thebigkendo:


Unfortunately local man will be at work during the festivities

E no get wer e reach. Men go still link up baba

AmuDimpka:


Bros of you use a car that is 2007 model... Trust me your engine has seen better days.... If you have been 100k on your odometer your engine has seen a better days

Don't be decieved ... If you

Big man, I understand you perfectly, at least we are both very practical men. Although your 100k odometer analogy is a bit off.

Now take a look at both attached pictures (daily drivers); Lexus IS is at 159,510 km (almost at 100k miles on the dot), Merc E320 is at 376,527 km (236k miles or so). Lexus still runs on factory recommended oil, Merc runs on 15w50, thinking of changing to 20w50 if oil shortage intervals increase beyond the current threshold.
Irrespective of popular opinion or expert advise - I'm not going to replace or repair/rebuild anything, that engine go work him money complete, but you see that IS? Na only fresh Mobil 1/Castrol we go give am until him cheap engine decide kaput too.

**abeg make una pretend say una no see the Lexus TRAC and VSC wahala. As well as my speed sensor issues wer don activate ESP/ABS malfunctions for Benz. As for SRS na normal thing.

banky3w:

If so, I'm coming too....

No worries big men. Carnival proper should be 26-29th December. Although, dry runs have started.

thebigkendo:


You go host me?

Na small challenge

banky3w:

You should also note that these oil manufacturers have specially formulated oils for even the engines that has seen better days as you said. Those with better protection and besides, manufacturers do have a reason for not saying you should choose cheaper or heavier oils if engine is close to end of its run cycle in the manual.

Baba, you don talk everything finish.

Thebigkendo you wan come calabar for carnival? those tailored ads are something else

banky3w:

Have you seen Mobil 2 ?

Big man, say no more! I will ship to anywhere for a token (oil is free, just pay for shipping).

As usual, the house will argue and argue and still agree to disagree.

If an engine is still putting out optimal or close to factory performance, use the recommended oil - short and simple! If your engine has seen better days and nearing the end of its run cycle, it makes no economic sense whatsoever to use expensive oils for lubrication.

radautoworks:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJ657cQh2Q

Nice info regarding the anti-freeze part - I'm not a cheapskate when it comes to vehicle maintenance, but then again, that depends largely on the vehicle's condition. For example, my Benz shorts a litre of coolant every 800-1000km (a minute leak, i haven't been bothered to trace), a quartz every 2500-3000km. And I move around a lot, infact I average well over 800kms weekly with that car, so I use the cheap coolant for it. Also use 15w50 oil on it, for other cars I go by the book and stick to manufacturer recommendations.

nonhuman:
I want to fill my coolant tank, I want to know if I should mix with water or or just pour in only the coolant in the coolant tank
Please help, Car gurus

Also I do observe a pound-like noise when I change gear to Drive, please what should I check

Get this, it's pre-mixed. Got this from Gazzuzz some while ago for a Corolla - I believe Radautoworks also have it in stock.

There are lots of fakes in the market, mixed with tap water and dye

Lovely exhaust tips

GAZZUZZ:


Not new sir, I am here all the time .

It's another Tuesday, you should keep an eye out for a SOLD manual corolla with an auto option

jayboy007:
Please, how much can I get a half and top engine for E350 4matic 06 model?

I know a spare parts dealer who recently butchered one. If location of Bedwell, Calabar isn't a problem. Mention me on a dead thread and I'll give you his number or better still send a pm and I'll respond with his phone number.

This is sad, very sad. Count your losses and move on.

20dollarblogs - Hope you've finally gotten home. That road is not motorable, if you don't have an aversion to water (I highly doubt you do, assuming you're from the South East).

Next time take a drop to Oron from Uyo (30 mins or so), Jump on a speed boat (another 30-35 mins), and you'll find yourself in calabar.

That Itu-Odukpani road has taken and will continue to take until it takes a prominent Nigerian before both states and the Federal Government take charge.

Thegamingorca:


Mehn the thing tire me. Every week now this mechanic go dey change am every time.

Arrange original one and your problems go finish. If not you go buy, buy tire. Especially when you throttle that motor

Thegamingorca:
Abeg fanbelt issue.

we don change am reach 5 times now and it still dey chop till now. Pls what solution do you advice. It's E350

I don suffer this level well. Check that adjuster very well, check it again, in short replace it with the rollers. And try to get an original fan belt while you are it. Contact Aunty Radu for one.

Long time, still on PS4 yeah? Had you on my PSN. can't remember your nickname

banky3w:

I wanna stick to the known devil first joor. Mobil 1.

That's on a lighter note anyway, one of them will definitely have.

banky3w:

Na oil-vember we suppose dey now

The discount been mad. [s]She bin dey mention something like 25 litres of full synthetic for 50k[/s] (no quote me on the oil qty abeg).

banky3w:

Baba G ran out of 5w-30 oh(according to what he told me on WhatsApp). I don't know if aunty radu carry Mobil 1. Now that you mentioned Dru though

Oil-tober

las las we go put am mineral oil, rest.

banky3w:

Been looking for Mobil 1 on nairaland since yesterday oh. Someone should point me in the surplus direction. I've tried the big names on here but not available.

Baba G and Aunty Rad no fit run out of stock. In short make I call Dru come, if him no get original oyel then the world is coming to an end

ojeysky:


Hmm.... Not possible for one of your boys to visit the location in Lagos? Ride just pushed outside p around port area

There's nothing to diagnose there again, keep small lite change for radiator and coolant tank (very certain you'll change that also) - With 15k-20k, you can have that vehicle towed to her workshop. Even with traffic won't take up to 90 mins. And be prepared to wait at least 2 days - hope you're aware, other miscellaneous expenses could set in (assuming one or two hoses are gone or even the water pump or thermostat). Also keep money for Mobil 1

rationalmind:


My money is remaining 200k to complete

You na oga, normally - show us proof say you want leave Benz for Civic

dave4rella:



So kind of you
Thanks
I appreciate

Anytime big man

dave4rella:
I'm impressed
Following
My money is remaining 10k to complete

Call am if you dey serious, show proof of down payment. I go balance am for you.

zayidhs:


I tried talking to the owner but he told me he's been using it on all his cars and none has any issue.

��

For now!

I will always posit that mineral oils should only be used in an engine that is nearing its useful life pending rebuild or outright replacement.

ojeysky:
Good morning, a friend bought Benz 230 at copart on getting here it's found to have a burnt head gasket (water in radiator was gushing out). Please how easy is it to fix? Is there any good mechanic in Lagos that can help with this?

https://www.copart.com/lot/49755999

Very easy fix - radautoworks and oluwaseunla please come here - help him check his cooling system.

rationalmind:


Interesting

I spoke of the launching of the outfit sometime ago and provided invites to some persons who were interested. Name nor phone number was hidden, have nothing to be worried about - most persons on cartalk are friends outside... Just disappointed he didn't use his main moniker to complain, wonder what assuage people derive creating wanton identities online.

rationalmind:


But come o, your name for real life na Eddee

I'm asking because I can't place how he put a name to this friend from online

Name is Edet, Most friends know me as Eddee offline . - I know how he placed the name, long story.

mammanbawa:
Eddee remains the king of matured responses on this street
No cap
I wish to be like you

I no see need to drag the issue, he wants tables. He has them now, and besides can't afford to turn away customers now.

HeavenlyBang:


Lol, CPS na regular VK/VQ wahala.

Mature reply, too.

Thanks bros. The guy man get every right to vex, however for this club/hotel hustle dem no dey look Uche face, if not you go bankrupt!

Smartchoiice:


Eddee so you now cruise an Infinity?

The M35, Merc isn't in a condition to be driven. Howdy big man?

Fredo268:
Well, didn't take long for your people to reach out - I'm being offered 3 tables... With an unreserved apology - isn't the Internet a good thing?

Hello Fred,

First and foremost, I apologise for the inconveniences you've faced. Not making any excuses but you've raised some salient points, I'll try to address. I'm not involved in the running of that business, and left the office briefly because I was informed that ' a friend from online or something like that was making a scene ' and was demanding to see me - didn't know you were still upstairs when i drove in, and the manager was already at the car park - so there was no need to come inside. Besides, that Infiniti won't start immediately, if you turn it off. A CPS issue, which I am yet to fix. Couldn't leave the vehicle again because of that. Managing it for the time being.

Secondly, there's no justification for their actions or inactions. But, it's no secret that club managers or supervisors have a monthly target to meet, and the last thing he needs is anyone undermining his authority unnecessarily. You had a verbal agreement, good and fine, but the budget you informed them of initially is different from what you are proposing to spend today.

Finally, no offence but clubs sell tables, a birthday on a Friday night will take up precious space - and the profit margins or price markups for your selected drink outlay isn't commensurate with the space that will be occupied, infact some of those drinks aren't sold in the VIP area.

I'm glad we've spoken and settled this, happy birthday bro. Next time man up and post with your main moniker or this method of seeking redress won't work.

EgunMogaji2:


Aaaaaa....yeeppppaaa

You dare used Total oil? You didn't use USA imported Mobil 1 oil?

For the love of God, think of the children The Igwe must hear about this.

Who uses permanent marker to inflate all these oil prices? I get 15w50 for 7,300 and Q5000 is 4,800 down here.