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Port443:
I did flog this baby to the east again yesterday. It took real beating 😂
A big thanks to @kingreign the transmission overheating message did not come up and I didn't experience gear slipping. I can conclude that the issue was from the front bumper upgrade, it didn't leave room for ventilation, that was a fantastic diagnosis by kingreign and he created a ventilation space by force

I was in company of my colleague, who was driving a 2014 bmw x5 xdrive. The car really showed that it is a German machine, damn

We got to enugu by 11:30am, I beat my last record by 30 mins

Grupo:
Wow. Just curious. What time did you leave Abuja to be able to get to Enugu by 11:30am?

Port443:
Had a good ride again with the beamer, to and fro aguata, anambra state. The RX was really not a match for the beamer, but hey, it was not a flawless victory

Will be due for servicing when I get back to abj

Dwarfgod:
Enjoy your ride man! Always buckle your seatbelt!
Also, if not for bandit or kidnapping, i don't see the reason why someone who has a car will be flying plane up and down. Waisting money and not enjoying the ride he bought. After 5years or ownership the person will barely hit 15k miles.

xtianchris:
@Port443 I so much love this Lexus . The car is too notch. ..Class you got here ...❤️❤️❤️❤️
Much love. ...

Port443:
Thanks a lot my chief, I appreciate 🙏

Realteeyee123:
Read the tread from beginning .

Amazing how you maintain your car, I’m a big believer and lover of consistent Car maintenance. Pennzoil is a great oil however I personally use Mobil 1 0w20 Advanced fuel economy and either use a Bosch filter or a Mazda filter , my car is a 2017 Mazda cx-5 lovely drive .

Wanted to get the 2016 Rx350 but was too expensive for me.

Port443:
That mazda is definitely a smart choice. It is very reliable and at the same time, a bit unique. That is another layer of security. The RX is very expensive and common, hence, it can be prone to theft in different modes.

Back to the oil, Pennzoil is made from natural oil and the reviews are really great. The major issue i have with mobil 1 is that it is too common and fakes are off the roof. Unless you ordered it yourself, don't think you have the original

2cribz:
I bought original mobil 3 years ago.then i felt all oils were original.my engine wey never smoke for 2years started smoking after oil change with the mobil 5w30 i bought directly from mobil filling station.since then i had to be using oil treatment.

Port443:
So sorry about that. That is the same issue I'm talking about. They are so good in making the fakes that you have no way of knowing which is which unless you bought it directly from reliable source abroad. But pennzoil is very scarce.

Port443:
So sorry about that. That is the same issue I'm talking about. They are so good in making the fakes that you have no way of knowing which is which unless you bought it directly from reliable source abroad. But pennzoil is very scarce.

2cribz:
I bought original mobil 3 years ago.then i felt all oils were original.my engine wey never smoke for 2years started smoking after oil change with the mobil 5w30 i bought directly from mobil filling station.since then i had to be using oil treatment.

Realteeyee123:
Quite scary. So even buying it from Mobil filling station directly doesn't guarantee it would be original or?

2cribz:
I bought original mobil 3 years ago.then i felt all oils were original.my engine wey never smoke for 2years started smoking after oil change with the mobil 5w30 i bought directly from mobil filling station.since then i had to be using oil treatment.

dru23:
The reason for the smoke is more likely you were using 20W50 . When you than try to switch to the factory recommend weight, the engine smoke ........



Like I said in the past, I will never advice anyone to buy naija used cars . Nigeria or Africans as a whole lack maintenance culture.. ......

Realteeyee123:
Is yours the F-sport trim ?

Also , check your Cabin Air filter and Engine Air filter

If your car is AWD from the documentation you’ve done so far would advise you get your differential oil changed or plan on doing so . It usually last 30,000-60,000 miles then needs a change

Then brake fluid lasts 2 years , check that too if possible

Don’t also forget to do a tyre rotation every time you change your oil and filter . Really great for even wear if tires. I always do mine .

Lovely documentation

2cribz:
This man free me abeg
I no call ypur name

Port443:
I missed this message

Nope, mine is FWD, no need for differential servicing cause it got none. I do tyre rotation often, though this ride is mostly seating in the parking lot. I got a volvo to replace the corolla that made me super insecure. It's really lovely but I don't think I have time to make a thread for it

Realteeyee123:
Lovely, that's amazing, just ensure you change other fluids and all. It's a really lovely drive but I'm so in love with Mazda now lol. Next car was looking at BMW but after all the scary things I've seen would stick with the Mazda brand and get the CX-90

Port443:
Same here, I so much wanted the 335i, but after what I saw with my own eyes with my guy's x5, I said, nope. That car spoilt on nearly every journey, and it is just crossing 50k miles on the odo. The volvo was just the blend of what I wanted, it has even raced the 335i and won several times and also a very good daily driver. For the fact that it is rare, I get to steal the show once in a while and also not thief magnet. I bet the Mazdas are like that too

Also the volvo has lots of German vibes, the brakes, the legs, the fuel tank, the handling

Port443:
Had a good ride again with the beamer, to and fro aguata, anambra state. The RX was really not a match for the beamer, but hey, it was not a flawless victory

Will be due for servicing when I get back to abj

KayWills:
Have noticed this generation of RX has thinner body panels than the previous, it easily gets dented.

Port443:
ttransmission serviced @75.41k miles. Will service the engine shortly

Port443:
Very true my brother, but is there a way to know that the oil you are using is 100% genuine?

If a "trusted" supplier picks up fake one and give you, will you know?