fun lover: My honda babyboy(2000 model) overheats after I have used the Ac continously for abt 2 to 3 hrs...the temperature indicator moves up and the car drags..but I can drive it all day without overheating if I do not use AC..what could be done ?

Also,is the use of coolant recommended,if yes,what type?

My steering also locks if I switch off the engine totally in order to put of the car stereo..what can I do?..as a result of this,I leave the radio light on..is this healthy for d car?

olajide_07: @luvi I need your help O! Before my technicians would destroy my car!!! HELP -
Let me start like this, I make it a habit to change my ball joints 1ce every 2 months max 3mths, because- I don't want any disappointments, I changed them over the weekend and everything was fine except I was hearing this sharp noise (thou very faint) of a needle rubbing iron, I complained, but they said their was nothing wrong, until yesterday lo-and behold my greatest fear my ball joint nut, flew oFf just like that and my car parked well -right in the middle of the road, some road side mechanic worked on it and I moved it home and returned this morning to my mechanic, they de-assembled and reassembled the arms and legs of my car, I told them I was going to test run the car myself, believe you me I put the gear in R, and my car and tyre had not done a 360 rotation when the shaft pulled off, they insisted they tighten it well and they had to re-jack the car and run it while hanging it was vibrating as if the engine seats had cut so they changed the gear seat remaining one which they could loose that was extremely stiff, nah so O! I allowed them to test drive the and when they came back they said it was not going to affect the car, but lo- and behold the more I increase speed the from 0-40mph the car vibrates; as if the tyre is bad, 1. I hope its not the shaft cups, what. Should I tell them to look out for thanks.

numen:


Regarding the over-heating; You might want to change your radiator from single pipe to double pipe. Some ppl will recommend flushing it, but if you have the green, change your radiator and cool away.

Regarding your steering lock; Are you saying you can't off your radio without switching off the engine and that same process locks your steering (without you turning the steering even for a slightest bit after switching off engine)?

aychadas: Please where can I get Z1 honda gear oil, I looked for it all over Port harcourt but couldn't find it, n how much pls.

Lordscrown: Please,ɪ̣̝̇ drive a honda buldog,ɪ̣̝̇'ve serviced it twice within a month and yet it emit smokes.some said the engine is weared and spoied...so М̣̣̥̇̊Ɣ question is,is it advisable to ring the enine or buy a new one

Lordscrown: Please,ɪ̣̝̇ drive a honda buldog,ɪ̣̝̇'ve serviced it twice within a month and yet it emit smokes.some said the engine is weared and spoied...so М̣̣̥̇̊Ɣ question is,is it advisable to ring the enine or buy a new one

Denc: I own 2006 Accord V6...its due for servicing

After days/weeks of searching for the recommended oil (5W-20)...including calling Mobil depot at Apapa and SolutionsPlus at Yaba...I plan on using Mobil1 0W-40 (preferred) OR QUARTZ 9000 5W-40...hope thats not a bad idea in the long run...but thats the best I could come up with in this situation

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Car_Care/AskMobil/0W40_or_5W20.aspx

luvinhubby:
Total Quartz or Mobil XHP will provide a very good alternative.

Evil Sirit: Please I use a 2002 Honda Civic and I ve bin using only water in the Radiator until recent I got aware of the consequences.....please what type of coolant(color,product) do you advice I buy
Thanks

edoyad:
Honda uses green coolant like the Total that Guy is talking of.

Honda Antifreeze Honda makes its own specific Honda coolant/antifreeze for use in Hondas, including the Civic. You can purchase the Honda brand of antifreeze at your local Honda or Acura dealer. Check your car's owner's manual to determine what specific kind of Honda antifreeze to use in your Civic. ............
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Blue and Green Antifreeze You can use either blue or green antifreeze in your Honda without impacting the antifreeze's performance; the color difference is simply a result of the different dyes used in making the product. If you have previously used green antifreeze, you can still use blue or use a mixture of both. Red or Orange Antifreeze Do not use red or orange colored antifreeze, as these products are most compatible with GM vehicles. These kinds of antifreeze will not work well in Japanese manufactured vehicles, including the Honda Civic. Check the label and brand of the antifreeze to see if it is made for Japanese vehicles.

luvinhubby:
Total Quartz or Mobil XHP will provide a very good alternative.

oseri: i have a 2005 honda accord. whenever i depress the break pedal, i hear a continuous noise(ke ke ke ke.....) until i lift off my leg from the break. i have changed the break pad, the upper and lower arm(at least that's what the mechanic called it) but the noise still persist. another mechanic said it's the break caliper. i'm so tired of this trial n error naija mechanic. any way forward?

cisplatin: Good day all! Pls I'm planning to get a 1998 honda baby boy...can anyone advice based on its reliability?

Also, i heared the transmission is notorious, so I'd like to know the cost of replacing the transmission (automatic).

18wheeler:
The transmission is only notorious if you use the wong ATF when changing or you dont change according to schedule. It costs between 60 and 80 thousand naira I heard. I've never bought one myself. I've used my 1999 accord since November 2008.

cisplatin: thank you bro. Please what is correct ATF for a 98 model?

18wheeler:
There's a Honda ATF I cant remember the name now. It's specified in the owner's manual. But you can use any ATF of
DEXRON III grade as substitude. Please note Dexron III and not Dexron II which is commonly found in petrol stations.

18wheeler:

But in my car manual, Dexron III is recommended where Honda ATF isn't available. Please educate us more.

18wheeler:

But in my car manual, Dexron III is recommended where Honda ATF isn't available. Please educate us more.

olajide_07:
Plzzzz don't try it I used it for my EOD and gbam it burnt my sensor, in fact it affected a lot of things including my dash board light indicators plzzzzz don't use Dexron use ATF

Marpol: This is how the Honda ATF looks like.

Marpol:


Dexron III is recommended as a substitute. You are required to flush it and replace with HONDA ATF within the shortest period of time.

Marpol: Call Luvinhubby on 08029255299, 08039121412. He delivers to any part of Nigeria.