Kelvin30286063:

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

Cokahot:
I'd rather buy lexus than acura. The parts are mad expensive. I no longer fancy old model cars. My next car must be 2014 model. No matter what

Kelvin30286063:

Well, no one did, when the issue started, I underestimated the gravity of the problem so I was just throwing parts at it. Before I know what was happening, I was deep in it. We changed head gasket and that messed the engine up. The transmission had its own minor problems in the past so I decided to just fix both by buying complete engine and gearbox. Now the engine and gear are in perfect condition, everything else is fine except the overheating.

With all the money I spent trying to save that car, It was really sad, that's why it hurts when some idiot here said I'm just showing off a car when I was asking a genuine question just to avoid a repeat of whatever happened to the other car. The car is parked in my compound now. People adviced me to sell it but I can't get myself to do that. My conscience won't let me do it.

Kelvin30286063:
I just bought an Acura ZDX and I noticed it recommended only using premium unleaded fuel but the issue is we don't have enough petrol stations selling premium fuel in Nigeria. How do I solve this problem and what are the disadvantages of using regular fuel in a premium fuel recommended car? Thank you!
Gazzuzz

9icetoo:

There is no petrol station dispensing premium fuel anywhere in Nigeria.

Keep your rpms low and the knocking will be kept at bay.
Modified

Kelvin30286063:

The car overheats for no reason. The kind of overheating that has exhausted all options. I bought new engine and transmission, the overheating didn't stop. I scanned for error, nothing came up and changed so many suspected sensors, still won't stop overheating.
Changed radiator, changed thermostat, even removed it at a point. Still won't end the nightmare for me. I had to resolve to buying a new car.
The overheating is not a major problem cos it only happens when I'm on a long trip and my ac is on but it's still a problem cos I travel alot for work.
It's the engine and gear that hurts the most. They both cost 1.3m yet it didn't solve the problem. I was so sure everything will be over when I bought the complete engine and gear but you can imagine my disappointment.
Funny thing is, when the weather is cool. Maybe after rain or late at night, you can drive the car to Kano and back and it won't overheat (as long as you don't stress the engine too much) but as soon as sun comes out, you can't drive for 1 hour before the temperature starts rising.
I should also inform you that you should not take my story as a review of Acura TL 2012. This problem didn't start until about 6 months ago and I have enjoyed absolute peace with the car for over 1 year and half before then.

dru23:



For how long sir? Acura ZDX are meant to be driven fast .. This is the type of car you take on long journey highway and drive fast to open up all the engine valves.. It is called the breaking in period of the car. This will allow the engine to breath

kingreign:


Bro, I beg to differ on your understanding of breaking in. Break in occurs when a car is bought from factory brand new till 1,000 miles. The driver varies speed of the engine and does not load the engine to high rpm’s usually below 4000 rpms. Upshift early and be easy with luggage and passengers so as not to put strain and stress on the drive train.

But this ACURA ZDX, probably is more than 120,000 miles on the dash needs no break in procedure except the engine was rebuilt recently or a brand new engine (not tokunbo) was installed into it.

kingreign:


Bro, I beg to differ on your understanding of breaking in. Break in occurs when a car is bought from factory brand new till 1,000 miles. The driver varies speed of the engine and does not load the engine to high rpm’s usually below 4000 rpms. Upshift early and be easy with luggage and passengers so as not to put strain and stress on the drive train.

But this ACURA ZDX, probably is more than 120,000 miles on the dash needs no break in procedure except the engine was rebuilt recently or a brand new engine (not tokunbo) was installed into it.

HeavenlyBang:


You get time to answer person wey dey yarn nonsense. He says ZDXs are meant to be driven fast

Very foolish talk.

dru23:


How would u know when na traffic u dey all the time .. When u only drive naija used junk cars . U no go appreciated better motor..

valarinz:



Ma Oga, na you be our number one supplier of the bolded o, if we no drive am, you no go see customers oo.

dru23:



For how long sir? Acura ZDX are meant to be driven fast .. This is the type of car you take on long journey highway and drive fast to open up all the engine valves.. It is called the breaking in period of the car. This will allow the engine to breath

Peterlove11:


Get torque pro app for android.....monitor the live data on it especially the coolant temperature, and intake air temperature.
Normal coolant temperature range is around 80'C to 85'C. And your car should get to that temperature within 2minutes and should maintain that range as long as the ignition is on

Intake air temperature is usually dependent on ambient surrounding temperature. In the Morning because I live in Southeast is usually around 24'C to 27'C and rises as you keep driving the car. The maximum range have seen is in the Afternoon when the weather is very hot, and it's usually close to 50'C or lesser. Funnily I discovered overtime that the higher the intake air temperature around 50'C the lesser it consumes fuel. Infact it can consume half the fuel for the same journey.

I lost an engine to overheating, that's why I took both temperature range serious. Anything beyond that, na to stop the car and start looking for a mechanic. Luckily since have change the engine, it hasn't gone over those ranges.

valarinz:



Ma Oga, na you be our number one supplier of the bolded o, if we no drive am, you no go see customers oo.

HeavenlyBang:


You get time to answer person wey dey yarn nonsense. He says ZDXs are meant to be driven fast

Very foolish talk.

9icetoo:

1. The engine in his TL and zdx have already been broken in sir.
A loooooooooooong time ago before he bought it.
2. The zdx was not meant to be driven only fast. It can also be driven slowly with no harm done to the engine. The sweets spots for most engines and the 3.7L J37 in his Acura is between 2200 and 3000 rpm. You are not going anywhere fast at those rpms.
3. Marvel mystery oil is not an octane booster. It will never be. It "may" clean the top of pistons (please note my use of inverted comma). That "may" also reduce the propensity for the engine to ping due to low octane fuel as compression ratio has reduced.
4. Sell him an octane booster if you have one (what he wants). Other than that keep that snake oil where it belongs.

Thank you.

kingreign:


Shots fired!!

HeavenlyBang:


You get time to answer person wey dey yarn nonsense. He says ZDXs are meant to be driven fast

Very foolish talk.

kingreign:


Bro, I beg to differ on your understanding of breaking in. Break in occurs when a car is bought from factory brand new till 1,000 miles. The driver varies speed of the engine and does not load the engine to high rpm’s usually below 4000 rpms. Upshift early and be easy with luggage and passengers so as not to put strain and stress on the drive train.

But this ACURA ZDX, probably is more than 120,000 miles on the dash needs no break in procedure except the engine was rebuilt recently or a brand new engine (not tokunbo) was installed into it.

Kelvin30286063:

The car actually meant to be driven fast for real. I'm a living witness to that but ofcourse it can also be driven slow if you don't like to go fast but doesn't mean it won't race if it comes to it. I have tried that a few times in the last few days. Heavenlybang contribute a lot of nonsense most times. Disregard him

Kelvin30286063:

The car actually meant to be driven fast for real. I'm a living witness to that but ofcourse it can also be driven slow if you don't like to go fast but doesn't mean it won't race if it comes to it. I have tried that a few times in the last few days. Heavenlybang contribute a lot of nonsense most times. Disregard him

dru23:



How far ? Car business don cast now and to clear motor na millions your Volvo na millions too

Call me make I find work for u .. I dey look for house boy o .. U fit apply too

dru23:


How would u know when na traffic u dey all the time .. When u only drive naija used junk cars. U no go appreciated better motor..

buygala:


@ the bolded

Good evening Sir.. Hope the family are doing well

Sir, please that naija used scrap Honda Civic that you bragged sometime ago about offloading on someone, is it part of the "naija used junk cars" you are referring to?

As a God fearing Christian Sir, do you think it is fair to undermine a market where you are a major player? .. Considering you specialize in offloading comatose Uber-abused Civics?

buygala:


@ the bolded

Good evening Sir.. Hope the family are doing well

Sir, please that naija used scrap Honda Civic that you bragged sometime ago about offloading on someone, is it part of the "naija used junk cars" you are referring to?

As a God fearing Christian Sir, do you think it is fair to undermine a market where you are a major player? .. Considering you specialize in offloading comatose Uber-abused Civics?

buygala:


@ the bolded

Good evening Sir.. Hope the family are doing well

Sir, please that naija used scrap Honda Civic that you bragged sometime ago about offloading on someone, is it part of the "naija used junk cars" you are referring to?

As a God fearing Christian Sir, do you think it is fair to undermine a market where you are a major player? .. Considering you specialize in offloading comatose Uber-abused Civics?

valarinz:



Oboy, you just went full throttle

You wan make him no sleep tonight?

valarinz:



Yawns!!

9icetoo:

Kelvin kelvin kelvin.
I know why I called you 3 times oo.

I know you like your new whip. I can understand the sentimental attachment.

Apart from F1 cars and their derivatives, no other vehicle was made solely to be driven fast.
You can choose to drive your ZDX like you stole it or drive it like a grandpa. It will do just fine.

That's the point we have been trying to make to you.

That fellow up there just wants to sell you snake oil.

The other fellow is bitter with heavelybang for reasons best known to him.

Do with this my info what you wish. I am always on this forum to help but won't hesitate to call bullshit when I see one.