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Autos › Re: Mobil 5W30 Engine Oil by dru23(m): 5:29pm On Feb 27, 2019

0gbeni:
Good afternoon folks, Pls who has this engine oil for sale?
Eshe pupo

Available for 17k email dru23@hotmail.com and we can get it out for delivery on Monday March 4th. And will be posting a direct number by Friday

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 5:25pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
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Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 5:14pm On Feb 27, 2019*

radautoworks:
I'm competing with dealers and people like Coscharis not dru23. You don't even have a public phone number! ROFL

My business and your business are not on the same level so you can never understand our decisions. Humble yourself, observe and learn and maybe you can be like me when you grow up

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 5:10pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
When will you get tired of being wrong?

We sell Carquest because it's as good but cheaper and Nigerians are struggling. We also sell Carquest because it's our brand but if you notice the inventory is there and we would be kind of stupid not to sell it wouldn't we? ROFL

Most important, if we sold it, what would people like you do?

Careful what you wish for

Have been wishing for a long time.. Bring down the price of Mobil 1 oil especially extended performance.. Listern if you can bring it down to 14k naira per 5liters it will be great, same price as the mobil esp been sold in the Nigeria market.. You will actually save me money in the long run, so that I don't have to import anymore..
Let's break it down.. So you buy the Mobil 1 5quarts at a discount for $15 , how much would you now sell it to the end users in the Nigerian market.. Keep in mind you have to load them into a container and pay duties.. Depending how you load them, you might be able to avoid paying duties on same of them. And mind you advance auto parts or autozones sell those oils for at least $30 .. So your math does not end up to a profit... please bring them down at a cheap cost for us .. I will be grateful if u can do that.. #radauto buy from them Mobil 1 for 12k 5quarts# the new NNPC for all of your engine oil # facts only #

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 4:49pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
https://www.searchautoparts.com/aftermarket-business/special-reports/autozone-again-claims-no-1-spot-top-25-auto-chain-report

These are your poor man's parts lol

Only reason AutoZone wins is because they do not include independently owned stores i.e. Carquests in Advance's count.

We are the largest parts network in America and carry almost all parts brands including your beloved mobil 1 which is why I warned you that I could drive you out of the market if you pissed me off enough.

Now be gone! Your entertainment value for the day is maxed out and you now bore me.

I have been pissing you long enough now. Why don't you do it .. The reason is because advanced Auto parts do sell their own oil engine coolant etc .. It will not make any logical sense to sell other brands than the brands that supply for you.. The main objective for your business is push your own products out there to masses .. Doing otherwise will be counter productive - business 101. U selling Mobil 1 products is giving them free advertising, which am sure they will be more than happy not to object to .. For example... A customer of mine needed a Toyota ATF W .. I refer him to your store.. He called the store and he was told that you guys don't carry Toyota products, but they can sell him your store brand.. But he didn't want your store brand. So on a business stand point it does not make any sense at all ..and depending on the franchise they might have rules and regulations to only sell store brand only.. #facts only # buy from Radauto... changing autoparts industry in lekki and beyond.. #facts only # advanced Auto parts 6k stores nationwide # poor man's parts store #

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 4:25pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
https://www.searchautoparts.com/aftermarket-business/special-reports/autozone-again-claims-no-1-spot-top-25-auto-chain-report

These are your poor man's parts lol

Only reason AutoZone wins is because they do not include independently owned stores i.e. Carquests in Advance's count.

We are the largest parts network in America and carry almost all parts brands including your beloved mobil 1 which is why I warned you that I could drive you out of the market if you pissed me off enough.

Now be gone! Your entertainment value for the day is maxed out and you now bore me.

Like I said it still a poor man parts store.. Strategically located in poor areas of the states.. And close to local mechanic shops . It does not change the fact it's still low quality parts store.. #if you know, you know # like I said before #Autozone, advance Auto parts # same poo ,same market demographic, same target audience, both offer same service.. Whether you take a poo in gold toilet bowl o ,a toilet is a toilet.. #radauto buy from them change auto parts industry in Lekki and beyond #

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 3:57pm On Feb 27, 2019*

Sirfeeking:
I want to use it for Uber,I do not want to resell it.

A tokunbo civic varies from 1.250 to 1.3 ... I have an 04 landing in March...

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:52pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
No need. Just give the parts number on the box and I'll happily post the link

Don't worry sweet heart ... I will definitely go to the store this week.... To dig up the receipt... #autozone ,advance auto parts# same poo ...

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Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:49pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
Also, go back and read our intro thread. Not changing parts industry. Changing REPAIR industry. Parts is just a means to that end not our main hustle or die like someone who's in love with me

Changing not changing attempt to change.. Whatever u are attempting to do ..na u sabi o

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:41pm On Feb 27, 2019

4llerbuntu:

I'm not that clueless.

The car is a tòkunbó. I decided to service it before using it, and thought there's nothing wrong with getting practical advice.

Unless whoever used it abroad abused it, I think it is still in good condition.

I did use Castrol 5W30 for the oil change, however nothing says If there's a room to improve I shouldn't take it

I'm seeking advice so that I can prolong its life in my hands is all.

I also have a tokunbo too that got clear yesterday... it is an 07 runs perfect.. Yours might have high milage.. If you looking for a mechanic, try ladipo.. There are volvo mechanics around.. #facts only# radauto buy from them.. They fix cars too advanced Auto parts. Changing parts industry in lekki and beyond..

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:35pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
Umm... That aren't parts. Those are TOOLS LMAO

Also, your arguments above make exactly ZERO sense.

Lastly, what kind of idiot buys tools with a warning like that??

You are lucky I couldn't find the receipt to that poo of tools.. But if you tempt me ,I will go back to the store and dig it up and also snap the picture of the store... don't tempt me .. I can get real petty at times.. We speak #factsonly# .. By the way, buy from radauto and advanced Auto parts .. Changing the autoparts industry in lekki and Nigeria

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:30pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
Umm... That aren't parts. Those are TOOLS LMAO

Also, your arguments above make exactly ZERO sense.

Lastly, what kind of idiot buys tools with a warning like that??

Whether nay parts ,tools etc ..it's a poor man parts shop that also sell tools .. #facts only # radauto buy from her ..she is changing the autoparts industry in Lekki and all over Nigeria

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:27pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
Umm... That aren't parts. Those are TOOLS LMAO

Also, your arguments above make exactly ZERO sense.

Lastly, what kind of idiot buys tools with a warning like that??

#radauto sells poor man parts # buy from her ..she is changing the autoparts market in Nigeria

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 3:24pm On Feb 27, 2019

4llerbuntu:
I'm a tad bit confused.

Just did an oil change a few days ago with Castrol 5W30........

For 10W30 which brand would you direct me to?

Preferably Synthetic, and easy to source.

Meanwhile since I did the oil change I've noticed a bit of leaking. Drops more like. looks like transmission oil which I also changed at the same time I did the engine oil change

I don't have any lights on and the explanation I got was that after a change it was normal to see little leaks like that for a week before it would stop, probably too much oil was poured in......

Does that make sense? Should I be worried?

Now young man ,Google has always been your friend.. The reason why the manufacture will recommend castrol 5w30 is that 5w30 castrol has enough additives that no matter what the climate weather you are in, that particular castrol 5w30 will perform to the task .. That is why Volvo recommends Castrol for all of its car .. Now if your car has been using the wrong oil from day one ,than chances are the damaged has been done. The purpose of you using the correct oil is to prolong and enhance your engine for best performance, and not fix anything that has already been damaged by the wrong use of oil .. Same thing goes for gear oil or proper word for it transmission fluid. Same model cars will specifically tell you to use the manufacture gear oil ,and failing to do so will damage your transmission and void any warranty you might have had #factsonly#

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 2:57pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:
Trump, why are you getting mad? It's obvious you only skim and not read. All I did was direct people to YOUR OWN THREADS written in YOUR OWN WORDS. All the the stuff you claim is in those threads is it not? I even included your comparisons thread on us did I not? So what's the problem and what lie did I tell?

I give you props for getting it right this time that we are Advance Auto parts not AutoZone. There is a reason why we have over 6,000 stores and I welcome anyone to Google us

Now don't let me expose you to the folks that don't know you .. Autozone or Advance Auto parts ... same thing nothing different. These parts are strategically located at the poorest parts of the USA .. Let's call it a poor man's parts store .. They do offer Some OEM parts and at the same time offer unlimited warranty on most of their parts.. And the reason is those unlimited warranty parts are produce at a very cheap cost, so in essence you can always go back to them and get new parts unlimited.. Now if those parts are Grade A parts, there is no way in hell they will offer you unlimited warranty.. It cost more money to get better quality materials.. Example of the low quality parts will be displayed below.. Now the sockets tools that I display below is a great example .. I got it at advanced Auto parts for about $8.00 ,please take a look at the cautionary warning circle.. There is nothing special about advanced Auto parts at all poor man parts store .. It is the same parts store that the road side mechanics in USA go to .. The dealers in USA don't go near them at all .. When I freshly bought my new Nissan Altima 2005 Ser at dealership.. I dare not use advanced Auto parts.. I usually go to the dealer and have it fix . Or better yet worse comes to worse, I buy the parts from the dealership and than take it to the road side mechanic.. So ladies and gentleman let's us speak facts only.. The more you look the less you see #factsonly #

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 2:32pm On Feb 27, 2019

radautoworks:

Trump, why are you getting mad? It's obvious you only skim and not read. All I did was direct people to YOUR OWN THREADS written in YOUR OWN WORDS. All the the stuff you claim is in those threads is it not? I even included your comparisons thread on us did I not? So what's the problem and what lie did I tell?

I give you props for getting it right this time that we are Advance Auto parts not AutoZone. There is a reason why we have over 6,000 stores and I welcome anyone to Google us

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 2:27pm On Feb 27, 2019

Sirfeeking:
How much is the cost price.

It's a hustle and the cost price varies.. The point is to get it at cost that you can sell in naija..

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:58am On Feb 27, 2019

segzyndpep:
I gueas the 08 civic is not as rugged as the 05 right?

Well I talk from experience.. I can only speak on things that have done and seen .. When I wanted to buy civic, I did some research. And I was told civic from new body shape 06 upwards are not rugged enough for uber .. That 03 to 05 are much better.. So the 03 civic was my first trial and I have never looked back than .. And also the dynamic of ehailing is changing down .. It not worth it using cars from 07 upwards for uber. Unless your landing cost is very cheap, even if your landing cost is cheap, you are better of selling the car than using it for uber.. In any business you have to adjust to changes in order to reduce costs and maximise profit

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Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 5:08am On Feb 27, 2019*

radautoworks:
Quick correction. You should be using 10w30 in this climate. Look at last paragraph in image as well as my original spec details.

What I gave you was specs for YOUR VIN number not some generalized table. You do not have to use Castrol. We carry that too but you do not need it. The person advising you is well documented on Nairaland as constantly having car issues and seeking help. Coming from actual techs as well as past Volvo owners not someone just trying to sell some oil.

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/2004/2004_XC90/04xc90_09a.htm

https://www.nairaland.com/4783024/update-engine-ringing-elantra-07

https://www.nairaland.com/4876476/cost-analysis-radauto-shop

https://www.nairaland.com/4796462/overfilling-engine-oil

https://www.nairaland.com/4786886/final-update-engine-ringing-elantra

A quote from Jayz " Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim through it?".
Obviously you either read to understand or just read and ignore the facts.. My car issues especially my uber cars came from lack of management and proper maintenance.. Now how did come about to start importing Mobil 1 oil .. Now this was due to the fact that my cars on uber were developing sludge . I had to ring one or two of my cars .. When my cars were developing sludge .. I had to get to the root of the matter .. I found out that the previous manager was buying cheap, mineral oil and he was not following the manufacture advice.. He was using 20w20 or some crap instead of 5w30 that was recommended by the manufacture.. And as business man I decided to look for solutions.. So I started importing my own engine oil to use and to sell.. I started with castrol oil ,which was doing ok, but I now found out that people prefer Mobil 1 oil especially uber drivers and partners. So I than started using and selling Mobil 1 .. Now uber drivers do at least 2k miles a month of driving. Meaning that they have to constantly change there oil every 3k miles to 5k miles depending on the oil they are using.. Next was Mobil 1 oil Extended performance good for 15k miles oil change, and Fram oil filters good for 15k miles oil change. This was what I was able to settle on and some uber partners agreed and I was able to build a customer Base.. All these issues I narrated on the forum. So that people will learn and avoid the same mistakes that I had..
Now for you to say that am always having car issues without you telling the whole truth or analysing the issues behind it . To me is very misleading and ignorant of a professional like you.. Did u also mention that how I brought my car to your shop and after I paid about 3k to 5k of diagnosis test ,I was given a bill of over 170k naira.. And I was able to save about 100k by bringing those parts myself.. Or you forget to mention that.. I documented that on the forum. Would u like me to remind you again.. Did you forget to mention advanced Auto parts that is parent company of yours.. Mainly sell low quality parts in Yankee and at times it is better to get certain tokunbo parts at ladipo than buy from you guys. So please let us not fight, because I will over do it ,this is just not just rap music like Jayz said .. I will expose the dirty truth of advance auto parts.. Don't let us go there. We can try to coexist in the same market, without spreading hate and lies...

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:02am On Feb 27, 2019

Mobsync:
Thank you for this.

One more thing: Is it advisable I get a Nigerian used Civic?

Now on a personal note .. Am not a big fan of Nigerian used cars . Due to the fact that a larger majority of Nigerians don't do proper maintance on their cars.. Most times people will sell their cars due to the fact that car is about to officially break down sooner or later.. So before it gets to that point, the owner will sell it off and let the next owner deal with the headache.. Most times the cars are sold for cheap and Nigerians been Nigerians like cheap things . Thinking they are getting a good deal, not knowing that another man's trash is another mans treasure.. And the circle continues .. And the winners in this case are the seller and the parts dealers.... So it is a personal choice that you urself will have to make.
And keep in mind with the arrival of e hailing, the amount of junk used Nigerians has enormously increased in the market place. Especially the corolla.. Nigerians has this notion that corolla are rugged cars and it is ok to neglect the maintenence of the car due to the ruggedness. That been said, the car is now sold to the next MAGA ,thinking he got a good deal, not knowing that chances are the corolla is on its last leg.. The circle continues again like a revolving door ..

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 1:06am On Feb 27, 2019

Sirfeeking:
I want to buy a car very soon for uber.I want to give it out because of the nature of my work(I work from Monday to saturday).Can you please give me the list of good and affordable cars for Uber(tokunbo inclusive).I reside in Lagos,thanks.

Talking from experience and having my cars on uber for two years plus now .. Bro go for nice tokunbo civic, 03 to 05 ..days of spending millions on corrolla and on elantra are over for me .. I have two civic on uber now 03 and 05 .. Strong cars and easy parts to get.. Make sure u get a good one and do proper maintance oil change, coolant etc ...trust me you will not regret it .. Am talking from experience

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 1:01am On Feb 27, 2019

Mobsync:
Is Honda Civic 2008 good for Uber?

Get 03 to 05 civic and you will thank me later.. I have two civic 03 and 05 on uber now .. Trust me I don't regret it at all .. Rugged and strong...

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Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 1:27pm On Feb 26, 2019

radautoworks:
And there it is lol. I knew the mobil 1 shiel wasn't far behind. Lol. I don't blame you. Sell what you've got LMAO. Back to 4llerbuntu, buy 5w30 in any good brand and you'll be fine. If your car is high mileage, you could also get a high mileage formula (not the same thing as extended mileage)

Volvo recommends castrol.. Always follow manufacture recommendation

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 1:22pm On Feb 26, 2019

4llerbuntu:
Thanks

But which Castrol exactly?

I know its 5W30 but which variant? Edge, Magnatec ?

I'm just trying to get all my facts in place.

Thanks

Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by dru23(m): 10:15am On Feb 26, 2019

martyns200:
is jus a name given to cars, like we have big daddy/big for nothing, muscle, fish light, pencil light, evil spirit, end of discussion and the list goes on and on......so the 2006 honda accord is known as discussion continue.

Yeah I just remembered. Was too lazy to delete that question. I have to check to see if the filter is compatible with the accord.

Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by dru23(m): 11:45am On Feb 25, 2019

TobiDirax:
Sir,

Do you have this oil filter for Honda Accord DC 2006.

Sorry I don't have.. The ones I have a for civic.. But u said urs is an accord.. What is accord dc?

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 11:27am On Feb 24, 2019

radautoworks:
And there it is lol. I knew the mobil 1 shiel wasn't far behind. Lol. I don't blame you. Sell what you've got LMAO. Back to 4llerbuntu, buy 5w30 in any good brand and you'll be fine. If your car is high mileage, you could also get a high mileage formula (not the same thing as extended mileage)

I said he can use Mobil 1 extended performance, if he can't find the castrol edge. And he should switch back once the edge is available for him to use.. At the end of the day he should stick to the manufacture recommendation.

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 12:57am On Feb 23, 2019

4llerbuntu:
Thanks

But which Castrol exactly?

I know its 5W30 but which variant? Edge, Magnatec ?

I'm just trying to get all my facts in place.

Thanks

Mobil 1 extended performance might also do it ,that is if you can't find the castrol edge .. But at the same time to give ur mind rest and assurance, use the edge on the next oil change.. With me personally I just like to follow directions, or maybe the fact is that all these oils I have access to it in the states.. All I have to do is just order it online.. If you can get edge that is fine or use Mobil 1 5w30 extended performance tell you can get the castrol edge...

Car Talk › Re: Please Recommend A Car To Buy 2019 by dru23(m): 12:25pm On Feb 22, 2019

ozoneymcm:
How much is it

Last price 1.250m

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 10:42am On Feb 22, 2019

radautoworks:
Here you go. Fluid specs for 04 Volvo xc90

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=CQO&partNumber=CQ933-5QT N17,459 (you need 6 quarts so either two of these or one of these and one quart below)

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=CQO&partNumber=CQ933 N3,851

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=RFI&partNumber=R84021MP N3,834

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=CFI&partNumber=87823 N9,581

Upgrades available on everything but not necessary

For volvo the recommended engine oil brand is Castrol.. Better to always stick to what the manufacture recommends .. How do I know this #FACTS ONLY# I have an 07 xc90 landing this week. Below are pictures and car title.. Before somebody will come and say am I no dey talk truth ..

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 10:17am On Feb 22, 2019

radautoworks:
Dude. Is this your first trip abroad because you won't let us rest! All your posts "I dey Yankee". Some of us live in multiple countries at once and we don't feel the need to scream every other sentence SMH. What does "I dey Yankee" have to do with this conversation? Yes, factory is 5w so stick to that.

Not to stroke my own ego ... am first generation American born. I will stop at that ... I speak facts

Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by dru23(m): 10:15am On Feb 22, 2019

radautoworks:
Dude. Is this your first trip abroad because you won't let us rest! All your posts "I dey Yankee". Some of us live in multiple countries at once and we don't feel the need to scream every other sentence SMH. What does "I dey Yankee" have to do with this conversation? Yes, factory is 5w so stick to that.

I dey Yankee part and Nissan dealership is about 20 minutes away from my house.. You must have skip that part.. If I need to found out more information about his claims, I will rather drive to the source and make more enquires.. I don't need to be going back and fourth with the guy .. I dey yankee now, am closer to the source than him ..
And apart from that his claims about oil burn ,would have stopped before Nissan continue making G35 till 08. We are talking about a $40k car ..no be beans at all .. His claims to me is likely a small percentage of the car built..

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