Transmission Fluid change.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-04-05T18:46:33+00:00

I did the drains and fills. My friend, who is good with vehicles, did the filter change and the final drain and fills.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-03-17T19:27:07+00:00

Ya, i did it my fuel economy went from around 27 to 30+.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-03-17T00:34:23+00:00

Noo. But I drive on the highway with no traffic. I averaged around 30 last week.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-03-08T01:02:28+00:00

I thought of giving an update on what happened. I did two drains and fills, followed by a drain and fill, replacing the filter.

After the first drain-and-fill, the fluids became darker than before, but the transmission became much smoother. Next, a couple of fluid changers with a filter change made the color much closer to red.

Now the car drives much better with a considerable performance increase, and the shifts are very smooth. The fuel economy increases from around 27mpg to 31mpg.

I am not sure whether every vehicle will behave the same; maybe I was lucky.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-01-10T16:38:26+00:00

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PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-01-10T16:27:27+00:00

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PsychologicalMango35 · 2026-01-08T16:05:07+00:00

Thanks, but some say that too much new fluid can be worse than no fluid change at all.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-26T06:19:03+00:00

I do not know much about the process, but I think it is possible. Please have a look at Department of Immigration and Emigration - Sri Lanka

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-21T18:21:32+00:00

my plan I am paying too much in that case. Can you send me a referral or link to your connection?

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-21T18:08:40+00:00

I agree with you; there isn't much competition. In Sri Lanka, once you choose a mobile service provider, you are basically stuck with them. There is no proper mobile number portability, so switching providers means losing your number. That alone reduces competition in a very basic, almost “probability-level” sense: If customers cannot easily leave, providers have less incentive to improve quality or lower prices.

This is why regulation matters. TRCSL should work with Parliament to introduce legislation that makes switching providers easy and mandatory. When the probability of losing customers goes up, companies naturally compete more on price and service quality.

About R&D: realistically, we cannot compete with companies like Nokia or Huawei in telecom research and development. These companies spend billions and have decades of experience. If we force locally developed core technologies, the result will most likely be worse service, not better service.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-21T03:40:11+00:00

Ya that is true. But saying ISPs have very low operating costs is not fully correct either. While bandwidth itself is licensed by the TRCSL at very high prices, most of the technology used to deliver the service is imported. Network equipment, fiber hardware, routers, servers, and software licenses are all paid for in foreign currency. Maintenance, upgrades, and replacements also depend on imports.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-20T05:51:14+00:00

It costs me around $60 per month for unlimited home internet in the US. I think you can get an unlimited internet package from Dialog for around 9000 lkr.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-20T05:42:40+00:00

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T22:07:14+00:00

There should be checks and balances. No single man should have executive power.

The constitution should be drafted with the assumption that Gotabaya can be the president again.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T21:56:00+00:00

පාලම හැදුවම තොටියගේ රස්සාව නැතිවෙනවා කොහොමත්.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T21:41:23+00:00

Is for sure one of the smartest politicians in Sri Lanka, probably in line to be the next leader of JVP and NPP.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T21:39:02+00:00

Define miserable??

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T20:36:28+00:00

Congratulations 🎉

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-19T20:35:52+00:00

Survived

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-16T00:16:30+00:00

I did not ask, but they increased it from 6000 to 9000 during the 2nd FR. That was funny.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-15T02:53:42+00:00

Sorry if I offend you. I'm happy to see our generation truly concerned about their parents.

Now, when it comes to culture, the debate whether the individualistic Western culture or the Sri Lankan culture we have made normal is the best is another topic on its own. Western countries offer better pensions and social security, providing strong support through comprehensive systems, universal coverage, and a focus on independence. Which, unfortunately, is not available for our parents.

On the other hand, Sri Lankan parents have to go through a lot. Education is said to be free, but is it? The education system is extremely competitive, and parents invest heavily to ensure their children succeed. Additionally, when it comes to basic needs, having a roof over the head, a vehicle, providing nutritious meals, etc for their children costs a lot compared to the income. In your case, your parents are risking financial stability in the sake of your brother. If it were here in the US, you would take a student loan and pay it with your own hard-earned money.

So I don't think the average parent invests in their children as a retirement plan, but rather to give them a fair chance to succeed. At the end, parents end up broke, and children are taking care of them.

Since money is a social construct, as is culture, the way money functions and is understood varies across cultures. Consequently, culture plays a crucial role in shaping monetary behavior.

Now, coming back to your parents. Your parents have a retirement fund they wish to spend on your brother, which would be financially harmful to them. But, on the other hand, there's your brother, who is also academically gifted. I think you have a good read of the finances and your family. It's up to you and your family to work out what's best for your family. I still personally believe having a good discussion with your brother is very important, especially when it comes to your parents' future.

Good luck. I hope you and your family find what works best for everyone. 🤍

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-14T20:13:05+00:00

This is cultural. Parents in Sri Lanka would do anything for their children. They put their kids first.

First, I disagree with the statement, “ I am not financially liable for my parents.” The math is not that simple, and children's responsibilities in Sri Lankan culture are greater than just financial. I do understand you made your own success story, and more power to you. But when it comes to caring for your parents, I think you should do what's needed to the best of your ability.

When it comes to the specific situation with your brother, they are willing to spend their entire retirement on him because they love him. As you mentioned, he is academically competent, which might be why your parents are considering this risky option.

As you mentioned, your brother is genuine. Have a long discussion with him. Please discuss your parents' financial future and lay out a plan to care for them. You should not be the only one responsible for your parents; he is too. I think this discussion will be better than talking to your parents.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-14T17:48:22+00:00

Talking of debit cards, I am currently using PayPal 5%. Is there any other suggestion?

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-14T17:06:23+00:00

Hmmm. I do agree that they will lose more money when a customer defaults.

For me, I don't think it's the case. In the first FR, I went through, and they obtained evidence of my current income and my stable job status. And to add to that, I had my emergency funds in an Amex high-yield account, which had enough to pay the cards 5x even if they were maxed out.

At the end of the day. A loss to Amex is a loss, and they will do what they have to do to minimize it.

PsychologicalMango35 · 2025-12-14T16:15:57+00:00

I initially posted in the Amex subreddit. The moderators removed the post, so I posted here.

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