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Car Talk › Re: Racing A 2014 Highlander With A mercedes Cls550. Toyotas Need To Know Their Mate by chronos00: 7:26am On Jun 08, 2021

Enough of this nonsense in this section, if you cannot be civilized, I don't see why you should be allowed to keep making these disgusting posts.

Mynd44 lalasticlala Seun Marpol Dominique

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Car Talk › Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by chronos00: 9:28am On May 19, 2021

GreenWorld:
Good day gurus in the house, please what's your say on 2007 volvo XC90 with 3.2l I6 engine. Is it a better engine compare to T5, T6 and V8 engines. Thank you

"Better" engine is relative. An engine can be better than others in some categories, and be less effective in other categories.

The 2007 XC90 only has 2 engine variants. 3.2l I6, and 4.4l V8. The T5 and T6 engines were eliminated for the XC90 after 2006. There's also the D5 engine for 2007, but that's a diesel engine and wasn't available in North America.

The 3.2l I6 is capable for the XC90, puts out 235 bhp and adequate torque, gets the vehicle up and moving reasonably well. The fuel efficiency is also adequate for its weight and is comparable to other models in that category.

The 4.4l V8 is the top engine for the 07 XC90. Puts out 311 bhp, impressive torque for its size, and is the engine of choice for the active driver. Naturally the expected worry would be fuel economy in a V8, however the difference in real world fuel economy between the V8 and the I6 is really not significant, under normal, average driving conditions in everyday commuting.

Slam on the V8 throttle however, and all that changes. The increased V8 performance naturally translates to increased fuel consumption and lower fuel economy. The same applies to the I6 in spirited driving, but less so.

A vehicle is much more than just its engine, of course.

The V8 engine comes in the top XC90 trims, and typically has the most available options. AWD, third row seating, rear AC setup, pop up display, headrest DVD displays, etc. If you're lucky and find the V8 Sport trim, it's the Holy grail for the 07. Had fine leather stitching, blue backlit dash gauges, sport 19" wheels, sport exhaust tips, and other V8 sport specific options.

The 3.2l I6 typically is available in FWD, may also have third row seating and the entertainment options.

Both trims are mated to a 6 speed automatic transmission from AISIN-WARNER, which does a relatively capable job. Certainly better than the earlier T5 and T6, the latter of which was a well known fiasco.

In summary, your priorities would determine which trim would be most suitable.

Do you get upset and triggered when random vehicles accelerate past you? The V8 is the engine for you.

Do you enjoy engine baritone? That deep hum that shows up during spirited driving? The V8 is the engine for you.

Do you pay more attention to smiles per gallon, at the expense of miles per gallon?

The V8 is the engine for you.

Do you often traverse poor, offroad inclined terrain? The Haldex AWD would do you some good, though it may not be the most powerful in its class.

The V8 is the engine for you.

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Car Talk › Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by chronos00: 8:44am On Apr 15, 2021*

oscillation55:
Good day bosses in the house, please what's your opinion on 2006 Volvo xc90 awd having these in mind; reliability, ruggedity, fuel efficiency, availability of parts & auto technicians, any known problem associated with the ride or models in the series. Tnx in advance

CC: kingreign, heavenly bang, nurey, Philadelphia

The 06 Xc90 has various engine based trims, is it a 2.5turbo? Or a V8. You need to verify that it's actually a 2006 XC90, because the previous model year, 2005, physically looks essentially the same, but had a notoriously unreliable engine/transmission pairing, the T6. For 2006, the V8 replaced the T6 as the premium XC90 trim.

Reliability is on par with similar models, reliability is related to maintenance to some extent, both of which can be said to be average, for an 06 XC90. The earlier V8 engines had some balance shaft issues, but those were resolved subsequently. For more on those issues:

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/the-dark-side-of-volvos-excellent-v8

Ruggedness, the XC90 wasn't really designed as an off road vehicle, it's no Jeep Wrangler or Toyota 4runner. However the Haldex AWD system is relatively capable of taking you through most terrain you would encounter while driving in Nigeria. Just don't go climbing mountains, and you would be fine.

Fuel efficiency for the 06 is linked to the engine trim. The V8 is a 4.4l Yamaha designed workhorse putting out 311 bhp, and impressive torque for its category. The 2.5t engine can feel significantly underpowered, especially as the XC90 is a rather heavy vehicle. The V8 is not overly thirsty under normal driving applications. If you're one of those people that can't stand people passing you when you drive, or you're lead footed, well that would translate to your pocket in fuel costs. The 2.5t is a relative fuel sipper, but don't expect to win any races with it.

Parts and expertise are available for the XC90s. Volvos have witnessed a recent resurgence, however outside Lagos some parts (and expertise) may be tricky to locate, one may have to resort to buying in Lagos and shipping cross country. In Lagos however, there's a street in Ladipo, Daleko/Alhaji Amusa street, that's almost exclusively all things Volvo. You could find pretty much any part you'd ever need there. Labour, too.

The desired features are also linked to the trims. The V8 models tend to come with third row seating (only comfortable for kids), third row AC outlets, rear seat entertainment (dvd/headphone outlets), BLIS (blind spot monitors). Other available options for all trims are the pop up display unit, rear parking or proximity sensors, etc.

The summary is, for its price point, the 06 XC90 is a capable vehicle. Are there better alternatives? Certainly, but most of those have higher sticker prices. If the V8 scares you, up your budget a bit to include the 2007 XC90, with its all new 3.2l Inline 6 Cylinder engine which is a compromise between the 2.5t and the 4.4l V8.
In addition, your location may also influence the availability of parts and labour.

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Car Talk › Re: Why Is Lexus IS 250 Always A Write Off Whenever It's Involved In An Accident? by chronos00: 11:29pm On Apr 14, 2021

Kelvin30286063:
That's an Acura but you can't compare since I'm sure you have no idea what happened to that car. That is probably an accident that involved a truck. I'm talking of lone accidents that still rendered IS250 useless.
Some months ago, some boys were driving fast at night in Ondo here. Some say they were being pursued by police, some said no one was chasing them but what I know is they crash the car into a poll and sent it tumbling a few times. That IS250 was moved to a dump site at the same location I visit when I want to repair my car. The vehicle is a write off. I looked closely and I can tell you, there is absolutely nothing that's still useful in that ride.
Before you ask, the boys didn't die but even till know, all three are still in the hospital with multiple broken bones.
Now another scenario, 4 boys, driving a benz, coming from Lagos. Met the accident along Benin road, car was hit by a truck from being and the force sent the car tumbling several times. I met the 4 boys there, looking at the damages in the car. They are fine. Yes the car took a hit everywhere but it stood and they could still get out.

Lol

Bros, you say I can't make comparisons, but its obvious that the entire purpose of your posts and this thread, is to compare the IS250 to other vehicles, Mercedes Benz models, for instance.

Those pictures I posted are pictures of 2012 Acura TL, the same model you own and drive, all mangled up, I strongly doubt that anybody survived those wrecks.

You're trying to create the impression that the IS250 is an unsafe vehicle, based on wrecks you claim to have come across. I could also make the same claim for the Acura, based on those pictures.

There are several factors that affect structural integrity. Prior collisions, unsafe handling, are a few of them. If the IS 250 were a structurally unsafe vehicle, that would have been revealed a long time ago by the people who buy these vehicles new, and who use them for hundreds of thousands of miles, before we receive them.

So bros, avoid the fallacy of hasty generalization. Anecdotes sound good, but aren't always factual.

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Car Talk › Re: Why Is Lexus IS 250 Always A Write Off Whenever It's Involved In An Accident? by chronos00: 7:10pm On Apr 14, 2021

Kelvin30286063:
Over the last 2 years, I have seen over 8 accidents that involves a Lexus IS 250, I don't want to pin this down to anything but it's obvious that most yahoo Boys like the car and they buy it every now and then. Knowing the wayward life of yahoo Boys, they are always reckless when they drive and most are either high or drunk thus the number of accidents involving this car. But one thing I've noticed in all of these accidents is the level of damage on that car every time. The car is always a write off or almost a write off.
Just last week, I was driving from Akure to Ondo and I saw a lexus IS beside the road, it has been in an accident and as always, it was a write off and it has obviously been axed so as to get the occupants out.
I'm really curious, why is that car always a write off after an accident. It is the structure (cuz it's a small car) or just the seriousness of the accident?
I have seen other brands of cars involved in serious accidents and the car managed to maintain its structure so the driver could get out. Personally I don't think a car should be severely damaged if a big truck is not involved.
Aside that, IS 250 is a car I admire a lot.

Note: The picture attached to post is from online pls. I don't take pictures from accident scenes cuz I believe it's disrespectful to whoever is involved.

What vehicle would you say this is/was?

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Politics › Re: Newswire Retracts Story About Terrorist Watchlist. Pantami Reacts. by chronos00: 2:06pm On Apr 12, 2021

naptu2:
Stop wasting your time. I always post news articles and I will always post news articles and I don't give a damn whether you like it or not. You have never asked me if I'm the mouthpiece of all the other people in the news articles that I have posted in the past ten years and the only reason you are asking me now is because of your bias.

I will always post whatever I want and you can never decide for me what I will post.

By the way, I couldn't give a damn about your so called respect.

This is my last response to you

Autos › Re: Where Is The Best Place To Buy Cars In Lagos? by chronos00: 7:01am On Apr 08, 2021

Foreigna:
Berger is the worst place to buy cars in Lagos. Talking from 2 personal experiences.

One man's meat. Berger is pretty much the largest auto market in Lagos, afaik. I've gotten vehicles from there on 4 different occasions, it's my choice due to the large selection. The key is to go with someone familiar with the area, have a v.i.n check source at hand, and always research the vehicle model before you make the trip.

If you just go there ad lib, you would almost definitely get burnt. Only when the v.i.n checks out, and the pricing and features match, should you get them to bring out the vehicle, then do an underbody rust inspection, before the compulsory test drive and closer inspection.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 5:33am On Apr 03, 2021

Ikenna351:
Trying very hard to explain yourself to the Car Talk gang will do you no good, for they are not interested in the truth or whatever fact you have to prove your case. They are always only interested in something they consider negative you say to b1tch about you. I understand you have a business/integrity to protect. But these people don't have good intentions for you from few posts into the thread (constructive criticisms my arse). Its that obvious to a logical mind.

This thread was a trap you could have avoided, because it was obvious that it was likely going to happen from the thread starter position to you in the beginning. It was obvious to me. Was wondering why you didn't see it.

Lion King - Monk.

I personally am not one for ad hominem exchanges, but yeah, I think I remember you, Mr Ikenna, we had a run in several years ago, I was in a Peugeot WhatsApp group which you ran as an admin, I see your conceited, completely irrelevant, nonsensical and selfish, self centered approach to everything to life has not changed. You clearly have not gotten wiser with age.

I frankly hadn't even remembered you existed till I saw this post, and went through some of your similarly quite foolish and ill advised posts.

There's really not much to add here, If at this stage and age in your life, you haven't discovered the gift of rational thought, I'm afraid there really is no hope for you.

I don't expect to ever read or respond to any posts or submissions you ever make again, on any platform. People like you are best totally avoided.

Cheers.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 9:40pm On Apr 01, 2021

9icetoo:
Weyreypey, wereypey. One of them is correct. He would have been jerking off on this right now.

Isn't that the guy with numerous alternate monikers? I've counted like 2 of his known alternates on this thread so far.

Car Talk › Re: Toyota Camry Side Mirror by chronos00: 6:20pm On Mar 31, 2021

Aanumi16:
Good Evening All,

Can anyone help me with where I can get this side mirror either in Lagos or Onitsha or Nnewi.

Thanks.

Kingreign
Gazzuzz
Opusdei1
Mayor2013

That looks like an Acura or Honda side mirror, I assume it's the LEDs and folding function you're after. . Bro, just go to Mgbuka Onitsha, you're 100% guaranteed to find that or something similar.

Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 4:15pm On Mar 31, 2021

radautoworks:
you and me both.

Don't you guys have access to high end tools with official Honda support? To resolve the persistent oil level warning light, I mean.
Because while it may sound great to say that the underlying issue has been fixed, seeing that light constantly will always cause the gentleman palpitations.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 4:12pm On Mar 31, 2021

I have to say, Radautoworks, I really didn't expect this to be an 8 page thread. I just figured all would be sorted out satisfactorily and everyone would just move on.

Kinda surprised, and not in a good way, that this matter is still raging.

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Autos › Re: Innoson Unveils New Model, IVM G5T (Pictures) by chronos00: 6:46am On Mar 25, 2021

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Travel › Re: Road Trip: Lagos To Abuja By Road by chronos00: 7:04pm On Mar 21, 2021

speedfreak:
I’d appreciate the connect, I’m leaving Thursday morning. Pls reach me on

Bros, gotta have better situational awareness than this, may not be the best idea to have your number splashed all over these pages.

Reach out to the guy privately. DM or something.

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Travel › Re: Road Trip: Lagos To Abuja By Road by chronos00: 3:58pm On Mar 21, 2021

Aanumi16:
Let me suggest a safer route for you, though it's long, you can ply the road anytime of the day.
Lagos - Enugu - Otukpo - Loko - Lafia - Abuja

From Otukpo to Abuja is just 3 hrs
Enugu to Otukpo is 2 to 3 hrs

This person has obviously never made this trip before. May not even have made any interstate trips.

Otukpo to Abuja is 3 hours? By underground railway?

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Travel › Re: Road Trip: Lagos To Abuja By Road by chronos00: 12:00pm On Mar 21, 2021

aieromon:
You have no business with Ilorin. You must hit the road as early as possible and prepare to spend the night on the road if you cannot get to Lokoja by 6pm.

Ibadan - Ado Ekiti - Omuo - Kabba - Obajana - Lokoja is a better choice than Ibadan - Akure - Kabba/Okene - Lokoja due to the lonely roads in the Akoko axis of the route.

NB : Google map estimate is totally different from the total number of hours you will spend on the road. There are currently 2 road constructions - Lokoja and Gwagwalada and you are likely to waste precious man hours in those locations.

Wishing you a safe trip.

Yep, this right here.

If you don't get to Lokoja by 5pm, just prepare to either get to Abuja by midnight, or spend the night in Lokoja. The Gwagwalada construction sef would not be such an obstacle, but that Lokoja one is just crazy.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 6:00am On Mar 20, 2021

Melodramatic on top person own money again.

Lol. You clearly either didn't understand the point of this thread, or you're just pandering and virtue signaling.

Carry your own melodrama go back to gossip and family section, madam.

Who do melodrama pass you, at the end of the day?

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Politics › Re: Court Restrains EFCC From Arresting Ozekhome by chronos00: 8:39pm On Mar 18, 2021

NwaNimo1:
Police restrain Army from......

[img]https://media1./images/2405078da6fccdc41a2df3c007470591/tenor.gif?itemid=20436778[/img]

Silly memes

Bigot

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Car Talk › Re: Problem With My Toyota Hilux by chronos00: 4:11pm On Mar 18, 2021

nurey:
The onlyv broad reason why the engine is that expensive is because it isn't available in any vehicle sold in US and vehicles as late as 2016 were still fitted with the 2TR, not because it is made of gold and silver.

The part about it not being available in any US market vehicle isn't true, I own a 2005 US market Tacoma with the 2.7l 2TR engine from the factory.

Autos › Re: Low-cost Detailed Vehicle History Report @ 1k (Promo Price) by chronos00: 3:54pm On Mar 18, 2021

No adverts allowed in this section. Move this to auto section oga

Marpol Mynd44

Politics › Re: APC Senators Block Bill To Make Appointment Of Service Chiefs Independent by chronos00: 12:35pm On Mar 18, 2021

Autos › Re: Why Your Car's Catalytic Converter Is Very Valuable by chronos00: 7:46am On Mar 17, 2021

aspiring44:
It's also a fuel enhancer . It economizes your fuel too

Very false.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 4:56pm On Mar 13, 2021

shortgun:
You mean Rad..... fingered?

I was going to reply this post with some acerbic commentary, then I realized the username was quite familiar. This is the notorious shortgun who never ceases to display his ignorance and belligerence on the Mercedes Benz thread.

Carry on, it's just your nature.

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Car Talk › Re: From Gazzuzz To Radautoworks And Back Again…my Story. by chronos00: 4:53pm On Mar 13, 2021

rationalmind:
Maybe this is going to sound insensitive but it is what it is.

Anytime I read posts like this, the first thing that comes to my mind is the poster does not practice as an Engineer nor in any profession that remotely requires you to troubleshoot an issue and to use tools to resolve it.

Maybe you work in a bank where there's a laid down procedure to everything and what you just do is follow the process to achieve results.

Anyone who practises as an Engineer or a Technician knows that these things are bound to happen. You see an issue you have resolved one way a hundred times and you apply the same resolution only to realise the problem is still unresolved.

This is why good shops offer warranty on repairs and labour. They know things will never always go as planned. It is not from lack of competence, It's just the nature of the job. Even in the US, many vehicles stay with the dealership for weeks and upon return to the customer, they realise the problem is still there.

The major difference between a well trained Engineer/ technician and a quack is, while issues like this are an exception for the former, its the norm for the later. It is never because the well trained Engineer always gets it right.

This thread in my opinion is a little too early. The shop has done the good thing by offering you a warranty and you should have taken it.

If they fail to resolve your issues after you return the vehicle, then you are well within your rights to open as many threads as you want.

Bros, you cannot expect other people to lay complaints following your own schedule and time frame.

He who wears the shoes, knows where they pinch. If he's spent considerable time coming up with this thread and lengthy posts, we should not respond by prescribing timeframes.

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Autos › Re: Clean Registered Toyota Corolla(altis) 2006 MODEL For Sale! by chronos00: 7:18am On Mar 09, 2021

nurey:
whether you bought it or you found it on the floor, it is no where near a Corolla Altis, exterior and interior don't match with an Altis. The vehicle is no where near a 06 to 08 Corolla.

post vin and fall my hand so I can apologize.

Your Corolla has amber turn signals

Your Corolla has 2 rear head rest

your Corolla doesn't have factory leather seats

your Corolla doesn't have a single wood finish

look at your head lamp now google Corolla Altis and compare headlamp and front bumper.

your rear brake lights is no where near and Altis either.

I am not trying to spoil your market, your vehicle is a 05 Corolla atleast you get factory security installed.

Boss, don't be so quick to judge. This is definitely not the regular North American Corolla, this may very well be an Altis. I've come to discover that there are so many different versions of Corollas, not all Altis models have leather or those other features you mentioned.

Look at the front bumper again, look at the clear side markers, look at the fender turn signals, look at the steering wheel.

Then look at the side mirror controls, this also has automatic foldable side mirror controls.

Could very well be some version of the Altis.

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Car Talk › Re: Who Has Vacuum Pump In Enugu? by chronos00: 6:08am On Dec 24, 2020

alphaNomega:
how?

Lol, have no fear

That little detail he mentioned is a pointer that he may own an older model vehicle, or a non-North American model vehicle.

Many older vehicles used the R12 refrigerant system which was the predecessor of the R134a system in most cars on the roads today. With the R12 system, there's a sight glass in the engine bay connected to the AC hoses that indicates the level of refrigerant present in the system.

The R134A system eliminated the sight glass.

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Car Talk › Re: Who Has Vacuum Pump In Enugu? by chronos00: 4:00pm On Dec 22, 2020

osato45:
what's the essence of vacuuming my ac system, does vacuuming check for leaks?

If I fill my compressor with r134a refrigerant how long is it supposed to last before I top up, assuming I use my ac 5 times a week?

In addition to the reply above, yes, a vacuum pump can detect AC system leaks, however to pinpoint the exact source of the leak you would need additional tools.

Sealed AC systems can work for years, as long as there are no leaks or malfunctions

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Car Talk › Re: Who Has Vacuum Pump In Enugu? by chronos00: 3:57pm On Dec 22, 2020

Peppermintflav:
Bros I won't lie, na my boss fill the system. And he has no guage. His system is to fill small check the return. Till the return hose is very cold. But it took a while cos of the big condenser. Once I get my vacuum pump I'm discharging the whole system and I will buy Harp gas or Snow and use my scale to weigh while recharging.

modified
Is your pump for sale?

Lol it took some effort and cost to source the vacuum pump, at the moment it's not for sale, I just assist people with vacuuming as requested.

Meanwhile make we try dey environmentally responsible, though situation can make it hard sometimes. These refrigerants are not so wonderful for the environment

Car Talk › Re: Who Has Vacuum Pump In Enugu? by chronos00: 4:37pm On Dec 19, 2020

Peppermintflav:
This problem led me into learning about auto AC. Most technicians don't have vacuum pump, nor manifold guage. I must confess where I'm learning , the guy doesn't have either. But I'm just gaining the practical experience. I have bought my manifold guage and will soon order for vacuum pump. Im using my honda CRV as a lab rat
I removed the condenser which I felt was small and replaced it with a bigger type. (Lexus RX300) and now under 2:00pm sun I don't feel hot..
I'm using this opportunity to tell my Enugu residents that if you want ice cold AC that is done right holla..

I have a vacuum pump, if you need one. I'm around Onitsha though. Also have UV dye aerosols and blacklight for leak detection. I no be AC technician o, na situation make me go buy all those things, as you observed no reasonable AC tech with correct equipment for this side.

Finally once you understand the principle of AC operation, diagnosis and fixing no too dey complicated with the right equipment.

After the condenser upgrade, how much more refrigerant did you add to the system, considering the factory refrigerant volume was expanded?

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by chronos00: 4:26am On Dec 14, 2020

radautoworks:
You don't need a light for this. It's VERY green. You can't miss it

Hello ma'am
Oh, It's visible without any special equipment? That's good.
How do I go ahead with the order?

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by chronos00: 9:31pm On Dec 13, 2020

radautoworks:
ah, yeah that works. No need for synthetic but one can if they choose.

Hello

I posted on your other thread. I need this please, and th UV light source, didn't find it on the website

Car Talk › Re: How Much Should I Expect To Pay For My Repair? by chronos00: 8:08am On Dec 13, 2020

radautoworks:
If you can get a used engine for 90k (18*N5,000), yes. Also make sure the used your buy is not worse off than yours. We will be replacing ALL your seals not just the valve stem seals.

On a serious note, it makes no sense to get a used one. Whoever does it, make sure they replace all seals not just the valve seals to avoid story later.

Good morning ma'am

i need this dye, also need the light but I couldn't find the light on your site

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