TPound:


Please can I have it... I'm a Nissan fan and use a Nissan X-Trail..

I've always helped people...I'd be glad if I'm helped too

Okay no wahala. Reach me on 08172076529 (whatsapp)

People, I have one piece of 1qt Nissan Matic-J to give out. My location is Ajah

Background:
I had a Nissan Armada that I sold off last year. I've always had spare fluids in my car in case of emergency.

I currently do not have any need for it since the car is sold.

Kewtt:

500k serious offer.

How's the thermostat
How's the water collector
Is the CCM module functional
How's the multilink front suspension
What oil has been used on the CVT transmission
What oil has been used for servicing
Is the exhaust system still with the catalytic converter

I need clear answers to the questions above with evidence before I can call or risk covid19 traveling.... Thank you.
Yours
Serious buyer

Valid questions!!!

starlionnotch:
I use a Toyota Camry 07/08, I have been experiencing shortage of oil for a long time now using mobil products from mobil 1 to semi synthetic oils, so i decided i needed a change of oil to Total 20W -50.
But unfortunately, i noticed when ever i start my engine in the morning, i hear a knocking and pinging sound, before the engine stabilizes.

What would you advice that i do in the circumstance, is this as a result of the oil change?
Please see attached pictures of my oil cap and the total i bought.

The oil change to 20W50 is the cause of the pinging sound once you start your engine. The recommended oil for the engine is on the oil cap as you've shown us.

Try this: drain the 20W50 and put the recommended oil, you'll not notice that pinging sound on start up

MedicH:
I don't understand why people cast so much trust on Nigerian people such that when the sky comes falling down, they have nothing to hold unto but a free fall into total confusion.

I don't know how ur car drove for 4 months and became a nightmare but all of these would have been avoided if you had your obd scanner.

it's not enough to say your car did this and did that when you've not even understand how the car behaves first. Talking about spark plugs which u bought for 40k, how exactly did you decide or know you were due for plugs change.

pls did you actually buy 6 iridium spark plugs for 40k Mr? I remember when my car pulled out codes for misfire on cyl 1, 4, and a code for random misfire, I gave my mech guy 2k for 6 toks iridium spark plugs which run like a jet on my Lexus even after 4 months.

pls what manner of repair bill did they tell you is 1.3m and which narrowed down to #250k and ur engine was not even replaced?

I have a couple of advice man, to save your time, money and energy, take your time to learn about that car so you can followup with the repairs like I do on my Lexus.

secondly, do a little research on the best hands in acura repairs in ur area because from the look of things, the professionalism u highlighted in ur post didn't matter anymore as ur problems persisted after so much money and time invested.

there are competent hands without a front desk officer that can follow up with obd and time up your car saving you time energy and money. if they tell you to change your engine, you'll be sure what you're getting into.

find them

I agree with you on this. All vehicle owners should at least:

+ read and understand basic attributes of the vehicles they drive
+ have and be able to use an obd2 scanner.

If you have a good grip on the two points above, a 'KAZEEM' and/or the standard automobile workshop will not throw jargons at you where you end up spending a lot and at the same time not fixing the issues

kenzysmith:
See trousers be like bed sheets, kacee like fashion die

Where is Presh? The shortest of them?

Catalytic converters (catalyst in local vernacular) change harmful substances in a car's exhaust gasses, such as carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide and hydrocarbons, into less harmful substances like carbon dioxide and water vapour by means of chemical reactions. When it fails or is removed like we've been discussing, can lead to engine performance issues.

Let me allow other knowledgeable nairalanders add to this. You can also check online for more information for your learning.

och12:
Please what is this "CATALYST"?. I have been seeing the name all over the auto section here.
I'm getting a car soon and is trying to garner useful knowledge to enable me enjoy my car.
Thanks in advance.

weyreypey:

Proudly 20W50 no regrets.... That's OUR oil.

That oil is not good for engines. It is one of the major causes of engine rattle at start up.

Hello, I'm available for the tableau project. I can also use powerBI very well.

Kindly reach me 08068187296

aieromon:


First of all, your vehicle came installed with a 5 speed 13-pin gearbox. What you have experienced is the classical symptoms of a 4 speed 10-pin conversion and the only solution is to return the vehicle to factory specs.

That should be the starting point. I agree with your comment

Wilson5183:


What your number

08172076529

Wilson5183:


Do u know any mechanic or any workshop on Lagos I can do it

I can fix it for you. Halla me

It's best practice to let us know if an issue on a vehicle has been fixed and what was done to fix it. It completes the learning curve and help persons with similar issues get direction on how their car issues can be fixed.

My 2cent

Okoyedavid3:
Hi,
Pls I make use of a carmy V6, 04 model. I have been experiencing check engine Light on. I scanned the car it showed p0300,p0301,p0305 cylinder misfire. Have changed the plugs to newer ones, the whole six, cleaned the injector. After doing this I toot on a short trip the Cel light didn't appear, But still after going on the 2nd trip next day, CEL comes up, when I scan, the same code pops on....

I need help in resolving this issue. Kindly assist.

Chairman have you also fixed your car?

Dear OP, has the car been fixed?

The plugs should be replaced and not serviced. Re-scan the vehicle again.

That's the way they operate. I personally make out time to stay with them throughout the job especially simple repairs like leaking exhaust.
If I won't be there, I put a disclaimer to them: 'There is catalyst on this vehicle and should not be tampered with'.

DAVE5:


When my father in law told me how those guy are making crazy money from catalyst export, shock nearly kee me

Nigerians are very wicked ohh



The one I’ve personally caught myself was my previous car, a/c had issues, visited ladipo to get a fix, after sorting ac matter, they come talk say one stuff wey be like panel wey dey control ac dey hot, that I’d need to rework it and it would cost 40k or thereabouts, mehn, I went mad ohh, upon all the bar wey i don spend, other mechanic come join mouth, all of them know say nah format dem run me, luckily as we dey check everything together nah so I see one fuse wey dem comot, omo see para enter second gear, all in all, I still paid the bastard 5k to fix everything properly

Trust Nigerian at your own peril

Here's what I think you should do:

- Replace the O2 sensor
- Reprogram the ECU
- Replace the ECU

Follow the sequence until the DTC is gone.

Piyke:


Unfortunately, this will require disassembly of the components of the AC and flushing. Note that certain things should not be flushed e.g. Compressor, condenser. Compressor should just be drained. After all this, add correct oil quantity to components (eg. Compressor) and the system after you reassemble. There might be some manufacturer specifics to how much oil should be drained from the compressor or added.
Why do you think the system has too much oil?

The AC technician said so and in fact alluded the lack of chilling power to the excess oil in the system.

Piyke:


I did this again recently and got a video this time...


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

Iyke this video is educative. Good job!!!

A question, how about a situation where from a previous job, the AC system has a lot of oil above the recommended qty. What do you do to resolve this issue?

greatbrian:


He didn't try to patch, that iron rod was perfectly fine. The nigga stuck those rubbers inside to prevent water passage so after a while the force of the water will make the rubber block the whole pipe when it gets to the place they bleed or is it blend the water. And I will take the car back he will fix it again and return the rubber backward and the whole stuff will be repeated. Been like that for almost 3 months and be kept making good money out of me. The most annoying thing is nigga will be deprive me the usage of my car for a week or so and come back with a bill of at least 30k telling me how bad the car gave him issues and how great a mechanic he his.

The guy's wickedness is high

greatbrian:


Don't know what you are really talking about. But the new guy just released the whole masala while the car kept overheating and as at this afternoon, he has called to tell me he his done fixing the overheating issues and even used the car from his workshop to a very far place.

I meant that the previous mechanic should have replaced failing parts in the cooling system instead of trying to patch

greatbrian:
Picture evidence below

Your mechanic should have requested that you change the whole assembly instead of trying to patch it. I shake my head for that mechanic.

This also applies to panel beaters. Never leave your car with them if not they'll remove your catalyst. It is a booming business for them.

If your exhaust is leaking, stay with them until they've fixed it

sooperrescue:

Great. price is allowed and phone number for easy access to the product. 0w20 serves a lot of vehicles from 2008 till date

The price is #23,000 and my phone number is 08172076529. Thanks

I also have the 5W30 types too

sooperrescue:

please put the gallon picture on the thread so that we can understand the oil and it's use. There was a product called Rymco that my friend was importing from Holland. The website of the company has an oil finder where you can find the particular oil that is suitable for the kind of car you drive. I used it and it showed me that my friend was selling the oil and it was not suitable for any range rover brand. I stopped working with him and ensured that his oil was banned in our yard as a lot of other mechanics realized that the oil dries up. Engines are becoming more expensive nowadays but I rather rebuild the engine than to buy from the open market. Tokunbo engines are not foolproof and the condition of the engine is unknown. It's like putting a new heart without knowing the status of the heart. Be wise and use the right oil for your car. Prevention is better than cure.

Please see the pictures. They are both for extended performance and high mileage (+75,000 miles) which is the situation of most cars in use in Nigeria

DrAUTOCODE:
What I discovered is that Average Nigeria cars have what is called sludge and the sludge is very deadly to the life of every car. But most Nigeria mechanic will be telling u it is nothing. Pls can my ogas enlighten us about this cancer in the life of every Nigeria car, eating up the flesh and leaving us the bone.

Also check engine light.

The main reason for the sludge is because most car users do not carry out oil change as required and/or use non-recommended engine oils.

The check engine light may come on due to several factors which only a diagnostic scan will figure out.

Saao:
AC was running although. The check engine was on, what's the meaning of that?

I can help you run a diagnostic scan around Ajah. But can come to your location

Saao:
AC was running although. The check engine was on, what's the meaning of that?

I can run a diagnostic scan for you if you are around Ajah axis

Activity77:



Boss what's the best oil for camry 2008 i4 engine though I have been using 5w30 synthetic... Thanks

I have some Mobil 1 0W20 for sale. Location: Ajah. I can deliver to you anywhere in Lagos