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Re: Car Talk Chat Room by babasewen(m): 7:40pm On Jun 29, 2019
larrixauto2017:
hello sir you will need to run a computerized scan on the vehicle sir and to know what is the exact problem with the car. after that you can post the code back too me for clear explanation sir
Thank you
Thanks a lot.
Please who does scanning in akure, would bring the car to akure next week.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by larrixauto2017(m): 7:54pm On Jun 29, 2019
babasewen:

Thanks a lot.
Please who does scanning in akure, would bring the car to akure next week.
i don,t no any mech in akure sir

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Re: Car Talk Chat Room by greatstephenho(m): 9:00am On Jul 05, 2019
Adebowale1616:
Morning house, sorry pls iam having much questions to ask which i need a sincere answers pls.

Av been thinking recently to get a small and very affordable car, but Nigerian used cars for now as i cant afford Toks presently and this is my first time, but pls is it advisable to buy cars frm all these online sites like Jiji, Olx etc ?

Secondly, some of the cars selling for like 150k, 200k etc on those sites, can one consider them to be good cars? Though mere checking some of the pictures some are eyes catchy and are looking very neat but I knw one can't use that to judge or who knows where one can get to buy offline Abi does those dealers selling Toks also sells Nigerian used too ?

Thirdly, pls what are the very important and necessary things to look out for in a car when making purchase so as not to buy problems? Thanks in anticipation of your matured and sincere responses.
if you really like the car you saw online,go for inspection it's free,check the document and make sure you have the purchase receipt and change of ownership agreement..... don't forget the sellers signature if possible with stamp.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Joe4lv(m): 10:24am On Jul 05, 2019
blacksta:
Hello All

I believe my Mother Has ruined a car I bought for her by using roadside mechanics ... Can somebody recommend a good mechanic with all the tools that specialises in Japanese vehicles

Vehicle is a mitsubishi endeavor

Location Lagos

Many THanks


Chat up @radauto and book an appointment with them. They are the best around Lagos.

Thank me later

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Re: Car Talk Chat Room by babasewen(m): 3:37pm On Jul 07, 2019
larrixauto2017:
hello sir you will need to run a computerized scan on the vehicle sir and to know what is the exact problem with the car. after that you can post the code back too me for clear explanation sir
Thank you

I scanned it yesterday, it showed nothing significant.

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by larrixauto2017(m): 4:46pm On Jul 07, 2019
babasewen:


I scanned it yesterday, it showed nothing significant.
P0607
This code basically means the PCM/ECM has failed ,this can be more serious code and may also referred to as "ECM" internal circuit malfunction
THIS ARE PART OF THE SYMPTOMS
1) Vehicle may also go into limp-home mode where it runs under reduced power
2)No start condition [crank but does not start ]
3) May stop while driving
Hello sir my advise is that the "ECM" should be replace as soon as possible sir and also after replacing the "ECM" you can let me know how it fills sir Thanks
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by gigzezo: 5:53pm On Jul 07, 2019
Hello folks... good evening and happy Sunday to y'all.. please i need advice on this cars; the acura 2012 zdx touring,ford Taurus sho 2013,lexus rx350 2010 and lexus es 350 2012. How they all drive here on our road being a first timer though have been driving series of cars before not mine but this particular brand i had little experience with them..please help a brother. I need something comfortable and smooth for travelling long distance once or twice a month and with a good speed too. THANKS.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Rackooooooon: 7:46pm On Jul 07, 2019
I did not expect to see on this site a post about cars. But I recently very fond of this brand of car! I recently went on a business trip to Tampa. My company rented me a car at Payless Tampa airport. When I screamed my car it was a brand new Mercedes and I was very impressed with this car. I drove a Mercedes for the first time in my life and since then I seriously think about buying a new car for myself
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by JoeDimeji(m): 9:34pm On Jul 07, 2019
atelysir:
I Am A Clearing And Forwarding agent and how much to clear Toyota Camry 2009
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by omonighoblessing(f): 4:05am On Jul 08, 2019
gigzezo:
Hello folks... good evening and happy Sunday to y'all.. please i need advice on this cars; the acura 2012 zdx touring,ford Taurus sho 2013,lexus rx350 2010 and lexus es 350 2012. How they all drive here on our road being a first timer though have been driving series of cars before not mine but this particular brand i had little experience with them..please help a brother. I need something comfortable and smooth for travelling long distance once or twice a month and with a good speed too. THANKS.
I would pick an ES350 2012
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by babasewen(m): 8:03am On Jul 08, 2019
larrixauto2017:
P0607
This code basically means the PCM/ECM has failed ,this can be more serious code and may also referred to as "ECM" internal circuit malfunction
THIS ARE PART OF THE SYMPTOMS
1) Vehicle may also go into limp-home mode where it runs under reduced power
2)No start condition [crank but does not start ]
3) May stop while driving
Hello sir my advise is that the "ECM" should be replace as soon as possible sir and also after replacing the "ECM" you can let me know how it fills sir Thanks

How much does it cost?
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by gigzezo: 8:12am On Jul 08, 2019
Can you tell why please? I need more enlightenment guys...
omonighoblessing:
I would pick an ES350 2012
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by galaxi(m): 12:25pm On Jul 08, 2019
Go for rx350 lexus 2010 or acura zdx.

I have been using my rx350 2010 for over one year without any major repair,just oil change and it also have a good grand clearance,i do not need to worry so much about how bad a road is.
Zdx is ok too but i don't know much about the maintenance aspect.

Lexus Es 350 2012 is very fine and share the same engine and gear box with the RX 2010 and you will likely spend same amount on maintenance on both vehicles,i'm planning selling my es330 due to high cost of maintenance to get a corolla (have used it for 4yrs now).

But considering the nature of our roads i will never consider lexus es350 and also people will not value it much because of our "Jeep" mentality in this country.

For me RX 350 2010 is the real deal.



gigzezo:
Hello folks... good evening and happy Sunday to y'all.. please i need advice on this cars; the acura 2012 zdx touring,ford Taurus sho 2013,lexus rx350 2010 and lexus es 350 2012. How they all drive here on our road being a first timer though have been driving series of cars before not mine but this particular brand i had little experience with them..please help a brother. I need something comfortable and smooth for travelling long distance once or twice a month and with a good speed too. THANKS.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by larrixauto2017(m): 3:03pm On Jul 08, 2019
babasewen:


How much does it cost?
hello sir i don't really know sir but just budget 40,000 sir
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Johnsonkeyz2019: 7:45am On Jul 09, 2019
Is it advisable to use Abro Fuel Injector Cleaner on my Car

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by neyo4real(m): 6:39pm On Jul 09, 2019
@ikenna etal

Hello Sir. Good day to you. I use a 1999 toyota camry. After flushing my radiator some months back at a car wash, the water pressure from the nozzle destroyed the cells of the radiator (due to weakness i guess)

So I had to change the complete unit (inclusive of fan and thermoswitch ). But I later observed the fuel consumption began to increase and the temperature gauge was always extremely low even with AC switched on irrespective of distance I travel and intensity of heat from sun.

Met few kazeems who told me ''Bros, your engine go last well well becos him head go dey kool well well''. But as car user, and literate, I know this is purely abnormal and my online research, coupled with one of your responses states that if a car does not operate at the normal temperature, it would result in reduced fuel economy and the engine will wear out.

So, I embarked a DIY, surveyed the engine bay and realized the fan runs consistently making the engine over-cool due to disconnected thermoswitch. So what did was to plug the connector and Lo and behold, the temperature stays at normal level because the fans would only operate when the temperature reaches its apex.

But, the challenge here is this:Having connected the thermo-switch, I did a personal observation with the bonnet open while the car was idling. I noticed that when ever the temperature reaches it's limit, the fan operates at perfect and full speed. But once I switch on the AC, the speed reduces.

This has been a major challenge for me using the AC. The AC system is excellent. Thought it was the AC unit not until i took it for an inspection that I confirmed it is very perfect. The compressor was loosed...assessed by a highly reliable engineer and certified it is in perfect condition.

He however advised I consult a good engineer as regards the reduction in fan speed when ever the AC is working. According to him, the AC system requires good suction of Air through the condenser whenever its working.

Took it for scan, the following are the results

P0105
P0401 and
P0/1..... (not sure) but its meant bad downstream o2 sensor

But asides these results, I am still concerned about the reduction in speed of the cooling fan when the AC is operating

Sir, please advise. Is this normal?

Regards

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Re: Car Talk Chat Room by gigzezo: 8:38am On Jul 10, 2019
Thank you so much for this piece of advice and information... digging the lexus already and someone suggested to me a ford edge limited 2014 have an idea bro?
galaxi:
Go for rx350 lexus 2010 or acura zdx.

I have been using my rx350 2010 for over one year without any major repair,just oil change and it also have a good grand clearance,i do not need to worry so much about how bad a road is.
Zdx is ok too but i don't know much about the maintenance aspect.

Lexus Es 350 2012 is very fine and share the same engine and gear box with the RX 2010 and you will likely spend same amount on maintenance on both vehicles,i'm planning selling my es330 due to high cost of maintenance to get a corolla (have used it for 4yrs now).

But considering the nature of our roads i will never consider lexus es350 and also people will not value it much because of our "Jeep" mentality in this country.

For me RX 350 2010 is the real deal.



Re: Car Talk Chat Room by dannybrasky(m): 11:04am On Jul 10, 2019
Ford parts are expensive.


gigzezo:
Thank you so much for this piece of advice and information... digging the lexus already and someone suggested to me a ford edge limited 2014 have an idea bro?

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