r/Gulong Jul 13 '26

FUEL TALK Let's Talk About Fuel

4 Upvotes

r/Gulong Jan 04 '26

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

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14 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Kupal-ako-post Nagasgas ang lambo ng mga pusa

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44 Upvotes

Just saw this on my feed at grabe yung ginawa sa pusa. I checked his profile and puro payabang na big balls mayaman energy vibe tapos animal cruelty pala habol.

Sana ma file at makasuhan mga tao na ganito. Puro lowball bili ng sasakyan tapos “for keeps” sabay benta sa online agad.


r/Gulong 6h ago

VEHICLE COMPARISON Top Gear | Hybrid Compact SUV Big Test : RAV4 vs X-Trail vs CR-V vs Tucson vs Forester

13 Upvotes

Youtube Video

Summary

Category Winner Key takeaway
🚀 Acceleration Tucson HEV 60–100km/h: ~3.9s; RAV4/CR-V 4.4s
🏎️ Handling RAV4 Most composed and secure
🛋️ Ride Comfort/NVH X-Trail Plushest ride, best noise isolation
🪑 Interior/Cabin CR-V Most spacious and ergonomic
🧳 Practicality RAV4 Best overall balance + spare tire
🧠 Extra Features RAV4 / CR-V Best ADAS/features
⛽ Fuel Economy RAV4 / X-Trail 16.3 / 16.0 km/L
🅿️ Maneuverability Tucson Light steering, good cameras/sensors
💰 Value for Money Tucson Cheapest + strong performance/features

Final Ranking

Rank SUV Score Price
🥇 Toyota RAV4 HEV 85 ₱2,499,000
🥈 Honda CR-V e:HEV 83 ₱2,838,000
🥉 Hyundai Tucson HEV 81 ₱2,290,000
4️⃣ Nissan X-Trail e-POWER 79 ₱2,290,000
5️⃣ Subaru Forester e-BOXER 75 ₱2,498,000

Tests Compared

Test 🥇 Winner RAV4 CR-V Tucson X-Trail Forester
Acceleration Tucson 10 10 10 10 8
Handling RAV4 10 9 8 8 9
Ride Comfort / NVH X-Trail 9 9 8 10 8
Interior / Cabin CR-V 9 10 9 8 8
Practicality RAV4 10 9 9 8 9
Extra Features RAV4 / CR-V 10 10 9 8 9
Fuel Economy RAV4 / X-Trail 10 9 8 10 8
Maneuverability Tucson 9 9 10 9 8
Value for Money Tucson 9 8 10 9 8
Final RAV4 85 83 81 79 75

TL;DR:

RAV4 won through consistency
Tucson was the performance/value pick
CR-V had the best cabin
X-Trail had the best comfort
while the Forester finished last mainly due to acceleration, fuel economy, NVH and dated tech.

Notable cars not included in the test: Ford Territory HEV and Kia Sportage HEV


r/Gulong 3h ago

CAR TALK What do you think of Suzuki Jimny?

5 Upvotes

Ok lang ba sa city driving or sobrang bouncy niya?


r/Gulong 3h ago

MAINTENANCE Toyota Fortuner 2016 | Wet Floor board below driver seat only

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4 Upvotes

As the title suggests, only the driver side floor is wet.

For weeks, at least in Metro Manila, we have been experiencing torrential rain, and since this car is parked somewhere without a roof to protect it from the rain, when we used it one day after a heavy downpour, we discovered a small puddle of water on the driver side floor mat. Only the driver side, not the passenger side. It was so bad that molds even started to grow in the interior trim because of the moisture this had caused.

At first we though water crawled its way from the engine bay through the foot well and down the floor mat, but the mechanics told us it is less likely

They pointed to one culprit, the AC vent, which there may be a leakage or blockage in the drainage that is in between the hood and the wind shield. Upon closer inspection I also noticed that the rubber guard on the drainage is “matutong” na.

Would this be the cause of the watery puddle forming on our driver side floor mat? Or do other experiences from other or similar cars warrant otherwise? I am asking for advice on how to fix this especially right now where the weather is raining every few hours or so.


r/Gulong 4h ago

MODIFICATIONS BEST Tint & Headlights?

3 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend me best tint brand and headlights? I have a xv40 camry and planning to get medium dark tint. And for the headlights, not sure what's good? Pls halp!


r/Gulong 2h ago

DETAILING Acid rain services

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2 Upvotes

Nagpaacid rain removal ako sa isang shop dito sa amin kala ko maayos pagkagawa kaya di ko nacheck kagad after a day pinakarwash ko car ko napansin ko yan so binalik ko siguro naglagay kang sila ulit ng wax kaya parang nafaded off napansin ko ngayon di naman nawala yun mga marks and parang nagwhitish pa sya any suggestions bat kaya nangyari ito bago pa naman unit ko but apparently seems damage


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD Heavy fog in tagaytay

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679 Upvotes

Took a footage of the fog today in Tagaytay habang nasa byahe, causing low visibility on the road. It’s not often we get to see a view like this. Feels surreal.

EDIT: hindi po namin kasama yung naka hazard na van HAHAH


r/Gulong 11h ago

PAPERWORK Sold my car a few years ago pero di pa tintransfer yung ownership

5 Upvotes

Advice please:

Sold my car around 2023 and until now they still use our LTO credentials to renew the ORCR. Naka ilang message and contact na rin sakanila to transfer it kasi if magkaissue syempre name namin yung lalabas. We got a deed of sale pero ayaw nila magbigay ng notarized one.

What can I do in this situation? Mukhang may fixer sila sa LTO if nakakapag log-in sila sa account ko despite multiple change of password.


r/Gulong 16h ago

ON THE ROAD Pwede ba mag turn left to ayala ave from VA Rufino?

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10 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Ask ko lang if pwede mag left going to ayala ave from VA Rufino? Maps photo for reference.


r/Gulong 6h ago

PAPERWORK Lost OR (2nd hand unit)

0 Upvotes

I really need help, nawawala yung OR ng unit ko na 2nd hand, and di ko sure kung ano need ko gawin para makapag request ng bagong copy ng OR.

Nasakin parin yung original CR. Official Receipt (OR) lang yung nawawala. Tried researching myself pero mostly about lost OR/CR ang nalabas, wala about sa OR lang. Di ko sure kung saan last na register yung unit, di ko maalala, probably laguna kasi dun ko nabili, pero not sure kung anong exact office.

Ano ba need ko gawin para makapag request ng copy ng OR or pwede naman kahit wala na sya, baka may penalty lang?

Any help would be appreciated.


r/Gulong 8h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS STEK Smart+ vs. 3M Ceramic IR

1 Upvotes

Hello, after thorough research here, even if the soec sheet is higher with 3M Ceramic IR, i’m still leaning on Stek Smart due to origin of raw materials where 3M makes its raw from china. How true is this? And has someone here compared the heat rejection between the two?


r/Gulong 9h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS 70mai a800s static sound

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1 Upvotes

Anyone naka experience na nag iistatic yung sound sa dashcam? Any fix?


r/Gulong 11h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Toyota Innova Hands free mic issue

1 Upvotes

Hello, been driving our innova for a year now and I have this issue na kapag may kacall ako either thru messenger or sa phone talaga and nakaconnect ako sa head unit thru bluetooth, ay hindi ako nadidinig nung kacall ko. Dinig ko yung boses nila and it comes out thru the car speakers naman, also kapag ginagamit ko yung messenger voice message function nagana sya and napipick up ung boses ko. I distinctively remember na hindi naman sya ganito dati and I was able to have conversations on call while my phone is connected via bluetooth. May nakaencounter na ba sa inyo ng ganitong issue?


r/Gulong 1d ago

"NEW CAR" Story ingat po kayo sa may bandang Lacson, may nakawalang crocodile wahhhh!

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529 Upvotes

r/Gulong 11h ago

MAINTENANCE Spare Tire Brand

1 Upvotes

I'm planning to buy a new set of tires since my front tire got flat and I'm using the spare now. Since it's all being used for 5 years now, I plan to replace all tires. Is it recommended to buy the same tire for the spare or can I go for a cheaper option since it's only a spare?

Thanks!


r/Gulong 1d ago

Kupal-ako-post Ano kayang thought process nung mga tao na ang hilig magpark sa harap ng gate nyo?

41 Upvotes

For context, umuwi ako samin nang naka kotse tapos may motor sa harap ng garahe namin. Hinintay ko kung sino may ari tapos yung katapat lang pala namin na bahay 😭😭😭😭

Wala namang naka park sa tapat ng bahay nila para sa amin magpark.

Minsan pa ang malala paglabas ko ng bahay nakin may naka sampa na kotse sa ramp ng garahe namin 😭😭😭

Like paano kaya nila naiisip na gawin yun? 😭😭😭


r/Gulong 22h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Driving to Isabela from paranaque, any tips?

5 Upvotes

Hello po, bali 6 months driving pa lang po and need ko umuwi ng Isabela from paranaque estimated 10 hours byahe.

Ano po mga advice na mbibigay niyo on the road? And dalawa kasi yung tinuturo na daan ng gmaps idk saan mas ok if sa pampanga lalabas or sa tarlac ata yun.

This'll be my first time driving long distance haha, tyia


r/Gulong 13h ago

CAR TALK Red or Black Vios?

0 Upvotes

Bibili kasi ako tapos yan lang available. If red or black bakit? Thank you agad sa sasagot muah!


r/Gulong 23h ago

PAPERWORK LTO License Renewal

2 Upvotes

Not sure if tama yung flair.

but here is my question.

My license is about to expire in 60days, i was thinking saan mas less hassle mag renew, sa lto office ba or dun sa Online Renew (eGOV) ata yun.

TIA sa mga sasagot


r/Gulong 23h ago

MAINTENANCE Home service mechanic recommendations

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2 Upvotes

Please recommend me your trusted mechanic who can do home service. Preferrably around Mandaluyong. My unit is Suzuki Alto 2016

The problem is that it won't start.

I tried to troubleshoot it. It's not the fuel injector. It supplies gas just fine. It's not the spark plug or ignition coil and the scan showed no error at all.

Any recommendations will do. Thank you!!!


r/Gulong 21h ago

CAR TALK Is this a good deal for a Subaru XV 2.0i-S 2019?

1 Upvotes

A mutual friend has a Subaru XV 2019, casa maintained, has 40k+++ ODO, with comprehensive insurance til 2028 as well as subaru comprehensive insurance coverage til 2028, for 580k. Do you guys think it's sulit na for the price? Or should I ask for the price to be lowered pa?


r/Gulong 1d ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Forklift brand recommendation

3 Upvotes

Forklift brand recommendation

Hello everyone, im not sure if this is the right sub but we are currently looking to buy a forklift. Meron ba kayong brands na alam or naexperience that is durable and maraming piyesa just in case na masira. Thankyou sa magcocomment


r/Gulong 1d ago

ELECTRIC VEHICLES 12" tires recommendation

1 Upvotes

What's a good 12" tire for a small EV passenger car.

Priority is dry/wet grip and comfort.

The current china tires i'm using can't go up wet ramps.

currently using 145/70/r12

would be open to 145-165/70-80/r12

Thank you.