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 Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by radautoworks: 5:20am On Jun 02, 2020 |
nymphomaniac:I salute you. http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=IDM&partNumber=30102-052A $11.05 each Full specs below. Let me know if you still have any questions.
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| Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by radautoworks: 5:17am On Jun 02, 2020 |
jidobaba:as long as you are using 5w30 you'll be fine. Conventional is way cheaper than synthetic This is only $27.89 http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=CQO&partNumber=CQ620-5QT |
| Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by radautoworks: 11:43pm On Jun 01, 2020 |
wandeay:No. Your car doesn't REQUIRE synthetic. Just get regular 5w30 |
| Car Talk › Re: What Type Of Engine Oil Do You Use In Your Car And How Much Is It? by radautoworks: 11:40pm On Jun 01, 2020 |
jidobaba:Neither. Your car uses 5w20 |
| Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by radautoworks(op): 11:32pm On Jun 01, 2020 |
cdz:Querying them and will revert. I'm not in the country so I can't respond as quickly as I'd like |
| Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by radautoworks(op): 11:32pm On Jun 01, 2020 |
cdz:Querying then and will revert. I'm not in the country so I can't respond as quickly as I'd like |
| Car Talk › Re: Land Rover Defender 110 Restoration Project by radautoworks: 6:07pm On Jun 01, 2020 |
thebigkendo:Which one? I think we still have one waiting on the owner |
| Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 9:07am On Jun 01, 2020 |
davillian:Cars are cheaper in different countries because of demand, transportation, tariffs and currency strength. demand Mercedes are cheap in Germany but asian cars are expensive, large SUVs are harder to get in Europe, compact cars are not popular in southern USA but they are in India, etc. Volvos are looked down on in Nigeria but incredibly popular in Europe. Transportation and tariffs Let's look the US trade war with China. Trump imposed tariffs and car prices went up because the manufacturers passed it on to the consumers. In Nigeria, cars are expensive because of exorbitant import taxes and tariffs. American cars are cheap at home but status symbols in Europe and Asia Currency strength I think this is self explanatory As for the Canada-Germany question, Canada gets a lot of American cars which are cheap because low transportation and tariffs. Europe also has much stricter emission and safety regulations than Canada and the USA. 8 Likes |
| Car Talk › Re: Made in the U.S.A Carquest SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil For Sale. by radautoworks: 9:02am On Jun 01, 2020 |
Conductor261:Conventional 3 months/3000 miles Synthetic 6 months/5,000 miles |
| Car Talk › Re: Fluid Specs Q & A Thread by radautoworks(op): 9:00am On Jun 01, 2020 |
cdz:Hello, you should have a response today. It was the weekend and we were technically closed. |
| Car Talk › Re: How Much Should I Expect To Pay For My Repair? by radautoworks(op): 12:02am On Jun 01, 2020 |
Doppleganger:Unfortunately no... But the old heads here should be able to recommend I think |
| Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 3:12pm On May 31, 2020 |
| Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 2:30pm On May 31, 2020 |
Eizenburg:At which point the resistance shall flee  |
| Car Talk › Re: How to buy a used car in Nigeria (or pretty much anywhere) by radautoworks(op): 2:29pm On May 31, 2020 |
BarrSly:Anything from oil change on up. |
| Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 2:21pm On May 31, 2020 |
ndubuis:At the risk of starting this nonsense again, my former classmate here in Houston just posted this. It was 43 degrees (110F) in the car.
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| Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 2:20pm On May 31, 2020 |
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| Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 2:13pm On May 31, 2020 |
talk2odim:Any time! It's facts not flattery. 3 Likes |
| Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 1:49pm On May 31, 2020 |
aninweze:He's not wrong. Shippers are supposed to but not all do. Some states are stricter than others. 5 Likes |
| Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 1:45pm On May 31, 2020 |
talk2odim:This is one of the most level headed, objective and eloquent write ups I've ever seen on Nairaland! I wish I could hire you as my NL mediator ROFL! If you ever swing by the shop I owe lunch! 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Car Talk › Re: Made in the U.S.A Carquest SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil For Sale. by radautoworks: 1:25pm On May 31, 2020 |
Conductor261:It's not. That's conventional oil not synthetic. Even at exchange rate of 400 our price for that is N2,380. Prior to the epidemic it was N2,142. It's our brand. No one is going to be selling it cheaper. We have no middle man.
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| Car Talk › Re: How to buy a used car in Nigeria (or pretty much anywhere) by radautoworks(op): 1:23pm On May 31, 2020 |
ivoryhouse:Yes |
| Car Talk › Re: How to buy a used car in Nigeria (or pretty much anywhere) by radautoworks(op): 1:23pm On May 31, 2020 |
BarrSly:Yes. However if you are getting any kind of service, diagnosis is free with repair. |
| Car Talk › Re: Mercedes Benz Vs Lexus Vs Acura Vs Infinity Battle Of Luxury!! by radautoworks: 6:40am On May 31, 2020 |
Conductor261:As someone who has had and currently owns multiple models of all, yes they do. |
| Autos › Re: Where Do Rad Auto Works Parts Come From Anyway? by radautoworks(op): 6:35am On May 31, 2020 |
Schedule your appointment at https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/appointments[color=#000000] Help us keep everyone safe and efficient by observing the following rules: MUST wear a mask at all times MUST remain in the lobby if waiting. NO CASH PAYMENTS Walk-ins will NOT BE ACCEPTED We will be more than happy to take care of you if you keep us safe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE! |
| Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 6:34am On May 31, 2020 |
Schedule your appointment at https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/appointments[color=#000000] Help us keep everyone safe and efficient by observing the following rules: MUST wear a mask at all times MUST remain in the lobby if waiting. NO CASH PAYMENTS Walk-ins will NOT BE ACCEPTED We will be more than happy to take care of you if you keep us safe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE! |
| Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 6:30am On May 31, 2020*. Modified: 6:52am On May 31, 2020 |
femi4:Thank you Saint Jesus. I'll go jump off a bridge now because you mean that much to me  9 Likes |
| Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 6:16am On May 31, 2020 |
Schedule your appointment at https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/appointments[color=#000000] Help us keep everyone safe and efficient by observing the following rules: MUST wear a mask at all times MUST remain in the lobby if waiting. NO CASH PAYMENTS Walk-ins will NOT BE ACCEPTED We will be more than happy to take care of you if you keep us safe. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE! 1 Like
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| Car Talk › Re: How to buy a used car in Nigeria (or pretty much anywhere) by radautoworks(op): 6:05am On May 31, 2020 |
BarrSly:Hello, 10k which includes a diagnostic scan, visual lift suspension check, fluids check and test drive. |
| Car Talk › Re: How Much Should I Expect To Pay For My Repair? by radautoworks(op): 1:50am On May 31, 2020 |
With the increase in ordering used cars overseas, someone might find this information useful https://news.yahoo.com/cars-most-likely-engine-rebuild-100013746.html The common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a catastrophic failure could cost thousands of dollars. Major problems are rare in general, but they do happen. To understand how often such problems occurred, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Autos Surveys to see which have the highest problem rates for major systems that often require expensive repairs. Three problems areas stood out: engine, head gasket, and transmission. With some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage. Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. We found that there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds. “Engine failure can be caused by many things,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. “Some engine rebuilds are needed due to low compression from worn piston rings, resulting in lack of power, misfiring, or excessive oil consumption, while others suffer from crankshaft or connecting rod bearing failure, signaled by a knocking sound.” Due to the difficulty and time required to rebuild an engine, often shops will replace the original engine with one that has been remanufactured. An Audi A4 owner reported, “We have put over $12,000 into this car. Something breaks, we fix it. Something else breaks, we have to fix it. We are retirement age and cannot buy a new car.” It can be a challenge finding the right shop to take on a major repair, which requires talent, time, and parts. A Mini Cooper owner wrote, “Cylinder number three failed while on the highway, at cruising speed. Not only is a replacement motor very expensive, but no local shop wants to do the job, because of the complexity.” To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost. They are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the highest problem rate. We include the model year with the greatest problems (and when applicable, a range of years affected by this problem), the typical mileage range when the problem occurs, and where possible, we recommend similar alternative vehicles without this concern. If no alternatives are presented, that means similar cars had the same issue or another significant problem. The journey to 200,000 miles can be a bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be if you start with a good, reliable car and properly maintain it, per the directions in the owner’s manual. Consumer Reports always recommends shoppers consult the reliability ratings, based on our large-scale member surveys, to predict the models that have better odds of being trouble-free. This detailed data can be found on our car model pages. 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Model years affected: 2009-2010 Typical mileage: 107,000-153,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus ES, 2008-2010 Infiniti G, 2009-2010 Acura TL 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L diesel Typical mileage: 65,000-119,000 Alternatives: None 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Typical mileage: 102,500-133,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman Model years affected: 2008-2009 Typical mileage: 122,000-129,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008 Mazda3 2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain Typical mileage: 84,500-108,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Honda CR-V, 2008-2010 Toyota RAV4 2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L Typical mileage: Approximately 150,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2004-2008 Toyota 4Runner 2010 Cadillac SRX Typical mileage: Approximately 130,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus RX, 2010 Acura MDX 2003 Acura MDX Typical mileage: Approximately 190,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2005 Lexus RX 2006 Buick Lucerne Typical mileage: 116,000-143,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2006 Lexus GS, 2004-2008 Toyota Avalon 2010 GMC Acadia Typical mileage: 106,000-129,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander 2 Likes |
| Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 1:49am On May 31, 2020 |
With the increase in ordering used cars overseas, someone might find this information useful https://news.yahoo.com/cars-most-likely-engine-rebuild-100013746.html The common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a catastrophic failure could cost thousands of dollars. Major problems are rare in general, but they do happen. To understand how often such problems occurred, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Autos Surveys to see which have the highest problem rates for major systems that often require expensive repairs. Three problems areas stood out: engine, head gasket, and transmission. With some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage. Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. We found that there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds. “Engine failure can be caused by many things,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. “Some engine rebuilds are needed due to low compression from worn piston rings, resulting in lack of power, misfiring, or excessive oil consumption, while others suffer from crankshaft or connecting rod bearing failure, signaled by a knocking sound.” Due to the difficulty and time required to rebuild an engine, often shops will replace the original engine with one that has been remanufactured. An Audi A4 owner reported, “We have put over $12,000 into this car. Something breaks, we fix it. Something else breaks, we have to fix it. We are retirement age and cannot buy a new car.” It can be a challenge finding the right shop to take on a major repair, which requires talent, time, and parts. A Mini Cooper owner wrote, “Cylinder number three failed while on the highway, at cruising speed. Not only is a replacement motor very expensive, but no local shop wants to do the job, because of the complexity.” To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost. They are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the highest problem rate. We include the model year with the greatest problems (and when applicable, a range of years affected by this problem), the typical mileage range when the problem occurs, and where possible, we recommend similar alternative vehicles without this concern. If no alternatives are presented, that means similar cars had the same issue or another significant problem. The journey to 200,000 miles can be a bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be if you start with a good, reliable car and properly maintain it, per the directions in the owner’s manual. Consumer Reports always recommends shoppers consult the reliability ratings, based on our large-scale member surveys, to predict the models that have better odds of being trouble-free. This detailed data can be found on our car model pages. 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Model years affected: 2009-2010 Typical mileage: 107,000-153,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus ES, 2008-2010 Infiniti G, 2009-2010 Acura TL 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L diesel Typical mileage: 65,000-119,000 Alternatives: None 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Typical mileage: 102,500-133,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman Model years affected: 2008-2009 Typical mileage: 122,000-129,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008 Mazda3 2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain Typical mileage: 84,500-108,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Honda CR-V, 2008-2010 Toyota RAV4 2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L Typical mileage: Approximately 150,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2004-2008 Toyota 4Runner 2010 Cadillac SRX Typical mileage: Approximately 130,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus RX, 2010 Acura MDX 2003 Acura MDX Typical mileage: Approximately 190,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2005 Lexus RX 2006 Buick Lucerne Typical mileage: 116,000-143,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2006 Lexus GS, 2004-2008 Toyota Avalon 2010 GMC Acadia Typical mileage: 106,000-129,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander |
| Car Talk › Re: How to buy a used car in Nigeria (or pretty much anywhere) by radautoworks(op): 1:44am On May 31, 2020 |
With the increase in ordering used cars overseas, someone might find this information useful https://news.yahoo.com/cars-most-likely-engine-rebuild-100013746.html The common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a catastrophic failure could cost thousands of dollars. Major problems are rare in general, but they do happen. To understand how often such problems occurred, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Autos Surveys to see which have the highest problem rates for major systems that often require expensive repairs. Three problems areas stood out: engine, head gasket, and transmission. With some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage. Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. We found that there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds. “Engine failure can be caused by many things,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. “Some engine rebuilds are needed due to low compression from worn piston rings, resulting in lack of power, misfiring, or excessive oil consumption, while others suffer from crankshaft or connecting rod bearing failure, signaled by a knocking sound.” Due to the difficulty and time required to rebuild an engine, often shops will replace the original engine with one that has been remanufactured. An Audi A4 owner reported, “We have put over $12,000 into this car. Something breaks, we fix it. Something else breaks, we have to fix it. We are retirement age and cannot buy a new car.” It can be a challenge finding the right shop to take on a major repair, which requires talent, time, and parts. A Mini Cooper owner wrote, “Cylinder number three failed while on the highway, at cruising speed. Not only is a replacement motor very expensive, but no local shop wants to do the job, because of the complexity.” To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost. They are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the highest problem rate. We include the model year with the greatest problems (and when applicable, a range of years affected by this problem), the typical mileage range when the problem occurs, and where possible, we recommend similar alternative vehicles without this concern. If no alternatives are presented, that means similar cars had the same issue or another significant problem. The journey to 200,000 miles can be a bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be if you start with a good, reliable car and properly maintain it, per the directions in the owner’s manual. Consumer Reports always recommends shoppers consult the reliability ratings, based on our large-scale member surveys, to predict the models that have better odds of being trouble-free. This detailed data can be found on our car model pages. 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Model years affected: 2009-2010 Typical mileage: 107,000-153,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus ES, 2008-2010 Infiniti G, 2009-2010 Acura TL 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L diesel Typical mileage: 65,000-119,000 Alternatives: None 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Typical mileage: 102,500-133,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman Model years affected: 2008-2009 Typical mileage: 122,000-129,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008 Mazda3 2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain Typical mileage: 84,500-108,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Honda CR-V, 2008-2010 Toyota RAV4 2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L Typical mileage: Approximately 150,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2004-2008 Toyota 4Runner 2010 Cadillac SRX Typical mileage: Approximately 130,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus RX, 2010 Acura MDX 2003 Acura MDX Typical mileage: Approximately 190,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2005 Lexus RX 2006 Buick Lucerne Typical mileage: 116,000-143,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2006 Lexus GS, 2004-2008 Toyota Avalon 2010 GMC Acadia Typical mileage: 106,000-129,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander |
| Car Talk › Re: Useful Car Information at Mr. Transmission/Milex, Carquest BLOG by radautoworks(op): 1:42am On May 31, 2020 |
With the increase in ordering used cars overseas, someone might find this information useful https://news.yahoo.com/cars-most-likely-engine-rebuild-100013746.html The common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a catastrophic failure could cost thousands of dollars. Major problems are rare in general, but they do happen. To understand how often such problems occurred, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Autos Surveys to see which have the highest problem rates for major systems that often require expensive repairs. Three problems areas stood out: engine, head gasket, and transmission. With some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage. Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. We found that there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds. “Engine failure can be caused by many things,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. “Some engine rebuilds are needed due to low compression from worn piston rings, resulting in lack of power, misfiring, or excessive oil consumption, while others suffer from crankshaft or connecting rod bearing failure, signaled by a knocking sound.” Due to the difficulty and time required to rebuild an engine, often shops will replace the original engine with one that has been remanufactured. An Audi A4 owner reported, “We have put over $12,000 into this car. Something breaks, we fix it. Something else breaks, we have to fix it. We are retirement age and cannot buy a new car.” It can be a challenge finding the right shop to take on a major repair, which requires talent, time, and parts. A Mini Cooper owner wrote, “Cylinder number three failed while on the highway, at cruising speed. Not only is a replacement motor very expensive, but no local shop wants to do the job, because of the complexity.” To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost. They are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the highest problem rate. We include the model year with the greatest problems (and when applicable, a range of years affected by this problem), the typical mileage range when the problem occurs, and where possible, we recommend similar alternative vehicles without this concern. If no alternatives are presented, that means similar cars had the same issue or another significant problem. The journey to 200,000 miles can be a bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be if you start with a good, reliable car and properly maintain it, per the directions in the owner’s manual. Consumer Reports always recommends shoppers consult the reliability ratings, based on our large-scale member surveys, to predict the models that have better odds of being trouble-free. This detailed data can be found on our car model pages. 2010 Audi A4 2.0T Model years affected: 2009-2010 Typical mileage: 107,000-153,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus ES, 2008-2010 Infiniti G, 2009-2010 Acura TL 2008 Ford F-350 6.4L diesel Typical mileage: 65,000-119,000 Alternatives: None 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Typical mileage: 102,500-133,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix 2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman Model years affected: 2008-2009 Typical mileage: 122,000-129,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008 Mazda3 2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain Typical mileage: 84,500-108,500 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Honda CR-V, 2008-2010 Toyota RAV4 2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L Typical mileage: Approximately 150,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2004-2008 Toyota 4Runner 2010 Cadillac SRX Typical mileage: Approximately 130,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus RX, 2010 Acura MDX Typical mileage: Approximately 190,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2005 Lexus RX 2006 Buick Lucerne Typical mileage: 116,000-143,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2006 Lexus GS, 2004-2008 Toyota Avalon 2010 GMC Acadia Typical mileage: 106,000-129,000 Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander |
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