Chilton/Mango

The first part of the challenge I did was the Chilton database. I would have to say Chilton was a little challenging to me! Not because it was difficult to navigate the database but because I don't know anything about cars, including my own :) I needed to put in what kind of car I had and that part was easy, because I know it is a 2005 Chrysler 300. However, when I got to the maintenance schedule I needed to make some more choices about my car. I spent way too much time deciding between the options and even tried to google my car to see if I could figure out the differences. Finally I decided to pick C. Picking C then brought up more choices I did not know! My car does not drive good in the snow so I said it was rear wheel drive and as I have no idea what operating condition means I just said normal.
When I finally reached the maintenance page it was impressive. (Even though I have no idea what any of the things it recommends meant!) It recommended at 30,000 miles I get brake hoses, ICV joints, R engine air filter and other things checked. I did like the fact there was a handy print button, so if I wanted I could take the list to someone who does know what they are doing. I was also nice to have an arrow forward and back to go ahead or back at 6000 mile increments.  Even though I did not have any idea what the maintenance schedule was talking about, this part of the challenge did remind me I think its time for an oil change!

The most recent technical service bulletin on my car was on June 1, 2004. It was regarding the tire and loading information label. Some of the labels said the car was equipped with a full size spare tire and instead they have a compact spare tire. From there I looked at the repair tab about brakes for my car. I got into the anti-lock brake system and again had absolutely no idea what any of it meant! I did however watch one of the fun videos provided. I am very convinced after doing this challenge, even though the database is easy to navigate, it would take someone who knows about cars to get anything out of it!

The next part of the challenge was the Mango part. Mango is updating their dashboard and the choices were to use the old one or try the new one. I decided to try out the new one. Because it was a whole new look it took me a minute to discover which buttons meant what. When it was time to choose a language I decided to try Scottish Gaelic because I am currently reading the Outlander series by Diana Galbadon.  There really wasn't any information about the culture. ( I may have not been looking in the right place!) I did learn about 100,000 people speak the language and it is spoken in the United Kingdom, Canada and United States. In my first lesson I learned to say hello (latha math) which is basically good day. I did like how easy it was to follow, the option of turning the voice on or off and fun voice comparison where you can record your voice and see how well you are doing. One thing I was suprised to find is there are masculine and feminine words in the language.
I think Mango is a great way for someone traveling to another country or just interested in languages in general to learn the basics.