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Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 5:00pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
Shagati:lol |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by makavele: 6:12pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
sacramento1212: I use Octane Boosters on my mercedes, give it a little more mileage, just a tad, from my calculations. I guess it makes the fuel burn slower. But guess what? It just killed an O2 sensor. And from what I read online, it can. Now I am scared for my cat. 1 Like |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by sacramento1212: 6:31pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
makavele: There are many Octane boosters in the market claiming it will boost the octane points and all but in reality very few do the job. Yes, i also read online that continous usage of the octane booster will affect the O2 sensor and the catalytic converter so you should watch out for your cat. Do you have a check engine light already? That's the reason why i want to find out if it's better one make use of the fuel treatment than the boosters. I also read reviews about Techron made by Chevron and customers testifying to the effectiveness of the product. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by makavele: 9:02pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
sacramento1212: Sure the check engine is lit and it points to the aforementioned. So I wont be driving it much until I get the O2 sensor replaced. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:04pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
makavele: been a while... |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by sacramento1212: 9:06pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
makavele: Ok. How long have you been using the octane booster and do you make use of it consistently? |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by makavele: 9:09pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
sacramento1212: Only on every fill-up. Just gone through about 10 bottles or so |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by makavele: 9:11pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by sacramento1212: 9:14pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
makavele: Wow! What brand? May be you should also review other brand of boosters or substitute with the fuel cleaner. That's why i asked the question if the fuel cleaner is preferable when compared to the octane booster. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by makavele: 9:33pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
sacramento1212: The "acclaimed" Johnsen's brand... Yes, I think I would try my hands on fuel treatment instead and see what happens next. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 2:34am On Oct 24, 2018 |
sacramento1212: http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=STP&partNumber=00132 Or http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=LCS&partNumber=10003 You want treatments not boosters. With the shadiness of our fuel, you might even want to spring for one that removes water like http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=GUM&partNumber=800001364 |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by sacramento1212: 8:08am On Oct 24, 2018 |
radautoworks: Thanks for this information. Also from your opinion, is fuel treatment better when compared to octane boosters? |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 9:40am On Oct 24, 2018 |
I used STP octane booster and gained 2 more liter/100km. It was like magic, but I'm still weary of using it too regularly, but whenever I use it I notice improvement. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by dokyOloye: 5:35am On Oct 27, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:swam through a flood that was almost covering d damn bonnet in April wt a C300. Guess I was lucky. Though I had in mind that d air intakes are high up on the engine bay. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by AutoElectNG: 8:18am On Oct 27, 2018 |
dokyOloye: You have other problems to worry about not just the engine...how about water ingestion by the transmission...which has also happened to me, within weeks my transmission fluid turned pink...this happened inside town after going through flood like waters on Aguiyi Ironsi St, Maitama, Abuja during a particularly heavy rain I think I have also been a victim of short-circuited electronics because of flood water....since I drive to the limit daily (provided the conditions are favorable/suitable), I could not help but observe how my car was having problem getting to my usual cruising speed....it had also destroyed a part of the ECU responsible for commanding the opening of the intake manifold runner control so the engine could suck in more air during high speed operation..solution was to replace the ECU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoEqHZ3cEz8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VF7o-dkaHw If you know that road, the area just in front of Maitama General Hospital is practically a valley
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Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by mammanbawa: 9:24am On Oct 27, 2018 |
I drive my 406 through water when it rains heavily. There was a time at night I didn't know the water was that much and I drove through, my headlights were covered I was so shocked cos I didn't think it was that deep, I got home and refused to turn off the engine until the temp raised a little The next morning Car started After some time, it started sounding like a whistle, under the hood, nothing was wrong. I poured water on the serpentine belt and the whistling sound stopped. I drove out and it continued after sometime (I guess the water dried up) I went to my mechanic and changed the belt and rollers Car is all right until date 406 is a true king. Benzes are legends 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 9:28am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Update!!!! Engine to be replaced,keep your offers. I ain't selling no more.was just angry the day it happened. Much regards,thanks. 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by mammanbawa: 9:30am On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni:If I were you sir, I'll let go and get the 2007 c230 with 2.5l v6 or the c280 with 3.0v6 1 Like |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by HeavenlyBang(m): 10:03am On Oct 27, 2018 |
mammanbawa: I'd just get a new car entirely, tbh. Not a W203 again. Sell the C230k off for like 700k, and buy a new car. G35, GS350 and the 4th-gen Acura TL are great options. The C230k is a spirited car but it really isn't all that, tbh. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by mammanbawa: 10:08am On Oct 27, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:Of course The balance shaft issue is a big turn off And the size is small Better still A facelift w204 c350 Or the is 350 Please if you're getting the TL Go for the SH-AWD with 3.7l 300+hp Quad tips That car is crazy 1 Like |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by obekediamondfuto(m): 10:11am On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni: I have to archive this thread, ur experience is something worthy of sharing like 4yrs from now. well ur resilience is extreme....... me..... I'd sell the damned stuff off..... too many signs that I should back off the ride... someone else can repair and it'll be standard but the ride doesn't want u to drive it.... lolz 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:18am On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni: 1 Like |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 10:25am On Oct 27, 2018 |
Ever heard of passion projects and never wanting to let go?if no,you are staring at one in the face!!!! This is what happens when you work overseas and naira is bleeped :DYou spend carelessly. Much regards again,thanks. But will never let go,if you like knock again,you are still getting a new powertrain the next day 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Freciprocal: 10:42am On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni: Your zeal is out of this world... Highly commendable! 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 10:47am On Oct 27, 2018 |
obekediamondfuto:yeah,i know right? Sometimes you gotta show the demon who's boss. #respect man! Travelled for some work ish,work starts immediately i get back 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by CityNGR: 11:34am On Oct 27, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:Prospective buyer.... 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by Nobody: 11:56am On Oct 27, 2018 |
CityNGR:i know na. He picked the wrong capitalist to fool! If only they knew,i thank my stars for all the sufferings i went through in Europe,it thought me a thing or 2. 2 Likes |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by HeavenlyBang(m): 12:31pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni: Lol, I don't want to buy the C230k, if that's what you guys are saying. |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by CityNGR: 12:36pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang:Kai 1 Like
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Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by AutoElectNG: 2:40pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
mammanbawa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ms-hakor_A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yehz2gUnNe0 |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by mammanbawa: 3:35pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:Well sure That was my first and last stunt I use my SUV for such driving conditions |
Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 3:58pm On Oct 27, 2018 |
nwanneni: ROFL!! Duuuude! Love it! 1 Like |
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