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twinskenny:
thank you very much ogami.. i test drive the two of them yesterday, am going for the MDX.. love the handling and all

i appreciate it

I realized you modified your post because 2014 mdx wasn't the mdx you were comparing to 2009 rx350.

Meanwhile, 2014 mdx can't be compared with 2009 rx350.. 2014 mdx is a superior car! Good you have test driven both cars and confirmed it.... Try not to buy basic mdx.. buy the tech package with Shawd to get the Els surround sound system too. Cheers!

Dtruthspeaker:
You must be referring to city driving. In city i keep my tires at 40. But on the day i am traveling, i must go down to 30 so that I can safely drive at any speed. For long distance travel causes the tires to inflate.. You can try it with old tires, you will see it swell maybe after an hour or 2.

So, the 30psi is to help you live and not die or be injured from an accident arising from your burst tyres. In Truth, no one can control burst tyres all those things they say like don't touch your brakes, keep your steering straight are lies. Its best you drive under safe conditions than to find out that they don't work

No, bro, there is no tire burst. I have traveled with 45psi cold for 4 hours in a hot weather it climbed to 48psi which is not even yet the maximum psi cold at the tire sidewalls, which is 50psi. Mind you! At 50 psi max cold, the tire manufacturer has given room for tire expansion too...

At 30 psi you will be riding on your tire sidewalls, believe me. Also, it depends on the tire too. Like i said, mine is 50 psi cold max, 18 rim for suv. I don't know your tire rating.

Good topic!

I used to go with what the owners' manual recommends, which is 32psi for the four tires until i found out the outside edge of my front brand new tires were fading faster after 6k miles... I did my research and decided to inflate it to 40psi front and 37psi back. I noticed an improvement in handling and improved rolling resistance though a slight decrease in comfort but you will barely notice unless you are a car guy. After some miles, i checked my tires the outside edge physical look improved, and not looking shredded anymore. So i decided to twerk it alittle bit more, so i checked my tire max cold psi, which is 50 psi.. I have now increased the front to 45psi cold and rear 40psi cold, i have noticed all these afterwards....
1) increased in mpg.
2)sharp movement of my car upon acceleration,
3.)My car now rolls/coast better to a stop without much resistance.
4) improved handling..
5) my tire sidewalls are hard enough now and no cracking also better stability when taking fast turn
6) long tire lifespan..

The only disadvantage is less comfort! But it's bearable...
I am monitoring the tires for any increased centerwears.. i have driven 300miles so far, everything is still good....

When i was using 32psi, my car was somehow floaty that i was thinking my shocks are bad and also my mpg was bad.

Note: car is an suv with 18 rim...

My point is that you shouldn't always follow the owners manual recommendations. Also monitor your tire wears and adjust accordingly.. and if one side of your tire is wearing out than the other then you need an alignment.

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With your own price e be like your visa no go come out so you no really wan sell am..

You can hardly go wrong with any oil as long as you don't do extended oil change 10kmiles. If you are willing to change your oil at 4500miles, you can use any oil with the correct oil weight, including hardex. Meanwhile, you should be more concerned about the oil filter quality. Don't ever go cheap there!

This one think say Nigerians dey go offroad camping!! Twenty wetin million? Lol

Goodluck anyways!

Some months after getting the Corolla, you will regret not getting the camry.

Your information isn't complete... which filling station and State/locality?

Not terrible! Did you drive spiritedly? In sports mood? And at what mph?

Your problem is the Oxygen sensor. First check the fuse for the heater circuit to make sure it's good, if it's broken then change the fuse and reset the Ecu. If the check engine light comes back again. Move to Changing the Oxygen sensor and use obd scan tool to read live data to make sure you bought a good one. Don't buy new one they are selling in Naija, if you must buy new one make sure it's OEM which is not cheap. So buy tokumbo and use obd scanner to make sure it's working.

Before removing the bad Oxygen sensor use the life data to compare with the sensor 2 upstream. Rev the engine at idle to see how the wave fluctuates and stabilizing....

Don't start doing guessing work with your mech!! Solve the Oxygen sensor first, if it did not stop your problem, you can continue diagnosing..

Stubborn82:
Who has experience both new and tokunbo o2 sensor, which one is better please, I went to where they are selling new one, the seller told me new o2 sensor is better, meanwhile before I went to him I have met someone selling tokunbo used o2 sensor, he told me that the new one are fake and it doesn't work.

Please guru, which is better

Are you getting for the downstream o2 sensors or the upstream A/F sensor. If it's the latter, go for tokunbo and use an obd scanner to read the graph to make sure it's working... You can manage aftermarket o2 sensor for downstream but always use oem for upstream...

In a simply answer.. Go for tokunbo. 🍻

15 million for 250k miles mercedes or what? since you don't know adding vehicle's mileage is part of its identity which will weigh your price as reasonable or unreasonable.

MrReeseG:
Just in case you go with the MDX (I hope you do)

I discovered a hack to get around 14-15mpg city driving (compared to the 12.5mpg I'd usually get before). I do not go past 2000rpm (trust me, this thing is fast and you mostly would have no need to), always ensure you don't fill the SH-AWD bars on the infotainment screen past 2 bars (check image), this car hates idling, so don't idle, build your speed slowly and brake slowly (it's also a heavy car)

Good hint! Btw 14-15mpg is it with Ac or not?

Nice ride you got! And it's advanced package!

Port443:
Yesterday was a partial sad day for me. The hose that ran from the aftermarket transmission cooler to the transmission pulled in high speed, didn't realize it until I got to church and it was too late, I lost all the fluid.

I really underestimated the fluid pressure and paid dearly for it

How many quarts did you lose? I will advice you change the hose if it's easy to pull out without clip on it. Also, get a traditional hose clamp next time. That idemitsu is costly to loss a quart

twinskenny:
Acura MDX 2010 vs Rx 350 2009

Can someone please help compare these cars?

Which is more reliable

Both are reliable.
If you like performance go for acura.
If you are good with maintenance "acura"
Mpg is terrible in Mdx but good Smile per gallon instead.
Both parts are readily available.

Go for rx350 for comfortable driving experience and less tech wahala.
Not as sharp handling as mdx.
Rx350 has floaty feel via suspension.

Both cars have their common problems but nothing terrible.

Cheers 🍻

buygala:
I am fully aware that what I am about to say is against popular opinion on this forum

But leave the fan on direct and thermostat removed...Let the sleeping dog lie

Even with the fan direct and thermo removed, the engine will still reach operating temp within less than 10 minutes of driving..but you also have the added advantage of assured engine cooling at the expense of a few extra minutes of extra fuel consumption...

It's not the same temperature on someone who sits
and let the standing fan swing side to side vs when the other pins the fan in one position while seated in front.

NB: this is not about standing fan.

What year is your Tl? Is it fwd or shawd? If you don't mind, how much did everything cost you to bring it down here.
Thanks for your response.

Btw, it's a known problem with acura tl seat to pill from the side. You can get an upholstery to fix it, just the pilling side. It will be ok! But overhauling the whole seat will look terrible. Don't do it!

rapheal5:
Good morning I recently replaced the battery civic 010 vehicle with 62ah. I connected the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal, and while connecting the positive, the horn started to sound continuously, prompting me to disconnect that terminal. I reconnected the horn still sounding, I unlock the car with remote, lock it back still sounding, I kept doing unlocking and locking both with key till it stopped. Since then the horn sound sometimes while driving without pressing it, it also sound continuously when I park the car at noon and midnight. Pls what could be the solution.

(Manually) Use the key 🔑 in the door handle to lock and unlock the car. The horn will stop alarming. When the battery was connected it triggered panic mode.

The hunger Nigeria Subjected to Biafra is getting back at them 20x.
It can only get worse!!

KOMBE:
Also, the back shock is bad. I was wondering if it can cause shaking and vibration especially when the brake is applied at high speed.

When tracing vibration, it's important to note certain things like.
The speed at which the vibration starts and stop or it never stops at all when it starts. (Km/mph)
Where do you feel the vibration?
The mileage of your car.

To your question, vibration when the brake is applied is 95% of the time caused by a bad brake disc. Other things to check: Your camber bushing, bolt joint, stuck caliper slide pins, and stuck caliper piston.

Btw, bad shock will not directly cause vibration! But noise in an uneven road also losing vehicle composure at high speed.

Omo. This warning eeh lol

You should keep drive it until it stops moving then scrap it. I wonder why people like you will badly maintain car and still want to sell it as a worthy car and not as scrab... See wire everywhere for engine bay!

I tire for most naija drivers

600k settlement?

Just go buy the car yourself!

zed7:
My CRV 2014 is just 6 months old. Bought Tokunbor and had mechanics test it before buying.

Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be the best of buy. When I bought it, it had no dashboard light. After a few weeks, 3 lights came up, VSC, TPMS and Electronic sterring light, all at the same time.

Changed a lot of parts on both front and back legs because of noises. Also changed fuel pump.

Now, after doing some repairs on the hub, ABS light has come up and AWD light.

Ive used so many Hondas and haven't had this much issues. Im disappointed, and one of the reasons I bought the car was the lack of any fault lights on the dashboard.

My 2014 accord is 4 years old and has no dashboard light. Apart from servicing, changing kick, changing break pads, changing of one fan, the car drives like a dream.

Just yesterday, the CRV had a hesitation while climbing a hilly road, something never noticed before and it's really upsetting.

The car i replaced this with was a 2006 civic and was used for 6 years without many issues. Is the CRV just a bad car or I was unlucky not to get one in good condition.

It's a known issue. If your abs is still working perfectly despite the warning light then it's what i am thinking.

Possible cause
1.) OLD BATTERY
2.) ABS MODULE.

If your battery is old, change it. If not, scan the car for abs related code and browse it, it will lead you to a known issue. This problem affects the 2013 honda accord and 2013-2015 crosstour.

Lakesite22:
Bossess! I'm completely new to Cars and wish to buy my first car soon. My spec is

- Something Sleek with great performance: Because I want to love the look as well
- Tokunbo: Because i don't want wahala
- SUV: Because of the road around my area
- Budget: Max of 15m

Someone said for a beginner like me, I should stick within the Toyota and Honda bucket. Please advise me on what I can get with that budget considering my Spec.

Thank you very much

15m tukonbo Suv car will mostly be boring one except for 2010-2013 mdx but you are a first time car owner. You might not understand acura, not like it's a rocket science but they need attention.

I will advice you to go for 2013 to 2015 rx350 Nigerian drive. They are so many of them for sales. You chances of getting a good one is above 70% if you calm down and take your time.
Hint to get a better one
1.) Low mileage not more than 100kmiles
2.) Don't ever accept one which the fan is connected to run always. Chances of sludge is higher.
3.) Verify the mileage online to be sure it's not rolled back or severe accidented car/flooded.
4.) Look underneat for oil leaks. Rear main seals etc.
5.) Timing valve cover leaks.
6.) Don't buy upgraded ones with china bumpers and headlights.
7.) Go with a car scanner to scan the car for possibly transmission code or engine code
8.) Then lastly is interior neatness/body/windows/ door locks/radio/speakers and test driving to check gear movement and engine sound on high rpm.

Why i am recommending this 2013-2015 rx350 for you is because you will enjoy the value of your money/prestige and won't feel like changing the car very soon in less than 2years.

Note: get one with AWD. How to know? It will have a big pad that looks like a computer mouse and a lock differential buttion close to heated and ventilation seat button.

Scan the engine first... alot can cause it. Don't guess!!!

Bye

Take this car to ladipo to continue the butchering!

It's funny you couldn't look at the engine bay before going to the mechanic or to the dealership. It means you know very little about cars and how it operates. But good you fixed it!

Cheers!!

[quote author=erico2k2 post=137110953]you still do not understand , a permit cannot be issued whilst the matter is in court, this is the reason the system come across as a glitch, you get it now?

/quote]

There's no glitch.. it's still working.

Maybe you don't drive long distance, so you can't relate with the harrasment

erico2k2:
I don't know why people do not read or learn, This permit has be suspended s it is cos of partitions in court. So stop applying. Wait until there is an official statement declaring it to go on.

You're right but officers on the road are dubious. They keep asking! If you use the road often, you will choose to get the permit regardless of court or not. They will delay you if they see you are not ready to give them money. Now 2hrs delay on every check point. And some you will give them money. Check the stress/harrasment and money. You will agree paying the 14,200 is better and a wiser move. There is a reason they call it lawless country!!!!!!!