Chuwaa2:


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tosin481:
Hello boss in d house.
Please my honda accord '03 4plugs is consuming fuel at 4km/ltr.
I got it naija used around December and it has been like that.
Please what can be the issue. Is it normal?

davessales039:


Jamb Question!!.

First, what other issues are there with the car?
Is check engine light on? If yes, what codes are showing?
Are the fans always on?
4km/ltr is really poor and may be indicative of engine issues but honestly, more info is needed.

tosin481:

Thanks for your response
The check light is on. I have not scanned it because I also see it on in most similar models and mechanic says it doesn't matter.
Fan also runs always.
Please help

Chuwaa2:


Kindly read my submission again. I was reporting different scenarios. For context, let me narrate it again.

I drive for one week without AC, everything is fine, coolant is normal, no issues.

I drive with AC and notices the coolant (reservoir) greatly diminished or totally disappeared but coolant in radiator is normal. I top up the reservoir. Puzzled, I move to the next experiment.

I drive with AC and immediately I park at the end of the day, I open the bonnet and check and see my coolant in the reservoir full but the following mornings I check and it's either gone or at the bottom. No leakage anywhere.


Then I also notice that if I stay long in traffic while AC is on, the car starts overheating, but when I'm in constant motion with the AC in operation, no overheating.

davessales039:


1. The check engine light is not there for decoration. It is important and should not be simply ignored; especially at a time like this when you are trying to solve an issue. Go get it scanned.

2. Fan always running means engine will not get warm enough but will keep trying to, hence burning more fuel. Even at that, 4km/ltr is way too low for that car.

3. Fan running always means it has been wired directly (not good). Things in the engine bay have been tampered with. Take it to a professional shop to find out more. Needs to be physically inspected.

Also, take note, your odometer reading is in miles, not kilometers. You to calculate the km.

jceesquare:


There is a leak in the system. It's either your engine is burning up the water through the head gasket or you have a tiny leak somewhere.
1. Do a head gasket test on your system to confirm its okay (there are several DIY methods on YouTube or better still visit a competent shop for it)

2. If you use a coolant, check for white marks around the cooling pipes and hose, radiator, water pump and radiator cap. And if you use water instead of coolant, check out for rust signs.

3. If the car only overheats while stationary and cools down when you drive around, check the following:
a. Radiator fins are not clogged.
b. Fans are blowing in the right direction and well enough. Run a live data to know at what temp your fan blows. Also check for high and low fan speed.
c. Check if your water pump is in good condition. Does not rattle or make any funny sound and does not leak.

4. Also check your thermostat if car is equipped with one.

5. Check for village people's touch.

Chuwaa2:


LOL at village people. Thanks for the detailed solutions

Simple solution, someone jammed my front bumper and fender and I went to repair and spray. Radiator was clogged from swimming river Igboefon. They removed all the debris (didn't even use vulcanizer) and car is back to normal. AC works in traffic, no more hot air and disappearing coolant.

kingreign:


This, I assume is an American or EU Spec Kia Optima with the GDI engine. Your Engine is having a Knock Sensor Detection System showing excessive wear in the con rod, crankshaft, bearings, crankshaft journals or piston slap.


Check if the knock sensor harness has been or the sensor is bad, if all is okay, check ECM, if that's okay, e be like engine go come down sha.

JoinMarco:
Gazzuzz Good evening.
Okay, I'll go straight to it.
I'm going to explain what has been done to the car to paint a clearer picture and rule out areas already looked at.
My car is a Camry 2004 with 4 cylinders(i4)

The car has been having acceleration issues.

The prob became very noticeable when my fuel finished on the road.

Anytime I match d throttle pass 2000rpm is struggles to pass beyond that point. The engine makes a noise as though the exhaust has blown. I'll have to match d throttle to the end and hold on for some time before it will jerk and accelarte a slowly while making a loud rev noise.

I took d car to a mechanic when the car started making reving noises (like ur exhaust had blown) and was vibrating Eve when the car wasn't accelerating (When the ignition was on)

The tank was emptied and cleaned while a new fuel was added the problem persisted
The fuel pump was replaced with another but the prob persisted
The four spark plugs were changed, the problem persisted.

One faulty coil was changed, the car became much quieter (no more reving or vibrations) but the car still had acceleration issues.
Injector and nozzles were serviced, d problem still persisted.
O2 sensor/fuel air sensor was checked and nothing was wrong with it.


All these and the prob still persists.
The mechanic suggested that it's probably bad fuel again that I should burn it out and refill with a better one.

I'm tired.
Is there anything I'm missing or haven't checked. Pls suggestions.

JoinMarco:
Gazzuzz Good evening.
Okay, I'll go straight to it.
I'm going to explain what has been done to the car to paint a clearer picture and rule out areas already looked at.
My car is a Camry 2004 with 4 cylinders(i4)

The car has been having acceleration issues.

The prob became very noticeable when my fuel finished on the road.

Anytime I match d throttle pass 2000rpm is struggles to pass beyond that point. The engine makes a noise as though the exhaust has blown. I'll have to match d throttle to the end and hold on for some time before it will jerk and accelarte a slowly while making a loud rev noise.

I took d car to a mechanic when the car started making reving noises (like ur exhaust had blown) and was vibrating Eve when the car wasn't accelerating (When the ignition was on)

The tank was emptied and cleaned while a new fuel was added the problem persisted
The fuel pump was replaced with another but the prob persisted
The four spark plugs were changed, the problem persisted.

One faulty coil was changed, the car became much quieter (no more reving or vibrations) but the car still had acceleration issues.
Injector and nozzles were serviced, d problem still persisted.
O2 sensor/fuel air sensor was checked and nothing was wrong with it.


All these and the prob still persists.
The mechanic suggested that it's probably bad fuel again that I should burn it out and refill with a better one.

I'm tired.
Is there anything I'm missing or haven't checked. Pls suggestions.

Thurmieee:
Guys I need help.
I took my car to oyo,on the way it over heated and the cylinder got condemned.
They say I go buy new cylinder and ring. I did that.
The car come start but the work no complete.
They say na coil.
We buy coil.
After changing the coils it didn't get better. We come discover say the thing don mix oil and water. Na then the meco dey tell me say the block has broken when he open the engine, so he use something to gum it so I can manage it,say na the same place wey the water dey pass enter be that. Say na to buy new block.
I've already spent 140k like this.
Now there's an engine wey dey say he knock (corolla) say make I buy the block put am for cheaper. Do you guys think it can work? And my concern is that even if it works for the rola engine to knock shey he no go spoil the block? That in the long run he go come still dey short oil. Please I need Input. This is not the time to troll me abeg I'm really going through alot

Thurmieee:
Guys I need help.
I took my car to oyo,on the way it over heated and the cylinder got condemned.
They say I go buy new cylinder and ring. I did that.
The car come start but the work no complete.
They say na coil.
We buy coil.
After changing the coils it didn't get better. We come discover say the thing don mix oil and water. Na then the meco dey tell me say the block has broken when he open the engine, so he use something to gum it so I can manage it,say na the same place wey the water dey pass enter be that. Say na to buy new block.
I've already spent 140k like this.
Now there's an engine wey dey say he knock (corolla) say make I buy the block put am for cheaper. Do you guys think it can work? And my concern is that even if it works for the rola engine to knock shey he no go spoil the block? That in the long run he go come still dey short oil. Please I need Input. This is not the time to troll me abeg I'm really going through alot

GAZZUZZ:


You need a replacement engine.

Meklex:
Hi Guys, I got an ES 300 toks, which engine oil should I use? I need a good alternative to Mobil 1.

Gazzuzz
dru23
nurey

Meklex:
Hi Guys, I got an ES 300 toks, which engine oil should I use? I need a good alternative to Mobil 1.

Gazzuzz
dru23
nurey

dru23:

Meklex:
thanks a lot, I will look for them

GAZZUZZ:

Meklex:
lol, if it's not Mobil 1 you no do�

dru23:



Oga , point and kill .. All these oyel are great alternative to Mobil 1 .. Keep in mind I import them directly myself .. No middle men ...

My personal favorite is Pennzoil .. This is what I use for my Infiniti

dru23:



Oga , point and kill .. All these oyel are great alternative to Mobil 1 .. Keep in mind I import them directly myself .. No middle men ...

My personal favorite is Pennzoil .. This is what I use for my Infiniti