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Car TalkRe: Range Rover Sports Club by Jarus(m): 3:41pm On Jul 25, 2019
sooperrescue:
Range Rover Sport Overheating




If you want to take care of your car properly.

it is vital that drivers understand the way to maintain the car‘s engine. The majority of vehicle cost is really expensive. Which is undoubtedly a small fortune. when compared with other brands of vehicles.Engine capabilities is normally on a more fantastic range regarding speed,responsiveness ,acceleration, plus braking .

you know the feeling if your car has been running hot.

An overheating engine is more than a bummer, it will leave you on the side of the road if you do not take good care of this good killer,it will be an expensive repair bill.Let us pray that traffic breaks enough for us to get some air flowing over the radiator so that engine temperature needle will go down just a little bit. there are only a few things that commonly cause an engine to overheat regularly.

Possible causes:

–Engine coolant level may be too low.

–There may be a vacuum leak.

–Cylinder head gasket may be bad.

–Engine’s drive belts may be broken or slipping.

–There may be a leak in the cooling system.

–The electric cooling fan may not be coming on.

–The ignition timing may be set wrong.



–The engine may have mechanical problems.

–Range Rover Sport is over loaded or driven too hard.

In some cases your engine may be running fine, and may seem to be cured of its overheating problem except on extended drives or long sits in traffic. Maybe this is the case with your Range Rover Sport check out your Range Rover Sport yourself so that you know what is the matter.

You may find that the engine runs fine but gets very hot while driving. What is this problem?It usually occurs after moderate to extended periods of driving. You should notice steam coming from the hood or smell coolant. The overheating can ruin a trip. If you are driving and notice the temperature gauge is all the way up to the “H,” your Range Rover Sport is “running hot” and overheating will occur shortly. It causes damage to the engine each time overheating occurs.

Range Rover Sport overheating problems can be costly. If you want to avoid the delays and costs overheating causes, follow these tips. Read on to know what you should do when your car seems ready to overheat.

1. Electric Cooling Fan Failure An electric cooling fan which isn’t coming on can cause your engine to overheat. When your Range Rover Sport isn’t going fast enough to ram it through from the front, the electric cooling fan draws cooler air through your radiator. You can test this by letting your car idle long enough for the engine to heat up. Keep an eye on your temperature gauge if you’ve been having an overheating problem in traffic. When it starts creeping into the danger zone, look under the hood to see if your electric fan is running. If it’s not, you’ll need to figure out why. There are two usual causes to this:

One is Bad Electric Fan and the other is Bad Radiator Fan Switch.

2. Clogged Radiator If your Range Rover Sport has more than 50,000 miles on it, your radiator could start getting gummed up. By flushing your radiator every year,You can avoid this and other problems associated with old coolant.There’s nothing good about an overheating problem. You should try to fix the problem as quickly as possible if your engine is running hot. A hot engine can do damage to itself, even if you aren’t going into a full overheating.And also you should Check your oil regularly to be sure you are providing adequate lubrication to your engine, everything you can do to reduce heat buildup helps!

3. Low Coolant By a large margin, the most common cause for engine overheating is simply a low coolant level. Your engine’s cooling system relies on coolant to circulate and remove heat from the engine .Heat will build up and your engine will overheat, If you don’t have enough coolant in there to do the job. No amount of water will help if you don’t have enough coolant in the radiator to transfer that heat. By far, the first thing you should do if your engine seems to be running hot is check your coolant level.

4. Thermostat Not Opening The most common symptom of a failed thermostat is overheating at highway speeds. Your engine may be able to stay cool at low speeds because it’s not working that hard, and therefore not creating as much heat. But at highway speeds your engine needs lots of coolant flowing through. If the thermostat doesn’t open, there isn’t enough flow to keep things cool, and you’ll find yourself looking more like a steam ship than a sedan going down the highway.

5. Broken Fan Belt There are still lots of engines out there which have a fan belt to drive the engine cooling fan. If you see a belt attached to your fan, you’re in this club. The good news is your repair is always cheaper than the electric guys. You can replace your fan belt easily if it’s broken.

It’s always a good idea to keep a flashlight, supply of water, and brake fluid in your car. Having these items on-hand and knowing how to check your antifreeze is really necessary for your Range Rover Sport. If your Range Rover Sport continues to “run hot”, do have a qualified mechanic diagnose the problem. Overheating is an issue that should never be ignored and should be addressed promptly.
Will never forget overheating in my life. That was the first problem I had with my Range Rover which I bought in 2014.

After fixing overheating, engine problem started, changed engine, after that gear problem started. That was what killed the car after one year. Spent a lot of money. Never enjoyed the car.

Sold it after 1 year or so.

Back to Land Rover product but not RR this time.

Still dream of returning to RR.
SportsRe: AFCON Golden Boot: How Does Ighalo Fare Compared To Previous Nigerian Winners by Jarus(m): 12:47pm On Jul 25, 2019
airsaylongcon:
A very crucial goal where he struck in between two defenders. Could have had a career ending injury if the defenders decided to step on his knee. That was his break out goal that turned him to our target man.

I'm stunned that the OP says Yekini scored in Algiers 92. Algiers was 90 Senegal was 92. So @OP which one hin score? In 1990 Algeria did opened and closed the tournament by beating us. 92 was probably one of our fiercest games with Ghana in the Semi (we don't play games like those anymore)
Ghana-Nigeria game na war!
SportsRe: Sergio Aguero Takes Sofia Calzetti, His 22-year-Old Girlfriend Out by Jarus(m): 9:09am On Jul 25, 2019
What happened to Maradona's daughter?
PoliticsRe: Why Does Ogbonnaya Onu Wear The Same Attire To Public Events? by Jarus(m): 8:17am On Jul 25, 2019
Same like Mark Zuckerberg
SportsRe: After 10 Months, Kelechi Iheanacho Scores His First Goal by Jarus(m): 7:05am On Jul 25, 2019
Not the type of goal we should be celebrating but at all at all na hin bad.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 9:54pm On Jul 24, 2019
Enrypech:
Yes

It's ***
Ok then. You can call as advised. Remove company name from your post.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 9:43pm On Jul 24, 2019
Enrypech:
A member of the staff can also scam people
Did you truly apply to that company? Is it a real company that has valid and known business (and website)?
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 9:41pm On Jul 24, 2019
Enrypech:
OK, Thank you Sir
Just make sure it's not a scam.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 9:38pm On Jul 24, 2019
Enrypech:
Any tip on what I should ask?

Pleaseeee
Refer to the call yesterday and politely ask when you can expect call for interview.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 9:30pm On Jul 24, 2019
Enrypech:
@Jarus

Good evening Sir,

I Just got a strange call from an unknown number this night and he asked if I submitted my CV to a particular company and I said yes and he asked where I was based and I told him. He thanked me and ended the call

I got to know he is a staff of the company from LinkedIn after tracing his ID with the number

Now, one mind is telling me to connect with him, another is don't, another mind is saying call him back and another is saying don't

I will delight to have you advise me on what to now

Thank you Sir
It is likely that they are shortlisting for interview and they are considering location. No harm in calling back tomorrow.
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Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 4:04pm On Jul 24, 2019
By the way, me I want tfare alert o cheesy grin
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 4:01pm On Jul 24, 2019
Teaser4:
no need to stress bro...he no fit get alert any time soon....sorry boss Jarus I remember you told us not to use you as a premise... lipsrsealed
Yes o. No one is above regret mail o grin grin grin
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 3:56pm On Jul 24, 2019
larride:
Even Oga Jarus friend wants to return the money.




Operation say NO to NNPC TP Credit Alert.
He is not aware of all these theories you guys are talking about. He is not like me, not someone that reads NL or does online stuff. I'm always the first person he talks to on this NNPC matter.

He was thinking either it was an integrity test (NNPC testing whether he will return the money or not) or someone that is a staff of NNPC mistakenly sent money to his account (coincidental with a time he was undergoing NNPC recruitment) and he wants to refund it.


He later bounced it off me and I told him what was happening, that it is NNPC tfare. He is still worried an NNPC tfare will come from a private account (rather than company account). That's admittedly strange to me too, but I still allayed his concerns, that it is tfare reimbursement. I don't think the uniformity (20k for Lagos, 6k for Kaduna) can be a coincidence.


In any case, he had already sent email to NNPC even before contacting me. So let's hope NNPC replies him (which I doubt).
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 3:32pm On Jul 24, 2019
joobseekar:
"Ekiss mi" Sir, Please which day did you have interview?
5th.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 3:32pm On Jul 24, 2019
hafeezsemzy:
Lol... I can't fit laugh... He must have heard the access bank theory grin grin grin
No, he's one of those guys who dont follow online stuff. Not even aware of NL thread here.

He just returned from offshore.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 3:30pm On Jul 24, 2019
hafeezsemzy:
And he also thinks he is deducing a theory from all these.

Perhaps those paid last week were the ones that had the best performance right from the interview panel. And now that it's confirmed that further selections have been concluded, they decided to pay those that have just been selected to complete the slots.

Common sense will not kill you sha.

Source: Not Me

Lol... These theories will not help us.
I would rather not comment on July 1st alert.
Forget about all these theories.

1. APL and TF have no correlation.
2. Everyone that was interviewed (and provided correct account details) will get TF
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 3:26pm On Jul 24, 2019
I have a lil dilemma
someone sent me 20K last week
Unknown person
I cant remember the last time i entered the banking hall
so I chatted GTB up
to find his identity and all
after they eventually gave me his name today, i found out he is an nnpc staff according to his profile on FB
I want to return the money but a part of me is saying it might be the transport stipend
No way to contact nnpc
i sent them an email sha, doubt they will reply
the number given in the interview invites are not going through
Got the above message from one of my friends today. I just laughed at him - Baba, na transport reimbursement, why you dey stress yourself like this.

He's an EH and did on 6th.
RomanceRe: I Don't Know How To Face My Friend When I Resume School. by Jarus(m): 2:18pm On Jul 23, 2019
Benblaq:
Now, the problem is that the girl has been on me lately, calling me sweet names and stuffs.
I think she likes me now. But I'm not really okay with it, even though I like her too.
She stopped picking his calls and brother said i asked her to.
I just scattered their relationship just because he asked me to help him.
You are about to be set up for beating or hard evidence to use to hold you (the former evidence was just verbal).
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 1:29pm On Jul 23, 2019
Beeam:
Not only engineers, lawyers and doctors too, and chartered accountants (in the real world).

It has to do with the stringent hoops they have to pass through to get their degrees, ensures that engineers are for the most parts very smart to be worthy of that profession, so naturally they take pride in their status.
I'm on this table. LOL grin grin
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 1:14pm On Jul 23, 2019
Kiwi236:
This is true. I applaude the government's effort at ensuring a free and fair recruitment process for all candidates.
I had my interview on the 9th of July at NNPC Towers, Abuja. I had all my original and photocopies were sighted except my original birth certificate. I have since found it as soon as i got back home to lagos. I don't now know if i should send them a mail stating this or i should just wait. I'm quite worried. Please @Jarus i need your viewpoint. Thanks. embarassed
If you were allowed to do the interview with what you presented, no need to go back to pre-interview screening.

If they require it again, say during documentation, they will let you know.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m):
loanky:
Oga Jarus and other knowledgeable people in oil and gas industry. Please, I need a response to a pressing issue which I need a clarification to so as to know where not to direct my energy in hunt for job. I studied Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and would like to know the fate and prospect of having a career in oil and gas industry. I wrote the CBT test but didn't get invite for the interview which raise my concern about the relevance of my discipline. I would also like to know if there's any Agricultural Engineer that got invitation for this NNPC interview.

Thanks in advance for your response.
If you were invited for CBT, that means you had a chance and could have been awaiting interview result like any other person today. It was not your course that made you not scale through CBT.

While I will advise you dont restrict your search to oil and gas, your course does not stop you from getting oil and gas job.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 10:05am On Jul 23, 2019
Johnpotter660:
Great thoughts man. There can hardly be a better reform in the sector more significant than diluting the power of the petroleum minister.
Thanks.

Expressed similar view in this article I wrote before the last elections

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/02/11/petroleum-industry-outlook-post-2019-elections/amp/
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m):
CsRockefeller:
During my interview, that was the first question I was asked straight away, "what is the difference between privatization and commercialization, which is best for Nigeria and why?"

I quickly went back to the electioneering period where Atiku promised to sell off NNPC (Privatization) against Buhari's and Kachukwu's commercialization plan. I am an Economist and stand for privatization (my opinion) but I knew it would be foolish of me to chose that in a Government controlled by the proponents of Commercialization.

Na so I choose commercialization and gave my reasons b4 Atiku would put me inside trouble. grin
Smart.

I wrote an article titled PIGB Rejection as Fatal Blow to Oil Sector Reforms in 2018 https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2018/09/05/rejection-of-the-pigb-as-a-fatal-blow-to-oil-sector-reforms-by-suraj-oyewale/

Among other relevant past articles, I have it listed in the Publications section of my CV. But I removed it from NNPC CV because I knew the opinion I expressed in that article will not be shared by NNPC and it will trigger inconvenient questions for me.

Same way you told them you prefer commercialization to privatization just because you know that is the opinion an NNPC interviewer will prefer.

Sometimes, you just need to be pragmatic in interviews .
BusinessRe: We Paid $665m To Renew Three Oil Blocks —mobil by Jarus(m):
When did a task force become a revenue collection agency?

They should talk to DPR responsible for collecting it and not harrass companies.

This is one of my problems with Nigerian government.

One committee will just usurp the power given to a government agency. The other day, it was a National Assembly committee harrasing companies for taxes. What is the job of FIRS?

Rather than reconcile their records with the agencies, they get half information and start chasing companies.

Why has DPR responsible for collecting these lincese fees not raised alarm over this short payment since 2009? Most likely because DPR as industry regulator understands how things work, but the emergency committees know nothing. If they feel someting is suspicious, both the committees and DPR are government to government, let them engage each another and if truly the companies underpaid, get DPR to chase them.

Not this tout approach to revenue collection.

By the way, I can see the committee is acting on a newspaper alarm (or was it petition) raised by Femi Falana. Same Falana that was in 2012 calculating government revenue by just multiplying crude price by total country production as if all production goes to goverment.
PoliticsRe: Buhari And AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq During Their CPC Days (Throwback Photo) by Jarus(m): 1:05pm On Jul 22, 2019
Dream cam true for both of them
SportsRe: AFCON 2019: Prize Money For Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria To Be Received From CAF by Jarus(m): 11:17am On Jul 22, 2019
totalhouse:
Afcon prize money is very poor. Even match bonuses for Nigerian players for the entire tournament is about twice the prize money given to Nigeria. What are they then competing for? This competition is basically for national pride, not business-wise at all.

Afcon prize money by now should have gone up to as much as $15m or there about. Upon all the sponsorship and television right fees. This people should do better abeg
Here is the money received by teams for the last world cup as prize money

17th-32nd place: $8 million

Ninth-16th place: $12 million

Fifth-Eighth place: $16 million

Fourth place: $22 million

Third place: $24 million

Second place: $28 million

First place: $38 million

What a team that came 32nd in WC (ie poorest performer of those that did not not go beyond group stage) received is almost two times higher than what winner of AFCON received.
SportsRe: AFCON 2019: Prize Money For Algeria, Senegal, Nigeria To Be Received From CAF by Jarus(m): 11:13am On Jul 22, 2019
ackim:
African Cup of Nations champions Algeria have received $4.5 million, Senegal $2.5m, while third place contestants Super Eagles and Tunisia earned $2.m.

Algeria lifted their second ever AFCON trophy after narrowly beating Senegal 1-0 in the final last Friday night. Following the end of the tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have revealed the prize money for all participant countries.

As for hosts Egypt they will receive $670.000 following their disappointing elimination from the round of 16.

The prizes will be distributed as follows:

Angola and Kenya (Third place in group-stages):
$620.000
Round of 16: $670.000 (Benin, Uganda, Egypt, Mali, Guinea, DR Congo, Cameroon and Ghana)
Quarter-finals: $800.000 (Madagascar, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Benin)
Semi-finalists: $2 million (Nigeria and Tunisia)
Senegal: $2.5 million.
Algeria: $4.5 million.

Source https://www.reportminds.com/2019/07/caf-reveals-afcon-prize-money-see-how.html
The difference between the cash prize for 2nd and 4th is too close ($500k) - unfair to 2nd.
SportsRe: Samuel Chukwueze Arrives In Abia State (Photos) by Jarus(m): 11:10am On Jul 22, 2019
In mufti/casual, he looks very young.

May not really be more than 3 years older than his football age. Not bad for a locally raised Naija footballer.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Apply For 2019 NNPC Graduate Trainee And Experience Hire by Jarus(m): 11:02am On Jul 22, 2019
NigelCundy:
Good morning everyone. Please, I need your advice on this.

Which one would you pick:
1. Masters Degree in Canada (Not Scholarship)
2. NNPC Graduate Trainee (If successful)

Your advice and reasons will be highly appreciated.

Cc:
Xfire
Jarus
Mosgoon
Get work (NNPC) experience before going for masters. But masters is now very important, especially for those eyeing international job market.

Most international jobs (OPEC, World Bank, AfDB, OFID, IMF etc) these days require minimum of Masters for experienced hires. .

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