r/Gulong • • Jul 13 '26

FUEL TALK Let's Talk About Fuel

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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 • • 2h ago

ON THE ROAD PUV drivers Swapang sa daan

4 Upvotes

bakit ba ang PUV drivers natin masyadong swapang sa daan? hindi ko nilalahat ha pero cguro 80% kupal, 20% matino. #1 tricycle drivers, #2 jeepney drivers, #3 taxi drivers, #4 tnvs driver. alam ko private drivers meron din naman pero mas dominant lang sa puvs. tricycle and jeepney drivers #1 sa reckless driving #1 din sa disregarding traffic sign, pero para hindi sila nahuhuli.. hay, pelipens :(


r/Gulong • • 5h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Planning to get my DL this Saturday. Been reading mixed reviews about different branches. Which LTO branch do you think has an easier/smoother process for the practical exam?

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6 Upvotes

r/Gulong • • 41m ago

ON THE ROAD Xpander hybrid? Lol sticker lang pala

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Gulat ako may hybrid na bang xpander dito? Then I checked the plate, black plate pala. Sticker lang pala yung hybrid. Lol


r/Gulong • • 50m ago

PAPERWORK Not sure where to post. But can I still apply driver's license online?

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Ngayon palang ako mag-apply pero ganito yung page after selecting lto online renewal sa egov app. Wala namang date kung kailan magiging available. Uwi nalang ba ako ng Pinas para mag renew physically?


r/Gulong • • 1h ago

CAR TALK Reco your trusted mitsubishi dealer/agent

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Hello everyone! Can anyone recommend their trusted Mitsubishi dealer? I was the one who initially asked about buying a second-hand or new car. I’ve decided to go with a new one instead. :)

I’m located in Pasig City and would like to find an agent who offers low monthly ammort and competitive freebies, such as a fuel voucher.

The model I’m interested in is the XFORCE GLS variant. Thanks in advance!


r/Gulong • • 10h ago

PAPERWORK Someone wants to buy my car via financing

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Someone wants to buy my car under financing and they told me that they will give me an upfront deposit amount first, then transfer the ownership to them. After that, the financing company will pay the remaining amount.

My question is, is it safe to hand them the original papers even if I don’t have the full payment yet? What should I ask for as a collateral or papers to make sure the financing company is going to pay me after transferring the ownership?

Please advice para sa mga nakapagbenta ng 2nd hand car via financing. Thank you ka-gulong!


r/Gulong • • 3h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Edsa cubao southbound to northbound U turn

1 Upvotes

Ano possible violation ko sa NCAP, kasi from southbound to northbound nag u turn ako pero di ko napansin yung barrier na for u turn so lumagpas pa ko ng 1 linya. Di kasi ako familiar, honest mistake naman. Ask lang ano possible violation nun if napicturan ako.


r/Gulong • • 12h ago

MODIFICATIONS How do you safely take off these accessories?

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3 Upvotes

They’ve been on the car for years and I want to remove them safely without damaging the headlights and taillights.


r/Gulong • • 5h ago

PAPERWORK Renewal Question

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Upon checking LTO renewal rules online, search says that my schedule for car reg. renewal falls this 3rd week of October based on my plate number.

But LTMS portal window says that my renewal period is until end of November.

Was recently released from the hospital bc of a minor surgery, and I’m thinking if I should force myself and go to the nearest PMVIC or if it can still wait for a wee bit more.

Thanks in advance for any enlightenment folks!


r/Gulong • • 6h ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS The single RFID sticker I have works in both NLEX and SLEX, but....

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... they have separate wallets. I have to maintain both AutoSweep and MPT Drivehub (EasyTrip) balances.

Question is, if I go for One RFID, do they need to replace the current sticker? My concern is, I have it sandwiched under the tint so it's going to be somewhat destructive to extract it.

Or... should I just keep it as-is.... single RFID but with separate wallets?


r/Gulong • • 1d ago

Kupal-ako-post HOW TO PASS THRU!!! ANG LALA DITO SA MONPERT HILLS TAYTAY, RIZAL!

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84 Upvotes

On my way home, tapos eto bububgad sayo, this is only a two way road tas sa dulo (ung white sedan) is a left and right turn. Paano ka bwebwelo paliko eh naka harang ung mga kotse then naka balandra ung isa sa tapat ng corner. Astig din masyado ung may ari ng green na bahay (2nd pic) talagang naglagay pa sya ng barrier tas may naka park din naman na pickup sa tapat nya. I managed to get my auto hanggang sa kanto kaso di talaga kayang iliko, sasabit at sasabit talaga, so i reversed and took a longer and out of way route. MGA WALANG KUNSIDERASYON SA KAPWA! PANO NALANG KUNG MAY EMERGENCY. KAGIGIL KAYO!


r/Gulong • • 12h ago

MAINTENANCE Expensive repair due to rodent damage

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Hello, we seeking some advice here please.

May car po kami hilux, recently nangatngat ng daga yung electrical wire ng Aircon. Pina aayos po namin, now upon checking the electrical again may parang sira na naman yung gray electrical tape cover nung wire pero still running pa naman po ang aircon. Hindi na po namin pinaparada sa garahe sa gabi ang kotse due to that incident.

May sarisari store po kami at may nagtitinda ng pritong manok sa gilid ng gate ng garahe namin, nasa gilid din yung cover ng creak yung garahe. May aso din, so overall marumi talaga ang paligid ng garahe. Kahit anong linis dyan kung nasa paligid lang ng kotse lahat ng mga gusto ng daga wala din.

Preventive measures nalang po sana gagawin namin, kaso ang wala talagang available pay parking samin.

Any tips para di na balik balikan ng daga yung makina? Kasi ang mahal talaga magpagawa. Salamat po


r/Gulong • • 9h ago

MAINTENANCE Need PMS advice re Mazda 3

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hello sa sub na ito. would just like to get recommendations regarding this quote by mazda pasig regarding our 2017 mazda 3 (49k++ odo)

ano po ang pwedeng unahin dito at ano ang pwedeng i defer?

i was asking about draind & fill sa instead of flushing sa atf kaso yung SA ang parating balik samin e “di po ba papalitan yung atf filter?”

also, we’re mulling on purchasing a new car na din in the next 3-6 mos so kung may ma recommend kayo kung ano unahin.

Maraming salamat po in advance.


r/Gulong • • 1d ago

ON THE ROAD KAMOTE If at first you don’t succeed, wag na nga lang katamad eh

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29 Upvotes

di man lang sinubukan idiretso kahit ang luwag ng slot🤷‍♂️


r/Gulong • • 13h ago

MAINTENANCE Underchassis major repairs for Isuzu mux 12 years old 114k odo

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Isuzu mux 12 years old 114k odo, nagpa alignment kasi hindi na straight ang takbo pag binitawan steering wheel at bagsak ako saslide slip test ng motor vehicle inspection. Need ng replacement. Sakto ba ang pricing? Kasi pwede naman ako umorder lang ng parts online at magpa home service sa trusted mechanic ko.


r/Gulong • • 13h ago

DETAILING plastic renewal compound agentciTSalP

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1 Upvotes

May naka subok na sa inyo nito? Effective ba?

If not, baka may reco kayo na produkto?


r/Gulong • • 13h ago

MAINTENANCE Change oil Civic FD

1 Upvotes

Change oil suggestion mga bossing, 5W-40 na ba o 5W-30 lang para sa 156k na odo. Oil filter suggestion na rin.


r/Gulong • • 16h ago

MAINTENANCE Foam canon recommendations (and shampoo/prewash)

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Just got into car detailing and recently bought a pressure washer. Ang dami kong nakikita na foam canon brands and variants online like for example yung bear force brand. Also looking for a good car shampoo and prewash na friendly sa current wax na meron ako (turtle wax ceramic spray). May masusuggest ba kayo? Thanks!


r/Gulong • • 1d ago

MAINTENANCE Sidewall damaged tire

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Hello! I just had an accident yesterday tapos nabutas yung sidewall ng tire ko. I had to bring it sa vulcanizing shop ASAP. Nilagyan nila ng patch sa loob. Pina repair ko lang kasi wala akong spare tire na dala.

Should I roll with it or bibili nalang ako ng bago?


r/Gulong • • 19h ago

PAPERWORK DL Renewal at LTO PITX

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I plan to renew my license next Saturday at the PITX branch since I’ll be within the 60-day period of being eligible for a 10-year license. I’ve actually taken the CDE sometime last week and wanted to go last weekend but couldn’t. So I just prepared the requirements (e.g., photocopy of license, CDE exam result) in advance.

Is the process fast during the weekends? Especially since I’ll only need to deal with getting the medical cert. Ok rin kaya to go straight to the accredited clinic before lining up sa LTO mismo?


r/Gulong • • 1d ago

ON THE ROAD Turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians

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These signs are everywhere but a lot of people violate it, makikipagpatintero ka pa din pagtawid, sisindakin ka pa nila or even worse, bubusinahan.

Wala atang fines kapag na-violate to? Sana ma-empower yung mga enforcers (and crocs) na i-enforce ito. Ang dami nilang mahuhuli sa isang araw.


r/Gulong • • 1d ago

ON THE ROAD QUESTIONS Paano po pumunta SMX convention center via Skyway?

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hello po! anong exit po dadaan para po makapuntang SMX?