IdaraCHODB:
Whenever you use Extended Performance oils, also use a premium oil filter. Otherwise, change the regular oil filters every 5,000 miles.

I have contributed extensively to threads on oils here, I don't want to repeat myself. You can check them out.


I use the Mobil 1 Extended Performance Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5w30 that can do 15,000 miles, I think that it is in a class of its own.

But I personally import it, cause I have never found it on the shelves anywhere in this country.

If anyone know where to find it here, it would be nice to compare the cost of importing it myself versus buying locally because of the volatility of the dollar.

I haven't done an oil analysis but in the years since I switched to this oil, and reverted my car to factory settings from its state of abuse by local mechanics, I have not had engine trouble, just ordinary wear and tear issues. YMMV

adanny01:


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adanny01:
Who has seen this before. I have seen it so many times mostly from new fake ball joints in which their stud breaks.

I can risk buying fake upper arms and tie rod ends but would not risk buying low grade or fake lower arm (camber) ball joint. unfortunately it is the cheapest of the lot whether oem new, fake or toks. It is also the main culprit followed by tie rod end.

Piyke:
You would recall I had my car baked earlier this year; https://www.nairaland.com/2863254/paint-job-diary-respray-03-accord

I took down my rear bumper a week or 2 ago to replace a tail light and on reassembly noticed flaking paint in an area of the bumper that was flexing during re-installation (see attached pic). It seemed the flexing made the paint come off.

Question: Is this cracking/flaking of paint due to poor quality paint or poor application technique? I didn't use Sikkens (didn't know about the brand at the time).

Does Sikkens do this? or is it more of poor workmanship

Piyke:


Hello bruh, noticed I omitted a response to the bold in error. My bad. Still setting up my place so may not be able to attend to fixes till next month. I'll let you know once I'm good

mayor2013:
What kind of catalytic converter is this? @ op take good look at the last pic and spot the opening where the catalyst is installed. By the time this is fixed in a car in no time the heat generated would make that catalyst degrade faster. Also this would make your check light illuminate. That opening is just a "NO" for me.

grafikii:
Hi everyone, I need your help urgently, my car brake has gone soft, the brake pedal goes all the way down before the car stops.
The problem started when I asked my mechanic to change my brake pads and linings (rear brake), ever since then this problem has started, I have changed the master cylinder, the salvo (not sure of the spelling), I have changed the front fly wheels. Yet the problem still remains.
Driving the car is like an accident waiting to happen, I had someone bleed all 4 calipers yesterday, still the problem persists.
Please help me, Gazzuz IdaraCHODB and all.

The car is a ford escape 2004 model.

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gerrard82:
sorry bro how and where can someone get this OEM parts pls.

Hallybillion:


Hello,
How do I get the CRC MAS cleaner?
How much does it cost?

Piyke:
I was in Lagos recently and picked up all I need to correctly charge an AC system! Thanks to Gazzuzz who gave me the right market to get these in Lag.



I've already used the tools to give the perfect charge to my AC. I documented the DIY procedure here: http://www.diyautoworksng.com/recharge-car-ac-system/

I had to do this because when my magnetic clutch was replaced 3 years ago, no vacuum was applied on the system . I just couldn't find a shop with a vacuum pump. Now I know better.

My cabin now feels like trekking unclothed in Antarctica

Fanthade:
Please ill need your help on this issue, I am about to pay for a fairly used working grand cherokee (us specs) limited car with old nissan engine (6 pLugs) but don't really now much about cars, ill need your advice and the advantage or disadvantage of such combinations. I think its a nissan laurel engine

GAZZUZZ:
You drove 660km on a rebulit engine and didnt check oil?

Let me give you a summary and future of that engine.

There is no future!!!


Mech can patch up the crankshaft and have the bearings replaced, but it will still knock again in a very short time. Just think of getting a new engine.

Saying I'm disappointed in your preventive maintenance skills is putting it mildly, if I had a cane near you I would give you 12lashes

nurey:
I am now @ zaria, left gwagwalada @ after 4 in the morning, and followed a ford transit all the way till after 6 when it was bright, the ford guy really tried for me, I don't know but he helped with signals just to caution me on the road, Double pointer meaning the road is extremely dangerous and one single pointer to alert me to move to an extreme side to avoid craters on the road.

I had an engine knock at zaria, how it happened I don't know. The mechanic is checking says it's rolling but not fully rolling. worst case is they will cut another crank something.

I forgot and was negligent about things I only concentrated on the temperature guage didn't even check whether the oil was guage or not, but I am glad it happened right infront of a mechanic workshop in zaria. I have low Ba3 now, will update when all is done possibly tomorrow

Thank You all stay tuned

GAZZUZZ:


Tales of a learner.

Guy this is how to play the game, put a car moving at your desired speed in front, keep a distance and when him dodge pothole you follow dodge, when him enter "koto" you dodge, in future zip your wheel covers to your rims on Nigerian roads, or remove them before the journey. As for the exhaust, that one don tey wey e wan fall, just waiting for the right moment.

Weldon. The rest of the journey is a straight road without any incidents, I'll advice you keep a light foot if not you will damage your engine.

Lastly when you fall into a pothole, let go of the brakes!!

edoyad:

This guy reminds me of my 1st and only time too. I left Lagos by 12:30 pm and by the time I arrived akoko ikare, with various delays I met on the express, It was dark. Unfortunately I had to spend the night there because I also had a damaged exhaust- besides I don't travel at night.
The next day, about 6am was the beginning of big problem for me. The only guy who could. weld my exhaust at that time so I could start early was a gate maker, who welded exhausts too. The sucker was used to welding older model cars and thought it was the same for my 2006 toyota.
Without taking off the battery heads he proceeded to weld the exhaust with electricity thereby completely damaging my brain box. The car didn't kick again after that which meant I had to continue the journey on a bus . So painful.

Seriously, sorry in arrears, can you imagine all the unwarranted expenses, thank goodness my first time was not that bad! Reminds me of when I lost a transmission and had to park the car somewhere safe and complete the journey in a bus, I felt so humiliated

nurey:
I I done close to 660km, I am currently at guagalada in Abuja, that's where I will pass the night and continue tomorrow. The car really tried for me, so I have to let it rest, besides, I couldn't keep up with most cars on the way and I am traveling alone, those Hiace are damn fast but the Hilux I met on the way are speed demon, also the old model nissan 1.4 and 1.6slx didn't make things easier, those drivers are just damn to fast.

I can't pass 3rpm because any higher and I enter pot hole, it could spell doom and burst tire. will continue tomorrow when I will be able to see

Also 3 minites silence for part of my exhaust which I lost at Akoko (very dangerous route) and 2minutes silence for my wheel cover which I lost at lagos ibadan expressway, 3 out of 4 were lost.

nurey:
Entered pot hole at ibadan, I was really lucky one bent rim, but others were not, they had two spoilt tyres, will need to help them get to town. Allihamdullilah

Astonvanquish:
hi you sent me a pm but Av checked my mail and I can't get it.

grafikii:
1 pack of lubeguard Atf additive delivered by IdaraCHODB, he is trustworthy and very helpful

adanny01:


I have noticed that more and more oil gaskets and o-rings are giving up in my car of recent.