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0taPiaPia:
The guy already said he is not bothered cause the car got no future

sharpwriter:
He has been my Dad's mechanic for long and he's a veteran in the job (I respect him though) but let me still call him a Kazeem since hin no dey exotic and formally educated like Oga Gazzuz

Now, there is this Nissan Primera 2.0LX of the 90's series that I got from my Dad. The engine is good and kicking but I noticed that the steering is hard in turning when the car is stationary.

I told a Kazeem earlier (not this one) about this. He said it is the power steering pump that is faulty.

I looked away and continued driving it like that because I believe I will find a solution later. Also, I still see the power steering fluid in the container, so I believed him and thought the fluid is useless after all since it isn't pumping.

I told our main Kazeem about this and he opened the power steering container while the ignition is on. He said the pump is functioning and that it is the oil that is very low and also that the steering rack is leaking.

He beckoned me to look at it and I saw that the fluid was actually going inside the pipe that led to the steering rack as it should, signifying that the pump is working and that the fluid is low because the base of the container shouldn't have been seen from the top in the first place.

Maybe I misjudged because I believed the first Kazeem. Anyways, I sent him to service the engine and also do the power steering to ease the steering turning.

Now, this is the crux of the matter :

After servicing, he brought back the car, I checked it, saw that the steering turning was better and easier. He now brought out the used engine oil that was drained from the engine when servicing.

He said that is what I will be using to top the oil in the power steering container. I said I didn't hear you well sir

I opened the bonnet and checked the power steering container and I saw that he filled it to the brim with the used semi dark/dark engine oil that was drained from the engine

I was agaped and filled with surprise at the same time (make I no say horror). He was just smiling and talking.

He said instead of me wasting my money that that's what I should use, and that if the one there is low, I should top it with the container he gave me initially (that container is up to 5 litres

I was just looking at him with wonder and I asked that what if it is all these new generation cars of corolla, camry etc. He said it is the same thing, that he does it very well and it is good as substitute for power steering ATF fluid

Now, my question to nairaland car gurus and users is that :

What can you say about this? Any similar experience?

Sorry for the long epistle though.

sharpwriter:
He has been my Dad's mechanic for long and he's a veteran in the job (I respect him though) but let me still call him a Kazeem since hin no dey exotic and formally educated like Oga Gazzuz

Now, there is this Nissan Primera 2.0LX of the 90's series that I got from my Dad. The engine is good and kicking but I noticed that the steering is hard in turning when the car is stationary.

I told a Kazeem earlier (not this one) about this. He said it is the power steering pump that is faulty.

I looked away and continued driving it like that because I believe I will find a solution later. Also, I still see the power steering fluid in the container, so I believed him and thought the fluid is useless after all since it isn't pumping.

I told our main Kazeem about this and he opened the power steering container while the ignition is on. He said the pump is functioning and that it is the oil that is very low and also that the steering rack is leaking.

He beckoned me to look at it and I saw that the fluid was actually going inside the pipe that led to the steering rack as it should, signifying that the pump is working and that the fluid is low because the base of the container shouldn't have been seen from the top in the first place.

Maybe I misjudged because I believed the first Kazeem. Anyways, I sent him to service the engine and also do the power steering to ease the steering turning.

Now, this is the crux of the matter :

After servicing, he brought back the car, I checked it, saw that the steering turning was better and easier. He now brought out the used engine oil that was drained from the engine when servicing.

He said that is what I will be using to top the oil in the power steering container. I said I didn't hear you well sir

I opened the bonnet and checked the power steering container and I saw that he filled it to the brim with the used semi dark/dark engine oil that was drained from the engine

I was agaped and filled with surprise at the same time (make I no say horror). He was just smiling and talking.

He said instead of me wasting my money that that's what I should use, and that if the one there is low, I should top it with the container he gave me initially (that container is up to 5 litres

I was just looking at him with wonder and I asked that what if it is all these new generation cars of corolla, camry etc. He said it is the same thing, that he does it very well and it is good as substitute for power steering ATF fluid

Now, my question to nairaland car gurus and users is that :

What can you say about this? Any similar experience?

Sorry for the long epistle though.

sharpwriter:
Lolz, na so.... I wasn't bothered about the car though cos na old car. If to say I be big boy with big car and e try am, I go spark for am o especially if I have given him money for the replacement.

I'm still going to ask him later if it is only used engine oil that can be substituted for the ATF or new engine oil will suffice too

Used engine oil have lost its viscosity yeah same as power steering oil and ATF.if u get used engine oil and keep it in a pan under a heavy sun all sediments Will settle down at d bottom u can scoop the top is as good as new Power oil but please use. As power steering only as is just lubrication don't try in your Gear boxes.
The man must be baba on it.cos Na wetin all this 508 drivers and 911 drivers dey use tey tey

hope4nigeria:
he hasn't done anything wrong infact the mechanic is the best for you. Viscosity of used oil in the engine is equal to new power steering oil. Because it's now lighter oil.

My own experience was a terrible one, I studied mechanic engineering and I'm very good in automobile, I fix most of my car trouble shootings myself. But last week, I was very busy with a contract job in maiduguri, I traveled with my Peugeot 407 from Abuja to maiduguri and return to Abuja. The engine gave a very good paformance with great speed, no issue on the road. When I return to Abuja, I noticed engine cover was liking oil, I becon on this disaster mechanic. Just to open the cover I place gum to stop the lickages. Bro he knocked my engine, he went and open timing compactment just for no reason and and fixed the timing wrongly. Imidiately I start the engine. The engine hook. Now I need 300k to fix the car. I only cease his tools and his phone.

hope4nigeria:
he hasn't done anything wrong infact the mechanic is the best for you. Viscosity of used oil in the engine is equal to new power steering oil. Because it's now lighter oil.

My own experience was a terrible one, I studied mechanic engineering and I'm very good in automobile, I fix most of my car trouble shootings myself. But last week, I was very busy with a contract job in maiduguri, I traveled with my Peugeot 407 from Abuja to maiduguri and return to Abuja. The engine gave a very good paformance with great speed, no issue on the road. When I return to Abuja, I noticed engine cover was liking oil, I becon on this disaster mechanic. Just to open the cover I place gum to stop the lickages. Bro he knocked my engine, he went and open timing compactment just for no reason and and fixed the timing wrongly. Imidiately I start the engine. The engine hook. Now I need 300k to fix the car. I only cease his tools and his phone.

Joysticks:
Can't he fix it?Is he not a mechanic?

sharpwriter:
He has been my Dad's mechanic for long and he's a veteran in the job (I respect him though) but let me still call him a Kazeem since hin no dey exotic and formally educated like Oga Gazzuz

Now, there is this Nissan Primera 2.0LX of the 90's series that I got from my Dad. The engine is good and kicking but I noticed that the steering is hard in turning when the car is stationary.

I told a Kazeem earlier (not this one) about this. He said it is the power steering pump that is faulty.

I looked away and continued driving it like that because I believe I will find a solution later. Also, I still see the power steering fluid in the container, so I believed him and thought the fluid is useless after all since it isn't pumping.

I told our main Kazeem about this and he opened the power steering container while the ignition is on. He said the pump is functioning and that it is the oil that is very low and also that the steering rack is leaking.

He beckoned me to look at it and I saw that the fluid was actually going inside the pipe that led to the steering rack as it should, signifying that the pump is working and that the fluid is low because the base of the container shouldn't have been seen from the top in the first place.

Maybe I misjudged because I believed the first Kazeem. Anyways, I sent him to service the engine and also do the power steering to ease the steering turning.

Now, this is the crux of the matter :

After servicing, he brought back the car, I checked it, saw that the steering turning was better and easier. He now brought out the used engine oil that was drained from the engine when servicing.

He said that is what I will be using to top the oil in the power steering container. I said I didn't hear you well sir

I opened the bonnet and checked the power steering container and I saw that he filled it to the brim with the used semi dark/dark engine oil that was drained from the engine

I was agaped and filled with surprise at the same time (make I no say horror). He was just smiling and talking.

He said instead of me wasting my money that that's what I should use, and that if the one there is low, I should top it with the container he gave me initially (that container is up to 5 litres

I was just looking at him with wonder and I asked that what if it is all these new generation cars of corolla, camry etc. He said it is the same thing, that he does it very well and it is good as substitute for power steering ATF fluid

Now, my question to nairaland car gurus and users is that :

What can you say about this? Any similar experience?

Sorry for the long epistle though.

hope4nigeria:
I letter discovered he's a Japanese mechanic not a France made car mechanic

sharpwriter:
He has been my Dad's mechanic for long and he's a veteran in the job (I respect him though) but let me still call him a Kazeem since hin no dey exotic and formally educated like Oga Gazzuz

Now, there is this Nissan Primera 2.0LX of the 90's series that I got from my Dad. The engine is good and kicking but I noticed that the steering is hard in turning when the car is stationary.

I told a Kazeem earlier (not this one) about this. He said it is the power steering pump that is faulty.

I looked away and continued driving it like that because I believe I will find a solution later. Also, I still see the power steering fluid in the container, so I believed him and thought the fluid is useless after all since it isn't pumping.

I told our main Kazeem about this and he opened the power steering container while the ignition is on. He said the pump is functioning and that it is the oil that is very low and also that the steering rack is leaking.

He beckoned me to look at it and I saw that the fluid was actually going inside the pipe that led to the steering rack as it should, signifying that the pump is working and that the fluid is low because the base of the container shouldn't have been seen from the top in the first place.

Maybe I misjudged because I believed the first Kazeem. Anyways, I sent him to service the engine and also do the power steering to ease the steering turning.

Now, this is the crux of the matter :

After servicing, he brought back the car, I checked it, saw that the steering turning was better and easier. He now brought out the used engine oil that was drained from the engine when servicing.

He said that is what I will be using to top the oil in the power steering container. I said I didn't hear you well sir

I opened the bonnet and checked the power steering container and I saw that he filled it to the brim with the used semi dark/dark engine oil that was drained from the engine

I was agaped and filled with surprise at the same time (make I no say horror). He was just smiling and talking.

He said instead of me wasting my money that that's what I should use, and that if the one there is low, I should top it with the container he gave me initially (that container is up to 5 litres

I was just looking at him with wonder and I asked that what if it is all these new generation cars of corolla, camry etc. He said it is the same thing, that he does it very well and it is good as substitute for power steering ATF fluid

Now, my question to nairaland car gurus and users is that :

What can you say about this? Any similar experience?

Sorry for the long epistle though.

sharpwriter:
He has been my Dad's mechanic for long and he's a veteran in the job (I respect him though) but let me still call him a Kazeem since hin no dey exotic and formally educated like Oga Gazzuz

Now, there is this Nissan Primera 2.0LX of the 90's series that I got from my Dad. The engine is good and kicking but I noticed that the steering is hard in turning when the car is stationary.

The advice given to you by the mechanic is the best for you.
It is a common thing. It is not new at all. I have used the method as well.
The method is always used if the power steering rack and pump are bad and there is no fund to replace both immediately.
You will remember my word later if you are going to repair your steering. Both your power steering pump and rack must be replaced.
Get prepared with N50, 000.00.

I told a Kazeem earlier (not this one) about this. He said it is the power steering pump that is faulty.

I looked away and continued driving it like that because I believe I will find a solution later. Also, I still see the power steering fluid in the container, so I believed him and thought the fluid is useless after all since it isn't pumping.

I told our main Kazeem about this and he opened the power steering container while the ignition is on. He said the pump is functioning and that it is the oil that is very low and also that the steering rack is leaking.

He beckoned me to look at it and I saw that the fluid was actually going inside the pipe that led to the steering rack as it should, signifying that the pump is working and that the fluid is low because the base of the container shouldn't have been seen from the top in the first place.

Maybe I misjudged because I believed the first Kazeem. Anyways, I sent him to service the engine and also do the power steering to ease the steering turning.

Now, this is the crux of the matter :

After servicing, he brought back the car, I checked it, saw that the steering turning was better and easier. He now brought out the used engine oil that was drained from the engine when servicing.

He said that is what I will be using to top the oil in the power steering container. I said I didn't hear you well sir

I opened the bonnet and checked the power steering container and I saw that he filled it to the brim with the used semi dark/dark engine oil that was drained from the engine

I was agaped and filled with surprise at the same time (make I no say horror). He was just smiling and talking.

He said instead of me wasting my money that that's what I should use, and that if the one there is low, I should top it with the container he gave me initially (that container is up to 5 litres

I was just looking at him with wonder and I asked that what if it is all these new generation cars of corolla, camry etc. He said it is the same thing, that he does it very well and it is good as substitute for power steering ATF fluid

Now, my question to nairaland car gurus and users is that :

What can you say about this? Any similar experience?

Sorry for the long epistle though.

Lordwize:
It's what I have been using for the past three years, it was our driver at work that told me and I'm eternally grateful to him.

hope4nigeria:
he hasn't done anything wrong infact the mechanic is the best for you. Viscosity of used oil in the engine is equal to new power steering oil. Because it's now lighter oil.

My own experience was a terrible one, I studied mechanic engineering and I'm very good in automobile, I fix most of my car trouble shootings myself. But last week, I was very busy with a contract job in maiduguri, I traveled with my Peugeot 407 from Abuja to maiduguri and return to Abuja. The engine gave a very good paformance with great speed, no issue on the road. When I return to Abuja, I noticed engine cover was liking oil, I becon on this disaster mechanic. Just to open the cover I place gum to stop the lickages. Bro he knocked my engine, he went and open timing compactment just for no reason and and fixed the timing wrongly. Imidiately I start the engine. The engine hook. Now I need 300k to fix the car. I only cease his tools and his phone.

santakris:
I used black oil for my rav 4 and it worked well till I sold it. The idea is that the tick oil will stay longer in your power steering reservoir and will not leak away often like the usual power steering fluid.

Do not use it on newer cars anyway. It might result to expensive repairs.

dru23:
That na small thing... I can recall my old mechanic in Ladipo .. That use to change my engine oil , after the oil change he said nothing goes to waste in Nigeria . he said he will sell to those that hawk for used engine oil .. I said for what now used engine oil .. He said look me .. Those driver danfo drivers and molue drivers use it to service their engine..... I just weak

Sonnobax15:

You don suppose learn from Mr. Ibu and him pikin,pawpaw case na

Anything roadside no dey thrill me one bit..

Dtruthspeaker:
Don't go so overboard now, he was basically sharing a crazy wild experience and is seeking to find if others have experienced this.

He knows the risk and like golf 3 guy said, it worked out well for him.

RZArecta:
Have you used condemned engine oil as power steering fluid to travel inter state before ?

oladipuposadeeq:
yes one thing I have noticed is that it works perfectly but maybe for old generation cars like golf 3,honda hala and camry orobo but its not advisable to use it in newer models but as per my mecho explained to me, he said the used engine oil becomes very light after been use I mean after the specified period of time its been used therefore making it a substitute for power steering oil besides have you seen where they just finished coupling back a dismantled engine and instead of putting in a clean oil na black oil they go first put to run the engine for a while before putting the clean one. I think its just to save cost but would need to know from them baba in the field to shed more light to this discussion