WE'RE BAAAACKKK... sorta..

radautoworks:


That does absolutely nothing here in Nigeria. Go to the uber driver thread and ask about their experiences. Most frequently stolen are the lights, ECU, handles and radio. NOT cheap. Also, the one you are looking at is an auction car. If you do not have a mechanic who can check it out BEFORE you buy it, I would leave it alone. It's not normal for just windshield damage to send a car to auction.

Thanks Alot, really appreciate, I've had a car Inspector check the car, even scanned it, and nothing seems to be wrong with the car, he only noticed the rear fender bends due to the accident, he also said the back wheel drum is rusty, that I just need to repaint it, he also told never to allow any mechanic remove my thermostat, that when I told him I can only go to your garage for maintenance. As for the theft issue, I want to install for a security system in the car and also car tracker, also where I live is quite secured enough, we are only 3 in a compound and the fence is surrounded with barb wires.

anyibig:

Thanks Alot, really appreciate, I've had a car Inspector check the car, even scanned it, and nothing seems to be wrong with the car, he only noticed the rear fender bends due to the accident, he also said the back wheel drum is rusty, that I just need to repaint it, he also told never to allow any mechanic remove my thermostat, that when I told him I can only go to your garage for maintenance. As for the theft issue, I want to install for a security system in the car and also car tracker, also where I live is quite secured enough, we are only 3 in a compound and the fence is surrounded with barb wires.

if you're sure, forego that and get the BEST insurance you can afford. Congratulations

radautoworks:
if you're sure, forego that and get the BEST insurance you can afford. Congratulations

Thanks, please when will your garage be open, I really need to bring the car for servicing

anyibig:

Thanks, please when will your garage be open, I really need to bring the car for servicing

Tentatively June 1st...

radautoworks:


Tentatively June 1st...

Please help me analyse this ma'am, last week I filled the tank and reset the trip meter to 0, when it got to half tank I've covered 81.7 miles which is approximately 131km, as of this evening the low fuel light came on and I've covered 156.4 miles which is approximately 251km. I think my car consumes lots of fuel or is the fuel consumption normal? I did more of city driving with ac on, also I don't have checked engine light on or any warning light on.

anyibig:


Please help me analyse this ma'am, last week I filled the tank and reset the trip meter to 0, when it got to half tank I've covered 81.7 miles which is approximately 131km, as of this evening the low fuel light came on and I've covered 156.4 miles which is approximately 251km. I think my car consumes lots of fuel or is the fuel consumption normal? I did more of city driving with ac on, also I don't have checked engine light on or any warning light on.

Did you just get this car? If not, what was it consuming before?

radautoworks:


Did you just get this car? If not, what was it consuming before?

Yes, I just got it. It has 52k actual mileage on it. It was serviced at 50k mileage.

anyibig:


Yes, I just got it. It has 52k actual mileage on it. It was serviced at 50k mileage.

Could be any number of things. Fuel system, emissions... If you have someone who can scan that's where you should start. We are still closed. Range of full tank on that vehicle should be closer to 400 miles

radautoworks:


Could be any number of things. Fuel system, emissions... If you have someone who can scan that's where you should start. We are still closed. Range of full tank on that vehicle should be closer to 400 miles

Thanks. Will get it scanned tomorrow

radautoworks:


Could be any number of things. Fuel system, emissions... If you have someone who can scan that's where you should start. We are still closed. Range of full tank on that vehicle should be closer to 400 miles

Hi, I got the car scanned and not code popped up. But I recently discovered that the mechanic that serviced the car used 20w50 oil on it instead of the recommended 5w30, when I asked him why he didn't use 5w30, he said that's for Americans, that here in Nigeria is 20w50 . I also checked the plugs, and everything is in good condition, the plugs inside are denso iridium.

anyibig:


Hi, I got the car scanned and not code popped up. But I recently discovered that the mechanic that serviced the car used 20w50 oil on it instead of the recommended 5w30, when I asked him why he didn't use 5w30, he said that's for Americans, that here in Nigeria is 20w50 . I also checked the plugs, and everything is in good condition, the plugs inside are denso iridium.

There's your answer. Drain and use right oil then see if it changes. Hopefully it's okay

radautoworks:


There's your answer. Drain and use right oil then see if it changes. Hopefully it's okay

Which company brand of oil would you recommend please, also will it be synthetic or conventional oil?

anyibig:


Which company brand of oil would you recommend please, also will it be synthetic or conventional oil?

Synthetic is always better if your car requires it or has higher miles (though you car does not require synthetic if you choose not to use it). Brand is not as important as it being 5w30. That being said, we have our carquest brand in both conventional and synthetic, mobil 1 synthetic is popular in Nigeria though you have to be wary of fakes. From what I understand dru23 sells the real stuff if you want mobil one. Enyo sells genuine Castrol. Those three sources should be okay.

In case you don't have your manual I've posted the fluids specs for your car.

Hello good morning, please i just got a 2015 Lexus RX 350 tokunbo it had a slight hit on the bumper in the USA which was repaired here in Naija, the front parking sensors check light is up and needs to be fixed as well as some other check lights showing up, can you handle such electrical issue ? i need to service the vehicle as well thanks

radautoworks:


Synthetic is always better if your car requires it or has higher miles (though you car does not require synthetic if you choose not to use it). Brand is not as important as it being 5w30. That being said, we have our carquest brand in both conventional and synthetic, mobil 1 synthetic is popular in Nigeria though you have to be wary of fakes. From what I understand dru23 sells the real stuff if you want mobil one. Enyo sells genuine Castrol. Those three sources should be okay.

In case you don't have your manual I've posted the fluids specs for your car.

I will love to get the carquest synthetic oil, also I will like to know how many miles or how many months will I have to drive the car before another oil change? Will I need to change the oil filter too? Also can I bring the car to your garage for the oil change? Then finally, what's the cost?

anyibig:


Hi, I got the car scanned and not code popped up. But I recently discovered that the mechanic that serviced the car used 20w50 oil on it instead of the recommended 5w30, when I asked him why he didn't use 5w30, he said that's for Americans, that here in Nigeria is 20w50 . I also checked the plugs, and everything is in good condition, the plugs inside are denso iridium.

20w50 engine oil on a Tokunko Rx 350? You need to flee from that mechanic my brother ....If the engine gets damage do you know the cost of it ..
And is one thing to get get a mechanic to replace the engine. And another thing for them to do it right..

As the cars improves in technology you need mechanics that are also update in the new technology .. Unfortunately most mechanics are not update on new technology.. Take care of your car my brother and use genuine parts for that car to get the full benefits....

Below is a special request a client of mine requested for his currant car .. The car is a 2015 model car , I forget the brand.. If you need genuine parts for your car ,let me know ahead of time ......

dru23:



20w50 engine oil on a Tokunko Rx 350? You need to flee from that mechanic my brother ....If the engine gets damage do you know the cost of it ..
And is one thing to get get a mechanic to replace the engine. And another thing for them to do it right..

As the cars improves in technology you need mechanics that are also update in the new technology .. Unfortunately most mechanics are not update on new technology.. Take care of your car my brother and use genuine parts for that car to get the full benefits....

Below is a special request a client of mine requested for his currant car .. The car is a 2015 model car , I forget the brand.. If you need genuine parts for your car ,let me know ahead of time ......

Actually It's a 2003 toyota corolla sport car and not lexus rx350. What's the cost of the oil, I understand my car will take 4litres of oil, also will I need to change the oil filter too?

anyibig:

Actually It's a 2003 toyota corolla sport car and not lexus rx350. What's the cost of the oil, I understand my car will take 4litres of oil, also will I need to change the oil filter too?

I import USA Castrol 5w30 and oil filter... USA Castrol goes for 12k, full synthetic cheaper than the Nigerian Castrol...

unfortunately due to the global pandemic shipping them down takes more time. And am out of stock and new batch will arrive July ,August.....

dru23:


I import USA Castrol 5w30 and oil filter... USA Castrol goes for 12k, full synthetic cheaper than the Nigerian Castrol...

unfortunately due to the global pandemic shipping them down takes more time. And am out of stock and new batch will arrive July ,August.....

Alright, thanks. Really need to change this oil before it cause more damage to my car. Appreciate your honesty

anyibig:

I will love to get the carquest synthetic oil, also I will like to know how many miles or how many months will I have to drive the car before another oil change? Will I need to change the oil filter too? Also can I bring the car to your garage for the oil change? Then finally, what's the cost?

Synthetic will take you 5,000 miles or 6 months whichever comes first. You MUST change your filter when you change your oil or it's pointless.

Please email support@radautoworks.com or use this form https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/parts-request for a full price quote. Include the year and model of your car. Prior to naira going sideways it would have been about 20k for everything.

kryptochats:
Hello good morning, please i just got a 2015 Lexus RX 350 tokunbo it had a slight hit on the bumper in the USA which was repaired here in Naija, the front parking sensors check light is up and needs to be fixed as well as some other check lights showing up, can you handle such electrical issue ? i need to service the vehicle as well thanks

Yes we can. Please email support@radautoworks.com

anyibig:

Alright, thanks. Really need to change this oil before it cause more damage to my car. Appreciate your honesty

When I use Mobil 1 extended performace for my uber cars . I change oil every 10k miles instead of 15k miles. This is due to the stress that uber does on the engine of the car.. When a car is on ehailing, you are constantly stopping and go . The engine is constantly running either in traffic or standby.. So you need a good engine oil that will protect your engine ......

Now if you are not doing uber with your car . And you decide to use Mobil 1 extended performance.. To be on the safe side , I will advice to still change your oil every 10k miles ... So that you will have peace of mind at all times...

Now if you are using Castrol USA import ... you can change your oil every 7k miles for normal driving.

dru23:


When I use Mobil 1 extended performace for my uber cars . I change oil every 10k miles instead of 15k miles. This is due to the stress that uber does on the engine of the car.. When a car is on ehailing, you are constantly stopping and go . The engine is constantly running either in traffic or standby.. So you need a good engine oil that will protect your engine ......

Now if you are not doing uber with your car . And you decide to use Mobil 1 extended performance.. To be on the safe side , I will advice to still change your oil every 10k miles ... So that you will have peace of mind at all times...

Now if you are using Castrol USA import ... you can change your oil every 7k miles for normal driving.

The truth is, I don't think I can be able to achieve 10k miles or 7k miles anytime soon, cos I don't drive much, which begs the question, how long can the oil stay in my engine before changing it even when I didn't achieve 7k or 10k mileage?

anyibig:

The truth is, I don't think I can be able to achieve 10k miles or 7k miles anytime soon, cos I don't drive much, which begs the question, how long can the oil stay in my engine before changing it even when I didn't achieve 7k or 10k mileage?

Since you are not driving the car that much and it has not yet reach the time for oil change .. Some will say change it every six months, but am a bit very cautious I will say change it every 4months ... you want to keep that engine oil fresh at all times in your engine ... so you basically changing oil three times in a year ..

anyibig:

The truth is, I don't think I can be able to achieve 10k miles or 7k miles anytime soon, cos I don't drive much, which begs the question, how long can the oil stay in my engine before changing it even when I didn't achieve 7k or 10k mileage?

@EDGEof2MORO ......my elantra is built for the USA market... so it is in miles not kilometers...let's think before we talk and do proper research

dru23:



@EDGEof2MORO ......my elantra is built for the USA market... so it is in miles not kilometers...let's think before we talk and do proper research

Seen it

radautoworks:


Yes we can. Please email support@radautoworks.com

Hi, would the 1st of June still be “opening day”?

Eizenburg:


Hi, would the 1st of June still be “opening day”?

We're thinking we will do it by appointment only with car drop off at the gate. WYT?

radautoworks:


We're thinking we will do it by appointment only with car drop off at the gate. WYT?

Sounds like a good plan, especially if you’re not running at 100%.

Eizenburg:


Sounds like a good plan, especially if you’re not running at 100%.

The problem is the car drop off at gate. People usually want to come in and wait which we won't be allowing.

radautoworks:


The problem is the car drop off at gate. People usually want to come in and wait which we won't be allowing.

If it’s strictly by appointment, then anyone coming should already be informed about that, and appointment subsequently confirmed upon agreeing to the terms.

Although this would come with challenges, especially if your customers are coming for quick fixes, like oil change,etc.

I haven’t been to the shop, no idea what your setup looks like. Also, I think I previously read somewhere (not sure) that your operate a drop off and pickup later model. If this is really the case, then the change isn’t too drastic.