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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 2:47pm On Dec 31, 2020
kingreign:

Fake. Toyota even disassociated themselves from thag product and iterated that its fake.

Thanks for this feedback but kindly shed more light as most car owners I know have been procuring & using the aforementioned(in white colored gallon) for a while without issues .
Lastly, what brand & where do you advise toyota owners to buy 5w 30 fully synthetic engine oils especially within Lagos State ?

CC: Kingreign
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 2:48pm On Dec 31, 2020
AmandaLuv:
Thank u sir I'll check any of those filling stations.

Plz must the colour be golden? The follow come own is golden.

I noticed the power steering fluid is on the "Low" line. Should I refill it with the one inside already or
Should I flush out the remaining old one and fill in the new one?
Tnx

It's pinkish or reddish. You may decide to flush or just top it off.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 3:15pm On Dec 31, 2020
mrsdaniel:


Thanks for this feedback but kindly shed more light as most car owners I know have been procuring & using the aforementioned(in white colored gallon) for a while without issues .
Lastly, what brand & where do you advise toyota owners to buy 5w 30 fully synthetic engine oils especially within Lagos State ?

CC: Kingreign
Get your automotive oils and fluids and additives from reputable dealers. We have them here in nairaland search for the ones within your locale.

I know Gazzuzz imports and sell, I also import and sell tho in smaller quantities.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 4:33pm On Dec 31, 2020
kingreign:

Get your automotive oils and fluids and additives from reputable dealers. We have them here in nairaland search for the ones within your locale.

I know Gazzuzz imports and sell, I also import and sell tho in smaller quantities.

Okay i asked because we've most of us based in Lagos who easily drive down to same reputable automobile
wholesale dealers at popular aspamda axis for purchase. I simply asked for names you use or sell since you said white gallon toyota 5w 30 fully synthetic oil is substandard , alongside basic price idea since you also market them
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 4:48pm On Dec 31, 2020
mrsdaniel:


Okay i asked because we've most of us based in Lagos who easily drive down to same reputable automobile
wholesale dealers at popular aspamda axis for purchase. I simply asked for names you use or sell since you said white gallon total is substandard , alongside basic price idea since you also market them
Here is what I stated earlier pls, don't misquote me.
kingreign:

Fake. Toyota even disassociated themselves from thag product and iterated that its fake.

As for names and brands, I have stopped telling people brands cos what may work for A may not work for B due to lots of variance in car history and usage and purchasing power.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by searchng4love: 5:50pm On Dec 31, 2020
mrsdaniel:


Thanks for this feedback but kindly shed more light as most car owners I know have been procuring & using the aforementioned(in white colored gallon) for a while without issues .
Lastly, what brand & where do you advise toyota owners to buy 5w 30 fully synthetic engine oils especially within Lagos State ?

CC: Kingreign
Buy liquimoly from midoda. You're both on nairaland and in Lagos. ...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:35pm On Dec 31, 2020
mrsdaniel:


Thanks for this feedback but kindly shed more light as most car owners I know have been procuring & using the aforementioned(in white colored gallon) for a while without issues .
Lastly, what brand & where do you advise toyota owners to buy 5w 30 fully synthetic engine oils especially within Lagos State ?

CC: Kingreign

Gazzuzz 08033910382. Mainland Lagos

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 9:09pm On Dec 31, 2020
kingreign:

Here is what I stated earlier pls, don't misquote me.


As for names and brands, I have stopped telling people brands cos what may work for A may not work for B due to lots of variance in car history and usage and purchasing power.

Sorry I'll edit that ! I meant white gallon toyota 5w 30

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 9:39pm On Dec 31, 2020
searchng4love:

Buy liquimoly from midoda. You're both on nairaland and in Lagos. ...

Okay thanks.. If cost is relatively affordable ,no issues Meanwhile, I hope it's also generally available in open market,that's sole reason most seek for good alternatives after hearing the price of mobil 1 at fuel stations
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 9:40pm On Dec 31, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Gazzuzz 08033910382. Mainland Lagos

Okay noted .. I will communicate with you regarding pricing !
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Midoda: 1:52pm On Jan 01, 2021
mrsdaniel:


Okay thanks.. If cost is relatively affordable ,no issues Meanwhile, I hope it's also generally available in open market,that's sole reason most seek for good alternatives after hearing the price of mobil 1 at fuel stations
I can say its as good as if not better than mobil 1 and way way affordable.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Midoda: 2:23pm On Jan 01, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Leave the transmission oil alone.

Any good brand of DextronIII is ok for powersteering

Tell that to Fola who used same on his Acura TL 2005 and the power steering pump kaput.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:42pm On Jan 01, 2021
Midoda:


Tell that to Fola who used same on his Acura TL 2005 and the power steering pump kaput.

The Honda and Acura use Honda power steering fluid.

Most Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles use Dextron III automatic transmission fluid (ATF, as written on the reservoir cap in the power steering system.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 5:40pm On Jan 01, 2021
Midoda:

I can say its as good as if not better than mobil 1 and way way affordable.

Okay you mentioned "if not better than mobil 1" , do you use same brand ? What's the experience been like? What's also price range for 5w 30 fully synthetic
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 6:00pm On Jan 01, 2021
Midoda:

I can say its as good as if not better than mobil 1 and way way affordable.
highly debatable.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Midoda: 6:23pm On Jan 01, 2021
mrsdaniel:


Okay you mentioned "if not better than mobil 1" , do you use same brand ? What's the experience been like? What's also price range for 5w 30 fully synthetic
Been using and selling Liqui Moly for over 5 years.Their lubricants (engine oil,ATF,power steering,coolant,engine flush,etc) are top notch.The company is German and they have been producing lubricants for about 50 years(Google can reveal more).5w30 full synthetic AA (for American and Asian cars) Retails between 16 and 18k presently.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Midoda: 6:28pm On Jan 01, 2021
kingreign:
highly debatable.
you can debate all day.The same way Nigerians feel Toyota is better and cheaper to maintain than Mercedes (but deep down we all know the truth.Bandwagon effect is what this Mobil 1 shit is all about.I have personally used most Liqui Moly products and i can tell you for free that those products are top notch.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 8:00pm On Jan 01, 2021
Midoda:

you can debate all day.The same way Nigerians feel Toyota is better and cheaper to maintain than Mercedes (but deep down we all know the truth.Bandwagon effect is what this Mobil 1 shit is all about.I have personally used most Liqui Moly products and i can tell you for free that those products are top notch.
I 100% agree with you Sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by HeavenlyBang(m): 9:01pm On Jan 01, 2021
Midoda:

you can debate all day.The same way Nigerians feel Toyota is better and cheaper to maintain than Mercedes (but deep down we all know the truth.Bandwagon effect is what this Mobil 1 shit is all about.I have personally used most Liqui Moly products and i can tell you for free that those products are top notch.

Which dirty truth. There's not a single metric anywhere in the world that would show Mercedes as being cheaper to maintain than Toyota. Not in the US, not in the UK.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Midoda: 9:11pm On Jan 01, 2021
HeavenlyBang:


Which dirty truth. There's not a single metric anywhere in the world that would show Mercedes as being cheaper to maintain than Toyota. Not in the US, not in the UK.
But in Nigeria

Note i also said better .Besides dont derail,its just my analogy .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by maestro09: 12:41am On Jan 02, 2021
Dear all, compliments the season!!!

Please my 2010 Camry makes this irritating noise when break my brakes are applied. Does it mean my break pads are due for changing? As regards the current performance of the brakes, they work perfectly fine.


Please kindly help
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ochima75(m): 12:41am On Jan 02, 2021
2003 honda accord delays to move when engaged in "D". Even when it finally moves it disengages on motion, i have to rev the car high before it picks up again, and it doesn't switch to gear 2. I have replaced gear oil & filter due to this, still no change. I cleaned out the "solenoid sensor" beside the gearbox and samething still happens. Anytime it delays in moving when i shift to D the green light near D starts blinking with check engine light. I scanned and it showed "shift solenoid A valve stuck open" sometimes it's "shift solenoid B valve stuck opened". It just dangles between both

I met several gear mechanics,they tell me the gearbox is gone,i should go get another gearbox or rebuild the one on it, even without scanning. I personally don't feel it's true and from research i have been making, some people still experience such even after replacing the gearbox.

Please anyone who had experienced this before and how did you get it resolved because car has been resting since before Christmas.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Activity77(m): 4:51am On Jan 02, 2021
How much can I get OEM radiator for camry 2008 i4, my current one is leaking coolant and mechanic said I should replace it

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:44am On Jan 02, 2021
maestro09:
Dear all, compliments the season!!!

Please my 2010 Camry makes this irritating noise when break my brakes are applied . Does it mean my break pads are due for changing? As regards the current performance of the brakes, they work perfectly fine.


Please kindly help

check your brakepads

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:45am On Jan 02, 2021
Ochima75:
2003 honda accord delays to move when engaged in "grin". Even when it finally moves it disengages on motion, i have to rev the car high before it picks up again, and it doesn't switch to gear 2. I have replaced gear oil & filter due to this, still no change. I cleaned out the "solenoid sensor" beside the gearbox and samething still happens. Anytime it delays in moving when i shift to D the green light near D starts blinking with check engine light. I scanned and it showed "shift solenoid A valve stuck open" sometimes it's "shift solenoid B valve stuck opened". It just dangles between both

I met several gear mechanics,they tell me the gearbox is gone,i should go get another gearbox or rebuild the one on it, even without scanning. I personally don't feel it's true and from research i have been making, some people still experience such even after replacing the gearbox.

Please anyone who had experienced this before and how did you get it resolved because car has been resting since before Christmas.

Replace transmission
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:52am On Jan 02, 2021
Activity77:
How much can I get OEM radiator for camry 2008 i4, my current one is leaking coolant and mechanic said I should replace it

You will not find a new one for retail in the Nigerian market. You will however find aftermarket brands for as low as ₦30,000
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by replete(m): 9:15am On Jan 02, 2021
Activity77:
How much can I get OEM radiator for camry 2008 i4, my current one is leaking coolant and mechanic said I should replace it
That radiator is prone to leaking around that same place but I fixed mine and it has not leaked even a drop for 3weeks now. wondering why yours can't be fixed.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by flecho: 9:46am On Jan 02, 2021
good morning all please who refer a good auto electrician I want to revert car cooling system to factory. I replaced engine and transmission tokunbo. car is Honda Civic 07
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:55am On Jan 02, 2021
replete:

That radiator is prone to leaking around that same place but I fixed mine and it has not leaked even a drop for 3weeks now. wondering why yours can't be fixed.

Kindly explain the steps used in the repair of your radiator.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:57am On Jan 02, 2021
flecho:
good morning all please who refer a good auto electrician I want to
revert car cooling system to factory. I replaced engine and transmission
tokunbo.
car is Honda Civic 07

The electricals of the civic 2006-12 are extremely fragile and worse when abused. As much as factory specs is good, be prepared to replace whole modules (fuse boxes also) if you want to PROPERLY revert to factory settings.

If you are not ready to do it the right way, do not start.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Slickleo: 10:10am On Jan 02, 2021
Koret
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by replete(m): 10:58am On Jan 02, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Kindly explain the steps used in the repair of your radiator.
I really don't know but the mechanic removed it and sent his boy to take it to the repairer.
I actually doubted it at first reason why am still running ordinary water in it but the reservoir level haven't dropped since then though I noticed it dropped from F to about the L mark the next morning but ever since it has remained at that level. Still observing till my next oil change to revert to coolant.

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