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Blogging Away Debt » Blog Archive » Oh…Sludge! — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:53:29 +0000

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By: Debt Panic and Budget Busters | Molly’s Brother On A Budget

Debt Panic and Budget Busters | Molly’s Brother On A Budget — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:53:15 +0000

[...] In the past couple of days, these budget busters have appeared for others (although they seem to have their debt panic in check, as they handle each situation with humor and optimism). MoneySmartLife talks about the instant rearrangement of financial priorities that comes with a cracked windshield. Tricia over at BloggingAwayDebt shares the good news and the (possible) bad news that comes with the check engine light. [...]

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:25:48 +0000

Found you through debtfree4ever. I’ve really enjoyed the site so far and I look forward to your updates. Terrible news about the car…I know just how you feel about bad news bumming you out in the middle of a debt reduction plan. Hang in there – maybe it won’t be as bad as anticipated.

http://debtfighters.blogspot.com

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:25:23 +0000

I’m with Kevin… oil pump. Best thing you could have done, you stopped before you caused real damage (hopefully). Too many people would have just driven on. That one decision could have saved you a new engine… ergo a new car.

Add that to your good thing list!

By: Mollysbrother

Mollysbrother — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:22:08 +0000

Wow. The fact that you could find eight great things about the day and only two bad things really shows the world the kind of person you are. Your son should be proud to have a mom like you.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:15:17 +0000

I’m guessing it’s a faulty oil pump, because the oil light is supposed to go on when oil pressure goes down. Since your car’s oil level was fine the 2nd time your husband checked it, it’s possible the pump is not producing enough pressure or is borderline.

I have no idea what that costs to fix. Good luck.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:32:17 +0000

Good luck to you, hope it’s nothing serious!

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:16:11 +0000

Got my fingers crossed for you!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:26:35 +0000

My car has been acting funny too, the airbag light has been going on every once in a while when the car feels like it. I haven’t taken it to the shop just in case its something expensive that HAS to be done.

Hopefully the car won’t cost too much and I have to say great approach to looking at the problem, don’t dwell on the bad if you can help it.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:00:40 +0000

Thanks everyone….I’m really trying not to think about the repair (and how bad it could be) too much. I should add up there that I am thankful that one of us works at home and the other lives about a mile from work so walking is an option. We also do not live very far from most of the places we would have to go. I’m still thinking of more “good” things

By: Ryann

Ryann — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:59:32 +0000

Oooh, I hate car repairs! They are by far the worst. We had a couple of doosies this year. When we had to rent because we were without our car, we used zipcar.com. Much more reasonable rates than most rental companies.

By: 3 things about money

3 things about money — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:44:02 +0000

I use the “list the good things” method too. They are easy to forget when you are in the throes of a crisis. I really hope it is something small. Good luck!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:46:19 +0000

Cancer survivor

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:42:46 +0000

Hi Tricia….while shufflibg through some sites last night I read a testimonial of a ,on how she became a debt survivor too. Experiences like these re-emphasise on the fact that good things always accompany bad things. Hope I derive my inspiration from here and become debt free as quickly as possible.

By: Ginger DItmore

Ginger DItmore — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:01:35 +0000

Whenever something like that happens I always feel blessed that nobody was hurt and thank the Lord!

By: NCN

NCN — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:58:27 +0000

Hey BAD,
I hope it’s nothing big…
have a trusted mechanic check the drain plug at the bottom of your oil tank… sometimes, when you change your oil, it will strip and over time fall out or leak… also, the seal around the oil filter.. these should be 5 to 10 dollar fixes! Either way, good luck and have a blessed Christmas,
NCN

By: D

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:45:16 +0000

Hopefully, it is something small! My fingers are crossed, I knocked on wood and am saying a pray for you.