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Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by Harwoyeez(m): 11:14am On Apr 21, 2017 |
If u understand my quote well u will see I never dismissed the idea of it showing for oil change totally, was only letting him know it can show for anything needing maintenance dandollar1: |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by surefx(m): 12:44pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
Driving on most Nigerian roads can be accurately described as severe driving conditions, with much dust, traffic jams or holdups, smoke, frequent acceleration / deceleration, etc. It must be noted that there is also a time frame attached to oil-change intervals, e.g. 5000 km / 3 months (whichever comes first). Also, an improperly tuned or faulty engine (eg. one that burns a lot of petrol and emits black smoke) will need even more frequent oil-changes than severe conditions, because of the high amounts of carbon-buildup, which can easily lead to increased engine wear. |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by uvalued(m): 2:40pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
obafemee80:no car yet but good info 1 Like |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by FlyboyZee: 2:43pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
Harwoyeez:You are wrong here dearie. 'Maintenance Required' or 'Change Oil Soon' indicator is strictly for oil change and nothing else... |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by FlyboyZee: 3:12pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
muller101:Says who? |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by FlyboyZee: 3:26pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
chukzyfcbb:If the car manufacturer says 5,000 miles, it means 5,000 miles from the last time you changed the oil. Most manufacturers give an option of either milage or time and with a condition that which ever comes first. For instance, Toyota advised oil change at 10,000km for its 2010 Prado or at 1 year intervals, whichever comes first. That is to say that if you cover 10,000km before 1 year's time, then change oil. If on the other hand, its been a year since your last oil change and you are yet to clock an interval of 10,000km, then change oil. I.e., if you get to the milage before the time for your next servicing, change oil. Or, if you get to your next servicing time before, clocking the milage, change oil and start counting again from the time you change the oil. QED... 1 Like |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by muller101(m): 4:22pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
FlyboyZee:by a qualified auto technician |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by FlyboyZee: 9:39pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
muller101:I guess he's wrong and by extension you are also wrong. The Owner's manual in your glove compartment is not part of the furnishings in your car, but a guide on how to get the best from your car and keep it running smooth and well. Please, do endeavour to read it and while you are at that, remember to stick to it's instructions as much as possible. EOD... |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by muller101(m): 11:02pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
FlyboyZee:I see u know nothing about S.I engines. Sorry. |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by gateleo(m): 11:27pm On Apr 21, 2017 |
I have this 1998 camry V6 with mileage 160k. The recommended oil was 5w30. Pls which oil should I go for? Some said I should buy Nigeria Mobil full snythentic 5w30 or 0w40. Can I also use Mobil XHP . Kindly suggest plsssss |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by gateleo(m): 6:26am On Apr 22, 2017 |
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Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by flecho: 7:56am On Apr 22, 2017 |
autotrader2: They are both high mileage cars, 5w30 burns out while 20w50 don't |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by routsz: 9:06pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Kudos OP. My Rav4 of 7years had no issue with oil until few weeks ago when I replaced the rings and had to scrub d engine casing. Since then my engine consumes 4litres of oil every 3 weeks. I'd purchased genuine parts when I replaced d rings and Mechanic couldn't really tell why d abnormal oil consumption. Is there anything I need to do? I didn't spot under-hood leakage though. Thanx. |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by FlyboyZee: 10:04pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
muller101:Sorry dear, your reply is loading... |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by muller101(m): 5:45pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
FlyboyZee:novice get behind me. |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by erico2k2(m): 8:12pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
flecho:Since you said that what is the specification for your own Engine? |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by erico2k2(m): 8:13pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
gateleo:Plz use what your car requires |
Re: 10 Major Mistakes You're Making When Changing Your Car Oil by erico2k2(m): 8:14pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
sholarb:The oil should be warm a bit though, just enough not to fry your hand though lol |
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