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Car Talk › Re: ............. High Mileage 0w20......... Available by dru23(op): 12:12pm On Mar 04
Montaque:
I need the Mobil 0w20. How do you sell it and what’s your location
Plz send me an email to dru23@hotmail.com
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 3:44am On Mar 02
Within007:
Okay sir, thanks for the response, which number can I reach you on ?
U can reach my Lagos manager Damola 0708 491 6475 and you can reach me at dru23@hotmail.com and drop your WhatsApp #
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 1:06pm On Feb 28
Within007:
Please do you have 5w30 available now Im Nigeria. Full synthetic
Oil always dey . We dey active all year round
5w40
5w30
0w20
0w40
10w40
10w30
Omo plenty dey o
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:12am On Feb 20
Dshocker:
How much do you sell your oil?
Kindly send me an email dru23@hotmail.com
Car Talk › Re: Club-Lexus by dru23(m): 10:27pm On Feb 17
darklala0006:
guys please, i am about replacing my water pump which one better new or tokunbo part ?
First lesson here is why are you replacing water pump..

If you are using water instead of original coolant, u need to stop....
Car Talk › Re: Club-Lexus by dru23(m): 10:25pm On Feb 17
kingreign:
New, pls ensure you get OE parts.
If you can find original
Car Talk › Re: Club-Lexus by dru23(m): 10:25pm On Feb 17
delan40:
Hello good evening house, please what is the best engine oil for Lexus GS 350(saw 5w30)
Thanks @ all
5w30.. preferable high mileage

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m):
Kaymax2222:
if you don't mind I am using nnpc fully synthetic and it cost 45k and the oil is very good
Most of the oil branded full synthetic in Nigeria made by Nigeria company are not really full synthetic...... Nigeria has no strict regulations compared to their abroad counterparts ......


That been said,the 45k oil how long can it last before you do oil change. If it can't last up to 7k miles before oil change,that na nonsense u dey buy
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:36am On Feb 16
TUBLEZ:
Please who uses this oil? I noticed it dry up fast , I need a good recommendation apart from Mobil 1
Most of the engine oil in the market is fake baba.... We are your plug for original imported oil from the USA...
Autos › ........... Engine Rebuild...... Ringing Ur Engine by dru23(op): 8:54pm On Feb 13
So guys I had a customer hit me up for Engine oil .

I needed to know year and model of the car . And I needed to know if na tokunbo or naija used..

To make long story short. The vehicle is naija used and it was just ringed , meaning rebuild.....

So in situation like this it is not advisable to follow owners manual of using 5w30 oil . The reason is that the engine is rebuilt and most rebuilt engine are 50/50 chance of the vehicle lasting more than six months...

The client was advised to use 10w40 full synthetic high mileage oil. 10w40 is highly formulated for older vehicles in mind. The addictives will help improve the oil seals and reduce oil leaks.....

Now I asked the client if he was using water or coolant. He stated water, using water in your radiator does alot of damage to your engine in the long run.

Coolant will help take the pressure by absorbing the excess heat from the engine and helps regulate engine temperature. Water does not have those properties, infact water makes it worse and eventually it will be lead to over heating. And cracking your engine block....

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 3:12pm On Feb 13
Shimmaa:
Dru23

How much is your mobil 1
Send me an email dru23@hotmail.com
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m):
charlinton007:
So which coolant brand is the best since abro coolant is not the right one ?
Any name brand coolant will do .. most of the Abro is water and color mix together. Read the label of the coolant carefully.. example below

This coolant has the basics requirements that is required for all manufacturers of cars. So you can use it for all types of cars.

When using new coolant it is always advisable to completely drain out the old coolant flush it preferable with distilled water or you can use the water dripping from your air conditioner from your house. Mixing coolant with another coolant is not advisable,due to chemical reactions... Just playing safe

When using coolant your radiator is protected from rust. your engine cools off better, because coolant has added chemicals to cool the engine, compare to using water.
You will avoid over heating and replacing your gasket.

And most importantly, you don't need to change coolant offen like engine oil . The coolant should last at least 12months....

And take note : use coolant that are already premix . No need to add water.read the label well it tells no need to add water. Just use it like . Others will ask you to add water to 50% ratio. But nobody has that time because you to use distilled water, using ordinary water does not make sense.. The manufacturer has already done the work when is already premix

Celebrities › Re: Wizkid Shades 2baba Over Burna Boy Comparison by dru23(m):
adexmuhyi:
Let's call a spade a spade, I'm not a FC but 2baba is wrong here, elders we know don't come out that blunt, they do things with wisdom even if they know. 2baba shouldn't have involved himself in this kind of messy issue he knew could drag him and place him in the hands of GenZs that don't care who you are. This isn't over yet
You and GenZ no get Sense. Poverty kill all of una

2 face baba did nothing wrong. He was careful with his words and I agree with him 100% . He gave praise to all the artist and I was impressed with how he went about it ....

Now whether you like it or not. Burna Boy is the face of Afro beats in terms of global recognition, sales, touring and live performance. Burna Boy is number 1 . When u mention afro beats Burna Boy and Davido comes to mind...

I am not a big fan of Burna Boy behavior and how he treats his fans. I do think he is very arrogant, that been said I belief Wizkid is the most talented song writer of them all . He has more hits than Davido, Burna Boy or any other Afro beats artist.....

Now make I put some sense into you . Burna Boy and Davido especially were able to capture the USA market. The USA is the music entertainment of the world. If you can capture some parts of it like Davido and Burna Boy u will be well respected..

Wizkid has fail horribly to capture the USA market. He has fail to capture it to enable him to sell out shows like Burna Boy or Davido . Wizkid can't sell out shows like the others guys make my word..

But it is very unfortunate, because he has such a great great catalog of musics . He has the best will be an understatement . Talent can only get you so far,but hard work will get you even further....

If Wizkid wants to be best and be competive he needs to go more global. His FC base are local supporters and they don't add any financial value to him or his catalog. Because if they did he will selling out shows..


Mind you artist make at least 60% of their money in touring. This is why Burna Boy is always bragging that he has money than all of them..
Autos › Re: .... Lubricated Engine........... by dru23(op): 5:08pm On Feb 12
Richhard:
Good oil, came in at how much?
Send me an email at dru23@hotmail.com

Or for faster response plz call my Lagos manager

Damola @. 0708 491 6475
Car Talk › ........... Customer Items Shipped........loaded by dru23(op): 1:43pm On Feb 12
We thank you guys that place your special order items..

We able to load despite the bad weather... Expecting arrival to be around April.....

So please guys place your order on time. Don't wait till the last minute....


Plan ahead.. we load every week to every month...

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dru23(m): 10:32am On Feb 11
flootintin:
To my knowledge, probably over 4 years. Changing to 10w40, any recommended brand?
Mobil 1 10w40 high mileage full synthetic.. the 10w40 will clean up any possible sludge or dirt in the engine..

But generally 20w50 is not advisable for use in any modern cars. Unless specifically states otherwise..

Just common sense that oil is too thick.... Once a car uses 20w50 I normally encourage not to switch to factory recommended oil na 50/50
Car Talk › .......... 2026 Customer Order.......... by dru23(op):
Thanks guys we did it again .... No need for long talk . Below are special orders placed by customers for our next shipment...



Pic 1. Customer requested for PC valve and two oil filters.. we don't make money on filters. We just buy it at the original price in dollars. This are complimentary service we offer..


Pic 2. Another customer placed order for filters. Lots of filters.

Pic 3. Another customer placed order for WD 40 and also meguire car shampoo. We got him 2 gallons of car shampoo. This are for his luxury cars Rolls Royce and 2023 BENZ AMG

So guys thanks for your continuous support.. we load every month. But lately we have been facing heavy snow storm in the east coast. Make God help us

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dru23(m): 11:33pm On Feb 10
flootintin:
Can vehicle using 20W50 be changed to 10W40 or 5W30?
Depending how long the 20w50 has been used .. ...but in such case better to use 10w40 full synthetic
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by dru23(m): 6:52am On Feb 10
Crownofwealth:
Good morning people. Please I need help. Don't really understand what is happening to my 2003 Honda Accord EOD. It consumes oil alot. Note the car is not smoking and works fine with excellently chilling Ac. The problem is that once I change the engine oil, within three weeks there will be shortage. The oil level goes below the last hole on the oil dipstick. I use Total Quartz 20w 50 oil for the engine. Kindly assist and advise so I can know what to do.
This is why we encourage people to follow owners manual at all times. That supposed to be using 5w20 and if na something thicker than 5w30 or 10w40. This is based if the engine the short small oil ......

That 20w50 is too thick to start with, and when using you supposed change am every 2500 miles... That been said the heavy thick oil has damaged the engine and thicker oil can't no longer work....

When using thicker oil like 20w50 constantly like that it will damage the engine to the point that thicker oil is no longer good to prevent from oil shorten...

So the best thing is to replace the engine or sell it off. Fixing it is not advisable,cuz it is not guaranteed it will work longer than six months.. you taking a gamble
Autos › Re: Guys I Just Bought The Lexus ES330. by dru23(m): 7:57pm On Feb 05
AfahaAbia:
Hello all, I just bought the Lexus ES330(2005 model). Those who know about this car, is it a good car? Although I really love how quiet and Luxurious it is. Any advice and suggestions will be great.
Is the car tokunbo? If it is tokunbo we can supply you Mobil 1 USA original oil..

Car engine is expensive now ....

Your car is supposed to be using 5w30 high mileage

dru23@hotmail.com

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:16pm On Feb 04
tobby98:
I already bought another car to give out for Rentals but their excuses and abuse of the vehicle is what tires me out. Ordinary 70k weekly na war. What i did now is that I just drive my car myself atleast Fridays and Saturdays and then get better than what they gave me and my car rests better and no much stories. This is what I did with 25k on Monday, from 6am to 4pm. It's just better for me this way
Not bad at all.. just dey manage dey drive ur thing like dat...
Car Talk › ........... Valve Cover Gasket....... Honda Civic 2016 by dru23(op): 5:14pm On Feb 03
So guys am currently at the mechanic as I type this small epistle........


So few weeks ago I notice that my beloved 2016 Honda Civic had an oil leak around the engine area. So basically the valve cover gasket is leaking.....


Once your car hits at least 100k miles you need to pay attention to the engine area for leaks ..

So parts and labor $200 parts itself is $25 and it took him roughly 45 minutes to do

Guys see how wonders of Mobil 1 high mileage 0w20



Pic 1 shows how clean Mobil 1 USA 0w20 high mileage

Pic 2.. bad seal

Pic 3. New seal replacement

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:25pm On Feb 03
ameristu:
@dru23 What made you decide to stop renting your cars out for Uber?
Drivers, mechanics, manager, Wan kpai my enemy

But my God big pass all of them ...


But overall to avoid stories that touch and early grave, it is better for owner to drive him thing. If owner like make he no service,or drive rough. Na him go feel am with nobody to blame
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:41am On Feb 03
Nelochukwu:
I will be surprised if drivers are not using coolant. Alot of drivers I know use coolant. Myself while I was driving ALWAYS used coolant. These I believe shouldn't be used as comparism to thickness of oil.

Truthfully 5W 40 is thicker and besides we sud just stick to manufacturers opinion just ensure it's the fully synthetic
Baba majority of car owners and Uber drivers and other e hailing drivers don't use coolant... There this notion that coolant is for abroad weather... Please keep in mind I invested heavily on e hailing early 2018

When we talk of coolant, we are not talking about abro coolant... That is fake coolant


My summary here is even if you are using the correct vicosity engine oil , and u are using water instead of coolant, u are deceiving urself, or better if you are using thicker oil thinking it will protect ur engine from wear and tear, and u are using water instead of coolant, the car owner is deceiving himself........

Now in terms of thicker, thicker oil should only be used as a last result.. Now if you need more engine oil protection after making sure you are using original coolant..

You can use high mileage engine oil. A recommended oil brand with a proven track record.

I will talk more about this topic.. I need to update my Tiktok followers
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 10:33pm On Feb 02
ameristu:
While 0W-20 oils are designed to provide fuel efficiency and cold-start benefits, they may not offer the optimal protection for older engines or those subjected to heavy loads and high temperatures typical in e-hailing or urban driving. Thicker oils like 5W-40 generally provide better lubrication and durability under such conditions, helping to protect the engine over time.

It's important to note that the correct oil type depends on several factors, including your vehicle's make, model, age, and driving conditions. Consulting your vehicle's owner manual is always the best approach.

In summary:

- For frequent urban or e-hailing drivers, especially in hot climates, using a 5W-40 or similar viscosity oil can enhance engine protection.
- Thin oils like 0W-20 are typically suited for newer engines and short-term fuel savings, but may not be ideal for high-stress, high-temperature driving conditions.
- Always prioritize the manufacturer's recommended specifications for your vehicle.
Proper oil selection tailored to your driving environment can definitely extend your engine's life and save you money in the long run.
If you want to extend the life of your engine. Before you can talk about oil vicosity.. The basics are been ignored by car owners in Nigeria.......


E hailing drivers this is specifically directly towards you....

The use of coolant instead of water 💦.. The mentality is that coolant is meant for abroad weather grin


Now if you are doing e hailing and your car is using water instead of coolant. You have no reason to talk about thicker oil to protect your engine because of extreme heat .. Your points are null and void grin


Using coolant in your engine helps regulate optimal temperature of your engine. Coolant has added addictives to prevent coolant from boiling like water.

Coolant absorbs the excess heat from your engine to prevent overheating and reducing wear and tear.. water actually does the opposite,

using water increase the wear and tear of your engine especially in stop and go traffic,coz water does not have cooling properties to regulate optimal temperature ...

Summary: if you using water instead of coolant, you are killing yourself engine faster , using thicker oil at this point to protect your engine is null and void. Water can not absorb heat like coolant, your engine is even working harder under these conditions....


I don't want to hear anything about thicker oil to protect your engine, if you are using water instead of coolant..


Using engine coolant (typically a water-glycol mixture) is fundamentally more viable than relying on the viscosity of oil for engine temperature regulation. Coolant has a much higher specific heat capacity (around double that of oil), allowing it to absorb, transport, and dissipate far more heat per unit of volume.

The low level of common sense among car owners in Nigeria is something that needs to be study in Auto Mobile industries.. It is an epidemic.. very sad 😭

Common sense is no longer common sense...
Car Talk › Re: Scarcity Of MOBIL 2000 5w 30 by dru23(m): 3:58am On Jan 30
akinsanya005:
Good day All,

Please any other close substitue for MOBIL 2000 5w 30 as it's alomost 3 weeks now looking for the oil as all the Mobil filling stations are out of stock and dont even know when it will be restocked. As I'm being scared of buying it outside in order not to buy the fake one.
Check my page and send me an email at dru23@hotmail.com

We import original
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m):
Vela01:
It's common sense.
I will dismantle your points one by one.

The internal temperature of your car is what really matters. How does your engine oil holds up in extreme hot temperature and cold temperatures..

Now places like Arizona,Texas, Florida, Louisiana etc
Deep south like new Orleans,North Carolina,just to name of a few have all year weather like Nigeria .

Your chatgbt mentioned traffic,sand all types of nonsense... In terms of traffic, that falls under extreme conditions heat that engine oil should able to operate


Your engine air filter is responsible for making sure dirt,sand and other particles don't enter the engine. This is why it is important to always check your engine air filter...

I will use my car has an example.. My car has two engine air filters. One of them is dirty and the other is ok. I will have to change them. If na dirt dey worry you or sand unless you dey drive inside sand I don't know

You make me seems like u dey drive inside Sahra Desert dey way u mentioned say naija dey dusty etc ..

Your engine air filters is responsible for keeping engine free from dirt and particles...

Unless this is it is important to use coolant in your engine. The coolant comes into play especially when your car is stuck in traffic.. The coolant helps regulate the cooling system in your car better than water. Water kills your engine more especially in traffic. It does not have the addictives to help regulate your cooling system....,

Focus focus focus

Me I no dey follow u argue again

I need to focus on my paper

Focus focus

I go see you later

Once sense enter

Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by dru23(m): 10:29am On Jan 29
kingreign:
Buy from reputable sellers or importers. Ask for Dru23 on this nairaland.
Thank you baba

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