Conner44:



Don’t worry, the car will love you back

High end synthetic oil costs around N30k
High grade conventional costs around N15k

Please what specific type of engine oil do you use that costs the N23k you usually spend in buying it?

Hugoboi:


LOL! I just serviced my '15 Accord with Total Synthetic Future 0W20. The oil alone cost me 37k at Total Service Centre at Slaughter, Port Harcourt.

quam9997:



Okay.. so basically for like a week whenever I try to reverse my car. My infotainment goes off and immediately the steering becomes stiff.


Not until yesterday evening, I wanted to turn and all off sudden the steering wasn’t moving and each time I forcefully moves it, it drags me back and Almost immediately my infotainment will trip off and on too.


I don’t know if this is clear enough but in essence it felt like I could not turn, reverse or even drive the car as the steering was static, not until I turned off the ignition and on back .

folario:
Please what’s the best oil and filter for Honda Accord 2000 Ex V6 kindly assist pls
Can I use the pix attached and what’s the best oil filter

Hugoboi:


LOL! I just serviced my '15 Accord with Total Synthetic Future 0W20. The oil alone cost me 37k at Total Service Centre at Slaughter, Port Harcourt.

quam9997:



Okay.. so basically for like a week whenever I try to reverse my car. My infotainment goes off and immediately the steering becomes stiff.


Not until yesterday evening, I wanted to turn and all off sudden the steering wasn’t moving and each time I forcefully moves it, it drags me back and Almost immediately my infotainment will trip off and on too.


I don’t know if this is clear enough but in essence it felt like I could not turn, reverse or even drive the car as the steering was static, not until I turned off the ignition and on back .

Conner44:


Wow nice. I’ve never tried these total oils before.

But if I had 37k to spend on engine oil I’d have gotten mobil 1 instead so far it’s original. I trust their brand.

luvinhubby:


The cost of genuine 0W20 Ultimate(long life) full synthetic oil is N35,000 for gallon

Hugoboi:


My mechanics are Syrians and they categorically advised me to stick to Total oils. According to them, 90% of Mobil and other imported foreign lubricants sold in the Nigerian open market are fake . These guys have been in the business for over two decades here in PH and they have no affiliation whatsoever to Total (at least to the best of my knowledge). Before now, it was Castrol 5W30 for my Toyota back to back for 7 years.

Hugoboi:


My mechanics are Syrians and they categorically advised me to stick to Total oils. According to them, 90% of Mobil and other imported foreign lubricants sold in the Nigerian open market are fake. These guys have been in the business for over two decades here in PH and they have no affiliation whatsoever to Total (at least to the best of my knowledge). Before now, it was Castrol 5W30 for my Toyota back to back for 7 years.

Hugoboi:


I saw a lot of this in the market when I was looking around for oils but I didn’t trust the authenticity.

Hugoboi:


My mechanics are Syrians and they categorically advised me to stick to Total oils. According to them, 90% of Mobil and other imported foreign lubricants sold in the Nigerian open market are fake. These guys have been in the business for over two decades here in PH and they have no affiliation whatsoever to Total (at least to the best of my knowledge). Before now, it was Castrol 5W30 for my Toyota back to back for 7 years.

GreekDon:


Please what's the name of this Garage? You seem quite confident of them.( Hope it is not that Honda Place at Trans Amadi)

luvinhubby:


And you trust those Syrians??

Conner44:


Ahh me i know fakes abound in the market these days. They fake these oils even from abroad and package them before exporting and It’s easier to distinguish the Nigerian fakes from the foreign ones. This unhealthy practice became rampant circa 4 years ago.

Now me I use the mobil semi synthetic for two oil changes and then use the full synthetic for one oil change. I keep cycling it like that so that the full synthetic can at least clean some crud in the engine once in a while. It helps my pocket and the engine in the long run.

Me I can’t come and kill myself oh

Hugoboi:


I try to stick to full synthetic to avoid stories that touch. I ran my 09 2AZ Camry from when I got it at 78k to 215k on full synthetic and the engine remained pristine and sludge free. The Honda came at 32k genuine miles so it’s full synthetic for me. Engine too cost, I can’t shout

luvinhubby:


And you trust those Syrians??

Hugoboi:


I am a newbie to this Honda business but when I was on Toyota, they never disappointed me plus the caliber of equipment in their garage and their technical know how shows they know what they are doing. So yeah, I do trust them.

I have been on NL since 2005 and I know you are one of the top Honda heads on this platform so I’d also take your word for it but where I reside, the fake lubricant business is like crack cocaine in Harlem back in the 70s. Every one is making a killing of it at the detriment of the consumers.

That said, give me a quote for the Honda oil plus filter and waybill to PH so I’ll get from you for my next service.

luvinhubby:


The cost of genuine 0W20 Ultimate(long life) full synthetic oil is N35,000 for gallon

shuri:


Please how do I know if my rear Acura MDX shocks absorber is the one with the sensors? It is a 2007/08 Acura MDX!

mejai:
@Luvinhubby, please, what could make my gear to stall while in motion. If I slow down, acceleration will be slow and it won't engage unless I switch off the car and restart it. Also, the ignition switch is trying to act funny. At times to put in the key to start becomes hard.

Accord DC i4

GreekDon:


I know paying 30k for the Mobil 1 hurts. But it's actually the better option. 20W50 is too heavy for the K24. You don't want to start dealing with failed VTC actuators.

If you don't suffer from Oil burns and blue smoke, please stick with original Mobil 1 5w20. You gonna enjoy that engine for a long time.

agoodman:


Thanks for your help. I'm suffering from oil burns despite using only Mobil 1 to service the car since I bought it late last year. I've only driven a little over 3000miles and the oil has gone really down and I'm beginning to worry. The car drives well,no smoke of any kind and fuel consumption is good and it hasn't overheated once. Everything is still in factory settings. What should I do about the oil burns?

agoodman:


Thanks for your help. I'm suffering from oil burns despite using only Mobil 1 to service the car since I bought it late last year. I've only driven a little over 3000miles and the oil has gone really down and I'm beginning to worry. The car drives well,no smoke of any kind and fuel consumption is good and it hasn't overheated once. Everything is still in factory settings. What should I do about the oil burns?

Conner44:


1. What type of car and what engine?

2. What is the mileage of the car presently?

3. Did you buy it as tokumbo or Nigeria used?

4. Have you personally stood behind the vehicle while it was being revved or driven to ascertain for sure that the engine burns oil?

5. Have you been able to bend down and look under your engine or on the ground for leaks?

2008 Honda Accord 4 plugs

Bought tokumbo October last year and I've been servicing it with Mobil 1 5w-20

Mileage is 144000. The mileage it was at when I bought it was 132000.

The engine doesn't smoke so I don't know for sure if it burns oil and I've bent down,looked under the engine and there was no leak whatsoever.

Conner44:


1. What type of car and what engine?

2. What is the mileage of the car presently?

3. Did you buy it as tokumbo or Nigeria used?

4. Have you personally stood behind the vehicle while it was being revved or driven to ascertain for sure that the engine burns oil?

5. Have you been able to bend down and look under your engine or on the ground for leaks?





2008 Honda Accord 4 plugs

Bought tokumbo October last year and I've been servicing it with Mobil 1 5w-20

Mileage is 144000. The mileage it was at when I bought it was 132000.

The engine doesn't smoke so I don't know for sure if it burns oil and I've bent down,looked under the engine and there was no leak whatsoever.

Conner44:


How many times in total have you serviced it with the mobil 1 5w20 since you got the vehicle? During the other times you changed the oil before you serviced it again did you notice this exact same type of oil consumption?

Have you checked your pcv valve? (It’s a switch with a black rubber pipe in plugged front of the engine behind your power steering pump)