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The club is now known as RoadRunners Cycling and Recreational Club. All registration requirement sorted out and C4 certificate was finally issued early this month.

Milemaster Manufacturer Specified Engine Oil

Our Engine Oils are suitable for the following cars:

Acura: RL, TL, TSX, RDX, ZDX, ILX, MDX.
Chevrolet: Cruze, Equinox, Malibu.
Ford: Fiesta, Fusion, Taurus, Ranger, Escape, Edge, Explorer.
Honda: Accord, Crosstour, Civic, CRV, Pilot, Ridgeline, Element, Odyssey.
Hyundai: Accent, Elantra, Sonata, Tuscon / IX35, Santa Fe, Vera Cruz.
Kia: Rio, Optima, Soul, Sportage, Sorento.
Land Rover : LR2, LR3, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport.
Lexus: IS, LS, ES, GX, RX, GS, LX.
Mazda: 3, 5, 6, CX7, CX9, Protege, Tribute, Miata, MPV.
Nissan: Altima, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, Titan, Xterra, Pathfinder.
Toyota: Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, Avensis, Camry, Avalon, Venza, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Landcruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra.

Sorry, I do not know what happened to our signature on NL.

Our Office Address is:
5, Ogunlesi Street,
Off Bode Thomas Road,
Onipanu, Lagos.

Phone: 08029990359, 07057222508.

5W20 and 5W30 American spec engine oil now available in 5 liter kegs at our office.
Whole sallers are welcome.

The importance of engine oil cannot be over emphasized. Oil is the life of any car engine. Its main role is to provide lubrication to moving parts and transfer heat. It keeps the moving parts from grinding against each other causing wear and damage.

 Without frequent oil changes, dirt and sludge can build up in the engine, and old, dirty oil won't lubricate the moving parts as well as new, fresh oil will. If a good engine oil is chosen and changed frequently the result is reliability, performance, optimum fuel economy and increased engine longevity.

A lot of attention is placed on the type of oil whether it is synthetic, blended,  or conventional and unfortunately the most important aspect which is oil viscosity is often overlooked. This incorrect approach stems from the fact that most car owners rely on mechanics or petrol station attendants to guide them in the oil selection process rather than following the car manufacturers’ recommendation. 

Viscosity is the measurement of how thick the oil is. Multi grade oils are rated typically with 2 numbers which show:-

 1) The thinness (viscosity or how runny it is!) at low temperature (W= winter)
2) The thickness (viscosity or how sticky it is!) at high temperature
The first number denotes the weight of the oil when cold and the second number denotes the weight of the oil when operating at optimum temperature.

Colder climates require a thinner oil while hotter climates on the other hand require thicker oil so it will not "break down", or become too thin. If the oil is too thick or too thin then the main bearings on the crankshaft will not flow correctly, inducing wear on the crankshaft

Which oil Viscosity should you use?
The primary factor to consider when choosing an oil is the manufacturer’s recommendations for the normal (non-W) viscosity and thermostat temperature. The combination of the two establishes an operating viscosity which is a critical design criterion for many engine systems. Changing the operating viscosity is not advisable!

While the high- and low-temperature viscosity characteristics show important differences, the most important specification is the design viscosity for your particular engine. By this we mean the viscosity specified by the manufacturer at the operating temperature of the engine. If the oil prescribed for your car is 5W-20 then you should use a conventional 5W-20 or a synthetic 5W-20. Always go with your manufacturer’s recommendation.

 Effects of using the wrong oil viscosity

For Cars, these numbers are normally 20W-50, 10W-30, 0W-40, 0W-30, 15W-50, etc and generally 20w50 is thicker while 10w30 is thinner.

Assuming the recommended oil viscosities for your car is 10W-30. If you decide to use 0W-20 oil to allow for easier cold weather starts, once the engine is warmed up the oil film thickness in the bearings will drop 27% lower than that called for by the manufacturer. Depending on how close to design limits the bearings were operating, the oil film may not have sufficient thickness to keep the journal from rubbing on the bearing under load.

Conversely, if you switch to 20W-50 oil in the belief it will give you better lubrication in hot or high-load conditions, you may not be getting the improvement you expect. This is because the additional viscosity will cause additional shear in the oil which results in shear heating and a viscosity reduction.

Studies show that a doubling of viscosity grade will cause as much as a 20°F (11°C) rise in oil temperature in the bearing under shear. If we assume a 20°F increase in oil bearing oil temperature when switching to 20W-50 oil, the viscosity in the bearing will drop as much as 30% in response to the temperature increase. Instead of the expected doubling of viscosity by using 20W-50 oil, the increase would be around 35%, with increased viscous drag and resulting power loss.

Why do cars lose performance after the first service?

The recommended oil for every Toyota/Honda made in the last 10 years is 5w-20 or 5W-30.

The viscosities of the oils available in Nigeria are:-

0W-40 (Mobil 1),
5W-40 (Cepsa)
15W-50 (Total) and
20W-50 (AP, Oando, Mobil, Conoil, Total)
From the above you can see that only Mobil 1 and Cepsa have the closest viscosities recommended. The use of 20W-50 which is the popular choice due to lower cost (less than N3000) is generally applied to these cars.

At normal operating temperatures the 20W-50 oil thickens and becomes heavier than what is specified and as such the engine ends up doing more work. The result is generally poor engine performance and less than optimum fuel economy.

This explains why a brand new car or imported used car performs very well till it receives its very first oil change in country. We are simply taking out good oil and replacing it with the wrong oil type.

 Advantages of using the correct oil viscosity

2 tests were conducted on a 5-yr old petrol generator and on a 2004 Honda Accord. The oil used was a CEPSA 5W-40 as it was the closest oil to those recommended by the manufacturers of the engines being tested.

TEST 1 - ELEMAX 6.1KVA GENERATOR

A switch was made from TOTAL (20W-50)  to CEPSA (5W-40) at the beginning of the week. Air Filters and Spark plugs were left untouched.

By the end of the week aside from a reduction in generator sound the fuel consumption had dropped from 18litres in 6hrs to 12litres in 6hrs.

TEST 2 - 2004 HONDA ACCORD

A switch was made from MOBIL 1 (0W-40) to Cepsa (5W-40). No Oil Filters, Air Filters, Fuel Filters, or Spark plugs were cleaned or changed.

In less than 1 week after the switch, aside from quicker start-ups, better idling, and reduced engine note under acceleration, the fuel consumption over a 16.4 mile distance (26.5km) dropped from 5.5 litres to just over 4 litres.

 As both oils advertise a 40 viscosity rating under normal operating temperatures the results in this particular case seem to suggest one of the following:-

The CEPSA oil is much better oil for the 2004 Honda Accord than the 0W-40 oil from MOBIL 1.
The IMPORTED 5W-40 CEPSA oil is lighter than the MADE IN NIGERIA 0W-40 from MOBIL 1at normal operating temperatures
 Conclusion

We cannot stress this enough. Please use the engine oil recommended by your car manufacturer. It is written in the car manual or on the engine oil cover cap.

The internet is filled with a lot of information. More information than can be provided by the mechanic or recently employed petrol station attendant.

Ignorance is no longer an excuse. There are absolutely no advantages to changing viscosity or using that which is not recommended.

We are GLAD to let you know that the 5W20 and 5W30 variants are now readily available in large quantities at our office in Lagos. The are affordable enough for you to stock up for the remaining part of the year.

Please share this good news with friend.

daa1: What's the best Engine oil for Acura MDX please?

Mobil 1 is not your best option bro.
Call me on 07057222508 or 08029990359 ASAP.

oluwole.aiyela:
The concept of riding a bicycle from your house to work or distances not so far from home is culturally shocking to many Lagosians but facts reveal why a paradigm shift is imperative. The life expectancy for the average Nigerian is now at an abyssmal 43, meaning when you're 43 in Nigeria, you're old enough to be dead due to health reasons. Not sad?. Well, China with a population of over a billion got to our population about 2 decades back and have been riding bicycles ever since. Though they smoke a lot and have other life-threatening habits, their life expectancy stands at over 80. They live longer! Why? They cycle a lot, eat little or no salt or sweetners, and a lot of fish.

Original bicycles are not easy to find in Nigeria. Even the ones sold in the shopping malls dont have good life spans because they are not sold by a specialty retail centre where quality assurance or control is central and after sales services are life-changing.

In Lagos, traffic has worsened in recent times? Cars are very important, yes, but to complement them, more people are beginning to cycle. What does a bicycle do to your heart that a car cant? What does a bicycle do to your purse that a car cant? Have you given a thought to how much you expend on fuel annually? What does a bicycle do to your the length of your life that a car can't? Anyone? A Car or a New Specialized Bicycle?

I have a brand new Raleigh Ravenio Road Bike. I got it from S.A. You are right about not being able to get good bikes here except used ones. The few people who sell good bikes are out to milk us all.

oluwole.aiyela:
There's really a lot to riding great bicycles. There'll be a Road ride from the Pavilion in Lekki Phase 1 by 4pm this Sunday. Everyone with a great bicycle is invited!!!

I'll work towards this one. Missed the last one. How many Km's

garrickbs: Hello Guys,
Do you know of any Bike store beside the specialized shop in Ikoyi.

I need a good road bike. All I've seen so far are old model bikes; old geometry, old gears, old shifters.

Aluminum will do but the shifter should be a Shimano speed STI lever(hand selector) or similar.

Any idea on where I can get such?

Garrickbs, please give me a call on 07057222508.
A friend of mine (a fellow club member helps us get bikes from SA and they are very modern Raleigh bikes. I have one. See photo)

We have quite a number of Finish Line Chain and Gear Lubs and Chain cleaners in stock at very affordable prices.

I have used the products and I can tell you I have already noticed a difference in the performance of my Road Bike and Mountain Bike.

more from our recent rides

Road Runners Club recent rides

Our recent outings at Road Runners Club

Check us out on: http://www.facebook.com/LagosCityBicycleClub

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NO BODY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS.

THIS IS MY SPECIALIZED HARDROCK 26 HARD TAIL

CHECK THESE OUT.
THE BIKE IS MINE.

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Awesome!
I will post ours as soon as I get them.

Please let's post photos of our groups and recent rides.
It will encourage more to join.

We are in Gbagada.
We want people to actually sign up and then start up in their areas since we do not all live in the same neighbourhood.

We will offer support and announce activities we can all join in.

We are making plans for cycling uniforms.

Check them out or call them on 08092392044, 08033058395.
The Specialized dealer in Nigeria.

enitan2002: I am trying to see if i can also join a cycling club, but i am far away from the Island where cycology is, can you help if there is any in Ikeja Axis. And also, where can i get an excellent mountain bike to purchase here in Lagos.

There is a new bicycle shop in Lagos.
47, Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi.
They stock the Specialized brand.
Check them out or call them on 08092392044, 08033058395

shanda: I'm interested. I'm in the process of buying a good hyrid bike on amazon.

There is a bike shop on Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi.
The carry the specialized brand.
One of the best in th USA.
I have one.
Check them out first.

11.8 Km this evening.
Awesome!!

16km,
Different and longer route next week.

Had a wonderful time riding this morning.
We were six in number this morning.
Our route was from Gbagada to U-turn at Maryland
and to another u-turn at Oshodi and then back to Gbagada.

Mrs mansson: Am so interested

Inbox me on your location.