EgunMogaji2:


Thank you Sir.

Smartchoiice:

Morning sir. Welcome back.

REDDEVILS1:
GAZZUZZ thanks for the info. If I use Full synthetic, how long till the next oil change?

Derailingrailer:


I learnt this the hard way!
Local kazeem was imported from Lagos to the south south to fix vehicle completely. When he was done, he specifically told me to use Mobil xhp.

After reading some stuff online, I ordered for castrol gtx and the engine never remained the same.
It was like a grinding machine afterwards, I had to sell the vehicle shortly after.

radautoworks:


You may now cease to correct someone everyone is calling egbon

GAZZUZZ:


depends on the brand and manufacturers recommendations.

REDDEVILS1:

Toyota Sienna 07 and Camry 09

GAZZUZZ:


the oyel sir

REDDEVILS1:
GAZZUZZ thanks for the info. If I use Full synthetic, how long till the next oil change?

GAZZUZZ:


if it's the one i sell 5000miles

REDDEVILS1:
I prefer months bro. I might nọ be able to drive upto 5000 miles for a very long time.

GAZZUZZ:


if it's the one i sell 5000miles

GAZZUZZ:


kindly confirm

Is your thermostat present?

Is your cooling fan connected directly?

Cunnilingus:
GAZZUZZ, good day. I have been using this Castrol synthetic on my 07 Sienna. Have serviced twice since I bought it. Is that oil good or should I change to yours?

Idaytesj29:
I have called my Kazim, he said that he didn't bother checking. But said Ladipo people won't remove anything on the engine and that he as well didn't remove anything, he said so, thermostat is fixed on the engine. That's what he said.

GAZZUZZ:


pic of temp guage after running engine for 20mins after first start of the day

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.

Eddee:


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.

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.

Eddee:


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

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

Eddee:


Let's see how it goes. I'll switch on my next change

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

eherbal:
when you say "switch",are you switching from synthetic to mineral oil? though I hear Forte oil is top notch,they only produce mineral not synthetic (I may be wrong).don't you think they'd be consequences like higher fuel consumption,louder engine noise and the dreaded sludge ?

Eddee:


Yes synthetic to mineral. Engine is at almost 400k km. And already I top a quartz on average every 3,500 km with the synthetic high mileage Mobil 1 oil I've been using. My brother, as for higher fuel consumption, what could possibly go wrong? I'm not bothered about those minute details (it's a Benz, 19-21 litres per 100km city driving. 14-16 litres per 100 km Highway driving).
As for sludge, I'll change the mineral oil every 2 months or 3,000 km. I'm certain to reach 3000km every 6 weeks, and besides shorter commutes are worse than the long distance movement I embark on a weekly basis since it takes the oil time to warm up. As for engine noise, this is a bulletproof M112 engine, it's dirt cheap and they don't die that easily... Sadly Mercedes Benz doesn't build them like this anymore.

eherbal:
Roger that bro.from what I can deduce from what you posted ,older engines are probably synthetic intolerant.what kinda Benz do you drive sir?

eherbal:
evening sir.are you saying we an use our local mineral oil (like Forte)as against foreign full synthetic that has been recommended by manufacturers? pls help out on this cause your answers may determine a lot of things that's bothering me.thanks