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Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 5:50pm On Sep 23, 2013
Hello house... i have searched for this 5W30 engine oil but haven't found it. i was able to get one online branded by Total Ineo. I got to the total service station here in Ilorin, to my amazement the attendants and supervisor said total doesn't manufacture 5W30. the same was said by Mobil service station too....Please who knows where one can get 5W30 engine oil here in nigeria and the likely price.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 8:13pm On Sep 23, 2013
House please help out a brother....! whosoever knows where i can get 5w30 engine oil here in nigeria should please tell me...Ikenna and other gurus in the house please don't ignore my pleas...
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by ZIMDRILL(m): 8:35pm On Sep 23, 2013
chemvic: Hello house... i have searched for this 5W30 engine oil but haven't found it. i was able to get one online branded by Total Ineo. I got to the total service station here in Ilorin, to my amazement the attendants and supervisor said total doesn't manufacture 5W30. the same was said by Mobil service station too....Please who knows where one can get 5W30 engine oil here in nigeria and the likely price.

you need to understand what those number mean

5w (is for climates like europe) 5w meaning average winter temperature in the morning they call them winter grades http://www.upmpg.com/tech_articles/motoroil_viscosity/

is 5 degrees an average nigerian winter ? i guess thats the reason it is not common there becoz from actual meaning it is not meant for your region

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 9:50am On Sep 24, 2013
Gudu market in Abuja. My car uses 5w 20 and 0w 20. I get my Toyota OEM Engine oil from that market. You can get Mobil 1 5w 30 from there as well. So if you have a contact in Abuja, ask him/her to go to Gudu market.

Mobil 1 5W30 is 2000 naira for 0.965 litre bottle.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 10:55am On Sep 24, 2013
@stylz69...thanks for the information. pls since you have been using the OEM toyota oil in your car...will you advise i saty put with my recommeded oil 5w30 or i switch to oil used in this part of the globe....20w50..?.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 12:31pm On Sep 24, 2013
I suggest you use the oil recommended for your vehicle. Let me share my experience; i recently got the car and the driver who was to deliver it serviced it in lagos using Mobil XHP which is 15w40 ( i think) or 20w50... anyway, i drove the car for a few days and didn't like the performance. It was sluggish and my gas mileage was poor ( it was doing 24.5 mpg average). I changed the oil to the recommended 5W20 and the performance improved. Mileage improved slightly as well ( bout 29 mpg).

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by JUO(m): 12:52pm On Sep 24, 2013
be careful of oil in naija
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 3:38pm On Sep 24, 2013
@stylz69..thanks once again for your candid advise. I will do just as you advised. I believe there is no way the mechanics can exceed the manufacturer's knowledge of its own machine. The oil that came with my car is 5w30, and its been doing great despite the fact that the car now runs in nigeria. I rather stay glued to the recommended engine oil, than damage my automobile because the mechanics feels 20w50 too can also work.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by banky3w(m): 5:52pm On Sep 25, 2013
I am having dis issue too and can't find dis 5w30 oil in Kaduna here...... Pls any body in abi to help me buy dis oil?
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by FlyboyZee: 10:12pm On Sep 25, 2013
My 2002 Acura TL Type S engine requires a SAE 5W20 graded engine oil. I searched the length and breadth of Naija, but couldn't get the oil, so I had to settle for Total Quartz 9000 graded SAE 5W40. I believe that would also work for you. As for the guy saying Mobil 1 is 5W20, I don't think that's true, Mobil 1 is graded 0W50. See the pictures attached below.

Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 9:17am On Sep 26, 2013
Flyboy Zee: My 2002 Acura TL Type S engine requires a SAE 5W20 graded engine oil. I searched the length and breadth of Naija, but couldn't get the oil, so I had to settle for Total Quartz 9000 graded SAE 5W40. I believe that would also work for you. As for the guy saying Mobil 1 is 5W20, I don't think that's true, Mobil 1 is graded 0W50. See the pictures attached below.

@Flyboy Zee, you obviously have not searched the length and breadth of Naija assuming by that, you mean a trip to your local mechanic workshop and back. Please do not misquote me, i said i used Toyota OEM Engine oil for my car which is 5W20, however when i was using an 05 corolla i used Mobil 1 0W30...and Mobil 1 isn't graded only 0W50.
See link http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_0W-20.aspx

Like i said, you will find 5W 20 and 5W 30 Engine oils at Gudu Market in Abuja. When i have time, i will go to the market and take some pictures to prove it, till then...visit the link and do some more research
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by pannyman(m): 9:54am On Sep 26, 2013
@OP, if you are based in Port Harcourt you can buy 5w-30 oil from a guy at Ikoku (08038896515) or from Purple Synthetic Lubricants (07066721662). Costs two thousand naira per quart (approx. 1litre). It's a good thing we are all becoming better aware of how to maintain our cars smiley.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 7:41am On Sep 27, 2013
@flyboy zee as promised here is 0W20 AND MOBIL 1 5W 30 engine oil .

Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 6:37pm On Sep 27, 2013
@stylz69...pls this 5W30 you said is available at Gudu market in Abuja...what is the brand? And pls do you have the mobile of the dealer...?
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Nobody: 8:12pm On Sep 27, 2013
Gudu markt!
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Ikenna351(m): 9:36pm On Sep 27, 2013
It's not only in Gudu market that you can get the 5W 20, 5W 20, etc. It's also available at Utako spare parts Plaza, beside Utako market and Ekeson Motor Transport station.

But you guys need to be careful. Quality should be your main concern and not just any can with 5W 20 or 5W 30 stamped on it. If you are not sure of the brand, walk away. Even the quality brand, how are sure what is on the label is what is inside? How are you sure it's not "akuraku" ? Like I said, shine your eye!

Ikenna.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Fixed: 11:37pm On Sep 27, 2013
^^^Ikenna you are right on point. I have seen where they opened the cover of these Mobil 1 Jerry can I such a way that the tamper proof remained intact. The aim is to pour in a less expensive oil and resell as Mobil 1 to unsuspecting motorists since it is more expensive.

Please be careful so that you don't buy a bigger problem while trying to solve a smaller one. I use Mobil XHP and it performs just fine for my engine. And the specification is still 5W-20!
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 3:37pm On Oct 02, 2013
Hello house...does anyone knows where i can get 5W30 engine oil branded by either total or mobil here in nigeria. Am kind of scared of servicing my vehicle with questionable brands of this 5w30. Please help a brother out...! Am in serious need to service my car and i don't want to poison it.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 5:17pm On Oct 02, 2013
@Stylz69...please i need your help in buying this engine oil. Kindly send me your contact
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 8:02pm On Oct 02, 2013
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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Trac: 4:21am On Oct 03, 2013
Flyboy Zee: My 2002 Acura TL Type S engine requires a SAE 5W20 graded engine oil. I searched the length and breadth of Naija, but couldn't get the oil, so I had to settle for Total Quartz 9000 graded SAE 5W40. I believe that would also work for you. As for the guy saying Mobil 1 is 5W20, I don't think that's true, Mobil 1 is graded 0W50. See the pictures attached below.

Be sure to update the subscribers here the drained-oil-analysis when you are done with the duration of 40-weight.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Funjay(m): 3:13pm On Oct 03, 2013
Just be patient, u will get d oil.
Castro oil is available at first gate in Lag, 5w 20 and d likes, dts where i get for my Toyota.

Alternatively, ship the correct spec in from abroad, Sienna can be of help in this regard i think but stick to the correct spec at all cost bro.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Stylz69(m): 6:39pm On Oct 03, 2013
Chemvic, you can see the different brands of 5w30 engine oils available. His number is 08035398709...Dona Auto Link Ltd. Hopefully if you discuss with him he can ship to you and if he cannot let me know, i might be able to pick up on your behalf and send them to you via any transporter.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by chemvic: 7:02pm On Oct 03, 2013
Thanks boss@stylz69...you are the best...! I will buzz him and get back to you...
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Nobody: 8:55pm On Oct 03, 2013
Funjay: Just be patient, u will get d oil.
Castro oil is available at first gate in Lag, 5w 20 and d likes, dts where i get for my Toyota.

Alternatively, ship the correct spec in from abroad, Sienna can be of help in this regard i think but stick to the correct spec at all cost bro.
Do you think it's possible to get 5w30 at first gate and how much did your 5w20 go for. I am about to service my car engine with 5w40 total. That's the closest I believe to the manufacturer's spec.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Lusola15: 11:19pm On Oct 04, 2013
chemvic: Hello house... i have searched for this 5W30 engine oil but haven't found it. i was able to get one online branded by Total Ineo. I got to the total service station here in Ilorin, to my amazement the attendants and supervisor said total doesn't manufacture 5W30. the same was said by Mobil service station too....Please who knows where one can get 5W30 engine oil here in nigeria and the likely price.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by keziah123: 1:46pm On Oct 10, 2013
@ OP. You can conveniently use a 5W40 engine oil for your car. The Only advantage a 5W30 gives you is slightly better fuel efficiency. The viscosity of a lubricant is not a measure of it quality. The API level determines the performance/quality level. I recommend a Total Quartz 9000 5W40 API SM bought from a Total service station and not from any other source. Mobil 1 5w30 is equally of good quality if you can find the genuine one. Please do not buy Engine oil from the road side or from any spare part market regardless of the brand written on the can. Most of them are adulterated.

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Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by kingschild123(m): 4:31pm On Oct 10, 2013
@chemvic I suggest you try out Ladipo they have quite a few engine oil
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by Funjay(m): 10:51am On Oct 11, 2013
saxywale:
Do you think it's possible to get 5w30 at first gate and how much did your 5w20 go for. I am about to service my car engine with 5w40 total. That's the closest I believe to the manufacturer's spec.

Sorry, am just seeing this, its actually 5w 30 i got for N6500 at 1st gate. Very very available, i tink u may get it at Ladipo too.
Re: Where Can One Get SAE 5W30 Engine Oil Here In Nigeria...? by delaw4u: 8:29pm On Nov 08, 2013
Hello please where can I get the 5w-40 engine oil, 5w-30 or total quarts 9000 with SAE 5W-40 for my o3 vw passat please I need your urgent responces

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