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Shalomc:
Can you point me to the thread for such discuss?

VolvoS60:
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2007 model Corolla was bought 2nd hand from the US in 2010 - we used 20w 50 oil (Mobil XHP & Castrol GTX) in lube services from 2010 till 2016. Currently servicing with Nigerian market Mobil 1 synthetic (5w 30, SN).

2008 model RAV 4 was bought new from a dealer in Lagos in 2008 - we used 20w 50 oil (Mobil XHP) in lube services from 2008 till 2016. Serviced the vehicle once with Mobil 1 (0w 40) in 2010 or so. Currently running on Eterna's Castrol Magnatec (5w 30 synthetic, SN) which the labelling claims is made in the EU.

2012 model Camry was bought new from lagos dealer in 2012 - we used 20w 50 oils (Mobil XHP & South African Castrol GTX) in lube services from 2012 till 2017. Currently running on US manufactured Mobil 1 (5w 30, SN).

You are spot on with your assessment about the risk I was said to be taking by switching - several threads here warned that a switch was a sure way to knock an engine and I was talking about 3! But when I looked at the mileages at the time of switching - the Corolla had 83,000 miles, (although its true mileage is likely to be higher since there was evidence of odometer roll back when the car was bought 8 years ago) the RAV 4 had about 116,000km and the Camry had about 48,000km - I decided to take the risk. So far no problems at all - all 3 vehicles are running smoothly - although the Corolla consumes a little oil between lube services. Other than that no issues. I hope things stay that way.

VolvoS60:
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I used 20w 50 oil for 6 to 8 years on my vehicles - both used and new vehicles. Brands of choice were Mobil XHP and Castrol GTX (both API SL). I used them based on very clear instructions in the owners manual. As you are well aware, there is a big debate on here about how these instructions from the manufacturer are utter nonsense. More on that later.

I used the 20w 50, SL grade oil without problems for almost a decade, servicing at 5000km intervals. Apart from a harsh smell (of burnt oil?) on opening the oil filler cap (and sometimes even without opening the cap) there were no incidents. No oil shortages (except for 1 vehicle), nothing. However, after reading through the various oil war threads on here, I decided to try another viscosity early last year since the engines were still relatively low mileage. By the way, at least one of my vehicles was classed as 'inferior' by the 'expert' on the other oil thread because there are no instructions (about oil grade and viscosity) on the oil filler cap. Anyway, I went for 5w 30 which seemed to be the most suitable choice (but only locally available (at least then) as an expensive 'fully synthetic' oil from Mobil).

What I can report is that fuel consumption improved dramatically after I started using the local Mobil 1. I saw fuel economy figures I hadn't seen since 2009! (11.9 litres per 100km compared to 15+ litres per 100km pre-Mobil 1 use). I will continue using 5w 30 oils because of the persuasive argument made by some former members of this forum on yet another oil war thread. But in the end, each owner has to make the call - what works for motorist A may not work for motorist B. Almost all auto forums on the web have a majority of members saying 20w 50 oil is not suitable for modern engines. But some car manufacturers approve the use of this viscosity in cars made as recently as 2012 and sold new here! Some of our resident experts on the other thread then counter by claiming the cars sold here are not up to spec So who is to be believed - a faceless online 'guru' or the car maker? Or is it a question of picking and choosing what and when to believe in the owners manual?

In the end its a judgement call.

VolvoS60:
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2007 Toyota Corolla US spec bought used in 2010. Used Mobil XHP (20W 50, SL) from 2010 without any (visible) problems for years. Fuel consumption was good but probably would have been better with oils that met the manufacturer's recommended viscosity of 5W 30 (stamped on the oil filler cap). Also used Castrol GTX (20W 50, SL) from South Africa a couple of times without any visible problems.

Vehicle has thrown up a couple of codes for the catalytic converter, O2 sensor and charcoal canister but this doesn't have anything to do with motor oil as far as I am aware. Switched to Nigerian sold Mobil 1 (5W 30, SN - in the old days, the container stated the oils were made in Egypt but this info is no longer there) in late 2016 or early 2017 and been running that since. Not sure if fuel consumption has really improved significantly with the use of Mobil 1 - will confirm figures.

2008 Toyota RAV 4 bought new locally in 2008. I can confirm that the dealer used 20W 50 oil for the first few services while vehicle was still under warranty. I continued to use Mobil XHP (20W 50, SL) for several years, again without any visible trauma. Used Mobil 1 (0W 40) once in 2010 - my first contact with imported synthetic oil. Also used South African Castrol Edge? (15W 40, SN) once in late 2016. Switched to Nigerian sold Mobil 1 (5W 30, SN) in 2017 and paid really close attention - that was when I noticed a big improvement in fuel economy - 11.9litres per 100km compared to prior 15+ litres per 100 km. Currently running Nigerian sold Castrol Magnatec (5W 30, SN). No DTCs.

2012 Camry bought new locally in 2012. Dealer most likely used 20W 50 oil for the first few lube services. I then used Mobil XHP for several years with a few Castrol GTX appearances. Switched to Nigerian sold Mobil 1 (5w 30, SN) IN 2017 and then US Mobil 1 (5w 30, SN) in 2018. I will provide fuel econ figures later. No DTCs.

At least two of the vehicles had an acrid 'burnt oil' smell upon opening the oil filler cap. That's no longer there since we started using the 5w 30 oils.

murphyola:
I have Hyundai 1998 model and it refuse to accelerate whenever I press acceleration pedal it only started jarking pls help what is the cause because I've changed fuel pump like anything

kniru:
No 4get me oo

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More like 'daunting' car issues.

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Problems that did not get the most likes but are sufficiently intriguing may be considered.

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Over to you.

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Post your vehicle problem brand-specific, top 3 most liked problem cars will get repaired for free.

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Cost of parts, materials and supplies required to effect the repair will be borne by owner.

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Contest closes in 21 days.

Repair process will be posted here.

This is a promotional offer.

If the vehicle does not run and drive, free offer does not apply, instead a diagnosis and labor fee of 100,000.00 maximum applies. Owner free to supply parts, materials, and supplies needed to effect the repair.

Problems that did not get the most likes but are sufficiently intriguing may be considered.

Abused vehicles welcome.

Over to you.

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Terms and conditions apply

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Cost of parts, materials and supplies required to effect the repair will be borne by owner.

Owner is free to supply parts, materials, and supplies though.

Contest closes in 21 days.

Repair process will be posted here.

This is a promotional offer.

If the vehicle does not run and drive, free offer does not apply, instead a diagnosis and labor fee of 100,000.00 maximum applies. Owner free to supply parts, materials, and supplies needed to effect the repair.

Problems that did not get the most likes but are sufficiently intriguing may be considered.

Abused vehicles welcome.

Over to you.

Offer for Abuja residents only or those outside Abuja willing to bring the vehicle to Abuja.

Terms and conditions apply

AutoElectNG:
Post your vehicle problem brand-specific, top 3 most liked problem cars will get repaired for free.

Labor and Diagnosis free.

Cost of parts, materials and supplies required to effect the repair will be borne by owner.

Owner is free to supply parts, materials, and supplies though.

Contest closes in 21 days.

Repair process will be posted here.

This is a promotional offer.

If the vehicle does not run and drive, free offer does not apply, instead a diagnosis and labor fee of 100,000.00 maximum applies. Owner free to supply parts, materials, and supplies needed to effect the repair.

Problems that did not get the most likes but are sufficiently intriguing may be considered.

Abused vehicles welcome.

Over to you.

Offer for Abuja residents only or those outside Abuja willing to bring the vehicle to Abuja.

Terms and conditions apply.

franklin93:
I love your support. Very detailed. Thanks for suggestion. If it's possible I will like to have your contact. Thanks.

jimohibrahim:
2006 Honda accord

jimohibrahim:
Just asking for how much it will cost me..i have a spare but it's just the key no remote on it.. Just for iron key.

jimohibrahim:
Hi luvinhubby
Please I need help oo, my car was stolen and recorvered back, but the Armed robbers didn't drop the keys, and now I'm told I have to reprogram it.. How much will that cost?

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RZArecta2:
Mazda MPV's from research are prone to rust as if the owners deep the vehicles in salt water everyday there by significantly reducing any resale value you might be wishing for

olaboy1:
You have a reply.

Lexusgs430:
Even SAAB as a company, no longer exists........ So good luck with this hunt......

NB : Your best option is to buy a whole vehicle and deal with it, like a hyena and vulture would deal with a carcass.......

GAZZUZZ:
Scrap it.

If you scout lagos well you will find functional car for less than the price of repairs.

Alanzazani:
If we can restore this car, we will post our progress here. It seems sourcing parts will be our challenge

DOVpet:
Can you pls share more working condition, amenities, different types and common problem of Nissan_Almera (pic also welcome)

etech:
was driving last week and i observed that my car (nissan primera) temperature gauge goes high at top speed, have checked to see if over heating occurs but no overheating AC also cuts off at high speed too
have checked my coolant level and its good please what could be the issue i need professional advise as i do not want all these road side mechanics to turn it upside down.

awaiting feedback many thanks