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Car Talk / Re: Is It Advisable To Mix A Coolant With Water Before Putting It Into A Car? by olumzzz(m): 7:36am On May 11, 2023
9icetoo:

Leave am make he dey play.

We play too much in this country.
Na them dey buy radiator every year after patching beyond repairs

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Car Talk / Re: Is It Advisable To Mix A Coolant With Water Before Putting It Into A Car? by olumzzz(m): 5:42am On May 11, 2023
Dwightventures:
WARNING!

If you're in Nigeria or the tropics in general, do not buy or use coolant. If you have too much money and excessive love for your car, go and buy distilled water and put in radiator after flushing all the coolant out. I personally use rain water and you obviously don't need too much if your cooling system is fine (not leaking).

There are mostly disadvantages living in Nigeria but this is the one place there's an advantage. Ditto the people I hear who use 0w30 oil in their engines. Omo, una don go abload before to check out what their temperatures read there? In winter ordinary water will freeze and break their engine. Fela said "if you dey follow follow, make you open eye open sense… "

Trust me I've bought my own share of coolant and some still remain somewhere sef by the time I realised how silly I was and jettisoned the thing from my radiator.

Coolant is not nearly as efficient in removing heat from engines as water. It is used in temperate climates to prevent freezing.

Oya pay me

So are you saying the only job of a coolant is its antifreeze capability?
What about preventing rust, lubricating water pump, increasing boiling point, amongst others?

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Car Talk / Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by olumzzz(m): 5:36am On May 11, 2023
Marvel4u:
Is Lexus IS250 2008/2009 a good car what are the cons and pros?
Please I need advice.
Secondly which would be more reasonable IS250 2008/2009 or CRV 2010 or RS350 2009.
Thanks.
You cannot compare sedan with SUV.
Compare sedan with sedan, and SUV with SUV.
So you 1st need to decide if na sedan you want or SUV.

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Car Talk / Re: Advice On Lexus Rx 330 04. 05. 06 Models by olumzzz(m): 8:37am On May 10, 2023
kingreign:

Which of the differential do you need, rear or front?
Element get fromt differential?
Car Talk / Re: Advice On Lexus Rx 330 04. 05. 06 Models by olumzzz(m): 7:33am On May 10, 2023
kingreign:

RX of that era never had any trim like basic or premium.

It's just called base and in the pre-order sheet, owners who ordered them brand new selected what features they desired.

I personally love AWD vehicles. It all depends on what you seek.
Can I get AWD for honda element?
Car Talk / Re: Help! I Need Advise On My First Car Purchase by olumzzz(m): 7:29am On May 10, 2023
goldencomets:
Greetings!

I want to get my first car, 2006 Lexus ES330. I need some advise from the more experienced / professionals here.

1. Can I get a toks for 3.5m - 3.8m?
2. Where can I find a good car dealership in Lagos?
3. Where/how can I get a reliable person to help with inspection?

I reside in Lagos. 🙏 Please help
My opinions:
1. Go do ya own market research on this and don't rely on advice.
2. There are a lot, you can shortlist online and go check.
3. This is the koko of the koko, I got a Nigerian used of that car which was properly inspected. I can say for a fact that it was better than most toks.
You can contact gazzuzz for this

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 8:32pm On May 09, 2023
Androidking:
Hello Guys.

I checked for RX 300 4 x 4 engine on jiji

And am seeing Engine for sienna, highlander and Rx300 together.

Can these 3 cars use the same Engine.

Or is there a way to know the one suitable for Rx300 only.

I don't want to buy mixup Engine thanks
Read about 1MZ-FE engines

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Car Talk / Re: Is Korean Catalyst Advisable? by olumzzz(m): 4:05pm On May 09, 2023
emmancecute:
An average Nigerian does not want to know this.
Well, it's what they've been fed to believe so the "korean catalysts" can be sold to them
Car Talk / Re: Is Korean Catalyst Advisable? by olumzzz(m): 1:39pm On May 09, 2023
emmancecute:
to an average Nigerian, catalytic converters are to help with fuel economy and exhaust noise. An average Nigeria car user does not care about the conversion of harmful gases which is the primary responsibility of the catalytic converter.
But catalytic converter do not help with fuel economy

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Car Talk / Re: Is Korean Catalyst Advisable? by olumzzz(m): 11:44am On May 09, 2023
paix:
Is it CATALYTIC CONVERTER or catalyst?
Na 9ja you dey oga.
All seasoninga are maggi.
All noodles are indomie.
All catalytic converter

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Car Talk / Re: Is Korean Catalyst Advisable? by olumzzz(m): 11:28am On May 09, 2023
emmancecute:
in Nigeria, that's not the purpose its meant to serve.
Ok.
So what purpose is it meant to sound in Nigeria?
Car Talk / Re: Is Korean Catalyst Advisable? by olumzzz(m): 8:38am On May 09, 2023
emmancecute:
the locally fabricated Catalytic converter, it works for the purpose its meant to serve
So metallic nets welded/melted together?
You think that will reduce emission of poisonous gases

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: West Ham Vs Manchester United (1 - 0) - Live by olumzzz(m): 7:30pm On May 07, 2023
Kyase:
Cancel the idiot contract

De gea fucking idiot
Azin eh.
That wasn't even a shot

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Car Talk / Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by olumzzz(m): 7:42am On May 05, 2023
olaboyeh:


you can help with one SUV and one sedan sha
From your list:
SUV - Highlander
Sedan - Lexus es330
Obviously it will be nigerian used based on your budget so get a very reliable technician to help you inspect your options very very well.
And if possible, go for those that hasn't been registered for more than a year.
Shalom
Car Talk / Re: Does Changing A Cars AC Affect Fuel Economy? by olumzzz(m): 7:37am On May 05, 2023
sultaan:
How is it possible to cut a vehicle part and install another thermostat on the side
I believe he's talking about the AC thermostat.
An external one is usually installed by kazeems when the follow-come no dey "cut" again
Car Talk / Re: Your Mechanic Is Cooking A Lie To Tell You by olumzzz(m): 7:35am On May 05, 2023
buygala:


If na sontin worse happen wey e go inconvenience me to chest the gbege alone, I for carry police lock am until e replace wetin e spoil...if e still dey slack, I carry am go court, from where dem go move am to Kuje ASAP.

Abuja auto artisans are the worst kind.. Most of them na big billing dem sabi but dem no sabi work.. If pesin no follow dem with strong hand, dem go just spoil pesin life.. Moto wey Jos painter go do neat for 70k, Abuja painter go charge 150k come still do house painting for your car...

As na FCT, everybody just dey mad dey go
Why don't you patronize kingreign instead, I heard he's very good and reliable.
Car Talk / Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by olumzzz(m): 7:28am On May 05, 2023
olaboyeh:
car options

Honda Pilot 03 - 06
Toyota camry big daddy
Toyota Camry muscle (Nigerian)
honda civic
Lexus ES 300 or 330
highlander below 07
Avalon 07 naija used

abeg help with a choice
i won spend pass 2.8m
won't mind naija used but won't want something problematic.. my previous car was civic... gave so much issues.. sold it when i was tired... just trying to hustle up something...
Lowkey i like luxury sha.. but I'd take it off for reliability abeg
This your list is too wide.
You have SUVs and sedans in there.
Is it sedan you want or SUV?
Choose one category so the list can be narrowed
Car Talk / Re: Car Talk Chat Room by olumzzz(m): 5:41pm On May 04, 2023
nurey:


You see why I no dey carry car enter big shops with high end instruments and fancy accent technicians.

If you dig deep, that guy could be working for a certified dealership grin
Azin eh,
He just disgraced himself claiming to know about cars.
Dey tell us standards of dexron III.
I tell people that the problem with Nigerian used cars is majorly our technicians.

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Car Talk / Re: Please Recommend Good Auto Insurance Company by olumzzz(m): 1:35pm On May 04, 2023
henro4niger:
Hello guys, please help and recommend good auto compressive insurance with easy claim if need be and good pricing. I wanted to do car tracking but most firms offer free car tracking if you are insuring over 4 million naira car
Leadway or AXA Mansard

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Car Talk / Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by olumzzz(m): 9:55am On May 04, 2023
Otas4u:
Good morning guys, I’m thinking of getting my first car, I’m trying to choose between Honda Civic 2013 or Hyundai Elantra 2013. All Nigerian used. Which is more preferable and why?
Thanks.
My budget is 3M
The civic is the more durable option but I don't think your budget can get you a very good Nigerian used 2013 civic.
The elantra is also okay if you can get a low mileage and un-abused one.
Also, you will need a very good technician with modern tools to maintain anyone you go for.
Shalom.

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Car Talk / Re: Car Talk Chat Room by olumzzz(m): 3:55pm On May 03, 2023
Michautocares:

Professionals!!!?
The dexron III Oil comes in different
standards. we have the normal dexron 3
And we have the ones with the capability of the a semi synthetic oil and the oando dexron 3 has the same attributes as the semi synthetic oil that Hyundai recommends.
The 2015 Hyundai accepts the oando dexron 3 because it’s not a High-end transmission unlike the Mercedes and the BMW.
Normal normal we know say una be thief na to dey chop customer money una sabi.
This is coming from an automatic transmission expert.
If you want you fit come my office make I educate your papa.
I wouldn't stoop so low to trade words with you.
You've just proven to know nothing about the hyundai transmissions.
Bye sir.

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Car Talk / Re: Car Talk Chat Room by olumzzz(m): 12:06pm On May 03, 2023
Michautocares:

Are you normal?
Go and find out before making nonsense statement.
You don't need to be uncouth sir.
We're all professionals here.
Please show us where hyundai recommended dexron III for the elantra 2015 then I would apologize to you.

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Car Talk / Re: Car Talk Chat Room by olumzzz(m): 4:58am On May 03, 2023
Michautocares:

Oando Dexron III is fine.
Pls don't make comments if you don't know what you're saying
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 5:24pm On May 01, 2023
kingreign:


You mean the fake ones produced in ikorodu?
Really? Uncle Mike.
Ikorodu?
Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 8:24pm On Apr 29, 2023
Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 8:19pm On Apr 29, 2023
nairamaniac:
it's better he scans with scanner in another workshop than to buy a scanner for 15k.

The scanner in another workshop could cost him like 5k to scan there.
But those scanners are more advanced than the 15k scanner he could have purchased for himself.
The 15k scanner will work.
He's only scanning for engine DTC codes
Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 4:51pm On Apr 29, 2023
mylesJ:

Scanner can’t tell you there it’s water in tank oh
Yes but only scanner can tell you if it's an evap issue or purge valve is stuck open
Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 2:52pm On Apr 29, 2023
blowjohn:
grin



No. To photocopy and send email


angry
Oh.
I for fear

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Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 7:52am On Apr 29, 2023
concho:
yes bro
There's no general price. It's mechanic dependent.
Though you can buy a portable scanner for yourself for 15k or less.

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Car Talk / Re: My Toyota Highlander Goes Off After A Refill by olumzzz(m): 12:34am On Apr 29, 2023
concho:
How much does it cost please ?
To scan?

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 8:42pm On Apr 28, 2023
Faceonme1443:
Sometimes,when driving it when I press accerator,it will not speed,it will only make noice(is it gear issue,or fuel pump,or injection) the car is Honda CR-V 1999
Cannot be diagnosed remotely.
Take it to a technician with proper diagnostic tools tools
Car Talk / Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by olumzzz(m): 2:20pm On Apr 28, 2023
9icetoo:

Bia demeanour, take time.

He mentioned 10 crosstour. Not 13.

We shall meet on the other side. tongue

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