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01Tunex:
Abuja

City driving but mixed most times as I’m on the highway till I reach central areas.

Best I ever got was when I did my last oil change, then I travelled next day. I got about 17MPG.

You need a tune up. Reach out to me on 07034581213 if it’s okay by you.

01Tunex:
Good day!

I’m driving a 2007 Lexus RX 350.

I currently average 13-13.5 MPG on my tests.

I have 2 codes on my OBD test
P0420
P0430

Other than that, ride is ok.

I use the correct rated oil 5W-30 and change oil every 5k miles.
I’ve also cleaned my MAF and intake valves.

What else can I do to improve my MPG please?

I don’t expect the present codes should affect the MPG that badly☹️

Location matters, you can’t be in Lagos expect good mpg. Where are you?

aieromon:
Your MPG is pretty normal considering the age of the V6 engine, poor quality fuel and driving conditions.

You can choose to replace the catalyst converters on both banks or delete+install spacers.

It’s not normal sir

OfficialDJ:
here they come..
That Abuja roadside mechanic-kingreign has concocted his own ramblings, and I'm waiting for them in droves.

Pessimist number 2 is here.

You'd never see them take on projects like these on their respective favorite car brands , but are quick to showcase their bitter and sad view of life when someone else manages to do it.
What a group of gloomy and pessimistic folks.

K

Ikenna351:
[s]This test was done with normal slow acceleration to redline easily achieved via Stick-Shift (not WOT or pedal to floor). The video wasn't made for 0-60 of the car (how quick the car can be), but specifically for the engine note on the 2 gears demonstrated on the video up to redline,[/s] as described on the video title. Borrow a knowledgeable/technical eye from one who has and watch the video, focusing on how rpm started the increase Vs one intended for 0-60 acceleration (WOT from 0km/h).

[s]If you have zero skill, basic knowledge or basic skills on Stick-Shift (which is obvious on this thread from comments) and want to improve your skills, know that Stick-Shift doesn't require WOT or pedal to floor for redline (especially ones with powerful Engines), as long as the engine is sound. A small acceleration can take the revs up there, depending on right gear and right skill, unless you are racing. WOT is very unnecessary on Stick-Shifts for redline in motion[/s], unless the automatic transmission that basically requires instant pedal to floor for redline while car is in motion.

Any hardcore enthusiast should know this by now. If you want to become one like me, start paying attention or start listening to your car. Your car is always telling you something while behind the wheel. That's how you learn.

Lion-King Monk.

No need to lie needlessly. On any car whether MT ot auto, once you are closing in on a redline it’s throttle opens up hence the rev build up and also that redline shows the car was on WOT.

Keep masturbating on your needless ego it’s not my business but don’t come here to lie thinking people will swallow your lies hook line and sinker.

Well to each his own!

emmanuelike:
Did u read d Gear 1 and 2 part? If this is slow in gear 1 and 2. What then do u define as fast?

Gear 1-2 transition time is slow in that car. Notice despite the redlining of that engine it took quite a number of time to get to speeds. That car is like an 8-9seconds 0-100km/h car.

Cokahot:
And the hand brake is by the left instead of right. Na accident dey load so. Abi na uk converted

It’s not. That’s where it ought to be.

OfficialDJ:
Your observation ISN'T NEEDED

K

Ikenna351:
The Rumble of ES9A Engine on My D2 Coupé V6 Stick-Shift (0 - 113 km/h on Gears 1 & 2).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7_pcHThpfc

Lion-King Monk

That’s about the slowest V6 acceleration I’ve seen in recent times. Plus the way the tachometer goes to redline makes me wonder why isn’t it picking up speeds rapidly or isn’t it’s engine built with some form of variable valve timing systems?

Just my observation.

Ademolaononuga:
Does everything and everybody pass for a fraud to you?

Better have your brain checked if you have no reasonable thing to offer.

I have sold very well on this platform and which includes an Ice-block making machine which people still call me for today at an average of 3 calls per week but because I do not manufacture, I have redirected them to those who do and with no regrets.

If you think everyone is a fraud like you, then it is a pity to your psyche.

Engines are not something goods sold without inspection and validation so if you are bereft of wisdom, go and ask for one on how goods such as these are sold on the open market.

K

Mayor555:
Oga kingreign, what do you mean endless money pit?? You fit do am abi you no fit do am

Bros, he needs a transmission, ECM, a TCM, wiring harness, various sensors, instrument cluster, shifter and center column, modifications to the transmission mount to accommodate the new transmission. Time and money will be spent. At the end, it will even equate or exceed the cost of buying a 2017 direct

idrezee:
Good morning. I have a 2015 Honda Accord Tokumbo anand it’s Manual. I want to know if I can change it to automatic and its safe and it won’t give me problems if I convert it. Another thing what’s the cost?

What I want.
Convert from Manual to automatic
Upgrade from 2015 to 2017.

Please take this serious.

Sell it off and buy the 2017 automatic.
You don’t want to start a white elephant project that will turn out to be an endless money pit.
Cheers!

They’re all same. Fake substandard products yet, they carry big price tags.

I’m in support of this kind of mob actions.

greggng:
Honda is like a pig ...no matter how you try to paint the picture , it will still end up in the dirt....you are not wiser than millions of Nigerians who trust Toyota ....you really try but by the time you try Toyota , you will confess like others ....meanwhile , that your car no get second value compare to Toyota ....car dealers know this ...that is why Toyota still remains their father

Who be this one again?

This One wey Dey enter every car sales thread dey ask and disturb all the peace ? You no get Wetin to yarn na opata you dey yarn.

Ogbeni swerve!!

ironheart:
a good workman who has nothing to hide and knows his onions well will have no issue having an inquisitive customer around.

The business relationship between a customer and a workman is to have his car fixed and not to be tutored on what is what. If a customer wants to learn, he/she should go online or to an institution created for such.

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ironheart:
nope, i am just a New guy to Nissan and as a technician. I know what to look for. My best advice is to know what you need to do and how to do it. Take it to a mechanic. Tell them what you want and supervise them while they do it for you.

Not necessary. Not all technicians will like this. He won’t like it when he’s doing his own professional job and someone is supervising him. It makes it looks like he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Except he’s dealing with someone of questionable character.

Cc: Ishilove, sukkot

chukwugoziegi:
I'm so sorry for your experience. Those people are shit. So many complaints on their social media pages about their freezer

It’s alright, I’ve moved on!
They have lost a customer.

just2endowed:
What's the best product one can get now....

I don’t know o.

chukwugoziegi:
Haier Thermocool's quality for Fridge and Freezer is gone.

Got a friend their freezer and it's been hell since December.

Currently looking to get a Beko product.

Pls, do go for an alternative product. I regretted the purchase. The whole top and front of the cabinet has faded together with the rusts in just 16 months of purchase from brand new

Thurmieee:
Honda civic lagos

Search for Gazzuzz in the forum.

Thurmieee:
Pls I need a honda specialist to fix some issues with my car

What type of car abs where’s the location of the car?

HeavenlyBang:
Absolutely not.

You no go allow him?
There’s a proverb that goes, “everybody go claim say e mama soup sweet pass because e never chop another person own mama soup”

735i:
Okay. Maybe i should have said "in Nigeria" for context.
You'd agree that Porsche & Bugatti badges are relatively rare in Nigeria.
Mercedes may be adored. But the BMW is way more prestigious here in Nigeria.

Lol! so adored they command very ridiculously low prices for their technologies and year models?

They’re very dreaded and avoided by a lot of folks.


Mercedes on the other hand command respectable price tags, and are adored by A LOT of Nigerians who look at them as a status symbol to ‘show off’.

2kurupt:
This statement of yours is not just ambiguous & generalised but show sheer ignorance. Can the entire Sonata line be lemon as you say and still sell millions of units in the US alone over the years?

If you have owned or know someone who was unfortunate to get a lemon, too bad but that's the gamble with buying cars irrespective of brand or model.

Unfortunately, he’s right. Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Optima etc with the theta 2.0t and the theta 2.4gdi are lemons. A lot failed within and after warranty due to manufacturing process errors. Millions of these vehicles with these engines were recalled.

735i:
Owning a BMW can be likened to having a loyal but demanding girlfriend.

Demanding in the sense that you get punished for skipping routine servicing, and the small things that Japanese car owners will get away with. For example, using the wrong coolant can mess up your mileage and even affect the engine in the long run.

However, you get to enjoy a totally different driving experience, prestige (it's way more respected than the other German brands)

There are not a lot of mechanics who understand the idiosyncrasies of the modern Bavarian machine. But I can point you to a few when you get one.

Depending on the year you're looking to buy, the 528i comes with a robust, peppy engine - fuel efficient, yet powerful on demand. However, I'd advice you go for the LCI models. They're more reliable.

I beg to differ on this opinion pls.
It’s not respected and adored the way a bigger Mercedes is worldwide, it’s not respected and worshiped the way a Porsche or a Bugatti is.

SilentQueen:
[/s]
Mr. Man she was actually referring to real men, and not a Broke, childish guy like you
Good day

Whatever!

K.

Datboredberri:
[s]If you're a man who doesn't sympathize with his girlfriend, wife or sister while she's on her period... Refuses to serve and make her comfortable... Then you're an arrogant rétard...

No man can endure the hell that's menstruation every month for the most part of his life...




Real men get their girls pads... They prepare their favorite meals for them... Clean their girls when they can't (change the soiled pad and wash her underwear)... Get them snacks... Make them tea to ease the pain... Hold their hands or cuddle them... Take over the house chores... Etc...

It's just 2-5 days... Be a man...[/s]

A trashy comment from a self centered female.
Men are not the cause of your monthly cycle and owe you no sympathy or empathy for whatsoever you go thru as a biological setup.

And no, keep your insult to yourself!

Kewtt:
Leave the issues. [s]Waiting for your 2005 V6 engine Camry. That's all[/s].

Old things have past away….

Kewtt:
2006 E350
2006 E320 CDI to the rescue. What say you?

Skip the 06 MY and jump into the Facelift. Preferably 2008/9. The 06 E350 was plagued with SBC issue, balance shaft issue etc
The 06 E320 cdi was only plagued with SBC issue

gasparpisciotta:
How can a painted engine be new?

lol. Don’t mind Nigerians and their penchant for deceptive scheming.