NewStats: 3,264,184 , 8,182,891 topics. Date: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 at 05:05 AM 5v5hf

nurey:


I didn't enter the workshop just their office. I am not in lagos anymore though so may not be opportune to go with you

Okay.

jeraw:
Warri

Will get back to you

jeraw:
so what's your counsel since I can't lay my hands on the MVLV over here?

Where are you located? Let me ask their boss

jeraw:
Good day Sir,

Kindly confirm if I can use Total Dextron III MV (see pics below) as a temporary transmission fluid for Honda Civic 2008. I couldn't find MV LV in any of the Total stations where I reside..

Thanks

No. There's nothing like temporary in Nigeria. Your temporary fit one year. Temporary means if you are stuck at Ore and you can use it till you get to Lagos and drain it.

nurey:
Mandillas dey Sura nah. Last time I was there, show room was empty.

But used toyota full there according to them they are "accredited used"

Great. I am yet to go there. Did you by chance enter the workshop. I was told that they have the means of determining the cause of engine oil shortage and the solution. This will reduce the frequency of buying used engines in the market. Maybe I should invite you when I am going there.

A woman asked me if Mandilas is still in existence and I was shocked that a lot of people have completely forgotten about them. They sell cars, brand new and used brand new cars. They are one of the accredited dealership for Toyota brand of vehicles. We are yet to visit the workshop and when we do, we will be able to get first hand information about their services especially the oil shortage in Toyota engines.

I have been curious about the Toyota brand, why is everyone claiming that It is very reliable and cost efficient . Just yesterday my neighbor sold a foreign used 2005 Corolla for 3.1m and I was perplexed. A range rover of the same year, people will run away from it. Going forward, I recall that the Abs module in a 2017 highlander cost over 1.5m and for the lesser year, 1m. The number 1 issue with it is oil shortage on most of the brand and the way forward. A lot of us mechanics are at our wits end because we don't know what to do. This issue needs to be resolved so that those who buy the car expensively should enjoy the car with proper guidance. Mandilas Toyota Experts have been fixing cars since I was a toddler decades ago and they are still in the industry waxing strong and performing wonders quietly. A lot of Toyota owners have resorted to changing engines because my colleagues said so. What did the legend say? Autowatch will visit Mandilas workshop to get first hand information about the way forward to make Toyota brand truly reliable. A lot of people will say that they are expensive without going to any of their outlets . us as we look for a solution to oil shortages in Toyota engines

mine85:
how long should oil last? I use tiny light carmry.i use sea horse oil, 4 litters.

If you are using mineral oil, let it be API SL for your Camry and every three months or 3000 miles whichever comes first. I don't know what grade is your seahorse but it might be API sf which is obsolete

I have read your blog and I can say that flushing an engine is a one off thing and not the continuous process. If and when you flush an engine, you don't use the same oil that created the sludge in the first place. You change to a higher grade of oil recommended for the car. And if you use a good engine flush, and you use the oil with sludge protection, there will never arise any reason to continue using the flush unless the product is not good enough. The best you can recommend is for prompt service when due even with a mineral oil, every 3 months or 3000 miles or move to a higher grade of oil recommended for the car which will save you money because you will be changing your oil twice a year instead of 4 times with a mineral oil. Mobil Xhp is now 12k for the 20w50 variant and in one year, you will spend 48k for oil alone while with the oil recommended for your car, you will not spend the amount for servicing the car twice a year, and added fuel economy and better performance. That product you are trying to promote, I have told the marketer to desist from telling people to use it at every service. It will corrode all the metals in the long run.

Piyke:


Honda calls for regular unleaded petrol in the 9th Gen. 2013 - 2017. Was the 2007 for the US market?

2010, yes USA market. Reason why I was asking is to know how effective the octane booster is

perfectbuy:
Please can you me directly? 08187022943 (WhatsApp)

I will but this is a public forum and it will be better if we are all informed

How much is it for a 20 rim tyre of 4?

Interesting thread. Does Honda uses unleaded fuel. I have seen on the 2010 Accord that fuel is required. Is it now a standard feature? I will suggest that you try this product on a 2007 Camry which does not require fuel and let's see the outcome of our fuel on the car.

n3rve:


Besides how they drive, it's going to need to be serviced before it's put on the road. I don't even trust the drivers to use the recommended oil. I don't know the state of the break pads, etc. So I'll go with your advice to lift it. appreciated, Nurey

AAA rescue are good and so also are we Arc Nigeria. We deliver in 36 hrs maximum. We use single trucks and pay attention to details. We are in Ikeja and provide top notch services. Www.arcnigeria .com

Ty207:

Good morning sir, my gearbox get broken last month, I intend to get new gearbox this week corolla 2005, pls which gear oil will you recommend for tokunbo gear?

Type Tiv Toyota. Sorry about that

FutureIsFemale:
Male and rape.

When Sarah says that all men are rapists people think she hates men not knowing she's speaking the facts.

I challenge anyone on this forum. I give you from now till the last day of this month. Post a news article of rape case involving a Nigerian woman as the culprit and I will empty my bank for you

All of you claim Nigerian women also rape and yet none of you has ever posted a picture or video evidence here.

Check out sapphiere profile. 90% of the threads there are Nigerian men raping women and their fellow men with pictures and videos proofs.

Show us the balance on the so that It will ginger us to get the evidence

LeJeun3:





Thank you o.....

Someone couldn't maintain a Toyota Corolla, yet he says Landrover is not reliable.

T’ait toi. See our Range Rover expert is talking and we are arguing with him. He does not scan but he knows the fault. Pressure increases too slow when venting gallery and he will use screwdriver to increase it faster. Erico, happy new Year to you. We learn everyday and it is easier to condemn a thing that you cannot understand. Like you rightly stated that na poor man dey say beer is bitter, any mechanic that changed the air suspension system in a Range Rover has failed. Rangerover balloon can last up to 6 years without changing anything. I just changed the balloon of a Cls 550 and the amount to change one can buy the four balloons in a Rangerover. The major problèm of the balloon is when the bushings start rumbling and you ignore it. Good morning

There's nothing wrong in buying a car that you like to have. Range Rover cars are durable and a go anywhere car. I have seen a lot of Toyota Highlander 2017 suffering from Yahoo Abs problem. The abs module for the car is 500k used and the failure to change will disable a lot of electronics. Buy what you want and the people will be the one to grumble about the cost of maintenance and not you.

Joeswift:



It is ATF sir

Look for Total mvlv Dexron 6

[quote author=Joeswift post=111506020]

Which gear oil can I use for my gear ?[/quote
First thing is to know the type of oil recommended for the car. If it is CVT or Dexron]

Gagame:
Not a small thing oo.how do scan the code what app would I do that with?

Bar code scanner on Google and scan anything that has a bar code and check online and if the information is correct, then it is okay

smartistics:
That's good. I wonder why our mechanics never improved. I have fixed the v6 and the v8 engines and they perform better. They lack the technical know how on how to correctly time the engine. Don't waste your money buying new engine for your rover and jaguar, just me.

Put your number on the thread please. We need more of you to dispel the misconception

Joeswift:


Are you saying I can't use Oando dextron 2 for my Honda civic 2009?

Lai Lai. Never try it. Dex 11 are not for electronically controlled gear box. In fact you can't use Dexron 2 for baby boy talk less of an advanced gearbox that requires high quality oil to lubricate and cool down the heat in your Civic

theoilguy:
While you are at it, please invite your alternate moniker to come help defend u. A man with zero integrity who uses alternate monikers to attack people he stole from.

What has been your progress level in the last couple of years? Have you completed your house with my money yet?

No comment

[quote author=theoilguy post=111387193]

slowpoke, Wetin concern me concern your thoughts? Have you seen me here in a while? I am busy selling 200 gallons to Mobil stations at a go while your poverty is still biting you at your shop where people come to harass you daily. Have you seen a nairalander complain about me? Unlike you with series of complaints on dubious behavior.

Old thief, this 50k will be your doom, as long as I worked for it with my sweat and you tricked it from me, God will punish you continuously.

The curse will be on your head. [/quote

So you are no longer selling Castrol? Thank goodness that you are now selling Mobil to filling stations. Good luck to you.

theoilguy:


Sooperrescue, I have not forgotten my 50,000 Naira which you stole from me. I am only bidding my time to resume hostilities.

In the meantime, I hope you have been able
To complete your own house with the 50k. Your customers should beware of you cos you can do this to them too.

Useless old man.

Long time. As you hear of adulterated oil, you thought I was referring to you.. Glad you are doing great.

Good Engine oils are going out of circulation because of the Customs wahala at the ports. And we have a lot of adulterated oils in circulation. Beware

ironheart:
thanks boss

You are welcome

ironheart:
how much and where can i get it in Abuja?

Major Total outlets. Area 3, 11 and the one opposite NNPC towers

ironheart:
Good morning house, lovely contribution here. What can be recommended for an Infiniti m35? Whats the alternative to nissan matic j?

Thanks

Total mvlv

Elsueno:


Mid last year, I went for oil servicing at Total , my usual oil has gone to 12k, fast forward last month, same oil now 14k.....so I decided & bought d whole box .....now it would take a loong time for me to buy more as each gallon is 5 litres & my usual car needs only 3 litres for a change in 5-6 months

Very good move. The prices are soaring. Total also are feeling the impact of the incompetence of the customs at the ports

[quote author=Dozieson post=111199644]

Hmmmmm I can do this for Mobil

Yes all products with the bar code. I once bought 7 speed Mercedes Benz transmission fluid and when I scanned it, it was showing dot 4 plus brake oil. For us in the repairs business, be over watchful is the Logo