₦airaland Forum

peeps4u:
Bro, if uber leaves, other platforms will take its place. Uber or bolt isn't doing Anyone favour. The benefits are mutual

Crvrider:
Aunty radu you seem to be all over the place today. Hope you are not using company time sha o, cos that would be unprofessional?

oladipuposadeeq:
Dru how far with the corolla? What's the best price?

easysunny:
Thank you all for the advice. I've drained and refillied with the 5w20 oil last Saturday. I've rest of mind now.

peeps4u:
Form your point of argument, Toyota corolla isn't the problem but the abusive owners.

Now the questions are;

Which one will perform longer and better with same abusive owners?
Which one will perform longer and better with same good maintenance?

I'm not a fan of any, just to learn.

Blanc8:
What other vehicle is outside the box aside Civic?

Berachahrent:
I like people who are distinct and prowess in their business.

@Dru23, can you send me your contact, we need to discuss beyond this platform.

Mine is. 08158865642, you can DM,so that we can discuss

sacramento1212:
Noted Bro.

Kreamie:
You just had to bring in religion

Sigh

lexzyy:
You like forcing your idea or opinion about things down someone throat...He gave his own view about corolla and he was even trying to reason about your point on civic.

AK284:
Dru23 l know you are notorious for been rigid but call it what you want,I will always trust my experience with Toyota, I think it was specially made for Nigerian roads,why do you think almost all Government establishment suddenly changed from peogout to Toyota from early 2000's till date, transporters nko, you think it's coincidence abi?
people knows especially the middle class,I once use ford many years ago based on my experience then I think that vehicle is a sh*t ,no disrespect to anyone here or the company using ford, if give me ford now, I will immediately swap it for Toyota if need be add change on top.
what you failed to understand is that if conditions are right who will not like to use lastest Benz but we should always get the best out of the less we have.
Dru23 let me ask a question
Given the chance to own 7Civic cars to owing 5 Toyota cars for fleet on uber which one will you chose?
I know you answer is the former so I guess you don't underate or hate Toyota you're just a cold crude business man who is after profit nothing less.
like I said earlier get more from less.

Ogbunigwe2018:
You call ford a sh**ty car

Prolly you don't maintain your cars properly.
Toyota fits 3rd world citizens cos they lack maintenance culture. E.O.D.

AK284:
God bless you for your input.
I actually know by experience that there is no car to be compare to Toyota corolla efficiency and ruggedness wise but I observed popular opinion here that civic is a cheap alternative to Toyota especially when when you are not cash buoyant.
All the same corolla is my first love

Y1nka:
I’ve used this particular model before..very good o, fun drive , and fuel efficient. If I’m coming from Abeokuta, I buy like 1k or 2k fuel from NNPC around Obasanjo library, and it takes me to gbagada. Still one of my best cars (make sure it doesn’t have any issues before buying).


I support oga dru23 on this

Npala:
It's really surprising to me how we compare Corolla to Civic for ehailing. I am not a mechanic and I know just basic things about cars but based on user experience, Corolla 2005 cannot be compared to Civic 2005 for uber and bolt business.

I bought a tokunbo 2005 honda civic and did the initial servicing with the recommended engine oil and ATF and set to the business with it. After like a month and half, the car starts having all sorts of issues and I eventually had to change the transmission and still battling with the car being too low to the ground and leg issues.

A month later, I sold the car for 40% off my purchase amount.

I bought Tokunbo Toyota Corolla 2005, used recommended oil and stuffs and set to work with it. November 2019 will be the 10th month i started with the Corolla and all I have done is just basic servicing and nothing more and I drive at least 4 days in a week.

If you are using Civic for personal use, I am very sure it is a very strong and good car, but drive it from morning to night, 5 times or more a week, for 3 months. It's not good enough.

I am not trying to shade dru23 but this is my experience driving both cars. 100% user experience.

Afekafe:
Please I need advice from Auto guru. I want to buy Volvo XC90 2007 3.0 t6 AWD Nigeria used please advise on the maintenance

GAZZUZZ:
Nah bullet proof sure pass on! Dru23 kindly come and explain

sacramento1212:
Apart from Mobil 1, do you have this Valvoline 5w30 available since you have exhausted stock on Castrol?

donshegzy:
Hello house,

I have a 2010 Camry SE v4. My mechanic uses the Total Quartz 5000 SL (20W-50) oil. Is it a good oil?

Also, I currently use a 225/50R17 tire and I’m looking to change it to a bigger size so the vehicle doesn’t appear too low (I don’t want to raise it as suggested by mechanic). Please recommend tire sizes or should I stick to this one?Thank you.

easysunny:
Hello house, Should I change my engine oil to the recommended oil - 5w20 now?
I bought the car, Honda pilot and took it to one of the mobile filling station at.Lagos to service the engine as indicated on the dashboard. That was on August this year.
There they convinced me to use mobile 1000 20w-50 even when I told them that it is 5w20 that is written on the engine cover. They said 5w20 is for American weather but in Nigeria this is what everyone is using expect I want to waste my money. And as a novice, I believed them and they used the 20w50 to service it.
But since i started following this forum, I've been reading that it's dangerous to go against the recommended oil. That if one want to have healthy engine, he/she should maintain the car recommended oil.
My question is:
1. Should I flush out the 20w50 oil that is currently in the engine now and change to the 5w20 as recommended? Or wait during the next service to change it? Any danger leaving it as it is now?
2. Where can I get the original 5w20 oil in Lagos and do the services? Also what's the current price? What I sensed later about that mobile filling station is that they didn't have the 5w20 in stock and so they convinced me to use the alternative instead.
Pls I need genuine advice and recommendation.
Thanks

easysunny:
Where's your shop located? And I hope you have the right oil filter too. What are the prices? I mean the 5w20 and oil filter.

sooperrescue:
Hmmm. A lot of us are not aware of the dangers of the 20w50. People are still producing the oil and so the problem continues. We will get there when the mechanics are determined to make our cars to last longer on the road. But 90 percent of the blame goes to the owners of the cars. They buy any oil just to save costs and in the end blame their smartness on us. How can someone allow his mechanic to use xhp 20w50 on his 2013 range rover evoque? This is the sad reality that we are facing and we need to do something about the ignorance among the people who patronize the oil.

sooperrescue:
What is the verdict on our Nigerian made engine oils? Should we boycott the oil for 3 months so that they will adjust and sell quality engine oil to us that are suitable for the cars that we drive. If we are importing 2.5t Naira of used cars, the engine oil for these vehicles should be available. Thanks Dru for your efforts and also Radautoworks. Without you guys, and other guys like autotrader2 and Gazzzuz, there would have been no car that will last 2 years in the country. Total and Oando should be commended too for migrating from 5w40 to 5w30 but we encourage them to give us 5w30 gasoline engine oil only and 5w20 and 0w20. It is what the industry needs and not what they want us to use. The era of ignoring the motorist is over.

Duke007:
Hello house, I have just bought a Honda accord 2008 model, America spec, manual recommend Saw 5W20. Which brand do you recommended

easysunny:
Pls house, where can I get original 5w20 engine oil. That's the recommended oil for my Honda pilot 2008. I just bought it toks few months ago.
Unfortunately, I went to service the engine to one mobile filling station in Lagos and they convinced me to use mobile 20w50 against the recommended oil ie 5w20. That was on August this year. So the oil that's in the engine currently is 20w50. I'm afraid it may damage the engine based what I have read.
So, I want to revert to 5w20. Should go ahead and change it now or wait till next service?
Pls where can I get original 5w20 oil and do the service? How much is the price?

Berachahrent:
Surprised.....

For example, are you saying for Bridgestone tyre,NGK plugs and others being produced in USA are different from the ones being manufactured in Thailand, Japan etc.

I know there are European and American specs but be informed that some products are products to meeting both American and European specs.

Secondly, Becareful of giving out lube because of brand name and place of production, ensure that what you are offering is approved by the OEMS.

Inasmuch as it meets the car manufacturer standard or specifications, forget about what those road side mechanics are saying about region/country.


[b]For clarity, go to CARMAX autocare-ikeja, Truckmaster-ikeja ,AUTONATION-ajah(to mention few for Ads sake) you will see VALVOLINE [/b]ALL CLIMATE being used and no single error has been reported over the years

Berachahrent:
Good.....

But the one being advertised is not fake,its the same Valvoline being imported from Valvoline Netherlands .

Valvoline Synpower 5w40 - Imported from Netherlands
Valvoline All Climate 5w30 - Imported from Netherlands

It's the same chemistry with USA specs ( you can check the technical sheets for your perusal )

asamwababy:
No price

dicksonadams:
Your number one man for all genuine engine oil needs... Kudos