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Car Talk / Re: The SAE 16 Viscosity Grade - An Advancement In Engine Oil Formulation by IdaraCHODB(m): 5:35pm On Jul 19, 2019 |
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Car Talk / Re: The SAE 16 Viscosity Grade - An Advancement In Engine Oil Formulation by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:47pm On Jul 19, 2019 |
0W16 may be new to America, but it has been in use in Japan for almost 20 years!
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Career / Re: I Am A Nigerian Cybersecurity expert In The US, Ask Me Anything by IdaraCHODB(m): 6:08pm On Dec 20, 2018 |
Can I ask my questions in camera? |
Car Talk / Re: Mobil-1 5w20 And 5w-30 Oil by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:09am On Jul 11, 2018 |
IdaraCHODB: Nice to see so many switching to/trying/testing Mobil 1 Extended Performance Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil...some of us have been using it for years....advice above is still very relevant... |
Car Talk / Re: Who Said Honda Has A Wheel Problem (photo)? by IdaraCHODB(m): 5:02am On Jun 09, 2017 |
adanny01: Thanks a million, I will get in touch with you soon. |
Car Talk / Re: Who Said Honda Has A Wheel Problem (photo)? by IdaraCHODB(m): 8:38am On Jun 08, 2017 |
adanny01: How can I reach you offline? Thanks |
Car Talk / Re: Does Sikkens Paint Do This? by IdaraCHODB(m): 9:51pm On Sep 17, 2016 |
Additional - so you can tell if the work is done well or done bad
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Car Talk / Re: Does Sikkens Paint Do This? by IdaraCHODB(m): 9:23pm On Sep 17, 2016 |
Piyke: Read the attached and judge for yourself
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Car Talk / Re: Best Route: Owerri To Abuja Road Trip by IdaraCHODB(m): 7:55am On Aug 08, 2016 |
Piyke: That will be nice...on second thoughts, I should have contacted you offline, was planning to do so. All the best |
Car Talk / Re: Magnaflow Catalytic Converter by IdaraCHODB(m): 4:25pm On Jul 07, 2016 |
mayor2013: This is the type that cannot be tampered with without leaving tell-tale signs. |
Car Talk / Re: Please Help!!! My Brake Pedal Goes All The Way Down by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:48pm On Jun 30, 2016 |
grafikii: Others have spoken well Get a second opinion And let's confirm that the parts are indeed functional Don't you drive in that state - and I hope you kept all the parts you were "hoodwinked" into changing! |
Car Talk / Did A Usability Problem Kill Anton Yelchin? by IdaraCHODB(m): 8:28am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Last Sunday morning actor Anton Yelchin was killed in what appears to be a tragic accident, and one potentially linked to poor design… THE FACTS ARE this; Anton Yelchin owned a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. He was found crushed between the car and a gate at his home just after exiting his property via the gate. There are no indicators of foul play. The most likely scenario is that the car rolled down a hill and crushed him, after he left it in neutral or at least failed to put the transmission in park. Anyone can leave a car unsecured on a slope and that’s happened many, many times before since the invention of the automobile; most people would have a story or two to tell. In some cases the parkbrake has not been applied, in other cases it’s been a faulty parkbrake. What makes this case interesting is the usability of the vehicle in question, as it appears that particular car is designed so that it’s easy to make a mistake when shifting into park. Modern vehicles are reliant on electronics, which means the conventions of yesteryear can be, and are ignored. Secondary controls are touchscreens, not stalks or buttons. And automatic transmissions have changed too; no longer are they physical levers that move position, but selectors that change electronic options, sometimes even dials. These changes have been made for several reasons; a smaller lever takes up less space, and electronic selection looks cool and new. Unfortunately, all too often usability takes a back seat. That’s annoying when it’s selecting a radio station, but potentially fatal when it’s a primary vehicle control. The Grand Cherokee owned by Yelchin was a 2015 model, and it has a known usability problem. To select park, the shifter must be moved forwards from centre, park is selected, then the shifter returns to the centre. The operation is shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUWVYrpd-3g No car should need a video explaining how to use the basic features of its transmission. The problem is that it’s too easy to make a mistake and think the car is in park, when it’s not. Fiat Chrysler recognised this and recalled 1.1 million vehicles fitted with the transmissions after 41 known accidents where vehicles were not placed in park, yet there was no functional problem with the car. The USA’s road safety authority, the NHTSA, collated reports of over 314 incidents which included 121 crashes, 30 of which caused injury, as of 02/03/2016. Their summary in report EA 16-002 was: “Drivers may exit the vehicle when the engine is running and the transmission is not in Park, resulting in unattended vehicle rollaway. Rollaway incidents may result in serious injuries to the driver or passengers as they exit the vehicle or to other pedestrians in the path of the rolling vehicle.” And its conclusion: “NHTSA testing indicates that operation of the Monostable shifter is not intuitive and provides poor tactile and visual feedback to the driver, increasing the potential for unintended gear selection.” The problem isn’t human stupidity, it’s just human nature and designs for safety-critical functions need to be human-proof. There is nobody who hasn’t thought they selected something and later found they hadn’t. You shouldn’t die as a result. This time it’s a Jeep, but it could have been any other car, and it looks very much like an avoidable death. That’s why this accident should be a wake-up call to the car industry. Here’s the two things carmakes need to do, now: Standardise controls across all types of vehicle – come up with an industry standard, right now, for everything from indicators, transmission selection operation, parkbrake operation, lighting controls and everything else. Yes, this hampers individual manufacturers. But you know what? Safety is more important. As a journalist, I drive a lot of new cars and very frequently make a lot of mistakes with wipers, lights, shifting up or down manually in automatics and pretty much everything else that’s different from car to car. Conduct usability testing – governments need to mandate usability testing, just as they do for crashworthiness. With the increasing complexity of new cars, this is becoming more and more important, and everyone agrees driver distraction is a big factor in road accidents. Inconsistent user interfaces in phones don’t kill people, but they seem to in cars. We’ve argued before than ANCAP should conduct tests of this nature. If the two actions above aren’t taken, there will be more and more avoidable injuries or deaths due to operator error because carmarkers have put beautiful design ahead of basic safety engineering, and failed to cooperate with each other to design a unified, safe car operation interface. What's your take? source:https://practicalmotoring.com.au/blogs/did-a-usability-problem-kill-anton-yelchin/ |
Car Talk / Re: Valid Driver's License And Valid Vehicle Particulars (ABUJA Only) by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:55pm On Jun 22, 2016 |
MissJoyJoy: Will need the bolded, mine expires in a couple of days |
Car Talk / Re: Best Route: Owerri To Abuja Road Trip by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:12am On Jun 05, 2016 |
Dearest friend I think the sections of the road that are bad along the Ajaokuta route are lesser than the sections of the road that are bad on the Lokoja Okene route. However, the Ajaokuta route has more twists and turns but the Lokoja Okene route has more straights. But the Ajaokuta route has fewer terribly dangerous potholes and the Lokoja Okene route has more than a fair share of terribly dangerous potholes so it cancels out. Especially around Okene and some parts of Edo, well I do not remember the name of the places. If you can do as F1 drivers do, pin it down on the straights and do it safe and slow on the twists and turns, given the bad nature of major sections of Edo and Lokoja Okene routes, it is technically possible to get to abuja faster with the Ajaokuta route. You are less likely to lose a tire on the Ajaokuta route due to bad roads and more likely to lose a tire in Edo route due to terrible roads Now assuming you like to keep it steady at 120 - 140 km/hr, then you can do that for hours on end on Ajaokuta route but with the Lokoja Okene route, you will have so many instances of dialing the speed down and then having to pick it up again and before you know it you will have to slow down again in an almost unending cycle on the Lokoja Okene route, not so for the Ajaokuta route. It just depends on the driver and the car. Do me a favor, please bring along your A/C kit. I have been planning to visit Owerri because of you, but you are coming to Abuja, please bring it along and give me some professional A/C love even if I have to pay. Safe trip 2 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Honda Ball Joints And Upper Arms Problem by IdaraCHODB(m): 12:54am On May 17, 2016 |
gerrard82: Order from overseas directly or through those who bring into the country from overseas. The cost may be high but peace of mind has no price and the length of time in active service makes it a bargain in the final analysis. I could help if you are interested...i operate stateside and in Nigeria 1 Like 2 Shares |
Autos / Re: Need OEM Car Parts? Post Request Here And Obtain Free Quotations by IdaraCHODB(m): 3:46am On May 02, 2016 |
Hallybillion: Out of stock at the moment! We spoke, right? |
Car Talk / Re: Direction On Where To Get Single Cell Radiator---toyota Camry 2003 by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:26am On Apr 13, 2016 |
If the stealerships are too costly and you plan to keep the car for long, then do as I did import grade 1 aftermarket single cell radiator, that is if you don't mind today's dollar to naira rates. Might make sense to compare and contrast the cost of going to stealership route versus importation. Someone did comment that if they sell it at 100,000.00 that that's about 25% the value of the car. Take note that if you go the importation route, be ready to pay for at least 30 pounds in freight, if my memory does not fail me, that is how much I had to pay to bring mine in not including clearing. So you decide how you want to go. $320+ to 1 Naira is not exactly very friendly!! |
Car Talk / Re: I'm Now Ready For AC Work! by IdaraCHODB(m): 9:49pm On Mar 08, 2016 |
Piyke: I go come your side so you go do my A/C too! Well done |
Car Talk / Re: Mobil-1 5w20 And 5w-30 Oil by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:50am On Feb 25, 2016 |
Time to order your whatever from the U.S., the dollar is down, and the Naira is up! For me the choice is really between Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic and Mobil 1 Extended Performance Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5w30. These two have satisfied the high standards I have set for oils I use/plan to use. 1 Like |
Car Talk / Re: Mobil-1 5w20 And 5w-30 Oil by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:24am On Feb 22, 2016 |
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 2 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: Paint-job Diary: Respray Of 03 Accord by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:00am On Jan 24, 2016 |
Welldone dear friend Painting a car takes a lot of time and patience, but with some handy tips and tricks you can easily do it yourself at home. Luckily with YouTube you can get the training you need to perform incredible paint jobs without spending all of that money on training at an auto school or shop. On the YouTube channel Rodsshop they have several different videos that help train people in all thing auto body. In this video we learn how to fix the horrible peeling clear coat on a vehicle that we all hate. The process is way easy then you would think and will leave your car looking absolutely brand new! To check it out click the video below! http://speed.legendaryspeed.com/learn-how-to-easily-fix-the-peeling-clear-coat-on-your-car/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRwtTqy4OQM?list=PL7bCv2WuVwPTLUjthH2WUtreLEaU5Miht isn't that your model? lol! |
Car Talk / Re: Comments/complaints/suggestions by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:25am On Nov 13, 2015 |
Fanthade:Run! 1 Like |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 7:10am On Nov 07, 2015 |
This is a side comment but related to the issue at hand. To help the OP and anyone else doing long distance drives. I have driven with a leaking transmission till I completed my journey. I discovered some 200 kilometers into my trip that my one of my seals was wrecked, and it had to do I believe with an object that I hit very hard at a very high rate of speed. I make this observation because when I left that morning, I had no such problem. But this is what saved me, I carry spare engine oil and transmission oil, I even have a spare power steering pump, oil filter, water pump, serpentine belt, water pump belt, all sorts of hoses and clips and tools, complete set of tie rods, fuel filter, fuel pump, to mention but a few, just in case I meet trouble on the road. It takes less time to fix them if I have them on-board than first of all having to locate the auto parts market. As soon as I discovered the leakage, I would stop to top of the transmission fluid every 80 kilometers until I arrived at my destination. That is how I was able to drive another 400 kilometers and then fixed the problem the next day. Of course, I had to buy some more transmission fluid on the way but you get the gist, you need fluids to be above minimum recommended level to complete the journey. I assume that either his oil ran low or potholes wrecked the sump, the only way to have determined either was to inspect the car, by checking the oil level and looking under the vehicle, whenever he stopped for whatever reasons, which is how I determined that I lost transmission fluid and adopted proactive measures to ensure my journey was not terminated 2 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:34am On Nov 06, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Cut your losses! Get another engine. Its an i4, they can drop the old and put in the new same-day! I know you read the thread on the overheated Camry, to drive a rebuilt engine that long and not do an oil check the next day was not the most rational decision. I will not bash you, but I would advise, a sage has spoken, and my personal experience is do not bet your life on a rebuilt engine unless you know for sure that the mechanic does not cut corners, and that is not the case here! You don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere, the cost of towing on a highway begins at around 50,000.00 that money had better be spent towards acquisition of a new engine! |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:19am On Nov 06, 2015 |
nurey: Am sorry for what you have had to pass through indeed, no oil or low oil, no coolant or low coolant, blown tires or no spare tire and you can never complete your journey! I just wish you had not moved without doing as I had advised at 2.38am I said then: But do not forget to do a coolant and oil level check before you set off! I have had issues on the road twice, but my first five trips went as planned. I pray your next trip goes well, provided you do a thorough and comprehensive check and your engine and transmission are in top shape I know that it will. Let this not deter you from driving cross-country, it is an extremely refreshing, rewarding and educational experience. |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:48am On Nov 06, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Take this advice very seriously. Follow too closely and you are guaranteed to lose your tire(s), or wreck your suspension because you don't have enough time to judge the pothole and determine the best course of action, you just drive through it and it punishes you as it pleases, happened to me on one of the notorious pothole infested roads in Niger State as I was rushing back to Abuja around 1830 hours from Bida, I lost a tire, it is not fun to stop to change a tire on a lonely road at night or on a busy expressway in the day time 1 Like |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:43am On Nov 06, 2015 |
edoyad: 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 |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 2:38am On Nov 06, 2015 |
nurey: The first time i attempted this kind of stunt, I consulted Google Maps, and listed all the cities I must pass through on a piece of paper, and stopped to ask questions when there were no signage on the road that could guide me (and you must admit, that Nigeria needs a lot of work in this regard because there are places in this world where with just road signage, you can get to your destination without having to stop to ask for directions). It is better to stop to ask for directions, than miss your way or take a longer route or even a dangerous route. Time is an extremely important resource for a long distance driver, use it do not waste it! In any case, I used to call myself master of dancing around potholes until I lost those two tires above around 7.45pm one night close to Auchi while rushing to ensure that I got to Abuja before 12 midnight sometime ago, needless to say, I decided there are then, that it was extremely unsafe to attempt to complete the journey at such a time because if not for reduced visibility, I am used to making my way around potholes without sacrificing tires or wheels. My point is: You took the best decision of your life by stopping to sleep at Gwagwalada rather than insist on completing the journey the same day. Reduced visibility, blinding lights from trucks, unfamiliar potholes, even all sorts of diversions and traffic calming measure without appropriate/adequate warnings and men of the underworld could conspire to frustrate you! Night driving is an entirely different cup of tea in Nigeria's dark interstate routes!! It would not make sense to drive at the speed of those who know the road inside out, but rest assured by the time you have done this round trip twice or thrice, you might be on your way to driving like they do. Which part of the exhaust did you lose? I believe you should start early, as early as 0600 to 0630. But do not forget to do a coolant and oil level check before you set off. Journeying mercies. 2 Likes |
Car Talk / Re: 1000km Journey Using a 1.5L petrol engine, CLARION CALL by IdaraCHODB(m): 7:15am On Nov 05, 2015 |
nurey: Avoid potholes with all your life! I entered one once and lost two tires as well as bent a steel rim in one fell swoop, but thank God it did nothing to the alloy rim, front left and front rear. Ever since then, I will rather crawl in and out than fly through them. My advice for any pothole infested road like the ibadan route and the okene route is keep speeds below 80 km/hr so you can maneuver, once you meet sleek routes you can speed up to compensate for lost time, its better than having to stop your journey entirely. I should have told you this, but I was too busy, for my first such trip, I carried not one but two spare tires, it makes sense, because should you lose a tire on the road, the roadside vulcanizer can charge you as much as 5,000.00 to 10,000.00 for a used tire and since you are out of luck, you might have to patronize him afterall 1 Like |
Autos / Re: Chevron Techron Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner 20oz Available! by IdaraCHODB(m): 8:01am On Nov 03, 2015 |
Astonvanquish: My email service provider linked to this account went down! I have sorted out the issue and will contact you very soon! |
Autos / Re: Worried @ Fraud? Here'S OUR Terms And Conditions! by IdaraCHODB(m): 11:43pm On Nov 02, 2015 |
grafikii: Most obliged for the recommendation! Hope your transmission does shift better!! |
Car Talk / Re: My Trip to 'Mgbuka Obosi' the Largest Used Parts Market in the SE by IdaraCHODB(m): 10:13pm On Oct 21, 2015 |
adanny01: I think 10 years of service is grand for all those parts you have mentioned. Are you referring to the 2003 Accord? Then those parts might have been in service for nearly 12 years! All those guys buying 1999 or older cars including but not limited to models that are sold for a premium because of their fabled reliability and not replacing the above as well as the radiator hoses with brand new might be setting themselves up for serious trouble should any of those fail during one long distance trip or another |
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