fisibobo:
my the lord bless the initiator of this thread & oga sienna ve been trying to get across to Volkswagen experts .I bought a brand new Volkswagen Amarok 2010 with 2.0 engine TDI unfortunately I travelled & b4 I came back my driver had timing belt cut on d car @ 44234km and so many things follow from brain box to opening d engine of something bend am @ d mercy of mechanics. have spend over 400k in repair still my car cannot start pls I need your help. I ve called vw workshop they don't ve solution just don't tell me to go back . am thinking of fixing a manually diesel engine pls help me my No. is 08022548099. any help will be appreciated attention Oga sienna.

fisibobo:
tnx for your prompt response pls what's your advice the
engine seems complicated can I fix manual / less complicated engine on the car because I love this amarok

fisibobo:
tnx for your prompt response pls what's your advice the
engine seems complicated can I fix manual / less complicated engine on the car because I love this amarok

Ishikanda:
Please where can I find diesel particulate filter cleaner in Lagos ?, I use a Diesel engine and do mostly city driving thanks

ivoryhouse:
Hello guys, with all the diesel issues in Nigeria i am thinking of buying some good diesel treatment for my Landy. What do you guys think?

9icetoo:

What year was your car made?
I do not think there is a dpf cleaner of sorts you can pour into your car. Have you considered doing it manually? Or taking the car on longer drives with high rpms? That usually helps the dpf regenerate.

Ishikanda:


2010 , don't know any shop for manual cleaning I hear you require specialist equipment to even attempt to do that

fisibobo:
tnx my bro. I mean ordinary engine that won't require all this scanning, programming . my Amarok has bin @ d mercy of mechanic for 6 months no solutions pls can u inbox me ur mobile no. peju5050@gmail.com

Siena:


If that is the route you're considering, I would advise you to sell the truck as it is, before it is destroyed further. If it needs a replacement engine, then get the CORRECT one for your year of Amarok.

With regards to your timing belt snapping so early, all I can say is there must be something in Nigeria, that prohibits decent cars built after the year 2000.

emeify:
Please help me with info. My mechanic is working on my mercedes lorry and is charging 70k for servicing of injector.
Is this reasonable? Does he need to buy anything to do the servicing? I feel he is cheating me. Please help if you have any information. Thanks

netwarez:
Hello, I really appreciate all your fine explanation. pls I need your advice, I want to buy a vw caravelle, year 2000 for transportation business, which is better and easy to maintain? petrol or deisel and auto or manual. thanks in advance

ivoryhouse:
I have a 1989 landrover defender 90 with a four cylinder 200tdi turbo diesel engine which I bought as a restoration project.
I know that tdi engines run cooler than other diesel engines so do not expect cooling issues from this engine unless it is abused
I have learnt that diesel engines require care as much as petrol engines. Correct manufacturer recommended fluids and filters should be used,care should be taken to use genuine or high grade after market parts so you don't experience failure of parts.
You also should change your air filters and keep an eye on your glow plugs to ensure you enjoy your automobile.
@op,good thread

nurey:


There are more petrol caravelle on Nigerian roads than diesel.

Ensure you do a survey of diesel technicians if available in the state you are interested in plying. Also diesel techy charge much follows the economics of less supply increase in price.

Due to the quality of diesel sold in naija and engine oil you will use, that engine may not last long.

As for manual or auto, manual is fun to drive and easy to maintain, I will pick it over an auto for this class due to work load

nurey:


There are more petrol caravelle on Nigerian roads than diesel.

Ensure you do a survey of diesel technicians if available in the state you are interested in plying. Also diesel techy charge much follows the economics of less supply increase in price.

Due to the quality of diesel sold in naija and engine oil you will use, that engine may not last long.

As for manual or auto, manual is fun to drive and easy to maintain, I will pick it over an auto for this class due to work load

nurey:
Hi all, i decided to open this thread so diesel engine owners can let us know what it entails to own a diesel engine, how to maintain it and the difference you notice between diesel engine and petrol. Also we can use this thread to find help on diesel engines and diesel engine experts can come in and assist/shed more light on using diesel engines.

i know diesel engine has few advantages over petrol in terms of
1. mpg advantage over its petrol counterpart
2. durable and last longer than a petrol variant

gurus please come in and throw more light on advantages one can derive from diesel engines that out classes their petrol counter part

i have decided to start saving for a rear classic on our road and this is the configuration i intend to get
CAR: volkswagen
MODEL: new beetle convertible
ENGINE: 1.9L TDI
HP: 104 @4000rpm
TRANSMISSION: manual
YEAR: 2006
MPG RATING: city 41/highway 61/combined 53
the major issue known to this vehicle is the electrical, which can go berserk but replacement by a reliable engineer would fix it also the plastic of the convertible top gets faulty which causes leak, replacement is cheap as researched online.

others please state the diesel car or bus you using or have used, lets know its known issues when in use etc. thanks

dbamiroyahoocom:
Hi All

I noticed this thread has been quiet but very useful in the life of those of us that have diesel cars.

I have a BMW X5 e70 3.0D and now I am having the first major issue with the engine - The Valley Pan seems to be leaking coolant.

Ofocurse every mechanic in Lagos runs away from Diesel.

Please does anyone here have a similar car or can point me in the direction of a good mechanic? I hope its not a tough question!! haha!!

thanks

Dami