₦airaland Forum

royallord1:
i beg to disagree... with the rate nigerian roads are going bad especially in the southern and eastern part of the country... the need for an suv is on the rise people practically sell off their sedans and go for suv cos of ground clearance.... on that note the ml beats the camry....
the camry 2.2 will outsell the big for nothing any day anytime....
the camry 03 will by no means outsell the ml... with a price tag of less than a 100k in price diffrence.... if u have said the tiny lite i would have agreed with u but big for nothing....
the ml will outsell the camry... any day any time...
a friend has his 03 camry up for sale for over fourmonths... those that indicated interest where pricing 550k- 600 .... i told him to sell at 650k my guy refused, he said 850k last but nw even at 700k buyer no gree pay....
but an suv was sold 4days after it was put up for sale...
people arent goin for popular demand... but rather quality and durability... true car buyer dat knw their left from their right hardly consider fuel economy in comparism to car performance and maintainance... the ml is by far cheaper to maintain dan the camry 03... reasons being that if the ml shock cost 7k and the camry cost 6k... u would change ur ml shock once a year due to its quality but the camry even when u buy the best u would still change it atleast twice a year...bringing shocks cost for the year to 12k while ml is still 7k... dat makes the ml cheaper to maintain... as for the price we just sold one at 1.2m complete custom papers....

Oseremhen:
I just replaced my engine oil with mobil xhp 20w 50 which I'm beginning to feel was a big mistake after reading this thread. My question is can I use mobil 1 5w 30 instead of 5w20 manufacturers recommendation as mobil 1 5w20 is not sold around here (trust me I've searched) I drive a 2008 honda accord. Thanks

kingreign:
Most aftermarket LED bulbs shine brightly but don't travel far. Except they've been designed to do so. How can he modify HID or LED on his Carina e is another question.

OP, I know Carina E has glass headlamp case, why not remove it, check it if its dirty, dash some water and mild detergents into it to dissolve the dirt and layers of dust, find where the dust gets inside, and seal it off.
If your shiny reflector is faded, buy another genuine OEM headlamp (tokumbo if possible).
If your headlamp is fake china, buy genuine PHILIPS, I use PHILIPS on my HL highbeams and its even brighter than my SILVANIA bulbs on my Lowbeams.
If your headlamp isn't aiming properly, wait till dark, park 5 metres from a wall and align your headlamp aim.
If all these don't work, go the kazeem way, install a damn relay.

olamibobo:
House pls help oooooo. I need Mazda cx7 engine 2008 model. What is the price range and where can one get a very good one to buy. We discovered a peel on the ring wall wc has bn causing water to mix with oil.

clino:
Good day house. I have a Mazda MPV 2002 model which actually used to be my uncle's but he mismanaged the car and the engine knocked. After changing the engine with a tokunbo one the car during test drive after installing the new engine,stalled and since then could not start. Would appreciate any input on what could be the exact cause.

lekahm:
I intend to buy mazda MPV 2006 model. Anybody with experience on ds car?

Kashif:
You sell car parts na. Can I get from you?

adanny01:
I would have but my pump isnt leaking anymore and its very good for now.

I will contact you when i need something later. Right now, my need is an exhaust camshaft but have secured a used one in Abj.

adanny01:
It was a hectic day for me as mechanics all tried to play me for a fool.

98% of them think i am a novice.

One said power steering pump is irrepairable. Another one said i should change my top cylinder before it knocks my engine. Another one said i should not dare filling the wear cos it will knock my engine.

Basically, no one wants to sell me the PS rebuild kit, they want to repair it for me or nothing. So they want to get as much money as possible from me. On the other hand, no one wants to repair my camshaft or they have never heard of camshaft repair. Its either i buy a relacement camshaft or buy another top cylinder entirely.

The only guy who admitted to having the PS rebuild kit insisted i contract him to fix. I agreed on a price of 1k which he refused. At this point the pump was already removed and i refused to shift grounds insisting he brings the kit to me and install right before me. In short, the guy just opened the pump, cleaned both surfaces, applied silicon gum and closed while i protested. At the end i told him i was paying N500 since he broke our agreement. It was a hot arguement but later resolved when he gave me 2 O-rings. 1 big and 1 small. The small one was used but very flexible while the other is unused. The small fits the inlet pipe that causes morning whine while the large one is the one i requested he fix but instead used gum. However i am not 100% sure that the big o ring is the exact diameter or thickness since he gave me under pressure to recieve 1k from me.

For now the gum is not leaking but dont know how long it will remain so.

grafikii:
10oz, the red bottle. .
www.amazon.com/Lubegard-60902-Automatic-Transmission-Protectant/dp/B0007ZAJRM

ol2012:
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Note: I work with diamond

adanny01:
I decided to risk it by dismantling it.

First attempt in coupling was unsuccesful as it refused to pump due to mistakes in installing outercase and side plate. The mechanic got scared and was reluctant to open up again but i prevailed on him to do it.

Second attempt was very successful and stressless as i sent the mechanic on an errand while i took time to wash the parts clean let them dry, made sure the right parts are placed correctly. Mechanics dont really take their time to do a thorough job. This time around the pump worked like magic and even better than it was originally. I have a new bearing inplace which made the pump very quiet. The difference is clear.

skj1377:
Back to the topic my new fastest speed was 231km/h measured by GPS but the car measured 236km/h. The car was my 2002 s430 between abaji and jere junction on locoja to Kaduna Road. There was this car driving and overtaking recklessly shortly after okene felt like teaching his ego a lesson or two without landing myself in mortuary. Followed him gently behind till abaji at that point the road is new and familiar to me, he noticed I wanted to overtake him so he maxed out at 210km/h, well I maxed out at 231km/h, the exponentially increasing gap humbled him he never bothered to overtake till I branched off the road.

grafikii:
Just 1 bottle of lubeguard, sorry for my late reply. How much will it cost

chukel:
actually the car was involved in a terrible accident last year. Surprisingly. The airbag deployed. That was what really saved the passenger. Will upload pics.

chukel:
When I wanted to change mine, Elizade quoted 210k for me. I ran without looking back. An upholstery guy did a wonderful job for me and I have referred people to him. Below are the pics. He also refolded my torn front leather seat.

GAZZUZZ:
Whatever you decide, pay a technician to look at it before you pay, iv seen a lot of evil in Nigerian used cars.

Trac:
I might not be practical on this but it isn't worthless disclosing it. It is true there are essentials owing a Mercedes Benz. These essentials affect long-term ownership (if it'll be short or not).

Fortunately for NL, there are people who make imports. In corroboration, an appeal can be made that will seem enticing. If enough people can commit to suggest and attest to pay, a market then has been produced. It will start as a thread. Interested people will include their input as a pledge of interest. Parts like plugs, lubrication (all or certain genres), carbon-controlled additives (Techron) and so on can be petitioned. The higher the numbers of committed numbers, the easier these "dealers" will embrace the provocation.

The ingredients for such petitions are available. There is a forum (which is NL), there are two related portals (Car-Talk and Auto). All that is left is the awareness.

This has been my thoughts.



I already did that.

haykay2005:
Please, where can I get this cleaner in lagos. I need contact details of any seller. I ordered for one from konga but taking forever to deliver thank you

sooperrescue:
If the engine depends on it, It will be good. Have you noticed the dismal failure of Toyota Siennas being used for transport. They are disappearing off the radar one by one. Reason number 1 is the gear box packing up. And it is recommended that for efficient transmission shifts, it is better to change the transmission fluid every 15000 miles or 1 year whichever comes first. But these transporters are not aware of this and as such, the gear fails on the road. Even Edegbe Motors that started using GMC Jeeps for inter state are always having gear failures on the highways. Why is it common? Because 15000 miles is just 2 weeks journey, at most 3 weeks and these folks will not dare change the fluid and what do you get? failed transmissions. Go to these newspaper houses, even though they cannot afford the Volvo for their operations, have a lot of vehicles that are unworthy to be on the road. After the first timing belt change at 100k, the subsequent belt change will be at every 6k or a new engine for which you are not even sure of the mileage and the state of the belt.

sooperrescue:
Amen. Please flush out that oil immediately. You are supposed to use Matic D Nissan and other alternatives like our Pureguard which is synthetic global transmission fluid. If you cant find Matic D, get in touch so that we can get you Pureguard. The automobile world has gone synthetic now, so no need dwelling in the past. Oando Syn is out now and you can use it as the Engine oil for your car. For power steering, use Oando Dex 111. Dont use seahorse and abro and other fluids. Throw them into the sea. It is better that there is oil pollution with these brands of ATF than crude oil. Pour them into the sea, the fishes will understand

BLAJE:
Hi, I'm interested in buying about 8liters of this valvoline. Dextron Vi atf..Pls how much is it? Do reply ASAP

Meringe:
Do you deal on Spare parts?
I need parts.

Macmilla:
Let's assume I'm to use mobile 1, it goes for 12k per can. 5x12=60.
So 60k just to change oil? That's enough for a new engine in my honda accord 2001 model, so you should understand if I say ur method is not reasonable for me.

grafikii:
Hi, can you help buy and ship engine oil additives from the
US, I need Lucas stop leak and lubeguard atf conditioner.