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| When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:36pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
Mr Yusuf owns a 4Cylinder 2003 toyota camry, He Bought the car in 2012 @ 65,000miles. Yusuf Has used this vehicle for 6years without any major engine troubles. In 2013 on his way to Ife from Lagos, one of the radiator hoses ruptured and Engine overheated, but he realised and parked the car, the hose was replaced water was poured into the Radiator, and He continued his journey. When he got to Back to lagos, he noticed in the morning the Radiator Was low on (now water) coolant, Engine oil was short and car had a gentle misfire most mornings that later cleared out. One Hot afternoon, yusufs car overheated in traffic and He visited Kamaru his regular mechanic who has worked on all his vehicles since the days of the 505. Kamaru advised him to take out the thermostat and wire up the Fans directly, also he was adviced to stop using that expensive synthetic engine oil, that it was not designed for out "Hot" weather. Yusuf Gave the Go ahead, the Thermostat as removed, 20w50 engine oil was installed, engine oil Treatment was added, Fans wired Directly and to ice the cake, Radiator was switched to a Double cell. Yusuf Got instant results, the water in his radiator remained at same level when he checked the next morning, engine oil was Sharp at the High mark all week, Temp needle Never exceeded low mark even in the worst of Lagos Traffic, A/C even cooled much better. The only thing He noticed was his usual trip from home to office and back which used to take 1 Full tank in 2weeks now got finished in 1 week. Yusuf adjusted to the new fuel consumption and has been using vehicle like this since 2013, changing engine oils every Month end once he receives his salary, all has been well for 5years. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by Readonee35L(m): 11:37pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:43pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
Yusuf's Nephew Readonee35L just graduated from FUTA, He studied Mech engineering and was posted to Lagos for NYSC, he came to stay with Uncle yusuf, one day when washing uncle's car, he noticed the steady Noise from the Fan as Uncle was about to start the car, and he lectured Uncle on why it was wrong to have fans that way. Uncle listens to all the Onyibo Readone35L had to say, and said month end, we will all go to Uncle Kamaru's workshop and both of you will discuss while car is being serviced. 12 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by Readonee35L(m): 11:47pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:I like this my role in your literature.  Ride on Sir. 7 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:50pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
Sat was here and the month had ended, Uncle and nephew Get into the car and head out to Kamaru's Garrage. Yusuf introduces his nephew to Kamaru, and highlights the observations made about the cooling fans, engine oil, coolant etc and asked if he was aware that it was not good for the Car. Kamaru vehemently opposes the nephew's ideologies and terms it sacrilegious to even think of returning car back to its factory condition he claims that, the engine would. 1. Over heat 2. Start smoking 3. Knock if it was returned back to Factory specs. Uncle is now at cross roads on what to do.... 7 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 11:51pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:54pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
Uncle then decides to Go with Eng Readone35L since he is alakowe. Kamaru says his Hand is not there and refuses to do the Job. Uncle and nephew leave the workshop without doing any Job and head for Diportivo's workshop. 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 11:55pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ: dipo don enter am hehehehe 2 Likes |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 11:58pm On Aug 03, 2018 |
thank God say na my friend Kamaru do dis one and nob me... na so U for spoil my CV again 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:01am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Diportivo inspects the Vehicle, and drafts an invoice. Engine oil full syn 5w30. 17,500 Oil filter. 4,000 Air filter. 3000 Iridium plugs. 20,000 Thermostat. 5,000 Coolant.(toyota) 23,000 Electrical works. Plus labour 8,000 Total. 80,500 Uncle looks at the English speaking Mechanic and vehemently opposes the bill he claims he never spent more than 6000 servicing his car at Kamaru's place  .13 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by medd422: 12:02am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Where’s my popcorn, this will be interesting 1 Like |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:04am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Uncle is persuaded By Readone35L to close eye and do it, that in the future he will not require coolant, spark plugs and Thermostat. Just engine oil, and the engine oil would not require replacement every month but when the maintenence light is illuminated @ about 5,000 mile intervals. Uncle grudgingly coughs out the pay, and Diportivo gets to work.  4 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by aninweze(m): 12:05am On Aug 04, 2018 |
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 12:08am On Aug 04, 2018 |
aninweze:shift bros... na onli U wan chop dis popcorn? 4 Likes |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:09am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Diportivo organises all the parts required and in 3hours he is done with Preliminary work. He shows Uncle on his high tech scanning device that the engine temp now cycles between 86-90 Dec celcius, show him the new fuel trim, V.S the old Fuel trims, Uncle is just nodding his head and remembering how he just parted with over 80,000 naira. 20 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 12:12am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:make God catch Deportivo say him magic no work... hehehehe.. continue bros 5 Likes |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:14am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Dipo now advices that they come back on Monday so He can Re-scan the vehicle and ensure all errors are gone for good. Uncle waves Him good by and as he drives he really likes how his new instrument cluster looks, he tells nephew that he never new the dashboard should not have any lights on it, as he was already used to the Maint light, and Check light. He thanked him for introducing him to dipo as they drive down from sangotedo, to ogba. 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by CARLOSZ: 12:16am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Oga dem dey here so make we quietly siddon for back dey observe. 5 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by talktimi(m): 12:17am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Lalasticlala oya o, there's snake and Tonto Dikeh in this thread o.... Front page straight 2 Likes |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:19am On Aug 04, 2018 |
The engine feels smoother and car drives like it has more power, Uncle decides to re-live his formula 1 days when he just got the car..... Half way thru 3rd mainland @ 140km/hr the check engine light comes back on. 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by CARLOSZ: 12:21am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:Chai 18 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by aninweze(m): 12:22am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:Gazzuzz the story teller!!!! The suspense is thrilling!!! Lol 5 Likes |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:22am On Aug 04, 2018 |
80,500 is ringing in Uncles head as he slows down and calls dipo....... he places a call to dipo. Eng dipo! The light is back o! Just as I left your shop it came on o! This thing did not work...... The phone cuts off with dipo not saying a word. 9 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by OgaKazeem(m): 12:27am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:lwkmd. d last line tho.. like say na NL fix d motor |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by empron(m): 12:30am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:Haha real life |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:30am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Uncle looks at Readone35L, then calls back........ User busy, trys again...... Call waiting...... Dipo picks up but as Uncle starts talking Uncles phone goes...... "sorry there is credit on this acc please recharge to ....." 8 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:33am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Ahead there is a little traffic and Uncle sees a recharge card seller.... Hey come you get mtn 200 (Uncle nah alaroro) no sah replies obekediamondfuto the card seller, nah 500 and 1500. Uncle grudgingly says bring 500, but I go pay after I load 13 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by LeJeun3: 12:46am On Aug 04, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ: Kamara is a life saver.....! 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:50am On Aug 04, 2018 |
phone is loaded, as Uncle is about to call dipo, dipo calls back, and apologises for the network inconsistencies, he is not done talking when Uncle fires back! Oga the light is on o! I did not even leave lekki when it came on, what do we do? Dipo pauses for a minute, then explains to Uncle that he will have to re-scan vehicle to understand what triggered the malfunction lamp. Dipo asks Uncle to please come back for a re-scan. traffic changed from mild to total stand still at the tail end of 3rd mainland, and Uncle is hungry, nephew is hungry too, they signal evilspirit to bring gala and eherbal to bring malt. As Uncle was washing down the Gala with the Malt, Readone35L summoned courage to explain to Uncle about a cars electronics, he explained the role of the engine computer and sensors, and said it might be something minor. Uncle just nods his head in agreement and says, "I hope your friend did not put fake parts" 15 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:57am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Uncle was about to switch lanes when he accidentally tapped the rear bumper of the car in front  Uncle comes down from the car, the other driver comes down too, driver in front is calm, and looks at the minor scratch on his bumper, he says Uncle should not worry, it's minor, Uncle thanks him and asks for his name, his reply Chillex8, he then points to some pink pool of water dropping under Uncles vehicle, advices him to get it looked at, jumps into his car and drives off.Uncle finds a bustop to park and check vehicle..... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by evilspirit: 12:58am On Aug 04, 2018 |
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| Re: When It Is Time To Return To Factory Specs. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:06am On Aug 04, 2018 |
Parked at a bustop, Uncle calls the attention of the Lastma official and identify with him as a fellow worker in Lagos state, he looks at his name tag it is written Computerglobal..... He asks how many of them are on duty he says they are 4, deltel, carshopper and Oga razaqmb . Bonnet is open and he notices a leak in the joint between coolant passage and radiator top hose. he places a call to Kamaru and explains what just happened. Kamaru's says he warned him, that it would happen and he also told him that he will not be a part of the alakowe transformation. 7 Likes 1 Share |
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