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Change the oil you use. The oil cover states that you use 5W20 or 5W30. Drain the oil and start using synthetic oil. I will suggest you use OANDO syn. You must have been using 20W50 oils. Follow the manufacturer's specification.

Thanks, taking it to the car wash daily is one of the reason for the good look. But my dashboard is cracked and someone claims that he can rebuild it. When I do that, I will let everyone know so that we avoid buying an expensive dashboard. Abuja hot sun can roast a chicken in 4 hours inside the Jeep.

That is the misconception about the suspension issues. Yes it is there but it can be fixed with little effort and little money. Mine have been on the road for 5 years now and I have only changed one air suspension for just N60,000. But I have changed the lower and upper arms on many occasions because I travel on many occasions with the Jeep. On many occasions, I spend N12000 for fuel from Lagos to Abuja and when you are on a long journey, to stop and refresh yourself is very difficult. I just dont want to end the thrill, wanting it to continue. We, my outfit, now fix suspensions on Range Rovers without stress. Most of the time, the jeep needs calibration of the suspensions and that is all that needs to be done but many people just assume that it is the air suspension that is faulty whereas the Jeep suspension height is inaccurate. There is nothing to fear about the suspension or about the repairs, the technology is affordable and it is everywhere. We tend to believe that it is only Coscharis that can fix the Jeep meanwhile the same Coscharis is finding it difficult to fix the problems on the Jeep. They dont repair anything but they change the parts only. There was an Auto Dealer in Lekki that changed the brake pads of someone's Sport for N120,000 whereas the same pads front and back with sensors is not more than N30,000. They changed the A/C system for N400,000 and the A/c lasted for two weeks. It took them 3 months to fix the A/c whereas a simple change of a used compressor for N30,000 will put the A/c in a new cooling condition. Height sensors never go bad inspite of the fragile state of the sensors. There is a Britparts dealer in Lagos that sells the original parts for a fraction of what Coscharis will sell the parts to you. The only problem with the Jeep is when the warning sign of engine performance reduced comes up, it means our regular unleaded fuel is taking a toll on the engine. But there are also solutions too until Dangote's refinery comes on board. Use Octane Boosters. If you have a supercharged, use octane booster at all times or you will be spending money left and right to solve an easy problem. We just fixed the active rolling pump on a supercharged in Abuja. It is the dynamic response of the Jeep and it cost a lot of money. The used engine of a supercharged cost N1.3m if you can get a good one but the engine is built to last. Following the routine maintenance matters a lot. For example, the oil requirement is 5W30 and people use Mobil 1 which is 0W40 and they still find sludge in their engines. Why? Because the oil requirement is not Mobil 1 when it is in Nigeria but Total Q9000, AP Syn and Oando Syn. They are all 5W40 and they are very good. Coscharis once complained to me during an interactive session that they use Mobil 1 on their BMWs because there is no Castrol oil here in Nigeria and they still find sludge in the 3 and 5 series. That was in 2005 and presently we dont know the current situation. The transmission fluid is portrayed as a lifetime fluid but I disagree when it comes to Nigeria. I have been changing the transmission fluid in my Sport for the past 3 years at every 15,000miles and the gear is still much in pristine form. Go get yours and enjoy the benefits the Jeep offers. Many owners dont use coolant or they use coolans not suitable for their Jeep and then the overheating comes to play. Welcome to the Club

Hello Folks,
This thread is open to only owners of Range Rover Sport where we can share experiences of maintenance, repairs and suspension issues that is making would be members to be scared of owning one of the best and rugged jeeps on the road.
It is also an avenue for me to answer questions concerning your Jeep and together we solve the little many problems you might currently be having with your Jeep.

Pureguard exceeds the T-IV. It works with WS which is the latest ATF from Toyota. Oando has synthetic oil that meets your car specifications.
nigeriaarc@yahoo.com. 08098534267

You are welcome.
For the Honda Accord 2001, please use ATFZ1. Oando Dexron 111 works as a top up as it is stated in the manual. We can sell to you our Pureguard global synthetic.

Yes but not necessary. DW1 is for 2010 models upwards. But because you have used Dexron 111D, it can revive your gear box for you.

Volkswagen requires TL52162, G052990 and our pureguard is very suitable for it. For the engine oil, I recommend Oando synthetic oil. Though it has not been officially launched, if you happen to be in Lagos or Abuja, you can get the oil there. Excellent 5w40.

For your highlander, I can arrange our Pure Guard to be sent to you thru our Benin outlet in Iyaro or Sapele road.
Your 2000 Toyota Camry will work perfectly with Mobil atf or Oando Dexron 111. I recommend Oando Dexron 111 and you can buy it from any OANDO outlet.
For the Ford Escape, do I send someone to see the car and then let you know what to do?

Come to our Lagos workshop and we can fix it. Call 08098534267 and let me know when you want to come

Where is d car?

C220 if it is before 2000 will work with OANDO Dexron 111. Baby boy needs ATFZ1. Try any Oando outlet in Jos and you will get it easily from them. ATFZ1 is another fluid and we can send it to you from Abuja

I waited for you last Saturday. Anyway, go there this Saturday. They know what to do.

Warri effurun. Road. Oando by airport junction. Pureguard will work very well with your Volvo

Call this guy in Abeokuta. Automind. 08137682905. He will scan it for you. Tell him that Patrick from Lagos sent you. If it does not work, then I will let you know if you should drive down to Lagos. I will be in Lagos tomorrow but dont know my schedule yet.
On the Cerato, I will call you tomorrow for someone to come and pick up the car and test drive it. If you are lucky, an oil flush will do but if not, the gear has to be changed.
ATF Type T-1V from our Nigerian oil marketers? Hell no. If Coscharis can still be producing Abro in 2013, why do you think the oil marketers should sell Type T-1V? Our ignorance is the key to their success. These marketers dont even train their workers not to sell their atf to their clients if their cars does not require their ATF and therefore they compound the miseries of motorists who are trusting these brands for their vehicles.

We cant say until we see the car. Where is your location.
For the coolant, look for Toyota coolant. At least, it is better than those coloured water they call coolants.

You cant use Dexron 111 on a Ford Escape. It is Mercon V and nothing else. The gear must come down for them to change the fibers inside. or get a new gear box.

Like I told you on the Avalon. it is nothing but I will be in Lagos on thursday and then I will help you reset the maintenance required light in a jiffy.
The Windstar is ok, just look for a place to scan it and call me to give me the code. Dont worry about sellingthe car, it will be alright

Transmission issues. Have you changed your ATF since you bought the car? The solenoid valve no 2 is what needs to be checked.Let me have your location

Our Pure Guard cost less than that and it is superior to ATFZ1. We can send it to you anywhere in Lagos or you can call me

Burnt automatic transmissions on the rise. What to watch out for.
Automatic transmissions in modern vehicles are a wonder to feel. There have been improvements through the years with car manufacturers investing in new technologies to make today’s vehicles to become one of the eight wonders of the world. In our part of the world, the auto gear has taken over the reins from the stick gear and as a result of the ease and comfort that it gives when driving; motorists are now embracing this wonderful technology without paying attention to the need for proper maintenance. There are still many motorists using cheap transmission fluids in the market and paying heavily for the consequences of their actions. Using the right transmission fluid at the appropriate time when changing the fluid will give your vehicle a renewed performance
How often should the automatic transmission fluid be changed?
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Most owner's manuals say it isn't necessary. Yeah, right. That's why transmission shops are making a fortune replacing burnt out automatic transmissions.
For optimum protection, change the fluid and filter every 15 -20,000 miles (unless you have a new vehicle that is filled with Dexron III or VI ATF which is supposed to be good for a long time
Why Atf Wears Out
An automatic transmission creates a lot of internal heat through friction: the friction of the fluid churning inside the torque converter, friction created when the clutch plates engage, and the normal friction created by gears and bearings carrying their loads.
It doesn't take long for the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to heat up once the vehicle is in motion. Normal driving will raise fluid temperatures to 80 degrees C, which is the usual temperature range at which most fluids are designed to operate. If fluid temperatures can be held to 80 degrees C, ATF will last almost indefinitely -- say up to 180,000 kilometers. But if the fluid temperature goes much higher, the life of the fluid begins to plummet. The problem is even normal driving can push fluid temperatures well beyond safe limits. And once that happens, the trouble begins.
At elevated operating temperatures, ATF oxidizes, turns brown and takes on a smell like burnt toast. As heat destroys the fluid's lubricating qualities and friction characteristics, varnish begins to form on internal parts (such as the valve body) which interferes with the operation of the transmission. If the temperature gets above 120 degrees C., rubber seals begin to harden, which leads to leaks and pressure losses. At higher temperatures the transmission begins to slip, which only aggravates overheating even more. Eventually the clutches burn out and the transmission calls it quits. The only way to repair the damage now is with an overhaul -- a job which can easily run upwards of N200,000 on a late model front-wheel drive car or minivan.
As a rule of thumb, every 10 degree increase in operating temperature above 80 degrees C. cuts the life of the fluid in half!
At 90 degrees C., for instance, fluid life is reduced to 90,000 kilometers. At 104 degrees C, which is commonly encountered in many transmissions, the fluid is only good for about 50,000 kilometers. At 115 degrees C., the fluid won't go much over 25,000 kilometers. Add another 20 degrees, and life expectancy drops to 10,000 kilometers. Go to 146 or 148 degrees C, and 2,000 to 3,000 kilometers is about all you'll get before the transmission burns up.
If you think this is propaganda put forth by the suppliers of ATF to sell more fluid, think again. According to the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association in the US, 90% of ALL transmission failures are caused by overheating. And most of these can be blamed on worn out fluid that should have been replaced.
On most vehicles, the automatic transmission fluid is cooled by a small heat exchanger inside the bottom or end tank of the radiator. Hot ATF from the transmission circulates through a short loop of pipe and is thus "cooled." Cooling is a relative term here, however, because the radiator itself may be running at anywhere from 82 to 104 degrees C.!
Tests have shown that the typical original equipment oil cooler is marginal at best. ATF that enters the radiator cooler at 148 degrees C. leaves at 115 to 132 degrees C., which is only a 10 to 20% drop in temperature, and is nowhere good enough for extended fluid life.
A number of things can push ATF temperatures beyond the system's ability to maintain safe limits: towing a trailer, mountain driving, driving at sustained high speeds during hot weather, stop-and-go driving in city traffic, "rocking" an automatic transmission from drive to reverse to free a tire from mud, etc. Problems in the cooling system itself such as a low coolant level, a defective cooling fan, fan clutch, thermostat or water pump, an obstructed radiator, etc., will also diminish ATF cooling efficiency. In some cases, transmission overheating can even lead to engine coolant overheating! That's why there's a good demand for auxiliary add-on transmission coolers.
Atf Fluid Types
What kind of automatic transmission fluid should you use in your transmission? The type specified in your owner's manual or engraved on the transmission dipstick.
For older Ford automatics and certain imports, Type "F" is usually required. Most Fords since the 1980s require "Mercon" fluid, which is Ford's equivalent of Dexron II1.
For General Motors, Chrysler and other foreign manufacturers, Dexron III is usually specified.
NOTE: Some newer vehicles with electronically-controlled transmissions require Dexron IIe or Dexron III fluid. GM says its new long-life Dexron III fluid can be substituted for Dexron II in older vehicle applications.
CAUTION: Using the wrong type of fluid can affect the way the transmission shifts and feels. Using Type F fluid in an application that calls for Dexron II may make the transmission shift too harshly. Using Dexron II in a transmission that requires Type F may allow the transmission to slip under heavy load, which can accelerate clutch wear. Do not use Dextron 111 on a Mercon V vehicle or else you will damage the gear. Also Using normal Dexron111 on CVTs like Nissan Murano, Honda Civic and City will quickly damage the gear. There is also World Standard ATF from Toyota which cannot be interchanged with Dexron 111. Honda ATF Z1 works with Dexron 111 only as a temporary measure as top up. Toyota‘s T1-IV is compatible with Dexron VI , a synthetic blend of ATF which is fast becoming the vogue for all type of Automatic transmissions If your vehicle model is from 1985, avoid using all those cheap ATF in white and blue containers with TYPE A written on it.
Changing the Fluid
It's a messy job because there's no drain plug to change the fluid, but you can do it yourself if you're so inclined. To change the fluid, you have to get under your vehicle and remove the pan from the bottom of the transmission.
When you loosen the pan, fluid will start to dribble out in all directions so you need a fairly large catch pan. You should also know that removing the pan doesn't drain all of the old fluid out of the transmission. Approximately a third of the old fluid will still be in the torque converter. There's no drain plug on the converter so you're really only doing a partial fluid change. Even so, a partial fluid change is better than no fluid change at all.
A typical fluid change will require anywhere from 3 to 6 litres of ATF depending on the application, a new filter and a pan gasket (or RTV sealer) for the transmission pan. The pan must be thoroughly cleaned prior to reinstallation. This includes wiping all fluid residue from the inside of the pan and scraping all traces of the old gasket from the pan's sealing surface. Don't forget to clean the mounting flange on the transmission, too.
When the new filter is installed, be sure it is mounted in the exact same position as the original and that any O-rings or other gaskets have been properly positioned prior to tightening the bolts. Then tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's recommended specs.
When refilling the transmission with fresh fluid, be careful not to allow any dirt or debris to enter the dipstick tube. Using a long-neck funnel with a built-in screen is recommended.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the transmission. Too much fluid can cause the fluid to foam, which in turn can lead to erratic shifting, oil starvation and transmission damage. Too much fluid may also force ATF to leak past the transmission seals.
Add half a quart at a time until the dipstick shows full. The transmission really isn't full yet because the dipstick should be checked when the fluid is hot, and the engine is idling with the gear selector in Park. So start the engine, drive the vehicle around the block, then recheck the fluid level while the engine is idling and add fluid as needed until the dipstick reads full.
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Use the genuine recommended ATFZ1 that you want to buy. Honda place also sell ATFZ1 but you have to take your car there for some job before you get the oil. It was wrong to use OANDO on your Honda Pilot as the oil is not compatible with your car. Oando ATF both Dexron 11 and 111 has its good purpose but on some cars it is forbidden. Dexron 111 was in vogue on many cars till 2005 when they shifted to Dexron 6. Not all Dexron 6 are compatible with many vehicles. It is only those that are global standard that will work in almost all cars except CVTs. I know many people who used ATFZ1 bought in the open market and their car got worse. Be sure of the source of the ATF. Q4x4 from TOTAL is very good for Jeeps. I used that before on my car before I decided to use Oando syn. Even a client that came from Nairaland to my workshop saw the change. His RPM was hovering between 750 to 800 and immediately after using the syn, he called to complain that his car's rpm is now hovering between 500 to 650 and that his transmission has improved tremendously. Another brought his Honda EOD and before the oil change, it takes his car up to 5000 rpm before his car changes gear but immediately after the oil change to Oando syn, the rpm gear change was now between 2000 and 3000. For sludge, just dip your hand into the oil chamber and if what comes out is black sandlike dirt, then you have to flush it. We can send you the engine flush if you cant find any good one in the market

Nor vex. Use atfz1 or pureguard.

ATFZ1 is sold in the market. If you go to Honda place, they will only sell to you if you bring your car to their garage.Many high end atf marketers will not like their brand to stray into unscrupulous fakers who will destroy that brand. That said, ATFZ1 varies, the popular one in the market is from Dubai, at least the can is from Dubai but the content is not known and no one is sure of what is there. That is why every one is protecting their brand. From my experience, transmission fluid are supposed to be changed every year, 15000miles or 25000kms whichever comes first and depending on the market. You will change the oil every year or you will help to propagate the erroneous belief that Honda gear boxes are problematic which in reality, are part of the seven wonders in the world. For oil change, you can change to Oando if you are not already using it. Oando SL will work fine. Dexron 111 is to top up and not for complete gear flush.
Nissan Altima has some that works with CVt and some that works with Dexron 111. If yours is Dexron 111, use OANDO Dexron 111. You should change your atf every year and use Oando SL or Sm for the engine oil change

You cannot use TOTAL ATF Dexron 11 D on a Ford. Not even a 1980 Ford. Mercon V is the oil recommended for your car and Mercon 5 is available in Nigeria. You can buy from FORD Briscoe or you can buy our pure guard. They even sell Motorcraft in the market too but when it comes to buying transmission fluids in the open market, it is a 50-50 chance that you are buying the non adulterated atf. Remember Mobil 1 episode. Mercon 5 is even higher than Dexron 111 which is also available in Nigeria through MRS and Oando. You need to change that oil fast, as soon as possible. Total atf Dex 11D is not suitable for cars with electronic gear boxes.

I am sorry if the issues were not resolved. Meet me at Oando by National Hospital this saturday. You cannot use Oando Atf on a Honda. It is not proper. Will be expecting you.

Oando synthetic oil, engine flush, pureguard for your transmission and Freezetone for your coolant. If you want the highest coolant, PEAK is five year protection.
Oando Service Station opp Guinness road, by Ashade Market, Mangoro bustop, Agege

7200 a litre for the nissan cvt in 1 litre bottle

Burger, He dey drive the car but he nor dey use am.
Mercedes C class will work with Dexron 111 and I advise that you buy Oando Dexron 111 in Ibadan when you need it. Mercedes Benz usually recommend Mobil 1 when it is in Europe or in America but in Nigeria 0w40 does not work perfectly because we dont need the thin oil that can work in winter. Check your engine oil chamber and see if there is sludge in the engine. Flush the engine with the old oil using high quality engine flush to remove the sludge. I remember having a meeting with Coscharis technicians in 2005 and they complained of sludge in most of the 3 and 5 series and they use Mobil 1. Move up to synthetic and try using Total q9000 or Forte synthetic. That will give you peace of mind for your engine. And use a high quality coolant for your radiator and not those coloured water that are readily available. Dexron 3 is available at Oando outlets nationwide and Atfz1 is what we sell as our multi vehicle synthetic transmission fluid. We will soon be in Ibadan by next year first quarter.
Holts atf is not Mercon complaint.

For Toyota Avalon, typ T1V or WS depending on the market from where the car was imported from. Engine oil requirement is 5w20 or 5w30 and I will advise you to use Oando syn but if it is not available, use TOTAL q9000. We have both the ATF and the Oando Syn in some of our outlets especially in Lagos and Abuja.

Continue using Mobil 1 as long as there is no sludge. For your transmission, use ATFZ1.
Concerning the Primera, if it is less than 2002, then Oando Dexron 111 will work fine. Check the seat belt or the chassis number. You can text the chassis number to me then I will be able to tell you the year.