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StillDtruth:


That is how they measure fuel here.



Wow. Thank God you are ok.

I Wish I could watch you fixing it.

I will document it, I always do with these DIYs
few I did
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7733981/replacement-front-brakepad-bmw320d-f90

erico2k2:

Well buying power of Nigerians is weak, no money, to some that car you consider dead is a prayer point to some other family.
I always come with my own oil to do servicing, I have been to a place B4 in my village where a guy use one oil to service all car lol or people buy used parts to service mechanical parts which are prone to wear an tear, ie used brake pads.

Used brake pads? Well village people just have to manage. But I do love their mechanical problem solving skills ooo and the cheap easy way it is solved.

erico2k2:

I will document it, I always do with these DIYs
few I did
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7733981/replacement-front-brakepad-bmw320d-f90

Oh, you were the one who did this thread? Okay.

If not that I no get power to turn bolts and man don dey old, I would have loved DIY-ing.

But I do it vicariously through my mechanic

StillDtruth:


Used brake pads? Well village people just have to manage. But I do love their mechanical problem solving skills ooo and the cheap easy way it is solved.

Yes oh, used brake Pad, used spark plugs, even used fan belt ,Yeh nothing wrng with that,ie temp fix to get you going not for long term.
Cars are getting complicated ,soon roadside will be gone like the days of Radio mechanics.

StillDtruth:


Oh, you were the one who did this thread? Okay.

If not that I already

yes and some others.

StillDtruth:


Oh, you were the one who did this thread? Okay.

If not that I no get power to turn bolts and man don dey old

ahahah

erico2k2:

Yes oh, used brake Pad, used spark plugs, even used fan belt ,Yeh nothing wrng with that,ie temp fix to get you going not for long term.
Cars are getting complicated ,soon roadside will be gone like the days of Radio mechanics.

Wow.

erico2k2:

yes and some others.

Ok. I will pay more attention when reading your threads.

thebigkendo:
Dru23 come oh.. Dey want to put sand sand in your Garri

Come & drop some Google screenshots for them

Lol dru23 still dey sell oyel

StillDtruth:


And you think they are agreeing because they know and like the op?

I believe that you are speaking out of interest and I believe you sell these oils so you are feeling threatened

lol............ because I am telling you the truth, I sell oil??😂😂😂😂😂, 1+1 = Eba.

StillDtruth:


How many people use Rolls Royce and BMW's N20 engines that this post is a concern?

This is an extreme objection

If this theory is true it should be applicable in all cases.Lets not look like we didnt go to school because we want to buy cheap oil.

erico2k2:

What is our climate, is it hotter than san Francisco?

alot of people just want to buy cheap oil and be happy, they don't really believe what they are saying.

Be quiet fools
No car was made here.
Foo ls
If u buy cheap oil,u can use it for even a year,so far its short trips and distance doesn't exceed 15km.like taking car out to buy groceries,market,running errands,etc. Cheap fake oil is needed. Tho ud need to change it with another 2litres of diesel oil added to crankcase and drive for at least 30mins b4 u do oil change.
If u buy expensive oil,you are so sure u bought the fakes of the fakes.even if u bought it at mobil,it is still fake.

RichIgboBoy:
are you aware that some people in the states switch to 20w50 during summer?

Lol ... Baba am based in the USA. Nobody uses 20w50 😂. We drive modern cars now....

Also just because water comes out of your car tail pipe of ur car is not a sign of good engine. Water comes out during cold start from water combustion...

People like you are the reason I don't buy use Nigerian cars. I thank God I can import my own cars....


Imagine someone using 20w50 on this beautiful machine of a car.. the level of ignorance has no boundaries when it comes to car maintenance in Nigeria .

People like you just wan use ignorance scatter better car.


Make I dey use 20w50 for my beautiful Civic. Make I carry your ignorance Carry use 20w50 spoil my car ...

Ignorance truly is Bliss

erico2k2:

I do not under estimate Nigerians as mechanics, however they know the right thing but the vast majority chose do work with what they have. However the few who do and know the right way are deemed too expensive. How many of you will take their cars to radautoworks on here or top cars in PH. You are here talking about cars and you know next to nothing about cars, all your utterance are that from a palm wine bar.I have gone fru your post or created thread by you all got to do with religion, you do not have on thread on the Auto section but here you are embarrassing yourself. You who do not even know the year your car was manufactured or your Engine capacity all of a sudden you speak for all Nigerians.
You are here talking about Overheating, I suspect you are calling 2015 car brand new in Nigeria , that is 10 years OLD. And Nigerians magic the odometer. Let me tell you, vast majority of the newer cars have Electronic thermostats, so tell me how are you going to by that Bro if ur degree or interest is in Religion stick to it, don't delve into Engineering and you know next to nothing about.

I stopped arguing in this forum a long time ago when I found out that people who know better simply argue to increase business. I figure that when the car is messed up enough, it's will probably find it's way to us 🤷🏾

dru23:


Lol ... Baba am based in the USA. Nobody uses 20w50 😂. We drive modern cars now....

Also just because water comes out of your car tail pipe of ur car is not a sign of good engine. Water comes out during cold start from water combustion...

People like you are the reason I don't buy use Nigerian cars. I thank God I can import my own cars....


Imagine someone using 20w50 on this beautiful machine of a car.. the level of ignorance has no boundaries when it comes to car maintenance in Nigeria .

People like you just wan use ignorance scatter better car.


Make I dey use 20w50 for my beautiful Civic. Make I carry your ignorance Carry use 20w50 spoil my car ...

Ignorance truly is Bliss

Dru, you still dey here dey argue years later when you and me dey for the same North America! You no get big import business wey you dey do? You get time🤣

Leave them, don't come and spoil business for me

radautoworks:


Dru, you still dey here dey argue years later when you and me dey for the same North America! You no get big import business wey you dey do? You get time🤣

Leave them, don't come and spoil business for me

radautoworks:


I stopped arguing in this forum a long time ago when I found out that people who know better simply argue to increase business. I figure that when the car is messed up enough, it's will probably find it's way too us 🤷🏾

Sometimes it is better to reject their cars. For your own sanity..... Even if a customer wants to buy oil from me . I ask them if na naija car if they say yes I dey discourage them from buying from me .....

Yes I want to make money but not at the expense of others. I take pride in what I do ....

I know a mechanic in my area that rejects cars..

dru23:


Lol ... Baba am based in the USA. Nobody uses 20w50 😂. We drive modern cars now....

Also just because water comes out of your car tail pipe of ur car is not a sign of good engine. Water comes out during cold start from water combustion...

People like you are the reason I don't buy use Nigerian cars. I thank God I can import my own cars....


Imagine someone using 20w50 on this beautiful machine of a car.. the level of ignorance has no boundaries when it comes to car maintenance in Nigeria .

People like you just wan use ignorance scatter better car.


Make I dey use 20w50 for my beautiful Civic. Make I carry your ignorance Carry use 20w50 spoil my car ...

Ignorance truly is Bliss

we no ask you for car pics sir

dicksonadams:


Lol dru23 still dey sell oyel

no mind that guy

erico2k2:

Well buying power of Nigerians is weak, no money, to some that car you consider dead is a prayer point to some other family.
I always come with my own oil to do servicing, I have been to a place B4 in my village where a guy use one oil to service all car lol or people buy used parts to service mechanical parts which are prone to wear an tear, ie used brake pads.

Funny enough from my days of me importing engine oil from my Uber cars till now as we speak I dey buy my own engine oil give mechanic to do oil change for me in Yankee. At least I know what am buying and I know what works well for my car .
Funny enough it is even cheaper for me . And was not even my goal

RichIgboBoy:
we no ask you for car pics sir

You should baba ... Make I use 20w50 scatter this engine. U no see how clean the engine is . Omo the engine quiet die . When I use remote starter I no fit tell if the car the on or not ....


This is 1 of Honda Strong engine ivetc . Small engine but big power. If well taken care of the engine will last longer than the car .......


When I got the car I bought spark plugs grade A . So that is the reason you see the engine bay open like that. Nothing do engine oil. Na spark plugs..

.

dru23:



You should baba ... Make I use 20w50 scatter this engine. U no see how clean the engine is . Omo the engine quiet die . When I use remote starter I no fit tell if the car the on or not ....


This is 1 of Honda Strong engine ivetc . Small engine but big power. If well taken care of the engine will last longer than the car .......


When I got the car I bought spark plugs grade A . So that is the reason you see the engine bay open like that. Nothing do engine oil. Na spark plugs..

dru, sell your oyel in peace
E be like say you dey use style that car for me, I no need am baba. I no like Honda

RichIgboBoy:
dru, sell your oyel in peace
E be like say you dey use style that car for me, I no need am baba. I no like Honda

.... Stick to your 2009 Camry that you said u get allegedly and continue 20w50...


i no get Lambo or lamba , but wetin I fit afford I go enjoy and take care of it like Lambo.....

Plus na person wey chop bellyful dey buy 20m plus car

MOTIONTECH:
If this theory is true it should be applicable in all cases.Lets not look like we didnt go to school because we want to buy cheap oil.

It is school that taught me that using an extreme situation to make an argument is unreasonable and invalid.

radautoworks:


I stopped arguing in this forum a long time ago when I found out that people who know better simply argue to increase business. I figure that when the car is messed up enough, it's will probably find it's way too us 🤷🏾

This is very correct ,Imagine someone buying a N30M car and a mechanic convince them to remove the thermostat and use N20k Oil to service the car, nor be Juju be that. ;DIt is well, how's the Biz running, you guys need to open a branch in PH ASAP

dru23:



.... Stick to your 2009 Camry that you said u get allegedly and continue 20w50...


i no get Lambo or lamba , but wetin I fit afford I go enjoy and take care of it like Lambo.....

Plus na person wey chop bellyful dey buy 20m plus car

ahah this 20W50 is cracking me up, last time I check Caterpillar dey use that Oil

radautoworks:


Dru, you still dey here dey argue years later when you and me dey for the same North America! You no get big import business wey you dey do? You get time🤣

Leave them, don't come and spoil business for me

2cribz:
Be quiet fools
No car was made here.
Foo ls
If u buy cheap oil,u can use it for even a year,so far its short trips and distance doesn't exceed 15km.like taking car out to buy groceries,market,running errands,etc. Cheap fake oil is needed. Tho ud need to change it with another 2litres of diesel oil added to crankcase and drive for at least 30mins b4 u do oil change.
If u buy expensive oil,you are so sure u bought the fakes of the fakes.even if u bought it at mobil,it is still fake.

ANd you thought you made sense and even calling others foools
Roberto vwalouence where are you when U are needed

erico2k2:

ahah this 20W50 is cracking me up, last time I check Caterpillar dey use that Oil

The time nairaland dey shout 20w50 up and down . I come Google am. Google talk say 20w50 na for old old cars and motorcycles generators and heavy equipment machines.

I come dey more confuse . The time I wan service my fireman generator. Na 20w50 oil dey come bring. I come think ha say na this oyel dey service motor with

Since than I dey avoid naija used cars. If customers call me say dey buy oil from me. I go ask sha the motor na tokunbo or naija used. If they talk say na naija I go tell them to use wetin the previous owner was using. I no dey sell market to them o

erico2k2:

This is very correct ,Imagine someone buying a N30M car and a mechanic convince them to remove the thermostat and use N20k Oil to service the car, nor be Juju be that. ;DIt is well, how's the Biz running, you guys need to open a branch in PH ASAP

Just need a good franchisee is all. We haven't found one yet