₦airaland Forum

GentleChief:
Your arguement sounds genuine. It may not be genuine though.

I went online after this your comment and did some research. I read something about viscosity and sludge.

Seems Camry models require lighter oils since we are in a tropical climate.

Because of this, I will stick to the recommended oil and get a good one from Radautoworks. But it will be cheap though.

I don't need mobil 1 5w30. I have school fees and Rent to pay by February 1st. My madam has also threatened to go back to her father unless I give her 10k for xmas shopping.... Yes... am that cheap

So madam radautoworks, which one do you recommend again? I will pick it up on January 4th . Good and solid but Cheap one

My neighour will call you soon too. Gave him your number.

lubehouse9ja:
you surely know I can't lead my customers astray and I won't judge using my own discretion..

I have study the behaviour of this all under high temperature.. Nigeria don't have that thing they cold start temperature. Lowest 9ja temp should be approximately 12°c but in the USA its something different during winter - 30°c.. That 0w20 will flow better in the USA but no be 9ja wit still hash temperature during winter.. Do you know what happen to oil under high temperature? It will melt down total and becomes like water, you need engine oil that will help you to protect wears, tears and help avoid metal to metal contact under a hash temperature and not under a colder temperature.. Wetin I know self? ..

Even manufacturer mostly state two viscosity on manual.. You need a specialist to tell you the best for your region.

deedee44:
Are you suggesting I should have kept topping up with 4k+ every week.. for 18 months (72 weeks) and still counting

GentleChief:
Why are you always seeking attention like that Mannabbq.grill guy? Don't you have a real life outside Nairaland?

Gentlelife50:
Use Mobil or synthetic car engine go still go, all na time. The way they paint it it's as if the car will just spoil once u use mobil or if you use synthetic the car will stay forever.
Sometimes before the engine spoil car go don go finish

Every time oil oil oil, somebody wee not hia word.

Gentlelife50:
Use Mobil or synthetic car engine go still go, all na time. The way they paint it it's as if the car will just spoil once u use mobil or if you use synthetic the car will stay forever.
Sometimes before the engine spoil car go don go finish

Every time oil oil oil, somebody wee not hia word.

deedee44:
You always believe you know it all, who told you I bought it from a dealer? And were you there when I bought it cheap. I know I have to replace engine even if I had stayed loyal to the almighty 5w30 synthetic oil so which cry do want to cry because you want to change engine. Yes I will sell the car or you expect me to use it forever? and it won't be out of frustration as you wish. Keep your experience to yourself sir, I have mine. Thanks

deedee44:
Like your elantras?
I won't suffer the same fate, besides car is 18 months already and has made its money back so I dont know why you carry the matter for head.
And I've told you to learn the difference between assumptions and facts. Your mind is full of evil that's why you keep assuming evil. God don already pass you

lubehouse9ja:
if it's here in Nigeria you don't need anything0W it's better you go for Sae 20(5w20) or Sae 30(5w30).. A 5w30 oil is an average for all weather here in 9ja..

If you are using bigger engine like Mercedes, VW, BMW, Fiat, mini Renault and GM dexos.. (you can use the 0w40 and your next service you will need get a 5w40)

oluwashola4me:
Hi, ma'am!
Please can I use 0w-40 in place of 5W-20/ 0W-20?
Thanks.
cc: dru23

deedee44:
As you're doing slavery in US you believe you've reached the best SOMEWHERE in life and better than everybody hustling in Nigeria. I pray it won't be too late before sense will fall on you old man

GidiWoodsMan:
buying a tokunbo engine is a risk you don't want to take unless you absolutely have to because there's no guarantee you're getting a good one...

peeps4u:
Becuase he charged 4k?

deedee44:
I've been using the cheapest 20w50 for over a year and my engine still dey as e dey. No sludge no nothing. Oil was already shortening when it arrived as toks so after using 5w30 3 times I noticed it's either I kill the engine or the engine kills my pocket. I love my pocket more
Car is Toyota camry 06

deedee44:
I tell you. His eyes have seen, he must be in his 90s

GentleChief:
Everybody is fighting for there pocket Ma.

I read here one time when you said you change shocks for 2500 per 30 minutes and that a shock takes an average of 1 hour 30 minutes. So changing all shocks is 30,000 naira excluding price of shocks

My mech charged me 4000 last week to change all.

snipesdam:
You get time oo

deedee44:
On your civics manual, did they tell you to buy bigger tyres? Why didn't you continue using the recommended size. Receive sense by fire by force too

deedee44:
I've been using the cheapest 20w50 for over a year and my engine still dey as e dey. No sludge no nothing. Oil was already shortening when it arrived as toks so after using 5w30 3 times I noticed it's either I kill the engine or the engine kills my pocket. I love my pocket more
Car is Toyota camry 06

radautoworks:
Save for a new engine in the meantime. Let someone quote for you so you can start saving now since you're joining the disposable engine school of thought.

GentleChief:
It doesn't matter Ma. I don't drive or work on fear. If it spoils, let it be. This is Nigeria and not USA.

We are survivors here.

Epphy:
She's right you know...
Since it is toks, better to start using recommended oil for it. At the end, cost of oil change is a bit cheaper or same as buying a cheap Mobil XHP.

But on the other hand, if you prefer to change oil often cos you feel high funds for oil change less often is too high & may not be always available, and you plan to sell car off once you notice oil shortening, XHP is your man!

Like in Chuwa's Dad's case, it is not for ehailing and as analysed by Dru23 as well. If you listen to sounds of different engines using recommended and mineral oil after few years, the difference is glaring.

I use XHP though but I know the truth. If I bought a toks for personal use or ehailing today, I would go with recommended oil.

Felicity001:
I know see reasons why Dru23 insist on doing all kinds of maintenance himself rather than the driver doing it. because no matter the level of trust a driver will/may not be consistent using the right oil or materials needed to keeping the car sound till the owner gets his capital and profit and also savage value when he decides to hang hands in the business or with the car.

Apart from experience in the business and international exposure I strongly believe dru23 must have either attended Harvard business school or was raised by an old grandfather or something. because, a lane man will think it’s not a wise thing to do in a business setting but looking inward it’s the best approach for the business.

From this knowledge I can make a quote by saying, the profit that comes after many years is far bigger that the one that comes almost immediately or after few years.

tojahh:
This una talk of
winter is coming
January is looming
Next month is dreadful
Yen Yen Yen always makes me laugh. But I tell y'all, in January, nothing changes. Its quite an attitude from personalities that determined what is winter for them. For me, bring on the January!

I only dread rain season because it's a trap for drivers.

ajoks533:
I really don't understand what you guys are talking about or insinuating with this January and Snow and snow storm period of a thing.

The slowness of January is only but for the first 2 weeks, cos life comes back to norm on the 3rd week when all Offices, businesses, schools and all have resumed.

So, cos the surges are high now cos of the festive season, does it mean other months were bad?

Let's just say there are extra more money made on this kind of period. That does not mean other months are bad.

Please let's stop this kind of mentality. Make your money now and then by January, you go back to normal routine of things.

GentleChief:
Your comment does it for me. I think I will go with the regular mobil.

defhenry:
Search for Gazzuz on Nairaland, he will get u a car that will give u zero issues

thebigkendo:
Na the same thing we dey talk na... You always have a story

thebigkendo:
Dru baba always has a story

Tuale baba!!!