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Car Talk › Re: Top 10 Synthetic Engine Oil Brands In Nigeria (2025) by 9icetoo(m): 9:06am On Sep 10, 2025

Revolva:
2. Total Quartz
Total Quartz has built a strong presence in Nigeria. Its Age-Resistance Technology protects engines under intense pressure and heat, perfect for Nigeria's diverse driving conditions.

Kindly replace this with Quartz 9000 and other synthetics Total stocks. Quartz 5000 is mineral oil

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Car Talk › Re: Top 10 Synthetic Engine Oil Brands In Nigeria (2025) by 9icetoo(m): 9:03am On Sep 10, 2025

sooperrescue:
It seems you are just looking for trouble with yourself. Face the oil. Castrol edge Euro oil is for which vehicle? Helix shell CT 3 and Mobil ESP is recommended for Toyota or Honda? When the ESP was introduced, it was recommended for Peugeot 508 because that was the closest to the Total Ineos which was not available then. I have not seen your input on the oil because you want to be given free lessons. I have never claimed to be an authority on oil but fixing range Rovers and rebuilding engines since 2014, I am experienced to talk about oil and the damage it is doing to our vehicles. Even the liqui Molly he posted, how many cars use 0w30? I only spoke for range rover brand and that Castrol edge in the thread might be suitable for 1976 range rover and not the 2025 oil requirements. You applaud the post because you have no idea what is required for a car to endure the vagaries of the Nigerian auto market. Lesson for today, Toyota Corolla 2008, show us which of these oils are recommended to be used for the Corolla? Show us any gasoline engine only oil in the list or...

Toyota corolla 2008 does not require synthetic oil.

The pictures OP put up there are at variance with some of the oils named in his write up.

You ought to be able to read or you prefer pictures and colouring books?

Every car owner should read his owners manual to identify the oil his engine requires.
Multigrade oils have a complex behaviour. I wont teach you that here.

The recommendations by oems are also not strictly about engine health. Some also factor in fuel economy in order to meet to EPA mandates and other European standards. You ought to know this.

Fake oils kill engines faster than minor differences in oil weights. An engine which has 5w30 recommended for it will run perfectly fine with 10w30. The difference in viscosity between the 5 and 10 in our environment is miniscule and inconsequential. The oil will still flow fine with almost the same pressure and flow rate at cold start. We are in the tropics!!!

Cars driven in nigerian cities qualify for "severe driving" conditions and as such should be service even more often than recommended.
We drive in dusty, hot, humid conditions and idle a lot in traffic. No one accounts for that idling time in traffic. It doesnt show on the odometer which we often use to calculate OCI. A lot of car owners exceed the OCI even before their usual 3 month oil change routine!!!

OP was merely trying to show the advantages of synthetic oils over mineral oils. Stick to that.

Owners should buy engine oils with the recommended API rating and weight. It doesnt have to be synthetic if synthetic is not recommended.

And lastly, note that there is a difference between recommended and required. One is optional, the other is mandatory.

That you ~~repair~~ replace range rover engines (terribly unreliable engines i might add) doesnt make you an authority on oils (i needed to repeat this).

This will be my last response to this.

Allow OP market his oil and if he turns out to be selling fakes, then we can drop the world on his head.

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Car Talk › Re: Top 10 Synthetic Engine Oil Brands In Nigeria (2025) by 9icetoo(m): 8:25am On Sep 09, 2025

sooperrescue:
If Total Q5000 is one of the good synthetic oils in 2025, please let me scatter the thread. Thank you

Is the picture of the Total Quartz 5000 the reason to condemn all other oils?

You didn't even ask the OP to submit the spec sheets for these oils as a basis to validate your claim.

When it comes to discussions about oils, stay away. You have proven countless times that you are not knowledgeable in that area.

Rest.

Car Talk › Re: Enquiry On Whether To Change The Type Of Oil Used Or The Rings Should Be Checked by 9icetoo(m): 7:34am On Sep 09, 2025

Grupo:
How many kilometers or miles do you cover within 3 to 4 weeks? That's a more accurate way of determining how bad the oil consumption is. Just saying 3 to 4 weeks doesn't give any reasonable information.

Also, when topping off, what quantity of oil do you add? Do you add up to a liter?

Anyways, in every thing you do, never open your engine in the name of checking rings. Or that engine is gone.

Provide the information above. So we take it up from there.

OP, before you go about buying any snake oil or tearing your engine apart, respond to this query.

We can then proceed to proffer solutions.

Cheers.

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Car Talk › Re: Top 10 Synthetic Engine Oil Brands In Nigeria (2025) by 9icetoo(m): 9:04pm On Sep 07, 2025

sooperrescue:
I can't use any of these oils on any range rover brand. They are not even good for Toyota brand except liqui Molly

We have heard you.

Unfortunately, you are not an authority on oils.

Allow this OP complete his marketing before you scatter the thread.

Thank you.

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Car Talk › Re: Can Someone Recommend An Acura Mdx Mechanic Who Actually Knows The Job? by 9icetoo(m): 9:13am On Aug 27, 2025

theadeola:
12mpg? I am not a fuel consumption freak but gademn, that is hilariously low. I'm assuming that 12mpg is even without using the AC.

With ac all the time.

Why drive such a car without the ac on?

Mind, 12mpg is the worst on the scale. I averaged 14mpg in ph but lower in lagos.

Car Talk › Re: Can Someone Recommend An Acura Mdx Mechanic Who Actually Knows The Job? by 9icetoo(m): 9:34am On Aug 25, 2025

AinzOoalGown:
Hope you get it fixed.

Quick question, OP sorry to deviate a bit, good car to buy, this 08 MDX?.

Good car.

Quick, handles superbly well. Only downside is fuel economy.
12mpg in town and 18mpg on the highway of you drive like a grandpa.

But the oomph more than. Makes up for the poor fuel economy.
Accelerates well and outpaces most of its peers.

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Food › Re: What Is The Cost Of A Crate Of Egg In Your Area by 9icetoo(m): 1:17pm On Aug 22, 2025

Nnamdipapa:
Ok, today I was out to do an oil change and decided to branch by my favorite Afghani store where I usually buy provisions when in the vicinity. Now, I came across an organic crate of egg for $16.99, 30 medium sized eggs in a crate.
Now, I remembered I spoke with a friend in Lagos last week who priced a similar crate of egg at 6000Naira, Yes ! you heard me right! 6000Naira! Folks in Nigeria do not know how good they have it Living in Nigeria so next time you complain about Nigeria, remember a fresh organic crate of egg goes for N6000 and things are way cheaper in Nigeria compared to the western countries.

So, there is something that should make one happy living in Nigeria
I am waiting on pins and needles for the minimum wage crew.

This is a very stewpid comparison.

Terribly stewpid. It cannot even be justified.

Like seriously?

Car Talk › Re: Can Someone Recommend An Acura Mdx Mechanic Who Actually Knows The Job? by 9icetoo(m): 7:37pm On Aug 18, 2025

KabirHakeem:
Lagos, yes, the vibration increased with much noise, I have parked it, not to be driven until it is fixed. It has been pickedup and I have been told that two of the engine seats are faulty. I will know for sure by tomorrow.

Lets hope they sort it out.
Two likely causes for the rattle

1. Loose heat shield. This runs all the way from the manifold all the way to the rear of the exhaust
2. Bad exhaust hangers

For the vibration, check the following
1. Engine and trans mount
2. Propeller bolts and center casing
3. Brake discs. These shake the car in the manner you described.

Car Talk › Re: Can Someone Recommend An Acura Mdx Mechanic Who Actually Knows The Job? by 9icetoo(m): 9:08am On Aug 17, 2025

KabirHakeem:
Cracking noise from the exhaust. Fixed twice by a panel beater, nothing changed, mechanic checked and said he adjusted the propeller to prevent it from touching other metals. The noise went away but now the car is vibrating seriously with noise when accelerating. The steering, seats, even car charger are vibrating loudly.

This acura mdx is which year?
Any other previous work other than this?
Are you in lagos?

Travel › Re: How KWAM 1’s Unruly Conduct Forced Valuejet Pilots To Breach Safety Protocol by 9icetoo(m): 11:34pm On Aug 06, 2025

Af0nja2:
https://www.thecable.ng/back-story-how-kwam-1s-unruly-conduct-forced-valuejet-pilots-to-breach-safety-protocol/

It shouldn't be considered. The pilots'suspension wasn't considered.

The idiot should be placed on a 'no fly list' immediately.

In any other sane country, he would have been arrested, tried for terrorism, attempted murder and a whole list of other charges and whatever charge that can stick!!!!!

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Car Talk › Re: Please, Why Do Engine Oil Manufacturers Make 20W50 Oil? by 9icetoo(m): 10:34am On Aug 06, 2025

2cribz:
No disturb me.

Autos › Re: Nigerian Man Questions Auto Dealers Over Shocking SUV Price Difference by 9icetoo(m): 11:31pm On Aug 03, 2025

Chilipepper:
A Nigerian man has shared an eye-opening experience about just how much local auto dealers mark up car prices.

According to him, his friend recently bought an SUV that usually goes for ₦55–₦60 million in the Nigerian market. But instead of paying that, he decided to handle everything himself — buying abroad, shipping, and clearing the car.

When it finally landed at his doorstep, the total cost was about ₦43 million.

He couldn’t help but ask:

“Dear Nigerian auto dealers, why is the mark up that huge? I’m genuinely curious.”

Have you tried buying tomato and cow from the north yourself?

Try it. In fact, buy your corn flakes, soap, detergent, seasoning, yam, rice, beans etc from source.

Car Talk › Re: Appeal Court Rules FRSC Lacks Power To Seize Drivers’ Licences, Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 11:00am On Jul 29, 2025

tnerro1:
From all the comments I have read up there, I realize most of you are cowards and it will be very foolish for anyone to put himself in front for you guys, with people like this, this country is going nowhere. It will be like this for the next 50 years. Haba, and the sad thing is most comments are from the so called educated youths from the southern part of the country, while the northerners that you people claim are not so “educated “ will never allow their rights to be infringed upon without fighting back, especially when there is a law like this to back them. Shame on you all educated people.
VIO in Abuja no longer randomly stop cars, they have apps that they use to check if your papers have expired, and is only then they stop you. This was made possible by a court ruling.

One wanted to ask me for papers, I told him to use the VIO app to check my number plates, if him no get, make him commot for road, he just walked away. Try to update yourself.

Keep up the good work. We will get there eventually.

It is really sad to see 'educated' folks roll over to be whipped by these agencies.

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Car Talk › Re: Appeal Court Rules FRSC Lacks Power To Seize Drivers’ Licences, Vehicles by 9icetoo(m): 10:57am On Jul 29, 2025

Sellfish:
"Lawful Justification" they said

Good luck with anyone else relying on that judgement ...before Dem go determine what is or isn't "lawful Justification", you fit don rest for Kuje prison like 3 months

If these law officers can't find anything to pin on you, they can just seize both you and the vehicle on suspicions of terrorism and hand you over to DSS for "further investigation"

Best practice when dealing with these people is to be courteous, show them what papers they ask, and give them even if na two hundred naira when they ask for "anything for the bois"

The Court won't be there to help you if they decide to waste your time with trumped up allegations ...before your lawyer go file case to enforce your right, irreparable damage may have been done to you..

Nigeria is far too rotten for anyone to gamble with his life in the name of "enforcing his human right"...

It started with attitudes such as yours.

Stop giving these entitled brats money. Have your documents and all that is required to drive.

Stop encouraging impunity. From asking for "something", they will eventually graduate to "demanding" for something.

Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 Vs Mobil 2000, Which Is Better? by 9icetoo(m): 11:45pm On Jul 26, 2025

dru23:
baba I don't know what you smoke or snort before making such statements...........

Any Nigeria car that is still running over 250k miles with bad road and bad maintenance culture,no be car it is a coffin ⚰️......

Even in the USA nobody keeps a car up to 250k miles. So that your car that has 250k miles on it no be car my brother.... That car should be over 20yrs old hustle hard so that you don't have to explain to junior why daddy is driving a 2000 model car

Hustle hard my brother. A grown man like should not make such statements

You still dey learn work for were I dey bros. I go teach you well well. Just humble your self. Last last you go dey alright

Ps . Under your profile it says you sell cars.. you will not make heaven o. Bad market.

@the bolded, people still drive cars beyond 250k miles in the USA. Evidence abound.
There are 5 years old cars with 200k miles on them. There are 10 year old cars with 100k miles on them and there are 30 year old cars with less than 30k miles on them.

Road conditions ultimately do not determine how long an engine will last. Maintenance does. Bad roads affect suspensions, not necessarily the engine (unfortunately the lights arent fully on upstairs for you to grasp this).

There are people who drive ladies machine that can buy your entire lineage. Its not by what you drive.
Be humble.

Take my advice. Sell your oil in peace but stop spreading fear, it is uncalled for.

You may wish to continue the dick measuring contest, but you'd have to do it alone.

Use SI units.

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Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 Vs Mobil 2000, Which Is Better? by 9icetoo(m): 4:29pm On Jul 26, 2025

dru23:
car owners should avoid you as much as possible.. This is why I don't buy naija used cars

Fake engine oil will either dry up faster or prone to sludged... You either pay for your ignorance now or later.. either way someone is paying......

This man. Rest.

Mineral oil masquerading as synthetic will not kill an engine as long as the engine doesnt specifically call for synthetic and the owner sticks to the oem oil change interval.
Rest kwanu.

There are cars out there with over 250k miles still running on mineral oil and are not dead yet and dont even smoke.

Take it easy on the fear mongering. Sell your market but do so with some decorum

Biko.

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Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 Vs Mobil 2000, Which Is Better? by 9icetoo(m): 7:02am On Jul 25, 2025

minista94:
Not 20k mileage but 10k, but don't always wait to hit the 10k mileage, some change at 8k while some at 5k

Not all engines were designed to cover 10k miles before oil change regardless of oil used.
Even the famed mobil 1 will sludge up those engines.

There are engines with very small oil capacities. These engines should not be run for longer than the manufacturer desired them to be run before changing oil regardless of the oil used.

Owners who tried otherwise had their fingers burnt.

Stick to oem recommendation. Its not all engines require synthetic oil. Its not all engines that can tolerate extended OCI.

Hint, most of those Mercedes, BMW and some lexus vehicles that recommend long OCI have very large sumps (they take up to 8 to 10 litres of oil). That's twice what the regular car takes. Can you see the maths in how the long OCI came about?
Engines have been known to sludge even when run on synthetic oil.

Stick to OEM recommendation.

Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 Vs Mobil 2000, Which Is Better? by 9icetoo(m): 9:07am On Jul 24, 2025

minista94:
It's better you buy the original one, it's once a year than buying the 25k own every 3 months and risk your engine

Will this still apply if he covers 20k miles a year?

Car Talk › Re: Is An Electrical Fault That Is Affecting My Lexus Rx 350 2008 Or Engine Fault ?? by 9icetoo(m): 3:04pm On Jul 23, 2025

humbleglobal:
Hello All,

Please I need serious help. My Lexus Rx350 2008 model SUV has the check engine flashing. Each time its flashing the power and performance of the engine reduces. I had a scan run on it it complain about the no 3 and 5 coil which i have change with another one,the cylinder misfire. All that can be done has been done even to the extent of changing all the spark and ignition plugs but still the problem persists.

Please what can I do, spending a lot on the car. Could it be electrical problems?and the car is working well before,i just notice the oil is dry and finish quickly,so when it was the time to change the oil for servicing i change both gear and engine oil, at that point the mechanic advice me to ring the engine,so agreed with him,so go-ahead at the same time he condemn the crown-shaft as well, we fix all this,after ringing the given did not bring out the good voice,i was told the timing is not correct they brig the engine down to re-timing it back....at the end of it,the check engine flashing. Each time its flashing the power and performance of the engine reduces and i was told again is wiring problem,some rewire even told me that my brain bus has to replace,please sir/ma someone shuold please assist me ooo......i have spend less that 500K STILL not getting the result ,thank you help your brother,

Flashing check engine light meant engine was misfiring. Mechanic should have moved plug and coil for cylinder 3 and 5 to another cylinder to see if code moves with it.
If code remains on that cylinder, it would have indicated either an electrical problem (including ecu) or mechanical problem (cracked block, piston, top, etc).

Change your mechanic.

Car Talk › Re: Mobil 1 Vs Mobil 2000, Which Is Better? by 9icetoo(m): 2:57pm On Jul 23, 2025

izaac23:
Greetings my people.
I have been using mobil 1, 5w-30 (the cheaper one sold at 27k) on my Toyota corolla, but recently when a mechanic opened my engine, I noticed that debris were forming.

I am skeptical of continued usage. Someone recommended mobil 2000 5w-30 for me as a substitute.

What do you guys think? Is it better than this generic mobil 1, or can you recommend a better one with minimum market fakes for me?

Thank you as I will be expecting your expert recommendations. God bless

After how many miles do you change your oil?
After how many months?
Is your fan running direct?
Is your thermostat still there?

Car Talk › Re: Toyota Highlander 2019 Or Toyota Hilux 2019 ? by 9icetoo(m): 2:54pm On Jul 23, 2025

kingreign:
Go for the highlander. It's more comfortable and much better refined

You get time.

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Car Talk › Re: I Need A Contact In Ladipo, I Want To Buy A Tokunbo Nissan Serena Diesel Engine by 9icetoo(m): 6:24pm On Jul 14, 2025

Hollawayn05:
I need an LD 23 diesel engine of a Nissan Serena and I need a reliable source from Ladipo.

Presently in ibadan.

Contact iykecollins.

He is on nairaland here. Just search for his name.

Car Talk › Re: Why Agents Charge 100K For Police Tint Permit – 22 Hidden Steps Now Exposed by 9icetoo(m): 7:19pm On Jul 12, 2025

HeavenlyBang:
Are you not mad like this?
You and the agents, any difference?

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Sports › Re: Spanish Police Reveal Cause Of Diogo Jota’s Death by 9icetoo(m): 4:34pm On Jul 10, 2025

dre11:
https://leadership.ng/spanish-police-reveal-cause-of-diogo-jotas-death/

This post from the paper just casts aspersions on the dead man and makes a lot of fat assumptions.

A lot of half truths.

It will be ideal to wait till the real official report is out.

Car Talk › Re: Transporting New Car Without Plate Number by 9icetoo(m): 8:40am On Jul 08, 2025

Chidimercy:
Please I need your inputs, can I transport a new car from Lagos to East without plate number. A car that is newly imported (foreign used) but yet to het a license plate. I need suggestions. And if not, how long would it take me to get a lagos license plate?

It takes about 3 working days to get a lagos plate. Contact pattybf. Search for the name on nairaland.
Without plates, you will be cannon fodder for the npf. With plates, you only have to worry about customs.
Make sure the details in the reg are correct and complete especially chassis number, engine number, colour etc.
Make copies of the papers. Do not ever hand over the originals to anybody, never.
Get your safety kits too such as your fire extinguisher, caution sign (2), spare tyre, wheel spanner and jack, first aid kit, spare fan belt, hydraulic, transmission oil, water (one liter of each should suffice). Make sure you have a genuine drivers licence too (never hand over original to anybody).

Enjoy

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Car Talk › Re: 2014 Toyota Camry Shorting Oil by 9icetoo(m): 10:30am On Jul 05, 2025

lantres000:
The engine is the 2AR
Current mileage is 155,000
imported December 2024
fixes carried out was just a back bumper and i have purchase the vehicle history from Carfax and it has passed all emission test since the inception of the car purchase
rate of shortage is every 500KM

So i have changed the oil and the problem seems to have solve. i am currently using a 5W 20 so lets monitor it and see

1 litre every 500km is above the allowable limit. You may choose to drive the car like that as its not a death sentence on the engine yet.
It might just be failed oil control rings or plugged oil return hols in the piston.

Keep an eye on the consumption though.

Things that could help
1. Use synthetic oil. This will clean out the gunk on the oil control rings and oil return holes
2. Decrease your oil change interval.
3. Take the car for a sprint and maintain high revs (Google Italian tune up)
4. See if you can order ferryman b12 and follow the guides before your next oil change.

These are helpful tips that dont require invasive engine work.

Cheers

Car Talk › Re: Ever Ordered A Car Abroad While In Nigeria & It Worked? Share Ur Experience by 9icetoo(m): 5:45am On Jul 03, 2025

DTOBS:
Hello Bro, I would like to send a message to you on WhatsApp, but the number in your signature is blocked.

I would like to do business with you.

Please drop your WhatsApp number.

Thanks

08131562123.

Car Talk › Re: Ever Ordered A Car Abroad While In Nigeria & It Worked? Share Ur Experience by 9icetoo(m): 10:46pm On Jul 02, 2025

fidtopade:
This sounds interesting, I just hope it will be as smooth as explained.

The process he described is legit. I am not vouching for him. Just the process.
Here's how it goes.
1. You choose from any of the auction sites.
2. You set your maximum bid price.
3. We bid at your max bid price. If it is won at a lower price, it's your gain.
4. There are auction charges to be paid asides the bid price. This is dependent on the auction company, location and bid amount. Usually around 1k dollars but can go as high as 3k dollars depending on the value of the car purchased and the auction site. Typically for the regular cars we buy, it's between 800 and 1500.
5. The vehicle has to be trucked out to the port. Price is dependent on the nearest shipping port or shipper location. Again budget between 275 and 1000.
6. Shipping. See above. Price is dependent on port ans wether it will be Roro or containerised. Forklift prices apply too if forklifted.
7. Buyer fees (negotiable), transfer charges (typically 30 dollars), title fees etc.
8. Clearing. This is dependent on custom valuation and exchange rate at time of arrival.

Roro is faster. Containerised takes a slightly longer time. Shipping takes anywhere from 3 weeks from purchase and drop off at the port to 3 months or slightly more.

All processes are transparent.
You can chose to make all payments yourself (expect delays) or let us handle it for you (usually no delays).

For the avoidance of doubt, there may be miscellaneous expenses such as storage at the auction yard, port etc due to unforseen issues but these are not common and are not expensive to accommodate.

My contact is in my signature. Cheers.

Car Talk › Re: 2014 Toyota Camry Shorting Oil by 9icetoo(m): 2:37pm On Jul 01, 2025

lantres000:
Dear Friends

I imported a 2014 Toyota Camry SE edition sometime in December 2024. Every thing was going on well till i discovered the car is shorting oil and had to top up.

My mechanic scanned the vehicle and suggested we change the PCV Valve(Positive Crankcase ventilation Valve). The PCV valve has been changed and still i am experiencing the oil Shutting.

Mind you we have checked for Oil leakages every where and couldn't find any, and the Engine is not smoking.

I will appreciate any suggestions here to troubleshoot this. I am scared of having further encounter with a mechanic so that things dont get worse

1. What engine is in this car? 2AR or 2GR?
2. What is the mileage?
3. When did you import it and what fixes did you do before you started noticing this oil shortage?
4. What's the rate of shortage? 1L every 1000 miles?
5. What oil are currently using?

Your mechanic is on the right path. He started with the easier and most probable fix first. Did he replace the pcv or did he "service" it?

Stick your hand in your exhaust pipe, if you notice thick black oily soot, then your car is truly burning oil. This eliminates leaks

Have someone else drive the car while you follow in another car. Sometimes, some cars only smoke when being driven. They smoke lightly which makes it difficult for the owner to notice while driving it. If it's smoking, take a note of whether the smoke is continuous during acceleration or if its intermittent.

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