sooperrescue:
Not their fault though. Some mecs are not aware of the importance of the 5w20 badge on the oil cover and so use the available oil commonly sold. It is important to note that none of our local oils can work with these Engines. Recently a client helped me to order for castrol extended performance from the Usa because we could not get from our Suppliers

it's sad that one spends 16 million Naira to purchase a vehicle but fails to do one of the basic things required for the maintenance of such vehicle.

Personally, I would not blame the mechanics but the owner of the car because most of them are roadies and hardly understand what the numbers in the engine oil cover denote. vehicle owners ought read the manuals of their cars & insist mechanics adhere to the recommended oil. These roadside mechanics (Kazeems) believe that all engine oils are the same & have the same effect on automobile engines, hence, they buy the cheap ones & keep the balance as part of their proceeds from the job.

you may be shocked to learn that even the established garages & dealerships use wrong engine oil specification & bill the owners for the recommended engine oil.

I buy my oil & filter by myself.

GAZZUZZ:
Is it me or does this enginebay look like a camry 08?

Cc: kingreign

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Still genuinely interested in this sale.

Definitely a 2007/2008 Toyota Camry engine bay. It's either a mistake or the car doesn't belong to the op.

The earlier respondent have pretty much done justice to your enquiry.

However, the quality of our fuel is also a factor. The deplorable state of Nigeria roads affect you mpg. The list is inexhaustible.

Still looking.

LeJeun3:



Quite explicit.. Thought the RX330 was recommended to use 5w-20

Thanks.

That's the recommended engine oil 5w-30. It has the 3MZ 3.3l engine which is used in 2004 to 2006 Toyota Sienna & some Highlander models with slightly different turning.

I'm not sure of other models that share the same engine @Kingreign over to you.

Call.

Seen

emmaak2:
Please is he still reliable?

Yes, 100%.

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It makes a lot more sense to open a thread of yours rather than derail this one with your unrelated topic. That way you get some patronage and refs too.

1.
Model: Lexus RX330 (AWD)
Year: 2004
Service Interval: 5000 miles (I usually achieve this mileage in 7 to 8 months
Oil: 5w-30 Toyota synthetic oil
Price: ₦3500 per litre (₦17,500)
Quantity: 5
Oil Filter: ₦3000 (briscoe)

Sometimes, I service it my self but at other times, I get a professional to do it.

2.
Model: Toyota Camry
Year: 2011
Service interval: 5000 (this is driven more often, so I get it the mileage in 4 to 5 months
Oil: 0w-20 (Toyota synthetic oil)
Price: ₦3500 each (₦17,500)
Quantity: 4 and a half litres
Oil filter: ₦3000 (briscoe)

Same conditions above apply here.

This is gradually turning into arguement rather than advise. I don't think there's any contest here. You mentioned you love both cars, but your considerations are fuel economy, avalaibility of spare parts, durability, technical knowhow for maintenance & if I may add, resale value when the need arises. Your concern was never, performance etc.

There's a reason the Camry is all over the place, not just in Nigeria; reliability suppasses all other factors which Toyota Camry is known for. In Nigeria for instance, any kazeem can rescue you in an event of emergency break down as against the highly sophisticated German build in BMW. I see more BMW & Benz abandoned at the mechanic workshop but I have not seen a Camry abandoned except the owner is dead or had an accident of which investigation is on-going.

For the banters about carjacking and theft of Camry, just so we are clear on this; any car can be stolen including Mercedes & BMW, although the rate is obviously high for the Camry because of the high resale value. What I have learnt about this is that most users of the Toyota Camry and other related models are somewhat careless in terms of where they park, and how they park. Personally, I don't park out of sight. When in an insecure environment, I tip the security guards to keep an eye. Sometime ago, a neighbours bmw was stolen without a trace.

So, if your concern is class and performance, and you have the finances to deal with any outcome of the BMW, pls by all means; follow your desire. No one on this site will assist you with funds when the car needs some fixes.

The onus is on you to decide what you can afford and sustain for a long time.

Good luck with your choice but please, let us know what you choose eventually.

It might also be that this mechanic has been using 20w-50 to service that car. Because if the owner has been buying the right oil which l suppose should be 0w-20, he would have realised it long ago.

As earlier mentioned, checking of Transmission Fluid is vehicle specific. On my 2004 Toyota Sienna with 3.3l 3MZ FE engine, you are required to drive the van till the engine reaches its peak (10 - 15 minutes). While parked at a level ground with the engine idling, pull the dipstick to check ATF level. This same procedure applies to 2004 - 2006 Lexus RX330 using the same engine.

Read your owners manual to ensure you have the right procedure.

bee4un:
It was serviced by the company for some time but the charges were so high. And besides, I was not told what was removed or replaced during that period of servicing by the company. All I did was to give my brother the car whenever it's due to take to them, get it serviced, and pay for the services and then he would return it. But one day, he told me that what they are doing and collecting huge money could also be done by a mechanic workshop with less pay. I bought into it and from there... That's the story. I have learnt my lessons anyway.

I can understand you want to save cost but you went to an unscrupulous mechanic.

You need to read your owners manual to have an understanding of the basic components of the car including what needs to be replaced at your next OCI as well as what needs to be inspected. This gives you firm control of what to do at the mechanic.

Moreover, Internet has made information available at your finger tips through research & reading. I could almost guarantee that your Kazeem neither reads nor research. This is where you need to be better.

Depending on your location, research nairaland to identify a competent mechanic to assist you to maintain your car.

bee4un:
Please folks, i need an urgent help here. My mechanic says i must change fuel filter anytime am servicing my vehicle (oil change). This is a brand new vehicle (tear rubber). It was bought 2015. I have done this for over 1 year now (changing oil filter and fuel filter every 3000km not miles).

Please help a brother out.

This story of a new car does not add up. How can you have a new car and give it to a roadie to service for you. There's an OCI indicator light on your instrument cluster that reminds you when the car is due for service.

Your patronage of a kazeem, was it out of ignorance or just to save money? I'm struggling to comprehend how you spent a fortune to buy a car only to have it ruined by a quack.

Fuel pumps are not parts you just replace at will. They are only replaced when they are faulty. It's an obvious rip off by the roadie.

Just so you know, patronise a competent garage for the health of your car.

honmusa:

what you describe is just a symptom and hundred of reasons can be responsible.Scan and post the code here,probably your powertrain system can be sensitive enough to log the issue.

It's obvious you are using the wrong ATF. Stop driving that car till you can get the recommended atf. Honda is intolerant of non-recommended fluids.

I'm not exactly sure of the recommended fluid for your car but your owner's manual should come handy in this regard.

gradeA:
Guys hafa na.

Abeg na die I dey so oo. Earlier in the year, Feb precisely I got a direct Belgium lexus suv rx 330 v6 engine. oboi my joy was short lived as few months down na so so fuel I just dey buy. I am not exaggerating as I spend roughly 10k weekly on just fuel for the car. I reside in asaba, and work at onitsha so have to do the Niger bridge twice daily coupled with the traffic.

Guys abeg I don tire. people way don use this car na so the car dey do abi na fake I buy. More importantly what can be done to reduce the fuel consumption of this car before I wake up one morning and set this mob ablaze.

The best way to start is to tell us how many miles you get on a full tank of fuel. You can do this by setting your trip A to 0 the next time you buy fuel.

Driving from Asaba to Onitsha is a distance (I can't pin it in kilometres) including traffic at the head bridge. Your RX330 is a 3.3 l V6 engine. You probably have a misplaced perception of its fuel consumption prior to purchasing the vehicle.

Substituting the engine with a Corolla engine will be more expensive for you as that will kill the vehicle. It will be greatly under-powered. Why not sale the RX330 & buy a Corolla? This RX is not mearnt for everyone. Normally, the RX330 is a luxury brand and consumes more fuel than an average car.

Connoisseur:
Analysis

The rx330 has a combined 19mpg for city and highway driving. This translates to 14.5l/100km which is about 7l/40km everyday.
This is the most conservative calculation in this circumstance.
Were you expecting the mpg of a corolla in a Lexus?

You can hardly achieve this Mpg in Nigeria because of a number of factors:
1. The quality of fuel imported into this country
2. Road conditions, a lot of pot-holes and craters which makes you brake very often & accelerate again
3. Traffic which limits your acceleration
4. Driving pattern, when you kick down to overtake or get up to speed affects your mpg and finally, to get that level of mpg, you have to maintain a constant speed of 100km/h or slightly less for a stretch more than 100 miles.

miccodb:
Ok just thought to get to the root of this milage craze. Mileage seems to be a major factor in determining a vehicles useful life amd overall decision to buy or not. We do everything humanly possible here to falsify this to avoid questions and make d marketing easy. So in reality im concerned how much mileage is too much mileage? At what mileage should i be worried Or no worries

The emphasis should not necessarily be on mileage alone but on maintenance history. A properly maintained vehicle could run for thousands of mileage especially following manufacturers'recommended procedure. For instance, a poorly maintained engine with 50k mileage could cave in whereas a car with more than 200k mileage is still going strong.

To this extent, maintenance rather than mileage is more important.

Synord:



Contact a lawyer first.. if possible, get one of the eye witnesses to accompany you and corroborate your claim..

Do u have access to this truck driver ?? if so, contact him also because he is a prime witness..

Make sure what the driver ,witness and yourself write includes the part of the police officer dragging the car with them..

If possible, engage in a conversation challenging them about the report of the eye witness and carefully record it on your mobile..

if also possible, request to see the dpo himself of the office as he may be more ready to deal with any officer involve and ensure your car gets back to position !!!

This is a summary of an action plan for you. Do not be in a hurry to go to the police station. The first step is to get a lawyer. Explore all available dispute resolution strategy as going to the court will not immediately be favourable to you & could take a number of years.

There's some measure of carelessness on the part of the police officer and therefore, he is liable. The truck owners may also want an out of court settlement.

Ensure you are properly guided.

Goodluck.

pokipoki:

There is actually a 2006 ES350. The car is powered by a 3.5 litre engine. The production date was from March 2006 – 2012. Hope the link below helps.
https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/lexus-es-2006.html#aeng_lexus-es-2006-350

As someone rightly pointed out, this is a 2007 model powered by a 3.5l engine. The production year is late 2006 as is the tradition with car manufacturing.

Enzio:
Hi guys,

please i need an expert opinion on both cars the 2006 Toyota Avalon or The 2006 Lexus ES 350. Which is better for Nigerian Roads.
Thanks guys

There's nothing like a 2006 Es350 rather you have 2006 ES330. The 2006 model comes with a 3.3l engine while the Avalon comes in a 3.5l v6 engine as well. Both cars are good & have considerable performance in terms of power delivery.

However, the ES has a sleek exterior outlook than the Avalon but the Avalon has a more beautiful interior. They are both durable and reliable for the Nigerian roads but dependent on maintenance.

The Es being a luxury brand, offers a slightly better quality interior than the Avalon. The Es330 will command a better resale value.

conyema12:
I have a Toyota RAV4 2006 model.
I am wondering when it's right to change the shocks. I have driven the car for over 2years now without changing the shocks, especially the front ones. I know it's not good to start throwing spare parts at a car like that without reason .

However I feel 2 years is enough time to drive a shock on Nigerian road.

Lol. You do not necessarily need to replace your shocks if they are still very much intact. They could last for for the life span of the car depending on conditions of use. The only parts you replace are Brake, steering and differential fluids in the case of an AWD.

Replacing the stock shocks could lead to constantly replacing them especially if you are unable to get a genuine OEM.

My advise is to leave the shocks until such a time they fail.

chukel:
U see how unscrupulous our dealers can be. Mileage as at Feb 2016 was 165k miles. This is April 2017 and mileage is 50k miles. They can't even roll back with sense. The price is too high. Max should be 3.5m since its xle. Always run a VIN check.

Personally, I will not consider buying the car because the odometer fraud let alone buying it ₦3.5 mil. 165k mileage is not so high that the dealer cannot sell it with a reasonable profit but due to greed he rolled the mileage back so as to rip off an unsuspecting buyer.

If I were op, I will walk away from the deal. Buy a car with the actual mileage so that maintenance is easy for you.

kenx1:
What about the cost 2008 for 4.5m??

It's a bit on the high side for a 2008 car. You will get a 2010/2011 XLE for just about that price. Although, the fact that it's an XLE, if the mileage is actually 50k then, it will be expensive but not necessarily up to ₦4.5 mil.

But mind you, if it has a clean vin report, it will be costlier than what you have in dealers' shops which are either salvaged, flood or cars with odometer rollback.

First, get the vin report if it turns our good and you like the car, then negotiate the price further down. Don't be swayed by people's opinion on cost.

Lastly, there's a huge difference in price between a car with a clean vin report and it's counter parts sold for strictly business reasons in Nigeria and which will give you a nightmare of troubles as a car owner.

kenx1:
I'm currently buying a 2008 Toyota camry full option xle for about 4.5m with a millage of 50k

Please i need the following advise

1) is the price okay for a 2008 ride

2) is it advisable to buy a keyless entry ride

3) what is the disadvantage of a keyless entry

Please help me ride Gurus

Thank you

I strongly doubt that mileage. A vin report will reveal the actual mileage.

I had the expired temporary license for more than 8 months & drove from Lagos to Abuja with the same license on several occasions. In Abuja, the expired temporary license will not be extended; no officer will sign any document for you.

However, the practice seems different in Lagos as VIO is said to extend it after the initial expiration.

Within my period of usingredients the expired temporary license, I had series of encounter with the NPF enroute Lagos to Abuja. In one of the encounters, I was delayed for more than 3 hours in Lagos because the police wanted me to part with some money which I was not ready to do. They clearly understood that the issuance of the substantive license was a delay from VIO & FRSC and therefore had nothing to do with me. Despite the delay, I stood my ground and clearly told them that I was ready to go any length with them. I also noticed they were reluctant to take me to their station even when I insisted following their threat of taking me to station.

After more than 3 hours, they handed back the expired temporary license to me & asked me to go.

In the same vein, once they observe that you fidgeting and are in a hurry, you have become a veritable tool for extortion. So my advise is that you should not be scared and always let them know that when your license is ready, VIO/FRSC will issue it out.

Good accessment by Reuben Abati but is his complaint? He was a major beneficiary of the previous administration and worked under that government. What did he do except to take his own share of the national cake.

He should do well to keep his mouth shut.

ogawisdom:
Who knows shld answer esp in the Nigerian context. Will road safety or others stop you n charge u for this

In societies, where rules are obeyed & infractions are punished, it's an offence to fit a non-recommended headlamp bulbs let alone additional lights. It is equally an offence to engage in any of the above in Nigeria however, enforcement is a major problem with our system. There's a recommended beam level accepted in Nigeria and VIO could have your car impounded for this. For instance, your vehicle may not pass the recent yearly vehicle inspection with additional light fitment. This practice increases the risk of accidents & poses greater danger to other motorists.

On the contrary, I haven't seen anyone arrested because of such infractions. A typical reference is the luxurious bus drivers who ply our highways at night with very high beams that affect other road users.

There would be no negative effect if you use genuine radiator coolant recommended by your car manufacturer. Toyota recommends genuine 'Toyoya long life' Coolant (pink) or the one litre version (red). Either of these will be good for you.

vapid:
I just did a VIN check at www.vehiclehistory.com. I have attached a screenshot of the summary.

That's not a vin report. To get that report, you must pay for it.

I will suggest you obtain a proper vin report through any of the paid channels which should not be above ₦4000.

My first suspicion was flood when I read your experience. But as @Gazzuzz rightly said, a vin report will eliminate certain guess work & enable you to probe in the right direction.