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Finally, the restoration of the Daihatsu Rocky F75 is complete. It was a long process, but here we are. It all started after we did a full detail on a previous car for this client, after some time he came to us with this car and asked if we could help him restore it....thread
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TYRES. We see them every day on vehicles and are the only point of contact between the car and road. On them, there are a lot of numbers: 225/45/R19 or 92W and many others. What do these numbers mean, what should you check before buying a tyre.....
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Bought a used car? Here are essential things to do or note after you complete that purchase. These tips will apply partly or wholly depending on the state of the vehicle, nevertheless, they'll help you have less stressful ownership. New Owner Tips. Long Thread 🧵...
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TRANSMISSIONS (GEARBOXES) are a fact of driving. There are several types of transmissions from Manual, Automatic, CVT, DCT, Sequential, and many more. Let's break down each of them and understand a bit about how they work...A thread
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FUEL TYPES. With the cost of fuel steadily going up, the need to know what's the right fuel for your car is more important. What's V-Power, is it better than Super Petrol? What about Excellium, is it the same as V-Power? Can a Diesel use Petrol? Let's discuss...
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Yes, we clean your dusty odometer, but that's not what this post is about. YOUR MILEAGE is what 🚗🛣️. Why is buying a vehicle with doctored mileage a bad idea📛.... Thread
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As we clean dirt from the government, we are doing our part by cleaning the dirt in your cars. When
@Kalasinga_
sent us his Pajero, he said it was clean like the church, we told him, let us show you how dirty, the church is...
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The Toyota Vanguard. The longer wheelbase version of the RAV-4. It's usually more spacious, more powerful and better specced; but in our case, it was dirtier than any RAV-4 we had cleaned. Must have been on a long road trip
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CAR BATTERY. Any vehicle owner knows the pain of trying to start their car only to hear the cries of a dying battery. There's lots of types of batteries and information that will help you select the right battery for your car. Thread...
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TOYOTA AXIO is commonly seen being driven by mwalimu or the pastor, because they're tame, simple looking cars. Not the AXIO APR GT! This one has a 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6 engine producing over 300HP. Talk of the ultimate sleeper
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This is what we have been up to in the last few weeks... We had a Honda that was not so good looking...
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Here goes something. When this car was dropped over, it was clear our job was cut out from the start. Oil and grease on the seats, very dirty panels... Yet, this wasn't the worst bit...
Leo ni ile siku. One of the dirtiest cars we've ever detailed... thread coming later
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Hii Kinungi 🛣️inapanda mbaya 🔥🔥!! This is how your car feels just after you've imported it. It feels responsive, has good fuel consumption & power is right. After some years, the car is just a means of transport, the responsiveness is gone. Here are 10 things that happened: 1/n
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We stripped the car, found rust and decades old dust all around
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The new 2023 Honda CR-V. What do you think of this new design
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The true first-generation Premio and Allion(T240), choppa, were launched in December 2001. Before then, it existed as the last generation of the Corona, a 1996-2002 model called Corona Premio (T210) aka, Nyoka. Here is how we detailed up the 1st gen, gave it new life...
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There is a reason that
@Toyota
is rated as one of the companies with the most reliable cars. Case in point, the 1UZ-FE engine, this V8 engine ran over 2.7M KM 😤during testing. It was used in the Lexus LS400. This engine was so good, it was used on planes and boats!
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Here's a thread of before and after of this 2000 Mark II. Even the classics can be restored.
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The 2022 new-gen Nissan X-Trail will have a new turbo 3-cylinder engine. The new Variable Compression Turbo engine produces 201 HP and 305 Nm of torque. For comparison, the current 2.5-litre non-turbo petrol four-cylinder engine produces 181 horsepower and 245 Nm of torque.
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CAR SAFETY SYSTEMS. There are numerous ways that cars have been designed to keep us safe, from safety belts, airbags, and crash cells, to active systems like ABS and others. Let's take a look at some of these systems and see how they keep us safe. We'll keep it simple. Thread...
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A while back we got to help this Mitsubishi Pajero get rid of this crazy mess web of wiring. We also dust/sound proofed it after the owners ate dust nicely during a trip with
@MaraNomads
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A dirty, greasy windscreen is a danger to your driving, it inhibits visibility. The greasiness can be a result of touching the windscreen, off-gassing from the interior plastics and use of dashboard sprays. So how can you clean it properly and also prevent fogging:...
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The Toyota GR Yaris is a monster 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine hot hatchback making 257bhp from the factory. Severn Valley Motorsport from the UK thought this was too little. This one has 420bhp (or 500bhp 🧨🤯 on race fuel).
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For most of us a car will be 1 of 2 most expensive purchases of our lives after a home, we also spend ⅓ of our day (7+ hours) inside it! So it only makes sense to keep them clean, safe & comfortable. Here is a yr 2000 Caldina we detailed 🫧 (it even had rats nests inside 🤮).
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What about the 93W? This is the Load-Speed rating. 93 is the max load the tyre can bear safely, 93=650kg. The W is the speed rating, most passenger cars have a rating from N. In this case a W can sustain a maximum speed of 260KM/h safely.....
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Before uingie pale DMs za
#kalatinder
let's tell you a story, maybe utapenda sisi. The owner of this Lexus sent us these photos of when they bought the 2nd Gen Lexus RX300, nearly 10yrs ago. Told us they want it to look the same again. We love a challenge. Here is a thread...
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FUEL INJECTION systems, as requested. Let's break down different types of injection systems. I'll try and focus on petrol engines and maybe touch a bit on diesel. Let's go...
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This is the kind of dirt you find in the AC vents, carpets, inner panels. You hit a pothole or bump you think you're in kitengela. Allergies never ending. Before detailing:
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The big numbers 225/45/R19. The 1st number 225, is the width of your tyre track, the surface that touches the ground, it's in mm - 225mm. The 2nd number 45, is the rim and top of the tyre, thickness (sidewall) if you will, it's a %age, 45% of the width (225) of your tyre...
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OBD diagnostics. In older vehicles when your car has a misfire or other problem, a spanner, screwdriver and your skills is all you need to fix it. Newer cars (post 91') saw introduction of OBDI & OBDII in 96' to aid in faster better diagnostics. So what is Onboard Diagnostics? 🧵
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Juke fans. The Nissan Juke Hybrid Rally Tribute Concept. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 240Z winning the East African Rally in 1971 by wearing a dark red and black body like the rally car.
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Cars are complex machines, with lots of separate individual systems that are equally complex. The cooling system is one such system; it needs to keep an engine running within a temperature range and the occupants happy 😀. Here's a thread about how this complex system works... 1/
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Iko kazi tulifanya hapa. MK2 Pajero with the 2.4 Petrol, runs beautifully, but age was showing kidogo. Rust here and dust everywhere. Let the works begin
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HEADLIGHTS and other lights. Almost all road-legal cars come with different sets of lights to make them safe and useable at different times and weather conditions. Headlights, Daytime running lights (DRLs), Sidelights, Rear/brake lights, fog lights and more...
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This Axio just needed the subsidized fertilizer from GoK for the owner to get a bumper harvest. We however detailed back to being a vehicle rather than a farm. Enjoy the video
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1. Fluids and Filters. As much as the previous owner will vouch for their maintenance skills (even on imports), you're the owner now. Change your engine oil, and filters (air, fuel, oil and cabin). ...
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My green is better than your green. A beautiful 1992 Mercedes Benz S class 600SEL. Look at the features on a 3 decade old car
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Tyres have a shelf life of 6-7yrs. After this time the rubber and tyre components may have degraded such that the tyre may not be safely used. When buying tyres check the date of manufacture, usually circled. In the tyre below the number is 3507...What does it mean?...
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OFF-ROAD (4WD-MT-AT) TYRES size designations are often written differently than normal tires. Something like 35X12.5R20. This is because this is a metric system measurement. Overall tyre diameter-35in, Width-12.5in & rim diameter 20in. This would be referred to as a 35in tyre
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Another wonderful day to remind you that you don't have to ride in a dirty, smelly, stained or unwelcome car. We
@VanillaCars
can have you enjoy your ride. Several people whose cars we've detailed wanted to sell them but choose to keep them a while longer after seeing our work.
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Here is a nice sounding Golf MK6 that we recently had a chance to detail and restore.
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The tyre was manufactured in the 35th week of 2007. Or in the tyre below, the 8th week (February) of 2020, in this case, the tyre shouldn't be used after 2027, even if the condition of the tread is still in good condition. Degraded rubber is one of the reasons for tyre bubbles
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Voted as one of the cars with the best interiors in 2022, and just above the price point of the Mazda CX-5, here is the beautiful - 2022 Hyundai Genesis GV70.
It's powered by a 300-hp 2.5L turbo-4 that makes 311 lb-ft of torque or a 375-hp 3.5L twin-turbo V-6 making 391 lb-ft.
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...finally R19. This is the inner diameter of the tyre, where your rim fits. R means radial, which refers to how the tyre is made, over 99% of tyres are radial and will have R. The 19 is in inches, 19 in wide.
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The load rating is duplicated again on the tyre (Max Load). The pressure indicated on the tyre is the MAX pressure, not the recommended pressure. This is a Do NOT inflate beyond 44PSI in this case. Note the MAX pressure rating is when the tyre is cold.
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Usually when we receive vehicles for detailing or engine cleaning, one of the things we check is what dashboard lights are showing. One of the most ominous ones is the CHECK ENGINE. What does it mean, and what causes it. Thread...
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Another one.. You'd not easily tell this Civic has over 300k on the clock. Clean and runs smoothly 🧈
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Seats or carpets torn, steering maybe? We actually reupholster them and make them look dapper again. Send us your repair requests and we can chat
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Rim job, done. No more brown ugly dirt stains on rims. Engine clean, done.
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...and just like dedan kimaji, we applied water to the parts that needed it the most...
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OIL & ENGINES. Due to the running clearances required as part of the design, the moving parts in an engine, particularly the pistons and valves, are not 100 percent gas-tight and oil-tight. This means that oil is consumed at a low but steady rate...
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If you like this and would like to learn more about your car. Maintenance tips, diy tips and much more...this Saturday we have a workshop that you're welcome to attend
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Good evening, quick car tip for Mazda owners with the EPB (electronic parking brake). Always have your tech put the EPB in maintenance mode before changing brake pads or you risk serious damage to it. That's all.
@SpaceYaMagari
@TDIplug
@SheCanDrive_KE
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When we stripped it down, we found the mother of all dirt. Rusted razors, band aids amidst heavy dust and trash... and there was moreo
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Unlike
@Kevoh_254
who thinks buttons on the steering are just for audio control 🤡, F1 steerings are really expensive ($35K), custom to the driver and complex wheels. Adjusting everything from brake bias, DRS, ERS, pit lane speed, to updating the ECU on tyre types on the car.
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Due to the socio-economic, macro-economic and other economic factors, we will address issues that can help you save on your fuel consumption as you know who isn't dropping prices significantly soon.
For an engine to run, three things must be present, Fuel + Air + Heat. (It's of
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As good as new. Toyota Auris is the successor to the Allex & RunX. The most powerful Auris was the Blade, with a 2.4-litre 2AZ-FE engine. A special edit Blade Master, had a 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 engine good for 280HP. Both were discontinued in 2012. A 2.2 diesel 177HP/400Nm existed.
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After all was said and done, the dirt came down. The Pajero lost some weight and could now advise other cars on how to stay clean.
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A happy Toyota Corolla NZE owner.
▫️ Engine wash
▫️Full interior detail
▫️AC Vent dust removal and cleaning
▫️Rust repair
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Ocassionaly tyres have letters before the big numbers, e.g. P205/70R15. P designates it's a passenger tyre, while LT is a light-truck tyre.
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Speed (averages of 160kmh) + Motorcycles + Public roads + an Island = THE ISLE OF MAN TT. Here is the brief of the race that happens every June on closed public two-lane country roads at speeds exceeding 200mph, making it one of, if not the, most dangerous motorcycle race.
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Hapa ni usafi small small. Local spec Toyota Corolla looking new.
▫️ Interior and exterior detail
▫️ Waterspots removal
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THROTTLE BODY - Poor fuel economy, rough idle, slow acceleration, and even a check engine light are just some of the symptoms of a dirty throttle body. When the throttle body is dirty, clogged up or malfunctioning this stops the flow of air into the engine, which not only...
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When most people think of top of the line luxury cars, they think of the RR - Rolls Royce. In China, a different machine comes to mind, the 6L V12 Hongqi L5, most of you have never heard of it. It costs over £800k 🤯
#SpaceYaMagari
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We'd like to thank you all that turned up and made car clinic fun and possible
@SheCanDrive_KE
@brokensuit44
@SpaceYaMagari
@esnahmoraa
@Dzaina
@abadan_katan
@Kevoh_254
and many more.
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In conclusion, use the right type of fuel (diesel≠petrol). Don't use the highest RON fuel just because you think your car might perform better unless the manufacturer recommends it. Don't drive your car low on fuel for long, it may damage your fuel pump. Kwaheri
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As we release this "last night" clean Suzuki Escudo. We'd like to thank you all for the support and love. We look forward to restoring those cars to their better look. Nendeni mchafue kabisa 😎. Happy holidays. Special mention
@SpaceYaMagari
@brokensuit44
@TDi_Skoda
and many more
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We had so much fun working on this VW MK6. The results were amazing:
▫️ Exterior detail
▫️ Buffing and paint correction
▫️Watermark removal
▫️ Headlight restoration & protection
▫️ Engine cleaning
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A sunroof makes a car feel airy and allows more light. However, if not regularly maintained can be a big liability. This Land Rover Discovery 4 is a tale of how it can be a liability....
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3. Brakes, Tyres and Suspension. These are the components that keep your car on the road, we overlook their importance to our own peril.
Brakes, have your braking system checked ASAP. Brake pads, brake fluid, brake lines, rotors, callipers. They need to be in tip-top shape...
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... Why? Oil is the lifeblood of the engine, don't risk it. Find out what is the recommended oil for your engine, by the manufacturer, - not the previous owner, and use it. You can't be sure of the fuel quality used previously, change the filter, and fill up the tank...
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There was a great debate
@SpaceYaMagari
yesterday about the pros and cons of getting New vs Used car. Purchase of a car is a matter dictated by preference and budget, but maybe we can compare both options together...
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What we mean when we say, we DETAIL, we take care of the big as well as small details.
@FPSAutoNrb
are opening a new workshop and have an amazing offer for ladies courtesy of
@brokensuit44
Get bodywork from them and we'll take care of the details.
Before/After 👇
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Little Prado J125 detailing done. Detailing the beige interior was quite the task, but it came out right.
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A new head unit and speaker pods later and the vehicle drove off to explore far lands again. Dust free this time
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A. Build a maintenance record. Since you have no previous history (more often than not) of the state of the car, build your own record. It'll help you identify existing issues, fixed issues and improve future repairability. Let's start with the basics...
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How do you keep your daily 🚗 (the car you drive every day) reliable and serve you happily? Here is a checklist of things you should do on a daily, weekly or regular basis.
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@brokensuit44
Considering it has constant 4WD, you might as well say it's an AWD (no specific difference between the 2) however, due to the selectable 4H and 4L, that's what makes it a "4WD" rather than an AWD.
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The right type of fuel for your car (including RON) is indicated in your owner's manual and in some instances, your fuel door. You can go slightly higher on the RON fuel indicated, but avoid going lower than recommended.
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... All the above assumes you had performed an OBDII scan
@OBDDiagnosisKE
before purchase and fixed errors (not deleted) if any existed.
Finally, bring your car for detailing and cleaning with us. Delete the sins of the past. Happy & stress-free "New" car ownership. Follow us.
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Manual Transmission - These work through a combination of a clutch pedal and a shift lever. The driver presses in the clutch, selects an appropriate gear and releases the clutch pedal to engage that gear. Inside the gearbox, there are gears of different sizes (ratios) that ...
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.... Finally the popular Toyota Corolla 100 wagon (commonly known as the DX - it's the wagon version of the 100). These cars can last a heck of a long time. It's no wonder, this one has a father to son story...
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Awaiting to see
@IsuzuKenya
launch the New gen D-Max. Not bad looking
- 16 model line-up;
- 2 engines, 1.9ltr and 3.0ltr (187HP);
- 6-speed manual and auto;
- Semi-autonomous safety features;
- Est. Pricing from Kes. 3.2M
ref
@khuleonwheels
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DCT (Dual Clutch) Transmission - these are quite common on vehicles from the VAG family. Skoda & VW (DSG), Hyundai (EcoShift) Mercedes (Speedshift) Ford (PowerShift) Porsche (PDK) and Audi (S-Tronic). They're also a type of automatic transmission...
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I'll be doing a number of threads of different engine sensors in the coming weeks. If there some specific sensors you'd like to learn more about, let me know and we can explore together... See replies for sensors
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...avoid resting your foot on the clutch lever, don't slip your clutch, don't rest your hand on gear lever (premature wear on shifting fork), don't leave the car in gear at stoplight (unnecessary wear on bearings), don't use the clutch to hold the car on a hill while stopped...
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