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Car Talk / Re: Warning!!!! Don't Buy Synthetic Engine Oil by Eddee(m): 5:02pm On Sep 11, 2019
EgunMogaji2:


I really wish that there’s a lab here that can readily test oils.

I’m not convinced that importing engine oils is prudent. We’ll eat local food, take local medicine but won’t use local oil in disposable vehicle parts grin

Let's see how it goes. I'll switch on my next change
Car Talk / Re: Warning!!!! Don't Buy Synthetic Engine Oil by Eddee(m): 12:18pm On Sep 11, 2019
EgunMogaji2:


I just had a 3cyl engine rebuilt and the mechanic insisted on Forte in order to guarantee his work.

I follow an extended oil change interval in the USA but would never do as such here in Nigeria.

We have a decidedly harsh operating theatre.

My v6 engine is burning oil at a rate of 1 litre per 3,500 kms. I'm thinking of ditching the Mobil 1 extended performance for an oil weight that is heavier. I'm leaning heavily towards the forte oil option (will carry out changes every 2 months or 3000km whichever comes first) - Odometer is on the high side currently cry

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Car Talk / Re: Warning!!!! Don't Buy Synthetic Engine Oil by Eddee(m): 9:32am On Sep 11, 2019
EgunMogaji2:


It’s not USA but I will use that and not bat an eyelid.

Just change your oil as per normal and don’t abuse your drivetrain.

I used to use Total but now use Forte? I seek out good filters with decent anti drain valve.

I've heard some nice things about Forte Oil. Old boy uses it, but his oil change intervals varies from 7 weeks to 12 weeks.

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Car Talk / Re: 4 Typical Signs Of A Failing Radiator by Eddee(m): 9:49pm On Sep 10, 2019
That coolant color sha... lipsrsealed
Car Talk / Re: 6 Key Components Of Your Car And How To Extend Their Lifespan by Eddee(m): 3:31pm On Sep 10, 2019
uboma:



Forget this talk. When your fuel pump will fail, you will be surprised.


Mine failed this afternoon with no prior warning signs.

Something wer my old boy bin dey carry extra, whenever we dey travel. As long as follow come fuel pump kpai, and you no replace with OEM. You gotta stay ready
Car Talk / Re: ..... Volvo xc90 the most Underrated SUV ever..... by Eddee(m): 9:27am On Sep 10, 2019
valarinz:


You should ignore that fellow, he has a thousand monikers on NL,

If that's not good enough reason to ignore him, note that the closest he's ever got to an XC90 is zooming in on the pics i post on NL

Ogbeni Val... grin grin

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Autos / Re: Pristine 2007 Camry Sport by Eddee(m): 8:51pm On Sep 09, 2019
kingreign:
Gaz.zuzz, nu.rey, edde.e, come see... grin grin grin

See evuls grin

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Autos / Re: 2009 Mercedes Benz S550 #5.5m by Eddee(m): 9:23am On Sep 09, 2019
Inception:
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That is not even the issue. The rear shocks are in the 'low rider position'

this car comes with air suspension as standard.

grin grin

Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:23am On Sep 08, 2019
rationalmind:


grin

I had to look for the article

cc: Chelseafan1

https://jalopnik.com/the-2014-corolla-is-2003s-best-new-car-1208955434

Just read it... no single joy grin

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 8:14am On Sep 08, 2019
rationalmind:


For what it's worth, I read a review of the 2014+ Corolla, the guys said it drove like the 2003 model. Hardly any difference cheesy


You don't mean it? grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:37pm On Sep 07, 2019
Chelseafan1:


If it continues like ds, shey man pikin no go sell ds car, add money, go buy senior Corolla, at least dt 2012 model sports.


But Benz is just really sweet sha. I swear. This is hard bro cry cry cry cry

There's nothing sporty about a Corolla. It gets the job done, believe you me, I drive one occasionally- I have never opened the bonnet, or had probable cause to fix anything other than the tpms sensor that is acting up.

It will serve you well, you'll spend a lot less on maintenance and fuel costs, but I don't think you'd find fulfilment in downgrading from a Benz to a Corolla.

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Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 11:03pm On Sep 07, 2019
Chelseafan1:


cry cry cry I swear. If person no apply wiisdom, account fit enter red cos of these front suspension parts o

No too shout, your voice dey loud. Toyota fan boys dey observe us grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:40pm On Sep 07, 2019
Chelseafan1:


Chai, ds is what I am experiencing with my car presently

But d 4 too cost from online Yankee stories.... With shipping, na over 100k o cry cry cry Control arms, linkages, tie rod,...is it possible I get just those 4 control arms alone here in Lagos, very good ones, not worked on, not China parts....how much shud u budget

My brother try your luck with those guys at Clegg. For the upper arms, get Tibao (not great but will get the job done), and avoid bad roads if you can as much as possible. Personally, I can't afford to avoid bad roads as I travel very often. Take your mind off those sounds before this motor go use you build house.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:55pm On Sep 07, 2019
Chelseafan1:


OK bro, thanks.

What about those control arms, what signs will the vehicle give once dey start failing.

Vibration during speed runs and clunky sounds when going through bumps and potholes and sometimes during turns sef
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 8:18pm On Sep 07, 2019
Chelseafan1:


Eddee bro, me sef dey hear ds annoying sound if I dey try reverse kon turn steering towards the left hand side.

Take it to a mechanic workshop for closer inspection, it wont take them up to 10 mins to take off the tire and inspect the shaft for sounds while turning the steering. Avoid buying brand new chinco parts, changed my shaft last year November - used a chinese version of Star and here we are now. This time I go gather small bread buy OEM part. Most of the tokunbo shafts my dealer sent have been reworked .

Chelseafan1:


Whats the function of that stabilizer linkages sef. I changed the one dt came with my car nd got a China new for 4k....i no like as my car dey do since den.

The stabilizer linkage works in consonant with the sway bar to prevent the car body from leaning too much and keeps the vehicle stable when driving in turns.
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:54am On Sep 07, 2019
Smartchoiice:

Hehehe..... I dunno what you are talking about sah

Rationalmind what do you think?
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:52am On Sep 07, 2019
Smartchoiice:


Who wants to know?

Just to be guided, I'd like to respond with reverence going forward. grin because it's very difficult keeping up with serial monikers. At least our home boy Nwanneni is easy to follow because he uses similar nomenclature
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 10:11am On Sep 07, 2019
Smartchoiice:

He says only when he's turning 180°

Read up about the front shafts of the w210, w211 and w212. They don't tolerate dirt, a single grain of sand could damage them. A long shot would have been the upper arms or stabilizer linkages, when they go bad (because they definitely will) their ball joints make some crappy sounds when turning irrespective of whether it's 45, 90, 180 or 360 degrees.

But for his case, I'm certain his shaft is on its last legs. Currently have the same symptoms. To make matters easy for him, let him turn the wheel fully and take a picture of the tire well (there will be traces of grease beneath and within the hub.

By the way you've not offered any suggestion

Edit: is this smartchoicengr? Asking for a friend grin grin
Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 9:44am On Sep 07, 2019
TONIZ:
I currently use Mercedes Benz E350, of recent I started hearing some strange sound each time am making a U-turn. On normal drive, I don't experience the noise. Two mechanics I ve met could not diagnose what the real problem is.
Please anyone with good suggestions will be highly welcomed.

Is it a 4matic or non 4matic? It can be very tricky to diagnose remotely, could be something as cheap as a ball joint 1,500, stabilizer linkage 7,000, tie rod (with socket) 12—15k.

But deep down we both know what is making that sound, I bet your mechanic has mentioned it, but you've refused to believe without multiple opinions. grin grin grin grin

My brother be like me, start saving to buy this. It will get louder and louder until a Honda happens, by the way you forgot to mention the vibrational feedback you recieve from the steering wheel at speeds above 50 mph or when going through bumps and potholes.

Car Talk / Re: Mercedes Benz Thread by Eddee(m): 1:57pm On Sep 04, 2019
ibbabah:


No be that one be matter now bro. Let’s create a WhatsApp forum. My car have been fixed, [b]moreover no be key be the matter. [/b]So I can now rest.

Details please, make we learn!

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Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 12:46pm On Sep 03, 2019
Ridemeapp:


I asked a question, I understand you are busy so I am yet to get a response for that.

I have a new question, why would I the owner of my own vehicle screen grab pics from WhatsApp ? Would I not just snap the car and post?


Normally, I will just scroll past but it seems you're new here. Nairaland has photo size limitations. Most persons have apps that compress and resize images as per NL standard.

Most persons use the easy way out, screenshots (highly compressed images = less than a 100kb). When I post with my phone, I use the editor feature in WhatsApp to reduce, resize, edit, type on images or memes I post on here.

There's nothing fishy going on here, now run along. You're also ignored

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Autos / Re: America Dodge charger Mechine Salon Tokunbo Give Away @ 1.950mm by Eddee(m): 7:49am On Sep 03, 2019
diportivo:
eddee will come here now and start doing one kind o lipsrsealed

grin grin - a wise man told me to perish this idea. Besides this is the 3.5l v6 - not powerful enough for what I need it for
Autos / Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by Eddee(m): 10:34pm On Sep 02, 2019
Zombiekiller010:
Op should post cars in the price range not exceeding 1.2 as stated in the topic of this thread, op should create another thread of cars above 1.2m
Cc Adman

There's a thread for cars above 1.2m - https://www.nairaland.com/5208250/canada-tokunbo-cars-low-prices

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Autos / Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 7:35pm On Sep 02, 2019
GA.ZZ.UZZ:


Omo all way nah way, I fit run mon-wed there, come run Thur to sat for my side, Abi you nor hear say Dem de pay in green back? Nah wa you!
..

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Autos / Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by Eddee(m): 7:09pm On Sep 02, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Can I apply? cry

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