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flootintin:
Do you think the change to mercon V will not have any adverse effect on the transmission? As the tech than service for previous owner claimed he uses holt atf to top up for the past 3 years.

If you plan on doing a flush, change back to Mercon V.

How does the gear perform at the moment? If you plan on doing just a drain and refill, then you can use the Holt dex 3.

samblaks:
Car manufacturers normally specify the kind of ATF to be used for cars with automatic gearboxes. Take for example, Toyota cars do have the recommended ATF inscribed on the stick that you use to gauge the gear oil. Either D1, D11 or D111, as the case may be. So, I will simply advice that before you change your car ATF, kindly check the specification(s) on the dip stick.

Well said. However have you tried changing ATF for German cars such as VW with no dipstick? Some were originally built with hopes that ATF would last the lifetime of the vehicle but this is not so.

For some cars, the specified ATFs are not in the market. In such case, we recommend a good alternative

From 2009, Ford transmissions using Mercon V were changed to Mercon LV.

Please never interchange both as they are not compatible. The Mercon LV has lower viscosity and is made for newer transmissions.

Brake Dust, What is it and What causes it?

It's time to wash the car, but when you get to the wheels they are covered by a hard to remove gray dust. Even after you clean it off, it comes back quickly. Welcome to the world of brake dust. The good news is brake dust is completely normal and is not a symptom of failing brakes; the bad news is every time you use your brakes you create more brake dust.

WHAT IS BRAKE DUST?
The unsightly brake dust that we all see on automotive wheels is 92% Iron (Fe) which simply put is in part iron caused by abrasion of the cast iron brake rotor(disc) by the pad and secondly fibers from the semi metallic elements of the brake pad. The remainder of the dust residue is carbon content within the brake pad.

99% of automotive brake pads made these days are made as a semi metallic meaning a bundle of steel fibers compressed and fused together with other additives. The steel fiber content can be up to 30% of the pad and this abrasive material is what scratches your brake rotor and causes the dust.

It's possible to buy non-metallic brake pads, which are made with Kevlar fibers, but they are expensive so very few automakers use them as standard equipment. In the industry, these types of brake pads are referred to as organics and tests have shown that they outperform as well as outlast normal brake pads. In addition, there is a significant reduction in brake dust as well as rotor abrasion.



WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO CLEAN BRAKE DUST
While brake dust is not indicative of a malfunctioning brake system, it can be harmful to the wheels if it is never cleaned. Brake dust can corrode the clear coat and over time it will eventually eat into the aluminum alloy surface of the wheel.

Fortunately, cleaning brake dust is not that difficult and the main ingredient is elbow grease. Your local automotive shop should sell wheel cleaner, which will come in handy when dealing with brake dust. Here is what you will need:

Bucket
Sponge
Wheel cleaner
Hose and nozzle
Soft bristle brush
Liquid wax


HOW TO CLEAN BRAKE DUST
The wheels should be cool before you start.

Rinse off the entire rim off with water, which will remove grit and dirt that may scratch the wheel during the scrubbing.

Cover the rim with wheel cleaner and allow it to soak for 60 seconds. Make sure you get the cleaner into all of the nooks and crannies of the wheel as this is where dust tends to accumulate.

Use a soft bristle brush and scrub the surface of the wheel, make sure the brush gets into all of the small, recessed areas of the wheel.

Rinse off the wheel cleaner as soon as you have brushed the entire wheel. Do not leave the wheel cleaner on the wheel for any length of time.

Dry off the wheel immediately after rinsing.

Applying a coat of paste wax every few months will help protect the wheel as well as make them easier to clean the next time brake dust builds up.

https://www.mrparts.ng/blogs/newsfeeds/brake-dust-what-is-it-and-what-causes-it

ivolt:
As long as the husband remain a free thinking human, such war can never be won barring any catastrophic consequence.
Even if the wife got rid of one strange woman, there is nothing stopping the husband from getting another chic.

The funny thing is that this kind of advice to fight for marriage is reserved for only women.
If it were to be a man on the receiving end and he refused to disnegage, he would be termed
a fool and coward for putting up with a "hoe".

My advice was directed to both parties. The man too.

BeeBeeOoh:
http://leadership.ng/2017/11/24/fg-moves-replace-card-readers-2019-election/

INEC should find a way of allowing us vote with our National Identity Card and stop all these wastages.

It will automatically bring an end to underage voting and multiple registration, etc

ivolt:
Summary: Wife, take any shit your husband does, be his slave and never react to his irresponsible actions.

This is one of the worst advice I have ever read.
Love is a two-way affair, when it becomes one-way the right thing to do is to flee.
Everybody deserves happiness in a relationship, a situation where one partner is free as a bird
while the other suffer in silence is unacceptable.

Smart women leaves when the signs are clear.

Two things are bound to happen when a wife is "fighting for man"

The 1st wife did not fight for her philandeering husband, today she
is free and living her life.
While the 2nd wife who fought for her man is now in jail, will probably
get a life imprisonment while the man is dead.

Never fight for the love of an adults because they have the mental
capacity to love or not to love and it is foolish to try to force it.

I beg to disagree in the context of marriage. You must be ready to wage war oh to win your spouse back if it comes to this, especially when there's a strange woman involved.
I will agree with you if there's physical abuse involved.
Marriage no be come go oh

SalamRushdie:
I always advice every woman never to give up the man they truly love for any opprtunistic woman, stay there and fight till your man comes to hia senses , dont make it easy for any mumu witch to take the love of life with ease ..These days I see women give up their homes because of common text they see in their husbands phones thereby making it too easy for opportunist stealer women to have their way ..Yes your husband will definitley get infatuated by a strange woman in course of your love journey but remembet those infatuation spells have short term span and could be over from 3 weeks to year but most women just easily give up to fight to keep their man at the sight of the first text message and thats how love stories are being spoilt daily in our generation .. Women don make it easy for scheming women to steal your man just like that.

Well said....

flootintin:
Op, how good is unimark dextron 3 / mercon V for a ford windstar? Previous owner used holt dextron 3 and I want to flush and replace.

Please get the Motorcraft Mercon V. It is available in the market.

Ricmayak1:
You mean dexron iii fluid in place of LT 71141?
Is it only Castrol Dexron iii that can serve as replacement among dexron 3s?

There are so many brands in the market to pick from. We recommend Castrol as this is also recommended by BMW.
We cannot vouch for other products. But however we hear Oando has good stuff.

Talibanis:
1. Volkswagen Touareg V6 2003/4
2. Mercedes Benz E240 V6 12 plugs ML engine 99/00

Volks Touraeg engine needs 5w40 oil

For your transmission, Volkswagen recommends any of these oil, G 052 162, G 052 990 or G 055 025.

M Benz E240 Engine Oil; 5w40 or 5w30.
Could not get information regarding the transmission.

Keep your questions coming..... We're always glad to help..

scarplanet:
Ok. Very well.. your website is not accessible though

Our site is fully up and running.... www.mrparts.ng

scarplanet:
Car is Honda Civic 2008 Automatic.

Please what is the recommended ATF? How many litres of atf is required and how much? Thanks

Honda recommends ATF-z1 but this has been replaced by Honda with DW-1 ATF.

Your tranny requires 5.9litres for a complete fill. But this is when everything is completely drained including torque converter.

We sell the DW-1 ATF for N4k per liter.

scarplanet:
Car is Honda Civic 2008 Automatic.

Please what is the recommended ATF? How many litres of atf is required and how much? Thanks

Honda recommends ATF-z1 but this has been replaced by Honda with DW-1 ATF.

Your tranny requires 5.9litres for a complete fill. But this is when everything is completely drained including torque converter.

empron:
thanks it is 1.8Turbo engine

You're welcome

ozoneymcm:
I live in abeokuta

We deliver to Abeokuta, do give us a call when you need one. 08100686696

ozoneymcm:
True. I remember now, pls do you know any brand in particular that meets these spec

We have this oil in stock. For more info, check out this link
https://www.mrparts.ng/products/hyundai-kia-atf-sp-iii

ozoneymcm:
ATF for 2004 kia optima V6 please. Someone told me not long ago but I've forgotten

Kia recommends the SP-III ATF.

empron:
2001 vw passat turbo engine.what kind of engine oil and transmission oil to be used?

What size of engine is your car? The 1.8Turbo requires SAE 5w40 oil, Castrol preferable. Capacity is 4.1litres of oil. Because of the Turbo, VW strongly recommends synthetic oil because of amount of heat generated.

For transmission, use the Castrol Dexron III

Almaiga:
What Engine and Gear oil will you recommend for
a BMW 325 2002 model, with 6 plugs and Automatic Transmission.

Your engine is a 2.5L V6 engine. It requires 6.5Litres of 5w40 Engine Oil. We recommend Castrol Edge Fully Synthetic.

Your Gearbox requires any of these BMW oil: 7045E, 8072B, LA 2634, LT 71141;
If you can't get any of them, use the Castrol Dexron III fluid.

waledeji:
Mazda6 2005Model

Since you didn't provide specs of your ride, I'll assume you have an automatic gearbox. Mazda recommends Mazda ATF-M III or ATF-MV for your Automatic transmission box.
If you can't get your hands on these, then we recommend the Castrol Dexron III

Wisefellow:
Toyota Rav4 2006 model!

The valve body of the gear was changed with new ATF oil in Feb. this year and was okay until last month. My mechanic told me it's high time to change the ATF because it's now lighter. Is it right to change gear oil twice in a year?

Your candid professional advise is needed. Thanks!

What type of ATF did you use?

ihimiray:
how much do u sell and do u do delivery in lagow

Yes we deliver to Lagos.
The American Mobil-1 5Quartz is N18k
For more info pls call 08100686696

buchilino:
I USED MOBIL-1 B4, I CANT AFFORD AT D MOMENT. U HAVE ANOTHER GOOD CHEAPER OIL

Yes, i'll recommend the Castrol Synthetic Blend 10w40 which should work well on your high mileage engine. its N12,000

buchilino:
I HAVE A CAMRY 01, V6 MODEL. I NEED ATF, ENGINE OIL, N OIL FILTER. WAT DO U RECOMMEND N DER PRICES.

For your engine, Toyota recommends SAE 5w30, API SL or newer. You will need about 4.7Litres of oil.
If the mileage on your car is very high (200,000+ km), and you wish to use the synthetic oil, then we suggest you use the Mobil-1 5w30 High Mileage (N18,000). Oil Filter is N3,000

Pls visit this link for more details on the oil: https://www.mrparts.ng/products/mobil-1-5w-30-high-mileage-oil-5-litre

For ATF, Toyota recommends the Dexron III. You can get Oando dexron III for this.

Or call 08100686696 for more assistance.

Ib2014:
Toyota Matrix 2005 XRS

You should be ok since their viscosity is about same. It's the newer transmissions (post 2010) that use Toyota WS atf that won't work.

Ib2014:
I inadvertently replaced my ATF with Type III instead of the recomended type IV 2months ago. So far there have not been any issues. Should I change it again so soon? Are there problems with continuing with the Type III

what model and year is your ride?

ihimiray:
good morning sir..... Pls what the recommended engine oil for nissan pathfinder 2001...and how many liters will do.... Thanks

Nissan recommends SAE 5w30 oil. And your engine requires 5Litres. After refill, check oil level.

We recommend American Mobil-1 for your ride.

Ehido:
Please what OEM ATF can I get for 2009 Kia Rio LX 1.6l CVVT engine. I don't have the manual for the car. Thank you very much.

Kia recommends their Hyundai/Kia SP-III for your transmission. And the oil capacity of the transmission is 6 litres.

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ihimiray:
please what about nissan pathfinder 2001

Nissan recommends any of these oil Matic-D, Matic-J, Matic-K

But if too expensive for you, a good Dexron III will do.

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