JUO: oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation )

Siena:

The odometer values I posted are in miles.

JUO: oga siena am scared of these figure you put up there. are they actually in km or mileage, bros how come a new Toyota hiace bus can't last more than 3 years in Nigeria? (transportation )

Siena: My '95 Audi Coupe S2 had 543,000 miles when I sold her back in 2008. I replaced the turbo and head gasket during my ownership. There was nothing wrong with the OEM turbo, I just fancied an upgrade from the small KKK-24 to a more manly KKK-27. The head gasket was also fine, but it was easier to pull the cylinder head to get better access to the turbo.

I service the car annually for the lady who bought it off me. I last serviced it in June this year, and mileage then was 704,000 miles. I replaced the clutch at 622,000 miles, alternator at 626,000 miles and both catalysts, power steering pump and high pressure line at its service last year with 622,000 miles on the odometer. Engine and gearbox still going strong.

smartchoice: W202 C180 490,000km. 304,536 miles. Still moving without hassles!

JaaizTech: @Sienna did you use these cars in Nigeria, the post is most concerned about cars used in Nigeria i.e under the Nigerian conditions

Siena:

No, I didn't use my Audi S2 in Nigeria. However, my contribution is no less valid; as you stated, this thread is "most concerned about cars used in Nigeria." So the "most" in your comment would suggest this thread is not about Nigerian cars, to the exclusion of others.

JaaizTech:
Cool. How often did you service? Those miles you put on are some of the highest have ever seen.

JaaizTech:

Did you buy this car brand new or tokunboh and for how many years have you used it

Siena:

I carried out a major service once every 12 months, with an oil change (minor service) in between every 6 months.

peterjero: 1989 toyota camry with 293339 km as at this morning it was bought 2002 at 90512km so that's a good car and still going Strong . Major works done are radiator change. Spark plugs have never been changed, engine never touched but power steering oil keeps leaking so I top it eVery other day. STRONG CAR

Siena:

You haven't replaced your spark plugs in 11 years? You've used them for 202,000 kms (126,000 miles)? Please don't take this the wrong way, but that's plain daft.

Spark plugs should be replaced annually, or every 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Longlife or platinum plugs will be fine for 20,000 miles, but 126,000? Plugs are service items, unless you're saying your car hasn't been serviced in all that time...

...Or I've read your post wrong.

As per your leaking power steering fluid, I would the find the source of the leak, and get it fixed. That's a poor way to run a car, just because it still drives doesn't mean all's well. And oil spraying onto a red hot exhaust manifold WILL cause an engine fire.

israel007: Mine is Jaguar X-Type 2005


109,000



It's for sale though.

Gee2728: 2000 W202 C230 kompressor; bought her last year october,with about 154000miles and as at this week we are geting close to about 187000 miles.ever since I replaced a blown mosfet in the ECU all the car problems jst seemed to go away. No any sorth of check lights on. The car feels great and still kicking. Hoping to put some more miles on her then sell her off by december and move on to hopefully any german with no less than 300 bhp.

Siena: My '95 Audi Coupe S2 had 543,000 miles when I sold her back in 2008. I replaced the turbo and head gasket during my ownership. There was nothing wrong with the OEM turbo, I just fancied an upgrade from the small KKK-24 to a more manly KKK-27. The head gasket was also fine, but it was easier to pull the cylinder head to get better access to the turbo.

I service the car annually for the lady who bought it off me. I last serviced it in June this year, and mileage then was 704,000 miles. I replaced the clutch at 622,000 miles, alternator at 626,000 miles and both catalysts, power steering pump and high pressure line at its service last year with 622,000 miles on the odometer. Engine and gearbox still going strong.