I just bought an Acura ZDX and I noticed it recommended only using premium unleaded fuel but the issue is we don't have enough petrol stations selling premium fuel in Nigeria. How do I solve this problem and what are the disadvantages of using regular fuel in a premium fuel recommended car? Thank you!
Gazzuzz

Kelvin30286063:
I just bought an Acura ZDX and I noticed it recommended only using premium unleaded fuel but the issue is we don't have enough petrol stations selling premium fuel in Nigeria. How do I solve this problem and what are the disadvantages of using regular fuel in a premium fuel recommended car? Thank you!
Gazzuzz

Only you don create 181 topics on this forum


That shows you are a chronic attention seeker, so this thread is just one of the vents for your boredom


Better go find somewhere sleep

For every full tank, buy octane booster join.

Using regular fuel can cause pinging, damage to catalyst leading to engine failure as honda is unforgiven, you can also have engine issues like detonation.

Kelvin30286063:
I just bought an Acura ZDX and I noticed it recommended only using premium unleaded fuel but the issue is we don't have enough petrol stations selling premium fuel in Nigeria. How do I solve this problem and what are the disadvantages of using regular fuel in a premium fuel recommended car? Thank you!
Gazzuzz

There is no petrol station dispensing premium fuel anywhere in Nigeria.

Keep your rpms low and the knocking will be kept at bay.
Modified

9icetoo:

There is petrol station dispensing premium fuel anywhere in Nigeria.

Keep your rpms low and the knocking will be kept at bay.

What are you trying to say Sir?

buygala:



Only you don create 181 topics on this forum


That shows you are a chronic attention seeker, so this thread is just one of the vents for your boredom


Better go find somewhere sleep

And this is you? So much for calling someone an attention seeker. Mumu

Note: I have only been on Nairaland since 2017, if I have created 181 topics since then, it means I have a very active life. Now let's compare that to you. Since 2015, you've only created 8 topics. And you have the gut to call someone boring. I mean look at you for God sake. You look like a mistake of a man. Smh

9icetoo:

There is petrol station dispensing premium fuel anywhere in Nigeria.

Keep your rpms low and the knocking will be kept at bay.

Thanks bro, I'll take your advice. Keep it low

Kelvin30286063:

And this is you? So much for calling someone an attention seeker. Mumu

Note: I have only been on Nairaland since 2017, if I have created 181 topics since then, it means I have a very active life. Now let's compare that to you. Since 2015, you've only created 8 topics. And you have the gut to call someone boring. I mean look at you for God sake. You look like a mistake of a man. Smh

You are very pathetic...a grown man obsessing over validation from online strangers

181 topics for goodness sakes .. Did you have a deprived childhood Sir?..Were you so ugly or deformed that your parents and everyone in your lineage abandoned you?..

Is it that now that you have access to a phone with internet, you are trying to squeeze out all the attention that was denied you as a child?

Please tell us so that we can know if this attitude of yours is a cry for help...maybe we can recommend a mental institution for you

Creating 181 topics on an anonymous forum isn't being interesting.. It's indicative of a degenerative mental problem Sir..

buygala:




You are very pathetic...a grown man obsessing over validation from online strangers

181 topics for goodness sakes .. Did you have a deprived childhood Sir?..Were you so ugly or deformed that your parents and everyone in your lineage abandoned you?..

Is it that now that you have access to a phone with internet, you are trying to squeeze out all the attention that was denied you as a child?

Please tell us so that we can know if this attitude of yours is a cry for help...maybe we can recommend a mental institution for you

Creating 181 topics on an anonymous forum isn't being interesting.. It's indicative of a degenerative mental problem Sir..

I won't indulge you any further. I don't have time for generational losers like you. You could have just ignored this topic but you chose to be unfortunate in life.

Kelvin30286063:

I won't indulge you any further. I don't have time for generational loser like you. You could have just ignored this topic but you chose to be unfortunate in life.

Only you 181 topics Sir?

Is that how empty your life is?

You are borderline psychotic.. Na small remain you go comot cloth begin chop shit inside market dustbin

Kelvin30286063:

And this is you? So much for calling someone an attention seeker. Mumu

Note: I have only been on Nairaland since 2017, if I have created 181 topics since then, it means I have a very active life. Now let's compare that to you. Since 2015, you've only created 8 topics. And you have the gut to call someone boring. I mean look at you for God sake. You look like a mistake of a man. Smh

Lol

Na the guy be that? Lmaooooo

This old man with grey hair na im dey behave like juvenile delinquent for Nairaland

Wonders shall never end, I legit thought it was a teenager or a young person using that moniker, which would explain their propensity for senselessness

This one shock me...but somehow I can't say I'm really surprised, the guy face be like agbaya true true

Kelvin30286063:
I just bought an Acura ZDX and I noticed it recommended only using premium unleaded fuel but the issue is we don't have enough petrol stations selling premium fuel in Nigeria. How do I solve this problem and what are the disadvantages of using regular fuel in a premium fuel recommended car? Thank you!
Gazzuzz

Are you not the same person using a 4th gen Tl that also requires premium fuel? How did you solve the problem?

Itsrm:


Are you not the same person using a 4th gen Tl that also requires premium fuel? How did you solve the problem?

He just wants us to know he now owns a ZDX, no big deal.

HeavenlyBang:


He just wants us to know he know owns ZDX, no big deal.

Kingdemu:
What are you trying to say Sir?

Meant to say there is no premium petrol in Nigeria cumrade.

Kelvin30286063:

And this is you? So much for calling someone an attention seeker. Mumu

Note: I have only been on Nairaland since 2017, if I have created 181 topics since then, it means I have a very active life. Now let's compare that to you. Since 2015, you've only created 8 topics. And you have the gut to call someone boring. I mean look at you for God sake. You look like a mistake of a man. Smh

Buygala don buy market.
Vawulence, here we cum.

Itsrm:


Are you not the same person using a 4th gen Tl that also requires premium fuel? How did you solve the problem?

Yeah I also have a 2012 TL but in all honestly, I didn't know it requires a premium fuel until now cos it was never indicated anywhere like this one. That probably explained some of the issues I'm currently facing with that car.
Plus it was a very honest question, no malice at all.

HeavenlyBang:


He just wants us to know he now owns a ZDX, no big deal.

Dude, I have achieved a lot of things in this life and I've never bragged about any of them. Buying a new car is not something I brag about. I posted a genuine question.

Kelvin30286063:

Yeah I also have a 2012 TL but in all honestly, I didn't know it requires a premium fuel until now cos it was never indicated anywhere like this one. That probably explained some of the issues jm currently facing with that car.
Plus it was a very honest question, no malice at all.

What problems are you facing

tmanis:


What problems are you facing

The car overheats for no reason. The kind of overheating that has exhausted all options. I bought new engine and transmission, the overheating didn't stop. I scanned for error, nothing came up and changed so many suspected sensors, still won't stop overheating.
Changed radiator, changed thermostat, even removed it at a point. Still won't end the nightmare for me. I had to resolve to buying a new car.
The overheating is not a major problem cos it only happens when I'm on a long trip and my ac is on but it's still a problem cos I travel alot for work.
It's the engine and gear that hurts the most. They both cost 1.3m yet it didn't solve the problem. I was so sure everything will be over when I bought the complete engine and gear but you can imagine my disappointment.
Funny thing is, when the weather is cool. Maybe after rain or late at night, you can drive the car to Kano and back and it won't overheat (as long as you don't stress the engine too much) but as soon as sun comes out, you can't drive for 1 hour before the temperature starts rising.
I should also inform you that you should not take my story as a review of Acura TL 2012. This problem didn't start until about 6 months ago and I have enjoyed absolute peace with the car for over 1 year and half before then.

Kelvin30286063:

The car overheats for no reason. The kind of overheating that has exhausted all options. I bought new engine and transmission, the overheating didn't stop. I scanned for error, nothing came up and changed so many suspected sensors, still won't stop overheating.
Changed radiator, changed thermostat, even removed it at a point. Still won't end the nightmare for me. I had to resolve to buying a new car.
The overheating is not a major problem cos it only happens when I'm on a long trip and my ac is on but it's still a problem cos I travel alot for work.
It's the engine and gear that hurts the most. They both cost 1.3m yet it didn't solve the problem. I was so sure everything will be over when I bought the complete engine and gear but you can imagine my disappointment.
Funny thing is, when the weather is cool. Maybe after rain or late at night, you can drive the car to Kano and back and it won't overheat (as long as you don't stress the engine too much) but as soon as sun comes out, you can't drive for 1 hour before the temperature starts rising.
I should also inform you that you should not take my story as a review of Acura TL 2012. This problem didn't start until about 6 months ago and I have enjoyed absolute peace with the car for over 1 year and half before then.

I've seen this same problem on a BMW x6 ..it's purely and electric problem not a mechanical one btw who advised you to buy a new engine hmmmm

Antihelminth:

I've seen this same problem on a BMW x6 ..it's purely and electric problem not a mechanical one btw who advised you to buy a new engine hmmmm

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

Kelvin30286063:

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

No dey deceive yourself, nothing concern fuel and overheating.

HeavenlyBang:


No dey deceive yourself, nothing concern fuel and overheating.

Hes sharing his experiences wey person fit learn from. Make una free ham.

HeavenlyBang:


No dey deceive yourself, nothing concern fuel and overheating.

Not directly but indirectly.

Regular fuel will make that engine run rich.
Running rich will burn out or melt the catalysts.

When the catalyst melts, it chokes the engine making it overwork and causing overheat.

It happens a lot on Honda engines.

I do not think that is what happened in Melvin's case as this scenario usually also presents the symptom of engine being severely underpowered and excessive fuel consumption..

9icetoo:

Not directly but indirectly.

Regular fuel will make that engine run rich.
Running rich will burn out or melt the catalysts.

When the catalyst melts, it chokes the engine making it overwork and causing overheat.

It happens a lot on Honda engines.

I do not think that is what happened in Melvin's case as this scenario usually also presents the symptom of engine being severely underpowered and excessive fuel consumption..

That's a very niche scenario and we both know that.

Though I should point out that almost two years ago, he was already complaining about a hotter than normal engine bay.

https://www.nairaland.com/6337819/car-engine-area-always-too

Kelvin30286063:

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

but how much were you sincerely willing to sell that car for someone who knows the problem.

HeavenlyBang:


That's a very niche scenario and we both know that.

Though I should point out that almost two years ago, he was already complaining about a hotter than normal engine bay.

https://www.nairaland.com/6337819/car-engine-area-always-too

Yeah, and I remember people here shouted me down instantly. You particularly, saying is it supposed to be cold!
Car was not even overheating then but I noticed the heat coming from the engine was a little too much.

Kelvin30286063:

Yeah, and I remember people here shouted me down instantly. You particularly, saying is it supposed to be cold!
Car was not even overheating then but I noticed the heat coming from the engine was a little too much.

But is an engine bay supposed to be cold?

HeavenlyBang:


But is an engine bay supposed to be cold?

some can over hot oh. In some cars you can't stand close to the engine. There is this great heat coming from front.

Last week, I was thinking the same thing you are thinking now.

As Lexus required premium fuel too and I think it is affecting my mpg.

I think someone has answered the questions before the gbas gbos started.

Na to buy Liquimolly Octane fuel booster.

I have used it a lot of times. I think I will buy like 4 and use 1 for 2 filled ups

Kelvin30286063:

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

Heavenlybang is a sadistic bad joke who permeates unnecessary negativity. Nothing new. Carry on with posting anything you want without giving two fVcks what people think. Get it?