The wife has it all figured out
My wife, most of you know her, has much of life figured out.
What I like about her is how level-headed she is and without pretension. She tells it like it is.
However, all this strikes a little close to home when she starts making observations about boys and their toys. OK, so I admit it, all what she says is true. Cars are boy toys, that’s for sure. It is what it is.
The basic idea behind the typical engine has remained constant for many years. However, there are certain changes in today’s engines that would be very difficult for Henry Ford’s mechanics to understand. I’m not saying that I belong to that category, but I do try to keep a tab on the latest developments in motor vehicle technology so that the young car enthusiasts of today can’t easily outsmart me. This senior is definitely no push-over (or so I think!).
My daily trip to the office keeps my car busy. Its pistons, valves, suspension, brakes, and other mechanical features all take a (slight) beating every time I use it. To ensure their continued loyal service, I take steps to minimize wear and tear and to tighten loose screws and replace broken parts.
My car is my lifeline. Without it, I would not be able to go to my office. Consequently, I won’t be able to work and earn money. I won’t even be able to come up with this blog, since if I lose my car I might end up losing many other things.
Whatever happens, I will keep my car in tiptop shape and make sure that it can continue to carry my more than 60-year old frame to places where I want to go to, primarily where I work. It’s the toy for the big and old boy.
While I am not an oracle for car maintenance, I think I’ve drummed up enough basic know-how to at least make sure that my car is happy.
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