Please I need the help of members of this forum on the following issues:
1. I use a Honda Accord(US specs), according to the car manual, I am supposed to use an engine oil of between 5 and 10W(depending upon my ambient temperature). However all the engine oils I see in the Nigerian market are 30W(and I use them). What do I do? Can I conclude that the extra 20W in viscosity is because our ambient temperature is higher? Or do I need oil treatment to make up the perceived deficiency(bearing in mind that the manual also says that oil treatment has no advantage, but adds up to the cost of maintaining the vehicle and may even damage the engine)?

2. The last time I added a coolant to my radiator, I did not dilute it 50:50 with water as required by the car manual. I did this because the instruction on the coolant can says 'DON'T DILUTE'. Who should I take to? Or are there certain conditions that requires diluting the coolant or not?
Thank you

Your car will perform optimally with that specified engine oil viscosity regardless of the environmental temperature. However, the readily available engine oil standard in Nigeria will not damage your engine and you do not require any engine treatment. The engine will simply be slightly more efficient with the specified grade.

There are different types of coolant. Some require diluting and some do not as specified on the label

Many thanks. What can we do in this country to get our lub companies to refine engine oils of 5W or 10W (since according to you they are more efficient)?

how do i start a new topic on nairaland? eversince the background was changed i havent been able to start a new topic. someone should kindly assist.

Just go to your area of interest(e.g. Autos), and click on start a new topic at the top of the section. That's all.

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However, the readily available engine oil standard in Nigeria will not damage your engine and you do not require any engine treatment. The engine will simply be slightly more efficient with the specified grade.[img]http://www.forexchartingsoftware.info/iPhone.gif[/img]

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5W20 and 5W30 viscosity oils now available in Nigeria. A company called SOLUTIONS PLUS imports and sells them. They are based in Yaba, Lagos and their nos are 07067009400, 07081609482, and 09096851969.