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What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by cardoctor(m): 2:00pm On Jun 06, 2017
This should be an eye opener to diesel engined car owners. The condition and quality of diesel in the Nigerian market is appalling. I have observed that there is so much adulterated diesel in circulation that can ultimately clog up your fuel system with catastrophic consequences to your engine as well as associated emission components. I have worked on diesel engines for over 30 years now and this is the worst condition of sludge and dirt that I have ever found in any diesel fuel tank.

Most diesel fuel bought on the black market and also gas stations could possibly be contaminated with dirt and water that can potentially cause engine malfunctions that could adversely affect your fuel economy. A Toyota Prado diesel was brought into my workshop as a non-starter and further diagnostics revealed what you see in the pictures below.

1. Diesel fuel tanks (Main and reserve) was filled with sludge and water.
2. Diesel filters in the fuel tanks was completely covered in sludge.
3. Engine bay filter was completely blocked with dirt.

A proper wash of the fuel tanks and brand new filters had the vehicle back on its feet and now drives superbly.

Avoid black market diesel and change your filters regularly (every 10,000kms).
Clean out your fuel tanks (every 20,000kms)

Car-Doctor

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by MrRichy(m): 2:33pm On Jun 06, 2017
na wa o
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by nurey(m): 3:53pm On Jun 06, 2017
One day i will pack my bags and baggage, storm your workshop and be the best apprentice you have ever taught in your life time. I need to learn how to repair diesel engines wink

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by dokiOloye(m): 4:03pm On Jun 06, 2017
Na wa oo.
Recently read an article where it was even some pressure groups in Netherlands or so that were advocating for d stoppage of sale of poor quality diesel to Africa.
Of course,selling such in their own country or anywhere in Europe was out of d question.
Meanwhile,we have a host of organisations like NNPC,SON,CPC etc duplicating each other,yet,they will never tackle such issues.

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:25am On Jun 07, 2017
It is very sad, No one regulation anything.

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by princetom1(m): 3:25pm On Jun 07, 2017
dokiOloye:
Na wa oo.
Recently read an article where it was even some pressure groups in Netherlands or so that were advocating for d stoppage of sale of poor quality diesel to Africa.
Of course,selling such in their own country or anywhere in Europe was out of d question.
Meanwhile,we have a host of organisations like NNPC,SON,CPC etc duplicating each other,yet,they will never tackle such issues.


You just mentioned some organizations that are Nigerian problem. They just there to siphoned money.
Come to think of it, what's stopping some of this big oil dealer to sell clean diesel and market it as same with proof that's its gonna be clean anyday anytime of the year?
Am sure the market is more than ripe for em

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by WeNoGoDie(m): 12:19am On Jun 09, 2017
Front Page. People need to see this.
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by Readonee35L(m): 11:27pm On Oct 30, 2017
Cardoctor.
I helped you move your thread to the permanent site.
So people can see the quality of diesel we have in this country.
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by Nobody: 9:30am On Oct 31, 2017
Ok
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by ElPadrino33: 9:31am On Oct 31, 2017
Blame it on Buhari grin
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by kay29000(m): 9:31am On Oct 31, 2017
It looks like gutter water.
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by grandstar(m): 9:32am On Oct 31, 2017
So sorry

I suspect its diesel from the illegal refineries in the South South.

It isn't adulterated. Its simply of poor quality

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by AmaechiLinus(m): 9:32am On Oct 31, 2017
Hand work of APC government
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by agarawu23(m): 9:32am On Oct 31, 2017
Diesel engine is a no for me
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by okerekeikpo: 9:33am On Oct 31, 2017
Buhari the saint will never do anything to correct this
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by semonite(m): 9:33am On Oct 31, 2017
MrRichy:
na wa o
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by ObamaOsama: 9:33am On Oct 31, 2017
what did you see snake?
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by madridguy(m): 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
This is serious. Everything is fake in Nigeria.
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by brainpulse: 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
angry When you have massive illegal diesel production in the creeks
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by yomalex(m): 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
na wa o

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by AnaCheks(m): 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
I am now scared of my Perkins generator oo
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by Nobody: 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
This is seriously serious
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by kingreign(m): 9:34am On Oct 31, 2017
shocked shocked
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by stefanweeks: 9:35am On Oct 31, 2017
na wa o
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by macaranta(m): 9:37am On Oct 31, 2017
Nice info
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by JONSYN7154: 9:37am On Oct 31, 2017
cardoctor:
This should be an eye opener to diesel engined car owners. The condition and quality of diesel in the Nigerian market is appalling. I have observed that there is so much adulterated diesel in circulation that can ultimately clog up your fuel system with catastrophic consequences to your engine as well as associated emission components. I have worked on diesel engines for over 30 years now and this is the worst condition of sludge and dirt that I have ever found in any diesel fuel tank.

Most diesel fuel bought on the black market and also gas stations could possibly be contaminated with dirt and water that can potentially cause engine malfunctions that could adversely affect your fuel economy. A Toyota Prado diesel was brought into my workshop as a non-starter and further diagnostics revealed what you see in the pictures below.

1. Diesel fuel tanks (Main and reserve) was filled with sludge and water.
2. Diesel filters in the fuel tanks was completely covered in sludge.
3. Engine bay filter was completely blocked with dirt.

A proper wash of the fuel tanks and brand new filters had the vehicle back on its feet and now drives superbly.

Avoid black market diesel and change your filters regularly (every 10,000kms).
Clean out your fuel tanks (every 20,000kms)

Car-Doctor
How do water get into diesel tank is a mystery . Even when I was working as a causal lab staff in nnpc depot we do decant water. As for the sludge its common with diesel. petrol have sludge too but not as dense as diesel.

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Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by gbaby4live: 9:39am On Oct 31, 2017
Great info
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by Jungleluv5: 9:42am On Oct 31, 2017
cardoctor:
This should be an eye opener to diesel engined car owners. The condition and quality of diesel in the Nigerian market is appalling. I have observed that there is so much adulterated diesel in circulation that can ultimately clog up your fuel system with catastrophic consequences to your engine as well as associated emission components. I have worked on diesel engines for over 30 years now and this is the worst condition of sludge and dirt that I have ever found in any diesel fuel tank.

Most diesel fuel bought on the black market and also gas stations could possibly be contaminated with dirt and water that can potentially cause engine malfunctions that could adversely affect your fuel economy. A Toyota Prado diesel was brought into my workshop as a non-starter and further diagnostics revealed what you see in the pictures below.

1. Diesel fuel tanks (Main and reserve) was filled with sludge and water.
2. Diesel filters in the fuel tanks was completely covered in sludge.
3. Engine bay filter was completely blocked with dirt.

A proper wash of the fuel tanks and brand new filters had the vehicle back on its feet and now drives superbly.

Avoid black market diesel and change your filters regularly (every 10,000kms).
Clean out your fuel tanks (every 20,000kms)

Car-Doctor
Yes you have said it all but how do you know pure diesel fuel? Because almost all the filling stations sells the same thing.
Re: What I Saw In This Toyota Prado Fuel Tank (Photos) by Shanana1(m): 9:45am On Oct 31, 2017
nurey:
One day i will pack my bags and baggage, storm your workshop and be the best apprentice you have ever taught in your life time. I need to learn how to repair diesel engines wink
Am his manager, you have to pay entry fee of N1.5m. Non-refundable

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