Goodplace:
My car engine oil seems to be black and due for an over haul the price of packaged oil is expensive so am thinking of buying the normal roadside oil to do its overhaul. Will there be any implication? its a Volkswagen passat. please advice.

Don't mind all these haters, pour the oil jere.


There are already too many vehicles on the road

diportivo:


U have quoted me like a zillion times on this ur thread

I can read,and I posted based on what I read

I never said u said USA cars use 20w50.I made my post to discredit ur stance on weather being a factor to change ur oil grade

If u are right,places in the USA that have high temperature during summer should have their oil changed to something heavier.....



Since u av done ur feasibility study and 20w50 is ur choice,fire on my brother

I'm yet to see 20w50 full synthetic, i'm sure trygo forbids synthetic oils too.

TRYGO:
INTRODUCTION
Your mechanic has checked why your car's engine oil keeps shortening or going down; he's found no significant trace of oil drops. But you, the car owner know that you spend at least N2000 topping the engine oil daily. You even have a 4L gallon in your car, just in case it requires topping.

Engine oils are the lifeline of a cars engine.
They cone in different grades and thickness(viscosity). The one to use for your car, would depend on the manufacturers specification, and/or the region where you're located. Cooler climates like North America, and some parts of Europe, require a lighter quality oil, to aid quick start. While in places like Africa and the middle East, temperatures are tropical in nature, so would require somewhat a thicker oil grade for efficient engine operation.
Without it, a car would never move.

BENEFITS OF ENGINE OILS TO AN ENGINE
*acts as a cooling agent for the dissipation of excess heat, from the engine's internal components (crankshafts, piston rings, etc).
*acts as a lubricating agent for the engine. Without adequate lubrication of internal engine components, there's bound to be increased temperature rise, as a result of an engine "knock".

WHEN TO REPLACE AN ENGINE'S ENGINE OIL
**These days, vehicle manufacturers have incorporated oil quality sensors as part of the engine management systems of their various brands. These has being done, to at least, reduce human estimations of oil change intervals.
This type of oil quality monitor sensor, triggers a " MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT", on a Toyota brand cars, and a "SPANNER SIGN" on Honda brand of cars. Indicators like these appear on the instrument panel (dashboard) of such cars, if the engine oil quality has degraded to a certain percentage, or the vehicle has being driven for more than 7500miles, or so.
NB: After oil change in this methodology, the MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT or SPANNER SIGN has to be reset.
**The second option is using estimated intervals, such as current date/mileage.
In this method, the date or mileage when the vehicle was serviced, is used as a baseline for the next service. Remember, it depends on which came first. Date, or mileage.

REPLACING A CAR'S ENGINE OIL AS AT WHEN DUE. IS IT RIGHT?
Replacing your car's engine oil as at when due, saves you tremendous amounts of money, and time.
You wouldn't want to be caught unawares with an engine failure while driving down the street, or on a journey.
Though engine damage, does not occur without a SIGN. The car must have being presenting you with subtle signs like a rattle noise, oil shortages on the engine oil dipstick, etc.

***"""""late replacing of your car's engine oil leaves within it's trail, sludge, responsible for most of the engine wears that results into engine damage.***""""""""(see figures below).
The pictures below were from a 2008 Hyundai Tucson 4cylinder engine.

HOW TO TRACE AN ENGINE OIL SHORTAGE PROBLEM
*you continuously add engine oil to the engine
*oil spills in the neighborhood. That's the ground or floor where the car was parked.
NB: If the spills occur very fast(rate of flow), when the engine is idling, that could suggest that its seeping out from the crankshaft pulley oil seal, or the sum(bottom plate).
Recall, whether you've gone over a boulder (rock), and that might have broken the oil pan.
Some shortages could also be as a result of valve cover leaks.

HOW TO FIX AN ENGINE OIL SHORTAGE PROBLEM
The fix to any engine oil shortage issue, is dependent on the nature and location of the leak. If its along the engine belt locations, for example that would require a major engine work. Replacement of the crankshaft pulley oil seal, etc. If you're mechanically inclined, and you're dexterous with tools, I guess it's something you could do to fix the problem. But I'll advice, if you aren't comfortable, you seek a competent mechanic, or a dealership to handle that aspect of the job.


Hope this piece helps someone.

Regards,
Igono Joseph Okeme

kellystech:
Please I need a solution to this problem, my Honda baby boy doesn't steem fine in the morning. I took it to my mechanic he told me we need to change the 6 plugs which I did and the problem is still there. Nw his saying I will need to service my nozzle but I don't know if that will be the solution. After the engine gets hot it steems very fine

rottenegg:
My above mentioned civic had its parking lamps left on and the battery went flat. The driver tried to start it with another battery but the car just won't start.
Please does anyone have any solution for this? I've driven the car for about 3 years now and the most I have done is changed oil, oil filter and brake pads...nothing more. Its been the most efficient car I have had.
Thanks in anticipation.

engbash:
please kindly assist with a very good mechanic who is good with repairs of Toyota Corolla in the ikeja/Ipaja/Egbeda axis.

please help a brother, my mechanic don chop me finish

okorobabe:
Please my brother needs a Toyota Camry XLE 2004,2005 or 2006 model urgently. Nigerian used & his budget is 700k. Anyone willing to sell? Thanks

tojahh:

I wan sell my car o.... Wahala too many gan!
I drove from Abj to Benin, the car suddenly stopped at Auchi,
called a Kazeem he said 'the engine don nock" but another
engine 5 days later and decided to return back to Abuja, got
to Okene the car stop again, called a kazeem there and he said
"oga na the engine wan nock so" u go need to change the
engine.
My head don scata as I dey so... I no dey buy any yeye engine
again, I wan sell the car if you're interested this is my
whatsapp number 08039330372. Car is Toyota Camry 1996
(Orobo) Auto, power doors/window, engine v6 and other
spec. Car is in Okene.
pictures on WhatsApp

fortunejum:

I was referring to p0773 but not p0733 code. Thank you.

codebrew85:
You mean for a used or new engine? Well, putting it up for sale may not be out of question if your offer is ok I may consider selling it to you. Please DM me so we can discuss further.

the engine is quite expensive, and not brand new.


http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-Kia-Ceed-engine-G4FA-21111-2b010-2b1c5-310075-Z2G1C5VA511-/291794372563?nav=SEARCH

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2013-KIA-RIO-1-4-PETROL-ENGINE-G4FA-LOW-15K-MILES-INC-WARRANTY-/322131222102?nav=SEARCH

I'm using my alternate so I don't get banned

cnwokike:
Bros, how can I locate you? Are you in Lagos?

lobaloba88:
Gazzuz!
Do you still have this vehicle and parts for sale?

UuzbaGuuzba:
GYMN? GYMN?
OH what a horror! The smell of sweat.
Armpit sweat, Nyash sweat. General Ambient sweat!!!

Exercise equipment sweat. Other peoples old sweat. Yesterday's sweat, last week's sweat, fresh sweat. Sticky sweat.


Legions of bacteria! Catarrh mixed with sweat OF OTHER PEOPLE in the Ambient air. Gazzuz and sweat on all the equipment. The photographer's shoe sweat. The sweat from his ruck sack and camera.

Why did you people not just take the shots outside in open air?

Hmmm. Well, marry well sha.

ASL33:
GAZZUZ, I can't see your post also. What's going on here. I can see people's post. Mode do somthing pls.

adelu2005:
Pls sir kindly help me the report of this car through this VIN number: JTJHW31U860001603.
Thank you sir.

Chuxxy4me:




Haba Gazzuz. Na used one or brand new? I need contact if new pls. Last time I checked , it was between 35k to 40k.

abolore80:
Thanks Gazzuz. Year of production is 94.

MrWaters:
Car gurus on Nairaland, I'm hoping to buy 94/96 Camry for transportation/chauffeur service very soon. From what I've read & heard, the car is reliable and fuel efficient but further information about the vehicle is highly welcomed.


Siena, GAZZUZZ, honmusa & any one with information should please help out here. Thanks

Manager264:
The car is strictly executive with high maintenance cost as it is packed with 2.2 V6 engine, auto, leather seat, etc. The owner wants to dispose it definitely because of its high maintenance cost. Ideal car for transport are 1.6 or 1.8 cc i4 engine capacity, manual which must nt b Honda because Honda usually has ball joint and upper arm problems,bad for Nigerian roads

abolore80:
Hello house, just got a toyota previa. Am abou to give it, it's first service/oil change. I check the cap and it read SAE 10W-30. Can I get the oil grade here and which of the oil brands has it.

Note: Gazzuz, Sienna etal, please I need your expert advice. Thanks

peterjero:
As na old car 20 w50 can suffice. Use brand of total, Mobil or even the Toyota oil. 10 w30 is hard to find unlike other synthetic oils like 5w30, 5w40, 0w40 etc.

he didn't mention the year of production