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My own contribution:
Do not park vehicle down for too long, two weeks is too long. Make sure you drive it within your neighbourhood to ensure that all turning parts rotate. You can engage the handbrake/park brake when you park if you drive the car at intervals or periodically. But if you want to park for long to be warming the car on that spot, you may not engage handbrake so that it would not stiffen the wheels. Shift automatic gear to P, put manual gear in Neutral. You can use a stone or wood block as chock to prevent car from rolling. If you just want to warm car, make sure you warm it without revving the engine, if you warm it and temperature gauge did not rise till you off the engine then you have not actually warmed the car.

WalkerMichael:

Some countries are already in 2050 ...technology wise Nigeria African giant still crawling in 2004
#WakeUpNigeria

2004 kwa, abi 1973 sef.

searchng4love:
Yes the Nissan Patrol, Nissan Xterra are able off-roaders but just not in the class of the LC

Anyways, I admire the Toyota Land Cruiser a lot and at the same time, I also respect the Nissan Patrol very much.

searchng4love:
Not popular ...why?

Talking about Japanese automobile brands generally, Nissan is not as popular as its Honda or Toyota counterparts, but truth is they did an excellent job with the Patrol model.

searchng4love:
LC VS DEFENDER
Two significantly similar cars, no doubt about that. Still, each one has something different to offer. While both cars belong to the SUV segment and utilize the 5-door suv body style, one major difference is the fuel type they use. More specifically, Toyota is a petrol car, but Land Rover is powered by a diesel engine. The first one has a Toyota-engineered powertrain under the hood, a 8-cylinder, 32-valves 235hp unit, while the other one gets its power and torque from a 5-cylinder, 10-valves 122hp engine designed by Land Rover

Toyota is significantly less fault-prone, all the models observed together. These are the results of an independent reasearch, while our visitors describe reliability of Toyota with an average rating of 4.7, and models under the Land Rover badge with 3.9 out of 5.


READ MORE https://www.whichcar.com.au/reviews/4x4-comparisons/2009-land-rover-defender-vs-nissan-patrol-vs-toyota-landcruiser-76-series-vs-lc200-4x4-comparison-review

Vehicle bhp torque
Nissan Patrol 400 560
Toyota LC 381 401
Defender 295 296

Nissan Patrol tops the table. Unfortunately, it is not a popular vehicle and therefore unfairly underrated.

searchng4love:
they tried but don't come close to the LC

They DON'T COME CLOSE to Toyota Land Cruiser or what did you just say??

Automatic, if you want a stress-free driving experience.

Op, you may be correct but I know two other SUVs that are also 'die hards' when it comes to labour, ruggedness & durability. They have withstood the test of time and they are also found in almost every part of the world including deserts, murky and muddy terrains. They never say no when duty calls and there is nothing like "no-go area" with them. They are no other but:
1. Land Rover Defender
2. Nissan Patrol

Toyota Corolla S550 AMG ??

Let me come and pitch my tent here.

Symptoms of bad fuel filter:
1. Vehicle not starting at once
2. Vehicle jerking while in motion
3. Vehicle not accelerating well
4. Vehicle engine going off intermittently

Likely reasons for lower engine power:
1. Spark plugs need to be replaced
2. Throttle body (injectors) overdue for tune-up
3. Oil rings or Valve seals leaking
4. Piston rings wearing out
5. Engine is probably smoking secretly and needs to be rebuilt or replaced.

Likely reasons for the noise you hear when starting (It depends on how the noise sounds)
1. Ignition motor (kick starter) wearing out (if noise accompanies ignition when you start)
2. One or more plugs is either wet or dead (if you hear a sudden spark wen you press throttle or rev on a spot).
3. Engine mount is bad (if you hear a short pull noise that makes engine shake)
4. Gear is wearing out (if noise sounds when you engage gear).
5. Slacking or worn out serpentine belt, it is the belt that connects and makes the alternator and water pump roll together with the engine. (if the noise is a high pitch squeaking/whistling noise)
6. Any other thing can cause noise, take vehicle for inspection and repair.

You run away from Honda and Toyota only to be hunting for VW again! I'm afraid you may still end up with either Mitsubishi or Mazda.

9icetoo:
Many many years ago, 504's and 505's didn't have any of those stuff and they still clocked 180km/hr. People who drove at those speeds in those cars devoid of all the bells and whistles in today's cars are still alive.

Yes, but dont forget that the condition of the roads then in the 70s to 90s was better, now the roads have become dilapidated (except for this Buhari administration that has embarked on road projects massively) the chances of running abruptly into unforseen bumps and potholes is higher now. Besides, many people who drove those 504s and the likes have also had accidents and either died or left with permanent disabilities.

This is one of the real musicians, not the noise makers of today that squeak into microphone and hop around like grasshoppers thinking they are singing.

I think you also need to have photographs of moment when the old engine is being removed by the technicians and moment when the new engine is being installed to the car.

I am sure the car will show a Check Engine light. Go and run a scan/diagnosis on the car to know where exactly the problem is, stop doing guess work or trial and error.

promotervickky:
Let's stop this poor man mentality! Will you die with V4 because you want to save money you will later spend? Remember we have v8 and people are buying it, they don't have 2 heads

Asking for a 4 cylinder does not really mean one is poor. Somebody may just need a simple car for doing run-arounds without bothering about visiting filling station constantly. V6 has its purpose just as V4 or i4 have their purpose too. It all depends on individuals' needs. V6 is not good for short distance driving or short drive cycles because its like under utilizing the engine capacity, it enjoys long distances whereas 4 cylinder delights in city/traffic rides. Cheers.

Buy exactly what came with the car. Manufacturers have equipped the car with the right devices, don't alter anything. Engr nurey has advised you rightly, dont let anybody confuse you. (The following people are known vehicle experts: nurey, KINGreignn, HeavenlyBang, deportivo, luvinhubby, EgunMogaji2, Cosplay, GAZZUZZ etc.)

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woodrow:
How far with your manual 1993 Honda Accord Mr 'forward'?

Your manual transmission seem to have outlived your smoking 'automatic' engine

Abeg fade away make I see better people jor. You have outlived your relevance, you are dismissed.

Snipper007:
My name is doctor Ben

Are you the Dr. Ben of Automedics ??

woodrow:
I own and personally drive a 2014 Toyota Yaris manual transmission and for your info,I had a choice to take auto but I requested for manual instead and bought it brand new. There are cars that don't come with automatic transmission.google is your friend,and they are very recent cars.i wonder who is backward here; you, Toyota or me.

Op,u can get a very good car with your budget,but I would advice you to look towards buying from direct owners,dealers would make it more expensive even if it's within your reach.dnt surprised you would even get one cheaper than you expect with all functions intact including ac.dnt be in a haste,there are good cars out there that are well maintained which owners are willing to sell.goodluck

The answer is easy, you of course.

I pray this sit-at-home order will not eventually lead to RevolutionNow as advocated by Sowore.

China has eaten meat, the whole world is washing hands.

I dont know why those Billionnaires are still donating money to thieves knowing fully well that our leaders are rogues. The Abacha loot that USA released was said to be distributed to the poorest of the poor, at the end nobody heard anything, or may be they refer to themselves as the poorest. All food items customs have been seizing from smugglers have ended up in the shops of their wives and girlfriends.

Comparing the GOAT (Greatest of all time) and the BAT (Best at all time).
Truth is that the two of them are already fulfilled in their football careers. Anybody doing comparison is only wasting his time.

duality:
Ok I'm sorry Bros. You aren't talking rubbish

You earn my respect for your sincerity and humility!

I will personally say No. Even if you convert, you wont have a very smooth and perfect ride, your ride will still somewhat be bumpy because the car came originally with baloon, if you change to spring, the baloon sensors will not be able to understand the springs and therefore, vehicle computer will not be able to interprete accurate road topography and indentations on the wheels/tyres.
I will advise, if you are really a benz enthusiast, you save more and go for a C300 Nigerian use (or E350) with all suspensions intact rather than this money pit as someone called it.

duality:
Stop talking rubbish!

So in your thinking, danfo drivers drive this way, because the buses are not auto?

How many manual transmission cars have you used.

Alaye, you are the one talking silly here. The world is moving forward, no one wants to remain behind with manual cars. The Lagos danfos you are talking about were manufactured in the 1980s and early 90s. Besides, do you know if the poster lives in Ojodu berger and works in Lekki, so you want him to drive in that terrible traffic Monday to Friday throughout the year with a manual car? I have used manual car and I dont wish it for my enemy in Lagos anymore.

duality:
All the danfo whe de here na auto?

So you want your life to be like Danfo drivers lives? Listen, driving especially manual vehicle is not funny in Lagos, that is why danfo drivers in Lagos are always impatient, not willing to step on breaks (because you must also step on clutch same time) flouting traffic lights and always ready to face one way in order to beat traffic and reduce driving stress.
Unless you also want to become a frustrated driver like danfo drivers who lives on alcohol and hemp to relieve traffic stress.

If you are in Lagos, I will advise that you should not consider a manual transmission car. If you drive inside Lagos horrific gridlock, you will not want to venture into using manual car. Don't be too desperate.

The whole world is thinking about overcoming a pandemic while this one is busy violating an innocent child.
Here is my judgement: A full bottle of corona virus liquid should be injected into his body through his wrinkled penis. I rise.