Skoda When the 2nd generation Skoda Superb was unveiled in 2008, the car come with many wow factors. But the one that really standout, at least to me, is the dual opening boot lid. It feel just like a small magic show, to see the 4 door sedan opening up it boot in 2 fashion, one like a typical sedan, and the other like a sport back. And after owning one for close to 4.5 years, I can attest to the usefulness of this feature, that ever allowed me to fit in up to 4x 24 - 28" language at one go, and even transporting a 3ft fish tank with the rear seats in-place (not folded). Bi-Modal Trunk by BMW Shortly after the Skoda Superb go on sales in early 2009, BMW follow suit with it own version of dual opening mechanism on the 5 series Gran Turismo Concept (which later debut as the love or hate it 5 GT), and give it the name Bi-Modal Trunk, which sound a little more sophisticated than the Czech brand. While it offer the same flexibility of a hatch back when opened in full (sport back mode), it offer much less practicality when opened in sedan mode, due to it limited access to the boot via the tiny yet wide opening boot lid. Waku Waku Gate by Honda The dual opening mechanism seems very much forgotten till 2015, when Honda introduce it on the new JDM Stepwagon, and somewhat take this concept to the next level, by allowing the tailgate to be used by passenger to access into the last row of the MPV! All are welcome to post the unique features of your car(s), or what you have came across. Up next, what are so special about these MPVs, Nissan Prairie, Toyota Raum and Toyota Isis?

Hey guys, We all agree and concluded that Cars and running cost of Cars in Sg is expensive. So what's cheap and a good deal in Sg that we can do? I am sure there are some goodies in Singapore that we are cheaper than other countries right.. Instead of keep thinking of negative things can we enjoy the goodness or those "good deals" in sg. Property, liquor and cigs is also expensive.. So perhaps like TVs or Gadget is "good deals"?

Route 4 or Route 8? And what's the drive time? 5 hours?? Any worthwhile stops on the way for sightseeing and restaurants?

If you haven't already received the shocking email from Circles.life today, well it's official on the news now. Circles.life to discontinue optional 20GB for $20 plan. I'm guessing there's something better coming up with competitors like Starhub etc launching 30GB no contract data plans etc. Singaporeans are so spoilt for choices now. Let's wait for the announcement on Thursday.

What's your fave? Blues Brothers? Steve McQueen? The Classic "Pork Pie"

between a Nets cash card and a Nets Flash card. I use a Nets Flash Card in the payment thingy on my car windscreen and for some reason a few car parks won't accept it and I keep getting the message 'place card in reader' or something. Other car parks accept the Flash card no problem.

What's on your mind when you saw your old car on road or when you saw it on SG CAR MART used car listings? For me, first question: "Wa lao eh...how much mileage the dealer tampered?"

Aries Horoscope March 21 to April 19 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-aries.aspx Look forward to success, praise, and pleasure, Aries! Settle down and work relentlessly toward career and self-improvement goals. The year 2018 starts with your planet Mars conjoined with regal Jupiter in no-nonsense Scorpio. Prepare to rule! Mercury is retrograde in Aries from late March to mid-April. Look in the mirror and see what changes can improve your appearance, self-image, or self-projection. Everyone can benefit from some improvement. Emerge as a better, brighter, stronger you. Your planet Mars is retrograde from late June through late August. Life won't slow down. Mars retro in Aquarius and Capricorn encourages you to pace yourself and make more solid strategies for your social life and work. When the sun enters Aries, Mercury conjoins Venus in Aries. If you develop a heightened champagne taste in life, you'll have the energy and smarts to satisfy it. With Uranus in the closing degrees of Aries, chances are that you still have some sharp, startling ideas or plans to fulfill those desires. Taurus Horoscope April 20 – May 20 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-taurus.aspx Rock your world in 2018! Your ruling planet Venus is one of the best connected and most powerful forces in the sky this year. Venus is supercharged on New Year's Day, and so are you. Having just conjoined pragmatic Saturn in Capricorn, Venus now conjoins the sun. Your goals and aspirations will not be denied. Make them big and noble. Venus is also approaching Pluto in Capricorn. Don't be reluctant to make a big change or upset the status quo if needed. When the sun enters Taurus, Venus is already there. Surround yourself with beautiful thoughts in beautiful settings, don't compromise, and don't be rushed. Mother Nature is definitely on your side this year. In October, Venus goes retrograde in Scorpio and direct in Libra in November. Relationships get serious and benefit from extra attention. Have success in the material world as well. Take a good, hard look at the world you've built around you. Keep what works well and what pleases best. Be more constructive and comfortable. Gemini Horoscope May 21 – June 21 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-gemini.aspx Welcome to bustling, beautiful 2018, Gemini! You'll have the chance to connect with more people and engage in more new situations as never before. It's also a year for you to start many new projects and begin exploring new avenues in life. On the day before the sun enters Gemini, Venus enters charming, popular Cancer. Mars has just entered big-thinking, clear-headed Aquarius, and Uranus has just entered methodical, materialistic Taurus. Expect 2018 to bring you improvements and some changes of direction in your social life and career. You could step into a new world. All three Mercury retrogrades this year occur in fire signs. Life should barely slow down at all. Promote yourself a bit less in the spring, and refine your presentation. Take fewer risks in the summer, and have more fun. In late autumn, ponder some recent big lessons and apply them more wisely. Just after Venus turns direct in November, your planet Mercury conjoins generous Jupiter. Your love life need not slow down or lose focus. What a sizzling year! Cancer Horoscope June 21 – July 22 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-cancer.aspx The year 2018 is an open book for you, Cancer. You have access to all that the stars have to offer. If it's work, family, finances, love, or anything else, there will be a planet ready to give you a hand. On New Year's Day, the moon leaves Gemini and enters Cancer. The moon also opposes responsible Saturn. You'll always have the skills and instincts to keep everything in balance and working smoothly. A lunar eclipse in January with the moon in Leo could thrust you further into the spotlight than you'd like. No matter. It's a growing experience that shows you how to better take charge and act with authority. Another lunar eclipse in late July has the moon in Aquarius. Have a clearer view of the world and think in bigger terms about bigger problems. Jupiter retrograde in emotional Scorpio from March through early July makes you even more psychic. Afterward, see through obstacles to happier, more successful conclusions. Leo Horoscope July 23 -August 22 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-leo.aspx The year 2018 blazes with energy, challenges, and opportunities of the most practical and far-reaching kind. You're looking at a golden year, Leo! When the sun enters Leo, there is a grand earth trine, with Uranus in well-anchored Taurus, Venus in methodical Virgo, and Saturn and Pluto in pragmatic Capricorn. What you achieve in 2018 can be made to last. Plan and proceed wisely. The lunar North Node is in Leo now. Events in your life may feel more karmic and have more far-reaching consequences, too. The lunar eclipse in January has the moon in Leo, which could touch off emotional issues from the past. The lunar eclipse in July has the sun in Leo. Feel more emotionally grounded now. A partial solar eclipse in August could affect your social or professional status. Make it good! Mercury is retrograde in Leo during July and August. Mars will be retrograde, too, in Aquarius. Push slightly less hard now, give more thought before taking action, and come out far ahead of the game. Virgo Horoscope August 23 – September 22 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-virgo.aspx Virgo, 2018 is your year to get intense! Intensity has its ups and downs, and you can make the most of the ups while coping skillfully with any downs. When the sun enters Virgo, the moon conjoins go-for-broke Pluto in the most pragmatic of signs, Capricorn. This intensity colors your whole year. Your planet Mercury has three retrogrades this year, all of them in fire signs (Aries in April, Leo in August, Sagittarius in November). After each retrograde, feel impassioned about yourself and your life, and watch everything fall into place for you. Earth signs empower you, too. Uranus enters Taurus to keep finances and sensual pleasures reliable, as well as electrifying. Saturn is retrograde in Capricorn from April until early September. Late August and early September will be powerful times for you. Mars is retrograde from late June to late August, concluding in the final degrees of work-oriented Capricorn. Take your time and make no mistakes in your career and social lives. And yes, it's a socially busy year. Enjoy it all! Libra Horoscope September 23 – October 22 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-libra.aspx The focus is on you for 2018, Libra. Be prepared for people to look to you for advice and leadership. It will be easy and it will come naturally, so relax and enjoy the attention. On New Year's Day, your planet Venus is empowered through a conjunction with the noble sun and with an applying conjunction with powerful Pluto. Exercise your authority with grace and generosity. This gives people more reasons to respect and love you. The three Mercury retrogrades are all in fire signs. This may slow down a hectic daily life and then conclude with a great burst of energy, and more. In August, get creative and more elegant. In November and December, pace yourself and prepare for a sizzling holiday season. The Mars retrograde from late June through late August could delay or redirect career plans, but it will end with a more stable career trajectory. The Venus retrograde from October through the first half of November, ending in Libra, impacts you more. Love will reign supreme! Scorpio Horoscope October 23 – November 21 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-scorpio.aspx You're a powerful person and a force of nature in 2018, Scorpio! The year begins with your planet Mars conjoined with influential Jupiter in Scorpio. Once you decide on a plan of action, nothing and no one will be able to slow you down. On New Year's Day, the sun conjoins your modern ruling planet, Pluto. Your intensity could scare people away. To ease this, pleasant Venus also conjoins the sun, all in earth sign Capricorn. Big success and popularity are readily available this year. This year's Mercury retrogrades are all in fire signs. The third retrograde, in November and early December, is mostly in Sagittarius but ends in the late degrees of Scorpio. This might affect you more, probably in your social or educational life. Mars is retrograde from late June through late August, all in Capricorn. Be more thoughtful in your career efforts, and emerge in September ready to set the world back on fire! Sagittarius Horoscope November 22 – December 21 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-sagittarius.aspx Enter 2018 moving in high speed, Sagittarius, and accelerate from there. Your planet Jupiter is powerful and ambitious and will keep you going full blast in the direction that moves you forward. On New Year's Day, Jupiter is in an applying conjunction with single-minded Mars in “no fooling around” Scorpio. There is no time to waste in 2018. You have big things to do, people to see, and places to go. The sun, Venus, and Pluto are all together in Capricorn as 2018 starts, with Jupiter and Pluto in a cooperative sextile. You want to see results, results that will last. Jupiter is retrograde in Scorpio from March until early July. This buys you time to make careful observations and calculations that advance your professional and social goals. On November 8, Jupiter leaves Scorpio and enters its home sign of Sagittarius. From that point until the end of the year, you may feel that nothing can stop or slow you down. Capricorn Horoscope December 22 – January 19 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-capricorn.aspx Life makes more and better sense in 2018, Capricorn. A clearer perspective will make it much easier to achieve your goals and dreams. On New Year's Day, idealistic Neptune is in a cooperative if loose sextile with the sun and Venus. This isn't superficial charm. It's grace that draws allies and good fortune to you. Also, Mars and Jupiter are still in a productive sextile with the sun and Pluto. You can play for keeps and do it in the most constructive way. Your planet Saturn is now at home in Capricorn, and this greatly empowers you. In the summer, Mars is retrograde in early Aquarius and then Capricorn. Refocus and redirect great energy now. Saturn is retrograde from the middle of April until early September. You may be the most impatient and perhaps anxious then. Don't dwell on difficulties or obstacles. Methodically work your way through them and emerge better organized and more respected than ever. Aquarius Horoscope January 20 – February 18 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-aquarius.aspx The year 2018 is full of changes, Aquarius, and they all make you more influential and important. You may not always take yourself seriously, but please take what you do seriously, and see great progress and success this year. Your planet Uranus is making a slow transition back and forth from Aries into Taurus in May, then moving retrograde back into Aries in November. The most fundamental changes to your daily life could begin to happen this year. Saturn, your other planet, is now securely in its home sign of Capricorn. Saturn can provide grounding and stability when Uranus is voting for the experimental and risky option. The summer Mars retrograde also provides calm should the outside world get beyond complicated. Venus is retrograde from October until the middle of November. This can cool an overheated love life and give you and your loved ones time to make practical improvements in your relationships. Fixed sign Aquarius resonates well with the applying Mars-Jupiter conjunction that opens the year. “Passion,” “power,” and “popularity” are keywords for you this year. Pisces Horoscope February 19- March 20 https://www.horoscope.com/us/horoscopes/yearly/2018-horoscope-pisces.aspx The year 2018 is one for hard work, Pisces, and the stars are working hard for you. On New Year's Day, the moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Neptune are all in water signs. You have keen sensitivities and sharp insights and intuition all year long. Earth signs keep things real with the sun, Venus, Saturn, and Pluto all in Capricorn on New Year's Day. In May, Uranus makes its long-awaited entry into Taurus. Practical, material concerns are highlighted all year, but with Uranus in the mix, nothing should be boring or taken for granted. Your planet Neptune remains in the heart of Pisces. No matter how the material world tries to push its agenda, you won't lose sight of your dreams. Your other planet, Jupiter, spends most the year in Scorpio, being retrograde from March until early September. Fundamental daily life issues will be handled promptly and easily. In November, Jupiter leaves Scorpio and enters its home sign of Sagittarius. Let the parties begin!

Apparently, eating solo has become a new trend in Korea. Introducing "Honbap, 혼밥" Eating Alone In South Korea Is The Newest Trend http://www.koreaboo.com/buzz/south-koreans-are-starting-to-dine-solo-in-honbap-trend/ In South Korea, it’s more common to eat as groups of two or more than it is to eat alone, but a new trend is on the rise called ‘HONBAP’. ‘Honbap‘ is a combination of the Korean words for “alone” and “meal” and, as the word suggests, the trend involves the practice of eating alone. In Korean culture, it is seen as odd to eat alone and it is far more common to eat in groups or pairs. This new trend is, therefore, breaking with tradition and fits well with the fast-paced lifestyle of the young generation. Apparently, Japan has the same trend. Called hikikomori (ひきこもり or 引き籠り) https://timeline.com/japan-eating-alone-56c5fafe89ee

What would be the best reply when people ask you to comment on your resignation? "Been, there, done that. Time to move on to new challenges" would be my reply. http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/say-i-quit-with-the-perfect-resignation Who said this: "It has been a very long journey. Not at every stage of the way an easy one, although it has been tremendous fun"? Nigel Farage? David Cameron? Boris Johnson? Or Chris Evans? Last week, the Radio Times ran a quiz. It picked eight sentences from the resignation announcements of the four men and asked readers who said what. It should have been a doddle, given how distinctive the voices of the four usually are: a regular bloke; a standard-issue Etonian; an erudite clown Etonian; and a cheeky son of a bookie. Their resignations were also quite different - one was resigning after six years running the country, another after six weeks presenting a TV show about cars. And two resigned having failed; two having succeeded. Yet when it came to quitting they all said the same things. Even though I had read or listened agog to all their statements at the time, I failed hopelessly at the game. I didn't even pick Mr Farage as the speaker of the above words, and overall scored a pathetic three out of eight. The cliches of resignation are now so ubiquitous that Roy Hodgson, who had only five minutes in a tunnel in France to write his resignation statement, unthinkingly plumped for all of them. The first is always to use travel metaphors. "It's been a fantastic journey," he said of his ignominious ride. The second is never admit to having cocked anything up and never to say sorry. Instead, you must always pat yourself on the back. "I'm actually proud of the work my coaching staff and I have achieved," said the failed England football manager. Next, you thank whoever you can think of and, having done that, pledge undying allegiance to whatever it is you've worked for. Even Mr Evans said he would do all he could "to help the cause", which seemed a little far-fetched for Top Gear. Finally, you never say the word "resign", let alone "quit". Even "step down" has become a little too close to the truth. Instead, you refer to what you are doing as "stepping aside" - no matter how precipitous the decline in front of you appears. I've been wondering whether there is a better, more honest way in which to quit. As a first step I've googled "best resignation letter" and almost the first thing that came up was a cake. In 2013, a man announced his departure to the Stansted airport border force in icing. This is charming; the trouble with this is it works only if, like the man in question, you are quitting to pursue a future in novelty cakes. A resignation should offer a rare chance to say something true. Everyone is listening. And because you are no longer so beholden to the person who has been paying you/watched you/voted for you, you can say what you like. Every now and again, someone decides to do just that. There was the "muppets" letter from Mr Greg Smith in The New York Times as he left Goldman Sachs. There was the "we are only in it for the money" letter in the Financial Times by fund manager Andrew Lahde. Both were savage, both were gifts to journalists, and both said some things that were true - that the culture at Goldman isn't great and that the sharp end of capitalism isn't great either. Even so, both left a bad taste in the mouth, making their authors seem less brave than bad mannered. Superficially less rude was the long farewell letter sent by Mr Patrick Pichette of Google last year, who quit his post as chief financial officer for "a perfectly fine mid-life crisis full of bliss and beauty". Yet this was not only emotionally incontinent, but also insulting to those who didn't have a US$5.2 million (S$7 million) salary to splurge on an endless family holiday around the world. A resignation statement is not a time for truth; it is a time for politeness and for causing minimum upset - which may mean some version of the standard cliches may be best after all. The two choices that remain are: With or without emotion? And short or long? In general, I'm in favour of the lip remaining as stiff as possible at work. Being professional means comporting oneself with dignity. And that means, above all, not blubbing when anything goes wrong. However, Mr Cameron has proved that a minor quaver in the voice when you leave can be a good thing. It makes people - even those who are spitting blood over what you've done - somewhat better disposed towards you, if only for a minute or two. On long versus short, there can be no debate. A resignation statement can't be too short, which means Twitter is the perfect place to do it. Mr Evans tweeted: "Stepping down from Top Gear. Gave it my best shot but sometimes that's not enough. The team are beyond brilliant, I wish them all the best." It was OK, but can be improved on. My favourite Twitter resignation comes from Mr Jimi Matthews, who left as acting head of a South African broadcaster last month. It simply said: "I have quit the SABC."

I bet most of us don't know the reason for the 5th pocket ... I didn't know until I came across this article. Yahoo : Here's what that tiny pocket on the front of your jeans is really for What will you use the vestigial fifth pocket on your jeans for? The traditional "5-pocket" jeans are a staple of every guy's wardrobe, and have been for decades. With such longevity, it makes sense that some of the garment's original intent would be lost to history. Some of that intent has been reclaimed on a (quite long) Quora thread asking essentially the same question: What is that tiny pocket-in-a-pocket for? Well, it turns out, it was originally a watch pocket, meant to be just big enough to slip in a pocket watch, according to the Levi's blog. A watch in this pocket would be protected from the elements and from scratching, while still being easily accessible to check the time. Since then, watches have moved to the wrist or disappeared completely. Jeans still have the fifth pocket, though, so we may as well make use for it. Here are some common modern uses for the vestigial small pocket: Coin pocket. Ticket pocket. Condom pocket. Lip balm pocket. USB dongle pocket. Gum pocket. Lighter pocket.

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/this-urban-jungle/beauty-pageant-winner-makes-tweets-about-how-sporeans-are-ugly-and-that-fat-people This article from asiaone caught my attention lead to STOMP. Kinda shocking how one can be so....dumb.. I cannot find the right word to describe her.. Fame can cause one head to swell (not including the brains) and start rant on such crook words ONLINE... Dun know to brand her gutsy or shit in the brain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUCm4Dmf-VI And so while otw to our department lunch this afternoon, @Kobayashigt and myself encountered this Mercedes Driver SKP1620P. This was along Thomson Road/Moulmein Road (outside Velocity). We have no idea where he came out from as the lane beside us was a mandatory right turn lane. :angry:

After luggage bag, now sling bags.

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This is rather morbid, but hey everyone has to go one day. Got pic to see....... https://sg.news.yahoo.com/puerto-rico-woman-propped-chair-wake-231708318.html SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An 80-year-old Puerto Rican woman has been memorialized at her wake sitting in her favorite rocking chair and wearing her old wedding gown. At a San Juan funeral home, the body of Georgina Chervony Lloren was propped up in her red-cushioned rocking chair Monday and wearing the gown from her second marriage 32 years ago. She was surrounded by plants and flowers. Her daughter, Miriam Chervony, said her mother specified that this was how she imagined her wake. She died Sunday. The wake was held at Marin Funeral Home, which is well-known for putting on unusual, thematic wakes. At one wake, a slain boxer was memorialized standing in a makeshift boxing ring. At another, the deceased was propped up on his motorcycle.

Hi, MCF Car Enthusiast's, Can anyone explain what's wrong with this Opel car steering wheel abnormal swinging upon starting the engine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03RGc3kUTI