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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.

For your Mitsubishi, yes. Oando Dexron 111 will work well. Just drain the oil and let them bring down the sump so that they can clean the sump and the magnet inside. When next you are servicing the car, check first if there is sludge in the engine and if there is sludge, I advise that you use Engine flush to flush the car before using the OANDO Sm. Oando Sm is not synthetic oil, the synthetic oil is being sold in selected outlets before they roll out in gallons. It is designed to feel the pulse of the discerning motorists and very soon, it will be packaged in gallons for every one to buy Nationwide Change the ATF as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Where is your location?
Your Lexus Rx 350 uses WS and though Toyota claims that it is oil for life, I totally disagree with it. Range Rover Sport also claim that the oil is for the life of the jeep but on mine, I have been changing it for the past three years at every 15000 miles and I dont have any issue with my transmission. I suggest you do the same. On the tyres on your car, all vehicles that comes into Nigeria comes with reduced speed rating because the tyres are all season tyres. Americans dont have money to buy 2 complete set of tyres for both winter and summer and so they created all season tyres to help them in both seasons. In Switzerland, you cannot use all season tyres there or your vehicle will not pass inspection. From November to May, it is strictly winter tyres and from May to October, Summer tyres. And because you cannot go above certain speeds in winter, all season tyres are limited too in summer and these are the tyres that comes with our imported cars into the country. Having said that, it would be suicidal for anyone to use those tyres in Nigeria. If you go and check your Lexus right now, you will discover that your tyre has an S or T speed index which limits you to 180km per hour which in reality limits you to 130-140km per hour and in some cars so equipped, once you cross that mark, the car will go off in the middle of the highway. After some minutes, you start the car and you continue your journey being mindful never to get close to the former speed. Most of the time, a tyre will pop out and only God will save the owner of the car. For your Lexus, use for example, 255/50/18/103V or W or Y. Those VWY are the key to a Nigerian road tyre. These are also traction A and Temperature A . Any brand that has these specifications is the best tyre for your car. Even if it is made in Afghanistan, as long as it has those specifications, it is the best.
For the Primera, Oando Dexron 111 will do but to be on the safe side, let me know the year of the car.
We will soon be in Uyo in the first quarter of next year . the engine flush has many brands but dont use Abro engine flush.

The reason we promote our Pureguard is because of the unreliability of the fluids in the market. I will advise that you flush the oil and use Pureguard. Where is the vehicle and have you scanned the car? Let me have the scan report.
There are two types of Oil, conventional and synthetic. Those that uses the conventional oil must perform oil change interval every 3 months while the synthetic oil gives you peace of mind for every 6 months. The new OANDO synthetic is the new kid on the block. The best at the moment. It will even revive a dead engine. But before changing the oil, ensure that there is no sludge in your engine. Many vehicles requires 5W20, 5W30. I suggest you follow the recommended oil which means the manufacturer want you to use synthetic oil.
The ATf for a 1999 Mercedes benz C class is Dexron 111 and Oando and MRS sells them. You are advised to buy from their outlets.
For your Camry, it requires Dexron 11 or 111 and both are Mobil ATF which is Dexron 11e and Oando or MRS which is Dexron 111. I will advise you use the Dexron 111 as it has superior additives that makes your tranny to perform well. On the converter, extra noise and poor fuel economy is what you will get. your Nissan Armada will require 7-8 litres of our ATF which is very suitable for your car. For the price, you need to send us an email ...nigeriaarc@yahoo.com

Type T-1V. Check the specs of valvoline if it covers the oil. That Valvoline is Dex 111. The other one you can use is the maxi life

Passat requires TL52162, G052 990, VW G-053 025-A2, VW G-053 162-A1, and our multi purpose ATF is very suitable. If your transmission jerks from 1 to 2, then check the gear brain box or Transmission Control Unit and replace it. Then you can drain the oil and use the synthetic fluid that we sell. But first thing first, Is there sludge in the engine? Passat does not tolerate our fuel so the first symptom is gear issues. Same thing with Audi. Sludge is a tell tale sign that the engine is under extreme severe pressure and it will become sluggish and then the transmission will pack up.
That is VW for you. The fuel is killing these cars and we can only wait for 2016 when Dangote start production of unleaded premium fuel. Till then....

Our Outlets in Benin are at Iyaro and Km6. Oando Service Stations.
Honda CRV requires ATFZ1 and our Pureguard synthetic transmission is very suitable for it.
For your Audi A4, you can use the Dexron 6 but it has to be Global Synthetic Dexron 6 as that is the only one that can cater for your car. I was there when you called the Mechanic. It is the same oil he was recommending to you.
SP111 is not the same as Dexron 111. It is higher than Dexron 111 and our multi vehicle synthetic transmission fluid is perfect for your car.
For your Toyota Corolla, if it is not typ T-IV then it must be WS which is the latest fluid from Toyota. It is called WORLD STANDARD and it is compatible with our GLOBAL STANDARD. We have it in our outlets.
For your Honda, use OANDO Dexron 111. 111D is very different from 111. 111D is for cars that dont have electronics gear boxes while Dexron 111 is for many cars with electronic transmissions.

Mercon V is suitable for Mazda tribute. It is the same transmission fluid requirement with Ford Escape. The engine oil listed on top of the oil cover. Like I just told a client who is also a nairalander, using 0w40 like mobil 1 is not necessary. 5w40, which is TOTAL, OANDO, Forte. But my recent experience with OANDO syn is making me excited about the lubricant. I suggest you try it too.
Elcid,I dont know where you can actually scan the car in Owerri but it is better you ask around so that we can quickly resolve the issue with the car

Yes, we have 2 outlets in Benin. 2003 Highlander requires Typ T-1V and we have it there. You will require 5 litres and they will clean the sump and wash the filter. On the oil to use, there are many suitable oils in the market but nowadays, we have decided to let motorists use the oil recommended for their vehicles and in the long run, it is cheaper and more beneficial. When you use 5W20 or 5W30 oil which happens to be synthetic oil, there is high tendency of smoother engine performance and longer service interval. When you use the conventional oil, it breaks down faster and therefore you will be obliged to change the oil every 3 months while the synthetic oil according to my research is ideal for 6 months or 6000mls whichever comes first. For some weeks now, I have been experimenting with OANDO synthetic which is not yet sold publicly and on sunday I used it on my car and then travelled with the car. My engine is very quiet and working very well. It is a great delight and I have been recommending it to all our clients without using it. I was using TOTAL 4x4 but since Sunday, my Range Rover Sport has been thanking me with a better performance ever since. Though the oil is not currently in Benin, use anyone that fulfills the requirement of your highlander or we can send some to you so that by the time you are changing the oil in 6 months, OANDO would have started selling the oil in gallons so that you can continue with the tradition of a new synthetic oil.
Elcid, can you please scan the car and let me have the codes. That way, we can help you solve it. There is a pathfinder that is currently being fixed in the workshop. Same issue and after all troubleshooting, we just bought a another gear box. I wont suggest that now until the scan report is out.