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Business › Re: What Lucrative Business Can A Student Start With #50,000 by anneki(m): 2:46pm On Oct 03, 2016

Buy and sell products that are purchased daily on campus. Invest in a canteen / buka.

Lets look at transportation. There are quite a number of vehicles on campus these days. These cars may or may not require fuel treatment / octane boosters. In the event that they do you could partner with a shop or campus and sell these products to fellow students, lecturers, mechanics, garages, taxi drivers, bus drivers, etc

The key is to sell what actually works and whose effect will be felt within 24 hrs of application. If you sell rubbish then thats the same way your name will go. There are no short cuts. There are companies that import and sell effective fuel treatment / octane boosters. A link to testimonials from users who have purchased these products can be provided on request.

If you make N200 on every sale and sell 1000 units every month then that is N200,000 in your pocket. Remember that fuel is purchased weekly. Once you have a convinced / satisfied customer he keeps coming back every month as long as he / she will need to purchase fuel. He / she will also refer you to others in need. They can become your customers for life.

My whatsapp no is 0809 666 9999. Send me a message and we can take it from there.

Car Talk › Re: Fuel Consumption Ratio; Six Plugs Vs Four Plugs by anneki(m): 11:36am On Sep 07, 2016

Below are the fuel consumption figures for an RX 300 according to Lexus.

City Driving: 16mpg
Highway Driving : 21mpg

A 2003 model year 4-Cylinder RAV4 will do the following according to Toyota

City Driving: 21mpg
Highway Driving : 27mpg

A 2005 model year 4-Cylinder Honda EOD will do the following according to Honda

City Driving: 21mpg
Highway Driving : 31mpg

So your decision will really be influenced by the car you are comparing the RX300 to. Please note that these are the figures touted by the manufacturers when these cars are brand new.

Real life figures will be different especially as we incorporate all the other factors - age, state of engine, etc. And also that Lagos state has a different category not captured by any of the manufacturers which is traffic / go-slow driving.

I hope this helps.

You can get figures from the site provided by nurey in an earlier post.

GREATP1:
Please I need the experts in the house to enlighten me on the fuel consumption RATIO of SIX PLUGS engine compare to FOUR PLUGS engine. I want to buy RX 300 and I am a bit concern about the fuel consumption. E.g, if FOUR PLUGS consumption 50 litres of fuel in a journey, how many litres will SIX PLUGS likely consume? Thanks

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Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by anneki(m): 3:08pm On Sep 03, 2016

2010 Accord V6. What exactly is the damper rubber ? is it the rubber part that rests on the shock absorber spring ?

luvinhubby:
Brake calipers and/or damper rubber.

You for add the motor year.

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by anneki(m): 12:44pm On Sep 03, 2016

Very safe. I have been using it for 4 yrs. No issues.

Areolad:
How save is the milemaster oil for Honda engine

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 3:07pm On Sep 01, 2016

Amen to that.

nakoks:
Liqui Moly 5w20 ,5w30 and 5w40 .Google is your friend

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 10:32pm On Aug 31, 2016

Factory recommended coolant is available on konga. It is sold by American Specification Automotive Parts. Link is below.

http:///toyota-radiator-coolant-pink-colour-1918017

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 1:40pm On Aug 25, 2016

Blofeld:
VISCO 2000 all the way.... N2,900 only!

Car Talk › Re: Where To Buy Milemaster Synthetic Blend Oil In Ibadan by anneki(m): 1:38pm On Aug 25, 2016

Their dealer details are on their website.

www.solutionsplusltd.com/where-to-buy/

emeritus00:
Anybody has idea about where milemaster synthetic blend oil in being sold in Ibadan

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 10:48am On Aug 23, 2016

autotrader2:
No. You are the one that pointed out that SuperTech is made by Mobil. By association, if you say Citgo owns SuperTech and MileMaster, then I think it would make more sense if Mobil produces both oils. That, however, is not the case. Citgo is the 6th or 7th largest refinery in America. They make their own oils. Walmart does not own a refinery or factory. Walmart has to rely on others to make oils for them.

You cannot jumble the facts all across the board in a bid to obscure the main points I made. That is intellectual dishonesty. I repeat, point out one user that experienced engine smoking from using Mobil-1 and Toyota Oil. That you have not and cannot do. I don't have to. Kingreign in one of his posts has already explained why changing oils can result in smoking. https://www.nairaland.com/3210691/intend-take-car-mileage-500000km/2.

MileMaster might be good but it's certainly NOT in the same class as Mobil-1 and Toyota Oil. Milemaster comes in synthetic blend only. That fact has been stated several times and is written on their packaging which you would have seen if you had bothered. It should be compared to oils that are synthetic blends. Mobil 1 is a full synthetic oil. Toyota makes full synthetic as well. No one is arguing that.

FYI, MileMaster has no designated factory address. They have just a sales office. If you have a world class product, then proudly inform your users and potential users. Since when did informing users of a factory address become a determinant of product quality ? Are the factory addresses of the oils you import displayed on their websites ? Pls lets be real.

MileMaster might interest the very price conscious but ignorant user. Just don't perpetuate their ignorance by trying to deny the existence of superior oils. I have never once denied the existence of other brands superior or otherwise. You do realize there is a difference between being price conscious and being ignorant.

I am done here. Are you sure about this? Perhaps next week you might object to the corporate colours used by Milemaster

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 3:19pm On Aug 22, 2016

Dont forget that supertech is the name brand belonging to Walmart. Supertech in the past has been made by Mobil, Shell, and Citgo. Just google " supertech oil made by.." The answers you seek are there. Milemaster cannot be made by its competitor can it ? I doubt if Total will be made by Oando.

The similarity in oil formulation between the big names and the not so big names is available online. Just go to www.pqiamerica.com or www.bobistheoilguy.com. Check out the section on used and virgin oil analysis.

You started off this morning inferring that a particular brand was inferior based on your not seeing any association between its parent company and the brand. Have you tried contacting them through their www.milemasterlubes.com website and your response did not come from Citgo ? Do you know that you will not see Skoda being promoted on the VW website and it is common knowledge that VW owns Skoda.

If I say you are de-marketing you will disagree but every response from you no matter how subtle points in that direction. There are no less than 30 entities currently selling Milemaster oils along with other motor oils. Their details are available @ www.solutionsplusltd.com/where-to-buy/. Compare this list with the ones posted on nairaland this time last year or the year before. The number of dealers have grown. If this oil is of questionable quality that should not be the case. Speak to the dealers who have stopped buying and establish why they stopped. Thats a good starting point.

autotrader2:
Great Answers again. Just one question, SuperTech is Made by Mobil....Why is MileMaster not made by Mobil?
Indirectly, you have affirmed the quality that Mobil represents.

Also, I maintain Toyota and Mobil-1 oils are not used by everybody. They are demanded by discerning users who desire the optimum performance and protection those oils offer.

Can you point out one person that has complained of engine smoking after using Mobil-1 or Toyota Oil? That would be insightful

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 10:56am On Aug 22, 2016

In the last 5 yrs I have spoken to Pennzoil ( Shell ), Peak, Valvoline, and Walmart on prices of Motor oils and distributor prices. I am more than happy to quote HS codes and applicable duties and levies payable on finished motor oils if you want. You might be surprised that I know more about importation than you think. As far as business is concerned trust me I am definitely no rookie. But my business acumen is not the issue here so lets stay on track.

I have used Milemaster for years and have had no issues. None. It is and has always been the Number 1 5w/20 or 5w/30 oil of choice on Konga where buyers post positive or negative reviews. Of all the reviews written to date none points to oil smoking or shortage. Read up on causes on oil smoking or shortage and you will see that oil type is only one of the many reasons for such happening. Pay particular attention to thick oils vs thin oils, oil rings, valve seals, PCV valve, etc.

You might want to provide clarity on what you mean by subsets and market segments. Any car user / mechanic / reseller searching for a 5w-20 / 5w-30 motor oil will consider any offering from manufacturers of 5w20 and 5w30 oils. This will include oils from Mobil, Shell, Nissan, Coastal, Hardex, Lubex, Castrol, Milemaster, Morgas, Rymco, Northsea, Champion, etc. The buyers of brand A are not necessarily different from the buyers of brand B. Even on this same forum we have people who have switched from brand A to brand B.

As stated earlier look at the chemical composition of these oils on www.pqiamerica.com. You will find that their formulations are very similar. The Walmart brand is SUPERTECH. Would you believe if i told you that it is made by Mobil and sold for a fraction of what Mobil sells its name brand equivalent?. There is a lot that determines the price of oil as set by the manufacturer and it is not because of quality alone.

The beautiful thing about a forum is that people will bounce back and forth but at the end of the day everyone who is reading or following this topic will be better enlightened.

autotrader2:
Great answers and ideas. Why not try buying at the discounted rates, freight it to, and clear it in Nigeria and sell at the rates you think they should go for?
You might learn one or two lessons about business

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 10:08am On Aug 22, 2016

Is that what you inferred from their website ?

The internet is open to us all. You can easily establish who owns Citgo Petroleum. You can also contact Milemaster through their own website - www.milemasterlubes.com - to ask why Citgo does not "associate " with them.

This forum also has people complaining of engine smoking with other brands. This is not a phenomenon experienced only by users of MileMaster.

As for it being cheap is it supposed to be more expensive ? Look at the retail prices of oils in Walmart for instance. Is there any reason why full synthetic oils that have been purchased at a discounted price in america should cost N15,000 to N18,000 in this country ?

autotrader2:
My Bros,

Its not about de-marketing. Obviously, some people have been having issues with engine smoking while using MileMaster. Therefore, it is fair game to dig in to the origins of this oil/brand. I think you would agree with me that any "synthetic" oil that sells for that cheap deserves a second look through.

It would be nice for you to tell us the owners of CITGO Petroleum, and why they don't want to openly associate with Mile Master.

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Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 9:26am On Aug 22, 2016

Hahahaha.

Quite obvious what you are trying to achieve. Subtle but still obvious. Nice try buddy. Nice try.

Don't worry the Mobil 1, Toyota, etc oils you have imported will sell.

You do realize that the Petroleum Institute of America conducts tests on motor oils and they print the chemical composition of the oils they test on their website - www.pqiamerica.com.

Would you like to know how the Toyota branded oils performed compared to MileMaster ?

autotrader2:
I have looked at the Citgo website. Just wondering why Citgo does not promote Milemaster on its website

I used to wonder why MileMaster was so cheap. Now i know

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 11:31am On Aug 19, 2016

I have come across something like this.

The driver in question never purchased the more expensive oil. He collected the money for expensive oil, purchased cheaper oil, and still claimed that he purchased another gallon of oil. He ended making N10,000 from his Oga. They do it all the time. Some even tell you that your fuel pump spoilt on the way but they found someone who fixed it and that they had to pay him.

I have 3 questions.

Did you witness the smoking ?
Can you confirm if he even purchased Milemaster oil ?
If he did purchase Milemaster can you confirm that he poured it into your car ?

My advice is for you to purchase it again. Pour it in yourself and if your car does not smoke then you know your driver pulled a fast one on you.

I have used it, still use it, and will continue to use it. I am yet to experience any issues. Be they smoking or oil shortage.

ColeworldMD:
Thanks for ur assistance. I really appreciate. I told my driver to buy Milemaster 5w-20 from solutionsplus branch in Yaba, Lagos. But he said the car smoked on gettn to Abuja & had to change the oil to total 20w-50. any reason for this?

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Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 7:12am On Aug 19, 2016

Coastal is blended in the US by Warren. Their offerings are available in synthetic blend ( semi -synthetic ) and "full " synthetic. They use group 2 base oil stocks. MileMaster is manufactured in the US by Citgo Petroleum. It is available in synthetic blend only using group 3 base oil stocks. I do not have any information about Hardex.

The way I look at it is simple. Does one require synthetic oil for the average Japanese, Korean, & American car manufactured before 2010 ? What was the type of oil put into the car when it left the factory ? Does the owners manual specify synthetic ? If it specifies synthetic then that is what you must use. Nothing less.

However if it doesn't then the option of conventional, synthetic blend, or "full" synthetic is open to you depending on the size of your pocket. The most important factor is the viscosity. After that one can look at brand and type.

The very first 5w-20 I used was not "full" synthetic or synthetic blend and it still performed better in my Honda compared to the Mobil 1 0w-40 I had been using.

autotrader2:
Are Milemaster, Coastal, Hardex and co really synthetic?

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Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 6:51am On Aug 19, 2016

I am based in lagos. I buy MileMaster from their Yaba Office or any of their dealers ( see www.solutionsplusltd.com/where-to-buy/ )

Not sure why ur steering is stiff though. For honda I would advise you use their power steering fluid. Perhaps your tyres don't have sufficient air pressure.

ColeworldMD:
totally agree. Whr are u based sir? I use EOD & I'd like to know whr u buy ur oils, thanks. Total 20W-50 was used in my car & it doesn't feel smooth anymore even the steering is stiffer compared to before. I don't know if it's cuz of d 20W-50 or wrong power steering fluid.

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Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 7:15am On Aug 18, 2016

The dollar is no longer N197.

Sellers of full synthetic 5w-20 / 5w-30 oils costing N16,000 or more for 5 qts / litres will end up closing shop and /or losing to synthetic blends costing N8,000 or less from Milemaster, Coastal, Hardex, etc. Its already happening on e-commerce sites. Rymco, Northsea, and Morgas are gone.

Don't get me wrong. Full synthetics are good but the reality is that my salary has not been increased. If a full synthetic oil costs twice as much as a synthetic blend I would want it to also last twice the distance of the synthetic blend for me to continue to afford it. Sadly that is not the case especially with synthetic blends these days lasting between 6000 and 7000kms.

Now people are going to be asking themselves if it makes sense to spend more on full synthetic especially in cases were full synthetics are not specifically recommended by the car manufacturer and that covers a huge percentage of Toyotas, Hondas, Nissans, Kias, Hyundais, Fords, Lexus, Infiniti, Acuras, etc manufactured before 2014.

autotrader2:
And that is a 4 Litre pack

Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by anneki(m): 8:12pm On Aug 16, 2016

Mobil 1 5w-30 sold at Mobil petrol stations now N13k.

dino2006:
Yea it's what most of the Mobil stations sell. It has a green cap, compared to the ash cap of the imported variant.

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by anneki(m): 12:11pm On Aug 03, 2016

I have exactly the same problem.

Car is a V6. Steering wobbles/jerks from side to side once i cross 60km. Apply the brakes causes whole car to vibrate. You get the impression that the tyres and rotors are bad.

I have changed rotors, tyres, brake pads, and the problem persists. Lower arms, control arms, upper arms, and ball joints have been checked. Problem persists. I have worked on my steering rack and still have not solved the problem.

Yesterday we noticed a bit of clearance in my intermediate shaft ( extension shaft ) and passenger side hub. Both were replaced and i noticed a slight improvement. Applying the brakes now does not result in any vibration but steering wobble still persists.

Has anyone experienced this and solved it?

niyi2u:
Good Day,
House, Kindly help me on this issue that is driving me crazy.
I drive a 2002 Honda Accord V.Tech Engine.
My right wheel tire wobbles when I speed up to about 40 or 60. When I take off my feet from the pedal it stops wobbling. A number of times my mech
told me to change both up and down bolts and the arm. Whenever I do that I only notice the changes for about 2weeks and it wil become obvious again.
Changed the hub, did wheel balancing and aligement but same thing still keep occurring.
A mech complained that my right back tire was bad and its the one causing the front right wheel tire to wobble . My Vulganizer checked it and said the tire is not in a bad state to cause the front right wheel to wobble. I changed that tire and replaced it with my extra tire after changing the bolts again. After about 2weeks I started feeling the right front wheel wobbling again. All this has been going on for about 4 months now back and forth.
I am extremely disturbed now. Someone should kindly assist me on what can be happening.
When I say wobble I mean the tire shaking and making the body of the car to also shake and even feel it on the pedal while it won't make any strange sound. Its not when I turn or when on slow movement but when that speed is attained.
Pls I need advice on what to do.

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by anneki(m): 12:10pm On Aug 03, 2016

nas00:
What exactly do you mean by 'wobbling'?

Does your steering wheel jerk from side to side in your hand while driving at top speed and your car vibrates at the same time?

Do you hear some noise from your front wheels, especially when turning?

Computers › Re: Huawei Wireless Routers Unlocker - E5172, 5180 & B310 by anneki(m): 3:23pm On Jul 15, 2016

and mine which is currently on Swift

Model : Huawei e5172s-920

IMEI : 860 453 022 404 321

S/N : C5P7S B939 130 1538

Car Talk › Need an EGR Valve for a 94/97 Honda Accord or Fuel Pump for an 07-12 Yaris ? by anneki(op): 11:52am On Jun 19, 2016

Hello All,

I have a brand new EGR Valve for a Honda Accord 1994 - 1997 and a brand new fuel pump for a 2007 - 2012 Yaris.

Anyone who is interested in this can contact me. I do not have use for them any more as I no longer own those cars.

Cheers.

Car Talk › Re: Injectors Cleaning Demystified by anneki(m): 1:43pm On Jun 10, 2016

I know of 3 different workshops that offer off-vehicle cleaning in Lagos.

I have used one of them and recommended no less than 10 people in the last 2 months.

Fuel economy has improved tremendously.

Car Talk › Re: Most Suitable Engine Oil For My Car by anneki(m): 10:03am On Jun 10, 2016

@OP if your car is a 2.0L then according to Honda your oil should be 5w-30. If it is a 2.3L or 3.0L then it is 5w-20.

You have stated engine loses oil over short trips but does not smoke. Maybe you have a clogged PCV valve, worn seals, etc. The mechanics would know better.

Going straight to 5w-20 / 5w-30 which are lighter in weight than the AZ oil can result in exactly the same thing and then you start to blame the oil.

There is nothing wrong with 5w-20. I use it myself. But if I were losing oil I would establish why before I then switch to the recommended oil for my car after taking into consideration the present mileage of the said vehicle.

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Car Talk › Re: Most Suitable Engine Oil For My Car by anneki(m): 9:57pm On Jun 09, 2016

diportivo:

Car is 2002. Probably has high mileage. OP says its consuming oil over short distances. He needs to identify why he is losing oil before he considers thinner oils. Would you advice he goes with N12,000 - N15,000 Mobil 1 5w-20 as against N4,000 Mobil XHP while he is eliminating ?

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Car Talk › Re: Most Suitable Engine Oil For My Car by anneki(m): 8:10pm On Jun 09, 2016

Omotakins:
What is the most suitable engine oil for my Honda baby boy 2002 as the AZ engine oil I use reduces too much over a short journey? Engine doesn't smoke

Try Mobil XHP. If the same thing ( oil shortage ) happens then your engine needs attention. That's what you should address first.

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