Do you know How to change a flat tire?

@EMuhungi (1712)
Nairobi, Kenya
July 25, 2017 5:12pm CST
Today my mum sent me for shopping. She told me to use her car. After packing the car at the mall parking lot, I realized the right back wheel was flat. I called my mum to inform her. She told me the tire had a slow puncture and she didn't remember to tell me to change it first. I changed the the wheel. Do you know How to change a flat tire?
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@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
25 Jul 17
In my days, men knew how to change a flat tire. And we, poor damsels, knew how to make them change it for us. They were, then, knights in shining armors and we, at the most, could hand them the tools if they told us what they wanted. I did not have to do that more than once or twice. But I thank in my heard the unknown prince who did it for me.
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@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
27 Jul 17
@EMuhungi Those were the days when men opened the doors for women. And they thanked them instead of saying that they could do it by themselves
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
@marguicha When every woman was treated like a queen. Time run so fast. Lol
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
Good that he did it for you.
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• United States
25 Jul 17
Yes I do. Had to do it a few times Evanson. Although now, I may not have enough strength to get lug nuts off. Sorry to hear that happened to you today.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
Yes it can be a challenge. I had to step on the lug wrench to break the resistance of some lug nuts. Glad to hear from you Tiara.
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• United States
27 Jul 17
@EMuhungi I am glad you got it done..yes nice to see you here too Evanson..thanks my friend.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
@TiarasOceanView Thanks good evening friend.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
25 Jul 17
That should be SOP if you drive a car.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
27 Jul 17
@EMuhungi some know how but lacks the strength, that is why it is also important to keep the studs and bolts well greased. Over here you can flag down a jeepney public transport with no passengers and ask them to help you for a few pesos provided you are not in an isolated area.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
Yeah but some people dont know esp ladies.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
@louievill Sure, If not in an isolated area, one can easily find help. But learning to DIY is essential when one is stranded in the woods. It would help you to pull yourself out of such a situations.
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@jstory07 (139742)
• Roseburg, Oregon
27 Jul 17
My Dad showed me how to change a tire when I got my first car at sixteen.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
You were really too youm to own
• United States
27 Jul 17
Yes, but really don't to it myself.. I had a flat at work, and other woman offered to put on the spare, she is a handy woman.
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• United States
29 Jul 17
@EMuhungi No, she isn't , her dad taught her to do things, she told me she can drive a tractor and she checks and does her oil changes..She is pretty handy, I was surprised.,
@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
Is she a mechanic or something? Not many women are capable of doing it though.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
26 Jul 17
I do not, but won't ever need to so not important to need to.
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@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
27 Jul 17
@EMuhungi thats the point. I dont drive or own a car and never will. So dont need to know.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
@Courtlynn Then it is not that important.
@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
I think it is still important if you drive a car. Just in case...but it depends.
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
5 Oct 17
I don't, mostly because there's always someone else to do it but I agree that it's an important thing to learn.
@Deepizzaguy (102927)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Jul 17
I am very careful when I have to change a flat tire.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
The jack can slide if it is not placed correctly. One has to safely lift and avoid damage to the car.
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@josie_ (10034)
• Philippines
26 Jul 17
Have you ever seen a woman change a flat tire on the side of a road? Eventually some gallant man will stop and offer help.
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@EMuhungi (1712)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Jul 17
No, I haven't. Sure, a man would stop by and offer some help.