id4sho:
20W50 naija standard

GAZZUZZ:

What vehicle do you use sir?

id4sho:

2AZ-FE TOYOTA CAMRY 2003

GAZZUZZ:

is that what your manual says?

GAZZUZZ:



What engine oil are you currently using? Does it meet manufacturer specifications?[/color]

thebigkendo:


My manufacturer recommends mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, but as a DEMEANOR I am using volvoline.. Hope my engine will not knock

thebigkendo:


My manufacturer recommends mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, but as a DEMEANOR I am using volvoline.. Hope my engine will not knock

austin4real:
Hi gazzuzz, recently got a 9ja used 2007 Honda Accord, upon servicing I used the 5w-20 synthetic oil for the first servicing when I got hold of the vehicle however like 2 and a half or 3 months later I checked the dipstick only to find out that the vehicle had almost finished consuming the oil... had to switch to the 20w-50 brand of oil immediately, now I’m approaching the time for next servicing and I’m afraid of using the recommended variant, what could be the problem... Note that engine is not smoking or giving any signs of oil consumption..

austin4real:
Hi gazzuzz, recently got a 9ja used 2007 Honda Accord, upon servicing I used the 5w-20 synthetic oil for the first servicing when I got hold of the vehicle however like 2 and a half or 3 months later I checked the dipstick only to find out that the vehicle had almost finished consuming the oil... had to switch to the 20w-50 brand of oil immediately, now I’m approaching the time for next servicing and I’m afraid of using the recommended variant, what could be the problem... Note that engine is not smoking or giving any signs of oil consumption..

obekediamondfuto:


engine oil is leaking somewhere

Gazuzz whatcha say? continue with the switch?

cc autoelectng

austin4real:
Hi gazzuzz, recently got a 9ja used 2007 Honda Accord, upon servicing I used the 5w-20 synthetic oil for the first servicing when I got hold of the vehicle however like 2 and a half or 3 months later I checked the dipstick only to find out that the vehicle had almost finished consuming the oil... had to switch to the 20w-50 brand of oil immediately, now I’m approaching the time for next servicing and I’m afraid of using the recommended variant, what could be the problem... Note that engine is not smoking or giving any signs of oil consumption..

GAZZUZZ:


Nigerian 1st owner strayed from the light.

using heavier oil weights does repairable damage to your engine long term.

There might be a buildup of sludge.

Engine would need an overhaul.

That engine will always short synthetic oil 5w20.

You can try other variants of synthetic oil to see if they would work. Start with 0w40 or 5w40 or 15w40. If you get good results, next oil change try 5w30. if it works, stick with it.

Long term Full synthetic engine oil will provide better protection to your engine.

evilspirit:


is there a 5w-20 that is not synthetic

GAZZUZZ:


There is semi-synthetic (I also have Ibstock) but I am yet to see mineral variants of 5w-20. Or do you mean 20W-50?

GAZZUZZ:


Nigerian 1st owner strayed from the light.

using heavier oil weights does repairable damage to your engine long term.

There might be a buildup of sludge.

Engine would need an overhaul.

That engine will always short synthetic oil 5w20.

You can try other variants of synthetic oil to see if they would work. Start with 0w40 or 5w40 or 15w40. If you get good results, next oil change try 5w30. if it works, stick with it.

Long term Full synthetic engine oil will provide better protection to your engine.

evilspirit:


I actually later googled it . There are synthetic semi synthetic and mineral(conventional) oil of 5w-20.

Example

https://www.summitracing.com/int/search/part-type/motor-oil/oil-weight/5w20?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending&retaillocation=int

GAZZUZZ:


There is semi-synthetic (I also have Ibstock) but I am yet to see mineral variants of 5w-20. Or do you mean 20W-50?

GAZZUZZ:


Interesting stuff. But what's the point? Most vehicle oil life counters are in the range of 3-5,000 miles, would mineral oil be suitable for that length of time?

evilspirit:


And the difference is usually between 2 to 5 dollars per quart.

and the cost of clearing here is same amount

obekediamondfuto:


lolz or 50w20

50 weight @ startup, oil remains in sump till engine reaches optimum temp, then boils like the normal groundnut oil till it reaches the 20 weight before circulating

demeanor have you been using grease in your engine?

GAZZUZZ:


demeanor have you been using grease in your engine?

GAZZUZZ:


and the cost of clearing here is same amount

AutoElectNG:
I still have a hard time believing that synthetic oils causes seals to leak....I tend to believe that the seals were already gone or done for, and the switch made the fact that the seals have been spent manifest.

Unless it is possible to proof that there is a correlation, it is certainly not a cause, it is coincidental that it happened

So it is not a bad idea to budget to replace the seals at the same time.

Another reason for the leakage could be, not I said, could be overfilling of the oil which may cause greater than anticipated pressure on the seals and whenever there is excessive pressure something has to give....

evilspirit:


You still pay duties? I thought you import them inside the cars you import.

That's Uncle 32urd

GAZZUZZ:


That's Uncle 32urd