tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post8425524715305163906..comments2024-03-28T20:53:14.895+08:00Comments on CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices: Vent It Out Friday: Dipstick FutureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-27734555113708265682013-03-09T23:04:53.379+08:002013-03-09T23:04:53.379+08:00Another thing that that's disappearing is the ...Another thing that that's disappearing is the keyhole. They're disappearing from the passenger side door and the trunk. And lately from the driver's side door. (Mirage?)<br />Keyless entry is okay. But I tend to keep a car until it falls apart. For sure, the electronic bling blings will fail. It's reassuring to have a mechanical backup.<br />Related to this also is the ignition switch. Start-stop button makes the car look like an appliance. Ignition switch has more connection, and can be used during push starts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-49491935683338983442013-03-08T07:23:15.307+08:002013-03-08T07:23:15.307+08:00Better start buying new cars now, and owning them ...Better start buying new cars now, and owning them for life.<br />It it's cost, the dip stick is cheaper than gauges + sensors.<br /><br />I'm fortunate I can still do my own oil change. Let the oil drain the whole day. Collect the used oil in a drum, to be sold later to junk shops.<br /><br />--bxr monkeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com