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I read that uneven tightening of wheel nuts could cause my rotors to warp. They are currently warped and I have ordered a new set of rotors and want to be sure that the wheel nuts are tightened correctly. Can anyone source a torque wrench and the necessary adaptors and give me a quote.

I read that uneven tightening of wheel nuts could cause my rotors to warp. They are currently warped and I have ordered a new set of rotors and want to be sure that the wheel nuts are tightened correctly. Can anyone source a torque wrench and the necessary adaptors and give me a quote.

Any engine oil with API classification of SF or more. Most petrol stations stock this in 1 litre bottles. They'll usually be SAE 40.

I think you can use the spare 10A fuse as long as you aren't using your cigarette lighter to actually light up. I am pretty sure if you pop into Gudu market or Apo, any auto electrician can find a spare fuse to give you, possibly less than 200 naira...the 10 A fuse could suffice till you find a 15 A replacement. You could pull the S-HTR fuse which i think is for the seat heater ... pull it and see what else doesn't work...or i could check if i have a spare and we meet up later in the day.

Look on the reverse side of the fuse box cover. You should see a layout of the fuses. OR pull each one out and inspect if it's broken and replace with a fuse of the same rating... or bridge it (unadvisable)

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Two BMWs for sale in Abuja. A 2012 X6 and a 2009 M6. More photos and prices are available on request. These cars were purchased brand new and are well used and maintained.

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auhanson:
Ordinary water could work well when it comes to flushing out the dirts/sand and also in th event that you have finished washing your car and got it dirty somehow , you could use ordinary water to flush and wash out the dust,drts and sand particles before coming to mop out your car as earlier described either with or without hydrate with a wet microfiber clothe. Make sure you constantly rinse out sand particles from this clothe so that you do not use it to constantly scratch you clear coat.

Outside this, ordinary water is not good enough as a conventional washing method. Reason is that atmospheric oxygen will always react with water to form oxidation(H2O+ O2 = H2S04) on you paint work. This often changes the color of your paint as well as causing it to lose its shiny lustre property. But a well formulated car wash rather forms a protective shiny cover ontop of your paint work glossing it out to shine aside washing out the dirts wish are carried away by the surd, that is why you must rinse out the surd with enough clean water and avoid washing under direct sunlight, except you have enough clean water handily to rinse out immediately as you are washing a particular portion

You made a lot of valid points but messed it all up with your chemical equation. How does water react with oxygen to give sulphuric acid? Oxidation has nothing to do with sulphuric acid so refresh your chemistry and correct yourself sharp sharp ...but what do I know.

If it has bluetooth then it can be paired with a phone else you have one of a number of options:
1. If you car has an AUX IN then you can plug it in using an auxiliary cable to your earphone port.
2. Change the factory stereo to one with bluetooth capabilities however you have no steering buttons to answer calls
3. Get a bluetooth speaker attached to the visor of your car and pair your phone to take calls. They usually automatically answer calls after two rings so its handsfree
4. Get a MP3 / bluetooth FM modulator and pair your phone then tune your radio to the frequency. you can play your music and take calls with this and some even show the caller on the little screen.

iwant2beheard:
I sincerely thank God for my life! I thank God for my mum's life!

My mum insisted I took her to the hospital, she had a hard time yesterday having her good night sleep (as her BP has been on the high), I had to take permission off work in order to take her...

Our mission was to go to general hospital (at ikorodu, opp high court), we left home at about 11.30 am.

We were coming from ebute (I stay at alogba estate), as we passed the mobil filling station and about climbing the hill towards general hospital, I noticed a big truck coming with full speed with its back, I immediately swerved to the on coming car's lane (fortunately there was no car coming), somehow, the truck swerved in that direction and all I could hear was a loud GBOA!!!, my mum was trapped at the driver seat and was in a serious shock, I ran down (instinctively) to start waving all the cars down(so as not to hit my precious mum. It created a big traffic but alas, the police came to take the cars to one side.

Bottom line is, I am safe, and so is my mum, no injuries (except minor scratches), we thank the lord!

You actually did say "Big truck" and I expected to see one but all I saw was a mini bus. It is well, we thank God for you and your mother.

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keyman0007:
Hi everyone I need advise on oil to use. I just got a tokunbo corolla 2008. Driven it for like 3months nw. Also brought it from lagos. I discovered this evening that the maintenance required indicator keeps blinking on the dashboard. I check the manual and it say I shd change the oil. Nw my question what engine oil do I use the manual says 5w 30 but I knw I wont see dat here in abuja. Can anyone guide me on thw engine oil to use for my cororlla 2008. Will appreciate.

Your recommended oil is the 5w 30 and you are wrong, you will find it in Abuja. Go to the Gudu market and search the toyota shops there, you will get the OEM Toyota oil. Then you can google how to reset the maintenance required indicator.

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Your recommended ATF is the Toyota World Standard (WS). You don't need to change it if it doesn't smell or look 'burnt' . It should have a pinkish color. Normal driving conditions would be your everyday commute however if you use it to tow or pull a trailer then you'd have to change it more often....I think.

dayosaurus:
I just came across this shocking report, if true I fear for the future of this country. The summary is in the pic below.




www.nigerianwatch.com/news/6488-us-report-reveals-nigerian-military-tipped-off-boko-haram-about-chibok-girls-rescue-plan

Very silly report! Is the screenshot below meant to be a post made by the American Military? Reads more like what an illiterate who knows nothing about military tactics would write. I think some posts should be scrutinized before pushing to the frontpage.

That's the OEM coolant you should be looking out for. What town do you live in?

Did the AIT documentary say GLORIA OKON or GLADYS INYAMA? I believe it was Gladys Inyama who was executed by firing squad and not Gloria Okon; i also believe it was Gladys Inyama mentioned in the documentary.

http://www.chilsonwilcox.com/autocheck.php?vin=2t2zk1ba7ac001825
Click link to the vehicle report...accidented vehicle.

eport Run Date March 1, 2015 12:24:52 PM EST

Vehicle: 2010 Lexus RX350 (2T2ZK1BA7AC001825)

Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
02/09/2009 LA
Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
04/15/2009 LA
10
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
04/15/2009 LA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:B0487685)
04/15/2009 LA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
01/05/2011 LA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/06/2012 COVINGTON, LA
20,797
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Lien Reported)
06/06/2012 COVINGTON, LA
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:K5589589) (Lien Reported)
06/06/2012 COVINGTON, LA
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/03/2013 LA
State Agency RIGHT FRONT IMPACT WITH A CURB (Case #:130803235426339)
MINOR TO MODERATE DAMAGE REPORTED
09/05/2013 LIVINGSTON, LA
36,786
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE
REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
SALVAGE
POSSIBLE TOTAL LOSS - VEHICLE TITLED/REGISTERED TO AN INSURANCE COMPANY

daniel9202:
Terrible!! RIP to the dead

You no dey read? No life was lost or are you mourning the indomie

Salvage vehicle and you want to sell that high.

Accident vehicle

sbaks:

Nigerians tell me if true true dem no wan islamize us, wetin be the meaning of that Arabic inscription for our naira note? Nigeria na Arabic nation?

The arabic inscription tells the value of the note. I know this because many many years ago i asked a friend who was well versed in arabic what it meant and he told me it is the translation of the value of the note from hausa to arabic. So if you were able to read arabic, the translation on the 500 naira would read as naira dari biyar. Don't ask me the reasoning behind writing it in arabic as against writing it in Hausa;It could have been purely for aesthetic reasons. I like the beauty of the written inscriptions and see nothing wrong with it but that's just my opinion.

Lastly, it is buns not bons

Untainted007:
Thanks bro. In term of warranty, I don't really think they pay expected attention to it, because there was a time I had an issue with a button controlling the central door at the driver side. I was made to pay for the item but I got to know from my service adviser that it ought to have been free. I'm not sure I'm interested in their warranty because I have a comprehensive insurance on the car. What is the essence of the warranty that is not redeemable? I'm more concern on the performance of my engine not their ways of exploiting their customers.

Then you are better off doing your servicing yourself. You can probably find the engine oil spec on the filler cap or in the user manual however just out of curiosity, does comprehensive insurance cover repairs of your vehicle?

GAZZUZZ:
I hope he can get those sneaky hyundai people to live up to a warranty fix/replacement.

Well he has a better chance by not giving them an excuse not to live up to it. I'm sure it works out cheaper carrying out the servicing independently but he has to weigh that against the benefits of having a warranty. After the three years, he is free to do as he wishes but that is a lot of services!!

GAZZUZZ:
read the bolded above. unless you can tell us what type of oil they use in service, im sure the op is safer outsourcing his engine OIL.

I can read the bolded above sir! The free servicing has finished but not his warranty. Let me explain. When you buy a vehicle from Hyundai, you get the first three services free and you also get 3 years warranty / warranty for 100,000 km (whichever comes first). Note that warranty is different from servicing. If you service your vehicle outside after the first three services, you void the warranty. So my dear sir, I understood the bolded and I'm advising him that he should keep on servicing with the service Centre unless of course he isn't bothered if the car develops a factory fault and he cannot return the vehicle to hyundai because he decided to carry out his servicing outside thereby voiding the warranty. So sir, if he chooses not to take this advise, he can easily find out what oil to use online or use palm oil.

My advise is to keep servicing at the hyundai service Centre. You still have a little over 2 years on your warranty which you will void if you service your vehicle outside of their service center.

satope1:
And you have constructed proper sentences in your own thinking? What is the use of the "..." you have after many of your sentences. Never knew we now have double or multiple full stops. Maybe you remove the spec in your eyes before correcting another.

Someone spelt fourth as forth. An omission of "u" , and you all go bullocks. Shows the kind of kids you have on twitter and here.

Be sure that when you want to attack someone for poor grammar, you make certain that you do not make any mistakes. Maybe you should remove the SPECK in your own eyes

kkmny81:
Thanks for D advise. Tho I don't see the need for insolence

No insolence intended but I have been on the receiving end of a jerk who was using these lights at night and blinding me. So, like I said, be considerate. My apologies for any offense caused.

kkmny81:
Hello house, I just got a 2010 Toyota FJ cruiser and was thinking of installing off road lights on the roof rack. A friend of mine said it was illegal to do that under traffic laws in Nigeria. What do you guys think? Is this true? See samples of what I mean.

You just called them OFF-ROAD lights; so unless you are going to be using them off-road like when you are going to your remote farm inside the bush or driving in the desert on your way to work then don't be a jerk and use them to dazzle oncoming drivers at night. For aesthetics, I believe you can have them installed but be considerate using it at night.

Tintinnabulation
Pulchritudinous

http://www.chilsonwilcox.com/autocheck.php?vin=JT3GP10V9W0027416

click this link for a full report

needful:
Pls am a young lady and do not understand this. Pls does it mean that this vehicle is 1998 and was sold as 2002 model because the seat belt has 2002 written on it.

Secondly, the mileage as at today is 86300, from ur report, what is de mileage. Thirdly, how many people has owned this particular vehicle before me and lastly does this report signifies a good car?.

Thanks

Unless the VIN you gave was incorrect, this VIN belongs to a vehicle manufactured in 1998 with a mileage of over 206,000 as at 21st April, 2014. So confirm the VIN of your vehicle.

Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date January 18, 2015 11:38:31 AM EST

Vehicle: 1998 Toyota RAV4 (JT3GP10V9W0027416)

Event date Location Odometer reading Data Source Details
03/04/1998
Independent Source VEHICLE MANUFACTURED AND SHIPPED TO DEALER
03/31/1998 SCHAUMBURG, IL
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/10/1998 SCHAUMBURG, IL
4
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:T8100264037) (Lien Reported)
05/13/1999 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/04/2000 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
06/19/2001 MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/17/2002 EVANSVILLE, IN
44,782
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:02173069029) (Lien Reported)
09/05/2002 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/12/2003 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/31/2004 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/24/2005 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/03/2006 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/13/2007 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
09/08/2008 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/09/2009 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/18/2010 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/24/2011 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
10/24/2012 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
01/17/2013 EVANSVILLE, IN
193,036
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:13473012000032)
01/17/2013 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
08/13/2013 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. REGISTRATION EVENT/RENEWAL
04/09/2014 IN
206,257
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
04/21/2014 MO
206,260
Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION AS DEALER VEHICLE
04/30/2014 EVANSVILLE, IN
Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:14805110000393)
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