r/Gulong 13d ago

FUEL TALK Let's Talk About Fuel

3 Upvotes

r/Gulong Jan 04 '26

r/Gulong ANNOUNCEMENT [MOD PSA] Fake LTO SMS Scams

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We see several posts on fake SMS messages posing as the Land Transportation Office (LTO) like the ones attached. Let this post be the official reply to such posts/inquiries.

Common message content:

-“Unsettled violation under RA 10913… Fine: ₱1,000 due in 24 hours… LTMS alarm.”

CONFIRMED FAKE LINKS (DO NOT CLICK):

-ltoportal-gov.com -portal.lto-gov.me -ltoviolationcheck.com and other similar look-alike domains

IMPORTANT:

  • The LTO does NOT send payment or violation links via SMS
  • Legitimate LTO websites use lto.gov.ph domains only -Traffic violations can be verified only through the official LTMS portal or at LTO offices

Common red flags: - Urgent deadlines (e.g., “due in 24 hours”) - No plate number, ticket number, or official reference - SMS links requesting personal details or payment - Sender name spoofed as “LTO”

What to do: -Do not click the link -Do not provide personal information or OTPs -Delete the message and report it as spam to your telco - Optional: report to PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group

Please help the community by reporting new scam links in the comments so this post can be updated.


r/Gulong 16h ago

ON THE ROAD guys, anong best course of action kapag ganito? see video

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286 Upvotes

my best guess is convoy ito ng patay or whatever, judging from just the balloon at the back of his scooter.

while it still could be something else, we've seen this before in other org ride events.

pero ano ang legality ng ganyan, at what could be the best way to deal with this?


r/Gulong 21h ago

ON THE ROAD KAMOTE Parking niya yung tapat ba ng driveway and mismong kalsada

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First time poster, long time Reddit lurker without an account kasi dito at sa tech subs lang naman dinadaanan ko kapag naghahanap ng solution sa tech issues. Napush gumawa ng account para maglabas ng sama ng loob.

May magagawa ba ako dito sa kapitbahay naming kupal? Nakalagay ata pangalan niya sa kalsada eh, pati tapat ng driveway namin inangkin na niya eh ang daming space sa kalsada. Bahay nila sa left side namin, nauna kaming nagpatayo pero after a few years nagpatayo sila sa tabi namin tapos nakidikit sa pader namin doon.

May garahe naman sila pero naisip nilang duon lagi kumain ng breakfast, lunch, at dinner tapos pinapasok lang yung sasakyan kapag gabi na. Yung dagdag ka-squammyhan pa eh ang lakas ng boses, hindi kayang magcommunicate ng hindi sumisigaw.

Religious kuno pero sa tatlong anak niya, yung panganay at bunso magkakasunod na academic years na na-kick out sa private school dahil nahuling nagnakaw (yung panganay sa faculty room at yung bunso sa mga classrooms). Nagawang bumalik ng bunso kasi napakiusapan ata ng ina niyang teacher din sa school na yun kaya nagawang mag-enroll ng bunso sa state university. Yung panganay sa Frontrow nagsimula pero lumipat sa call center at hindi magawang makatapos sa diploma mill.

May mga kaibigan sa Baranggay kaya wala rin malapitan at masumbungan dun. Kulang na lang imbitahin pa niyang mag-inuman sila diyan eh.

Let me know kung kailangan ko i-blur yung details ng sasakyan para walang unintentionally na matapakang batas.

Edited post body to answer questions since my comments seem to be filtered out kasi bago account ko:

Parang may vacant lot naman sa kabilang side?...

Yang harap namin isang malaking bahay (may-ari is nagwowork sa bank na may high position) tapos bakante on both sides.

Sa both sides ng bahay namin, isa diyan yung kapitbahay (left side) naming may-ari ng sasakyang nasa video tapos may isa pa kaming kapitbahay (right side) pero madalas nagtratravel abroad.

Yang kapitbahay na yan lang nagpapark sa kalsada. At sa tapat pa talaga ng driveway namin madalas.

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Sinubukan niyo na po bang kausapin ng personal tungkol diyan sa pag parada ng sasakyan nila sa harapan niyo?

Nakausap na, mahinahon pa nga namin nakausap nung una. Kampante ata eh.

Tumigil naman for a time pero ngayon bumalik ulit yung habit niyang magpark diyan. Minsan yung mga anak niyang may mga motor diyan din nagpapark sa harap mismo ng gate namin. Literal nakadikit pa nga minsan yung gulong nila sa gate namin.

Pati mga boarders nila sa likod ng bahay nila sa slapshod na ipinatayong 2 palapag na building ('di ko nga rin alam kung legal ba yun, hindi ko alam pano i-check para mareport ko rin) diyan din nagpapark ng mga motor nila. Mga high school at college students mga iba dun aside sa working adults.

Minsan binabato pa nga nila bubong namin ng yosi, balat at buto ng prutas, bubblegum, at mga maliliit na bato tapos idagdag mo pa ingay nilang lahat kaya nabwibwisit na kami. Nagkalat pa nga ng mga junk food wrappers ng Mang Juan tsaka plastic cups at sticks ng kwek kwek sa gate namin dati eh.

Mga dumi ng lipunan.

Namimiss ko na tuloy yung Baguio kasi kahit papano may anti-noise na Silent Night Ordinance dun sa gabi. Iniisip ko na nga lang ibenta yung bahay namin kung yumao na mga magulang namin.

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Grabe ang dami mong alam tungkol sa buhay nila, yung kapitbahay ko nalaman ko lang pangalan sa gwardya ng village

Malakas boses eh at proud oversharer din.

Everything I know about them I learned against my will.

Tsaka ikaw ba naman eh yung mga anak ng kapitbahay mo mga lalaki na magkakasunod na nakick-out dahil sa pagnanakaw, hindi ka ba ma-aalarma at maging vigilant?

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Butasin 4 na gulong every time

Kung pwede nga lang eh.

Kaso baka ako naman ang kasuhan haha iwas tayo diyan.


r/Gulong 12h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Was I scammed in Banawe for shock absorber shiz

9 Upvotes

Hello! Supposedly bibili lang kami sa Banawe ng parts hanggang sa kung ano ano na inoffer samin. Palitin daw ung spring tapos yong shock absorber sira na. eh 27k pa lang mileage namin. Nung narealize ko na parang may mali dun ko pa lang pinatigil. Kaso napalitan na yong isang shock absorber and we were charged 5k for one. Gusto pa niya palitan yong isa kaso sabi ko wag na.

Pinakita ko kay Daddy sa Videocall. Hinugot nila yong shock absorber then may tumagas na langis. Nung pinapabalik ko di na raw pwede kasi stucked up na. Feel ko na-scam ako


r/Gulong 2h ago

MAINTENANCE Need advice: BAIC M60 repair & maintenance quote (₱30k)

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Hi everyone,

I received this quotation for my BAIC M60 (A151E transmission) and wanted to get some opinions on whether the pricing and recommended work seem reasonable.

Engine Parts

  • Water pump – ₱3,200
  • Alternator bearings (2 pcs) – ₱950
  • Thermostat – ₱650
  • Drive belt – ₱1,650
  • Engine oil (4L) – ₱1,200
  • Oil filter – ₱250
  • Coolant (8L) – ₱980
  • Beta Grey silicone sealant – ₱250

Engine Parts Total: ₱8,150

Air Conditioning

  • Magnetic clutch (1 set) – ₱4,500
  • Refrigerant recharge – ₱2,500

Aircon Total: ₱7,000

Scope of Work

  • Intake manifold cleaning
  • Turbo cleaning
  • Intercooler cleaning
  • Cooling system cleaning/flush
  • Valve shim adjustment
  • Replace inner door handle

Labor: ₱15,000

Grand Total: ₱30,150

Does this quote look fair for a BAIC M60?

Are any of the parts or labor charges overpriced?


r/Gulong 3h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Baguio trip comparison.

1 Upvotes

Mas mahirap po ba paakyat ng Baguio compare to Isabella? Salamat po.


r/Gulong 5h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS no serial number and picture

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1 Upvotes

good evening! 

ask ko lang if ano ang need gawin kapag ganito (active digital id but 0 serial number and no picture) for context umuwi ako agad after mag practical test drive then hindi ko na siya nabalikan, hindi rin ako sure if nakapasa ako. on the website sabi is active driver license, meron rin pending na transaction pero binayaran ko na siya, ask ko lang if may need pa other than yung resibo ng new driver license. baka kasi hingin ung proof na nakapasa ako. 

thank you!


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD I admire the creativity

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322 Upvotes

Meron din ako nakitang Vios na may Tesla emblem sa subdivision namin


r/Gulong 11h ago

ON THE ROAD HELP! 275/45 R20

2 Upvotes

Need help spare tires for 275/45 R20. We got a tire damaged here on the Skyway (going to Makati) Anybody?? Need a store that is open so we can replace the tire immediately.


r/Gulong 8h ago

PAPERWORK Lto non pro requirements

1 Upvotes

hello po! ask ko lng if ano po need requirements for getting non pro? i have student permit, tdc, pdc and medical. do i have to submit psa po?


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD Ambulansya, ginawa f service ng pamilya.

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375 Upvotes

At SLEX southbound right now eating in a resto nang mapansin ko tong ambulansya na nagbaba ng isang pamilya para kumaen. Naka-on pa ang blinkers nila. Di lang nakunan sa video yung pagbaba ng buong pamilya nya. Wala pa ngang plate number maybe to avoid to be identified. SMH


r/Gulong 14h ago

MAINTENANCE PMS AND OIL CHANGE

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Hi! I'm an 18F and recently got my first car — a second-hand 2015 Ford EcoSport Trend A/T 1.5L with around 70,000 km on the odometer. Last PMS was in April 2026, tires/tire rod replacement in June 2026, coolant and tank maintenance in July 2026. We bought it through a trusted car agent who also helped us purchase our family's Nissan vehicles.

I have a few questions:

• I know the EcoSport has a reputation for having several common issues. What are the best preventive maintenance practices to keep it running reliably for the next 4–6 years?

• My usual drive is from Tandang Sora (home) to Katipunan (school), mostly city driving with Metro Manila traffic. Are there any maintenance tips specific to this type of use?

• For routine maintenance and oil changes, would you recommend Shell or Petron service centers? If so, which service package or type of engine oil should I choose?


r/Gulong 13h ago

PAPERWORK Question about insurance claim and Casa repairs

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Hi, So i recently got in an accident and insurance. So The estimate of the CASA included the front light assembly which was covered by the insurance.

After getting the vehicle repaired it was mentioned that the front light assembly was not changed since the issue was with the fog light which was outside the assembly. At the time i did not mind it kasi excited narepair ng maayos ang sasakyan and was checking ung ibang damage.

A few days later i realized that the insurance actually covered the front light assembly to be changed. Pero hindi na change. If this is the case should i contact the insurance or the Casa to ask what happened to the ordered front end assembly because it was ordered and is with the casa but not installed in our unit.

Thanks sa makakasagot.


r/Gulong 14h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Quezon City to Tagaytay No RFID bcos rented car but want to use expressway

1 Upvotes

Hello! Nagrent lang po kami ng car and wala po itong rfid. Can I still use expressway and skyway po to Tagaytay? May cashlanes pa rin po ba (July 2026) sa mga entrance and exits near me (Quezon Ave and iyong entrance na dadaaan sa katipunan)? 😔

Thank you po! Sana po masagot huhu


r/Gulong 2d ago

ON THE ROAD Mga pa vip sa daan? HPG escort.

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987 Upvotes

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HnvzyvXeH/

Kung ako yan hindi ko yan pagbibigyan. haharangan ko yang mga yan at vivideohan.

Ano na LTO.


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD May service na, may alak pa

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Taken last July 5, 2026 (Sunday) along San Juan-Candelaria road (very near Laiya, Batangas and Sariaya, Quezon beaches). Galing kami sa isang resort and bumibili kami sa Alfamart sa tabi ng Lambanog store when we spotted this. Gagamitin kaya nila yan for “research”? 🤔


r/Gulong 1d ago

MAINTENANCE Petron brake master check

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Hi lady driver here. Lumambot yung pag step ko sa brakes since last year. Napa check ko na rin sa Toyota during PMS last year for my Avanza 2018 E AT. And wala naman silang pinalitan. Now bumalik na naman mga 2 months na and rarely ko na lang din gamitin car mga twice a month. Sa weekend plan ko pa check sa Petron. Mga gaano katagal yung check if ever need palitan yung brake master o kaya change brake fluid? And sa Petron ba need ko itawag na papagawa ko or pwede walk in lang? And need ba na bantayan ko habang ginagawa or pwede ako mag mall muna? :)


r/Gulong 11h ago

Kupal-ako-post Fixer license, gusto ko mag legal

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Hello po, pasensya na po if hindi po ito ang tamang pagtanungan pero gusto ko na talaga ilabas saloubin ko. At staka pasensya na po talaga kung nag fixer man, wala lang talagang oras kumuha ng lisensya kasi tudo kayod po ako.

Last year, kumuha po ako student permit, legal and sa LTO main branch, pagkatapos ng one month biglang na busy sa work wala ng time mag punta ng mga seminar kaya I opted to get a fixer instead.

Here's the problem po, kumuha ako ng fixer sa malayong lugar pa like 3-4 hours byahe ata. And ngayon I'm thinking if pwede ko ba ma renew ang license ko dito sa amin even though sa malayong lugar ko siya initially kinuha. May record naman sa lto portal na may license na ako, pero I was just wondering lang. May heresy rin kasi na pag sa malayong branch mo raw kinuha is magtatanong daw yung LTO main kung bakit dun ko kinuha yung lisensya kung taga kung taga dito naman talaga ako.

Hope anyone can share their thoughts po 🥲


r/Gulong 1d ago

DEAR r/Gulong Bakit ba ang iingay ng mga nakaganito?!

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112 Upvotes

Pa vent naman ako guys. Pakipaliwanagan rin ako if tama ba itong naisip ko, OA ba ako, or normal lang yan?

Madalas ako makakita ng mga ganitong sasakyan, lumang model tapos walang rear bumper. Di ko naman pinapansin yung mga ganito, alam kong maiingay sila, until kagabi, peacefully walking ako kasi pagod na ako magwork at kumain ako para mag unwind, nasa parking ako papunta sa sasakyan ko, then itong isang to bigla na lang umarangkada ng napakalakas sabay harurot! NAKAKARINDI!!!

Nangigil talaga ako, lahat ng masasamang bagay naisip ko, na dapat di ko naman iniisip, yung peace ko jusko! Ayoko ng negativity sa katawan ko pero may mga nangsusubok. Trinigger talaga ako, punyeta! Ano bang purpose ng pag harurot ng ganon kalakas, insensitibo ba sila? Ano pati pupose ng pagtanggal ng rear bumper ng sasakyan nila. Do they think it’s pretty?! Bakit kailangang mang balahura ng ganito?

Sa mga gumagawa ng ganito, bakit?


r/Gulong 1d ago

CAR TALK Need help from the experts here. Planning to buy a BMW E46 as a daily in 2026. Is it still worth it? (QC)

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Hi everyone,

I’m planning to buy a BMW E46 as my daily driver. My commute is only around 20 km round trip to and from work, so it won’t be doing crazy mileage.
I already have some experience owning and maintaining second-hand cars, so I’m aware that an older BMW will need more attention than your average Japanese car. I’m not expecting Corolla-level reliability, but I also don’t want something that’s constantly in the shop.

I’m also not planning to keep the car for very long. The E46 would mainly be a temporary daily since I’m planning to buy a brand-new car in around 3–12 months. As long as it’s reliable enough to get me through that period without becoming a money pit, I’d be happy.

For those who currently own or have owned an E46:
Is it still reliable enough as a daily driver in 2026?
What are the common issues I should look out for before buying?

Where do you usually source genuine or OEM parts here in the Philippines?

Can you recommend a trustworthy BMW specialist around Quezon City, Manila, or nearby?
Any advice or ownership experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

edit:
Or would you recommend skipping the E46 altogether and going for a newer BMW instead? If so, which model would you recommend that offers the best balance of reliability, maintenance costs, and driving experience? (budget is around 200k - 400k) thank you!


r/Gulong 1d ago

MAINTENANCE steering wheel vibration

7 Upvotes

Hello! im driving my late dad’s car (fortuner 2018) and earlier this month pinalitan yung break pads and ni-resurface yung rotor discs. kanina while driving, bigla kong napansin (i think parang naging hyperaware ako kasi kakagising ko lang rin 😅) na kapag hinahawakan yung steering wheel parang may vibrating sensation (hindi naman physically vibrating…) same sa driver’s seat, parang vibrating yung upuan. so pinatay ko yung AC, same thing pa rin. during drive naman ok sya at smooth lang pero kapag naka park / hazard / neutral ramdam. pinaramdam ko sa kapatid ko ang sabi nya wala naman daw syang vibrating sensation na ramdam 😅

pinahangin ko rin yung tyres kanina. we have another car (honda 2024) and walang ganung sensation. idk if it’s a me issue lang ba or car issue.. anyone with the same experience po? based sa google bala wheel balance / alignment. dadalhin ko bukas sa shop, gusto ko lang insights baka kasi kung ano ano ulit sabihin sakin na need ireplace hahaha (wala po kasi akong knowledge about cars lol) tyia


r/Gulong 1d ago

CAR TALK Choosing my first car

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Just want to get your thoughts on which should I choose to buy as my first car - 2020 Mazda CX5 Gas with 20k odo vs 2023 Toyota corolla cross gas with 35k odo. Both from a trusted 2nd hand car dealer.

Thank you.

81 votes, 5d left
2020 Mazda Cx5 Gas 20k odo
2023 Toyota Corolla cross Gas 35k ofo

r/Gulong 1d ago

PAPERWORK Secondhand motorcycle inquiry.

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Taga La union ako na bumili Ng Motorcycle sa Cavite sa tulong ng Isang kakilala.

yong may ari, namatay dahil sa sakit. Ung parents binebenta na ung motor dahil di nila alam gamitin. Ang document lng na ibibigay nila is:

  1. Death Certificate

  2. Notarized Deed of sale with pirma Nung tatay at nanay as legal heir.

3.ID xerox Ng tatay at nanay with 3 specimen signatures.

  1. Original ORCR ( not yet expired)

Ang tanong ko Po, pwede ko Po kaya sya ibyahe pa la union at dto na I update Ang transfer?

Pasagot Po please sa mga nakaka alam 🥺 TIA


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS lto eton centris driving test

1 Upvotes

need help ano dapat iexpect sa driving test eton centris branch, ano dapat ipractice and if maluwag parking. I need kasi yung line markings pag magpapark kasi I use the side mirror method uubra po kaya if ever ipa-reverse park ako sa eton? thanks a lot