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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aaaaarghmed(m): 9:19am On May 24, 2019
Hello motor gurus....pls how much can I get the gearbox of Camry big daddy. Pls its urgent.thanks all
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:21am On May 24, 2019
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by legalwealth(m): 9:24am On May 24, 2019
GAZZUZZ:
samadex2007.Please do not post adverts in this section, to avoid being banned.

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Always talking like he is a moderator which he can never become or the owner of this forum. #PridenogoodOoo

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obekediamondfuto(m): 9:39am On May 24, 2019
legalwealth:


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Always talking like he is a moderator which he can never become or the owner of this forum. #PridenogoodOoo

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by timifakay(m): 9:44am On May 24, 2019
dante12412:
Good evening all,pls I'm a newbie in driving,I no nothing about cars,stuffs like wen it develops a fault and wot cud be d possible issue. I intend to buy a Lexus jeep milk colour b4 Xmas and 1.5m is my budget for d car. wot kind,make and year of a Lexus jeep can that budget get me.

gurus pls assist me ...make I no go fumble abeg una

You don fumble already.
Buy small easy to maintain car wey get cheap body parts, so that when you bash am as your hand never strong he no go hard you to quick repair.
Then when your hand don strong well well, plus pepper don rest pass now, you go fit afford more recent year of any brand you want.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 9:51am On May 24, 2019
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legalwealth:


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Always talking like he is a moderator which he can never become or the owner of this forum. #PridenogoodOoo
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 10:08am On May 24, 2019
radautoworks:


Denso are the original equipment plugs for your car N6,289 each http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=DEN&partNumber=4711

The correct NGK alternate is http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=NGK&partNumber=9029


How much is the the NGK? Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samadex2007: 11:12am On May 24, 2019
DukeNija:

How much is the the NGK? Thanks
Sir, the price for Laser Iridium is #5,800
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AYOOLAAUTOCARE1(m): 12:41pm On May 24, 2019
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ojeysky(m): 6:24pm On May 24, 2019
samadex2007:


Sir, the price for Laser Iridium is #5,800

One single plug ba....! #Isorite
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 11:17pm On May 24, 2019
DukeNija:


How much is the the NGK? Thanks


They're quite expensive at about 11k.NGK Rutheniums are cheaper at about 8k.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 11:19pm On May 24, 2019
ojeysky:


One single plug ba....! #Isorite

That's usually the case with the original equipment spark plugs. There are cheaper ones available that fit that the car but those are the ones the manufacturer put in the car. The double platinums are only 3k.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lenzy: 8:09pm On May 26, 2019
Hello Gazzuzz, I have Accord 03 the check engine light blinks for few secs at startup then steady after, I have P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 and P2237. The car runs well without AC. I have changed all plugs, serviced nozzle but still no improvement. Pls what can I do?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by luluspin(m): 7:59am On May 28, 2019
Good .morning house..... I have a toyota camry le 2003.. Last friday on my way to work my car started misbehaving i.e some terrible sound came up couple with the car jerking and struggling to move on gear
I was told to replace the shaft head that is inside the gear that it has pulled out....
I notice that after the mechanic fixed the shaft(tho i wasn't there) but afterwards the car moves fine...
But i noticed since then , my car makes some tiny noise whenever am moving on gear one and gear two ,on the side he fixed,
I already serviced the gear but the huuuuuuu sound still persist.
Now my mechanic said its either the bearing in the gear is bad or the shaft replaced isn't for my car or the back axle oil is dry
Pls help( note. Gear select n pick up fine)
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oluwaseunla(m): 8:33am On May 28, 2019
luluspin:
Good .morning house..... I have a toyota camry le 2003.. Last friday on my way to work my car started misbehaving i.e some terrible sound came up couple with the car jerking and struggling to move on gear
I was told to replace the shaft head that is inside the gear that it has pulled out....
I notice that after the mechanic fixed the shaft(tho i wasn't there) but afterwards the car moves fine...
But i noticed since then , my car makes some tiny noise whenever am moving on gear one and gear two ,on the side he fixed,
I already serviced the gear but the huuuuuuu sound still persist.
Now my mechanic said its either the bearing in the gear is bad or the shaft replaced isn't for my car or the back axle oil is dry
Pls help( note. Gear select n pick up fine)

Have your technician test drive to ascertain what the noise may be. Meanwhile, that car has no "back axle", so no case for a back axle oil.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by luluspin(m): 2:20pm On May 28, 2019
None of the much could ascertain , one said the gear bearing is bad , and i should not bother that i shld ignore the sound , another one said maybe they fixed a wrong shaft
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autoxpatpro: 3:05pm On May 28, 2019
Thanks for this information, car owners must be able to interpret codes after diagnosis.stop wasting money on assumptions
for more car problem solution, visit autoxpattv on youtube..
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aghaclem67: 4:23am On May 29, 2019
GAZZUZZI thank you for the education you are giving us concerning issues with cars. Keep it up. I have this problem with my Hijet truck(small truck) not starting. There is no scanning port in the vehicle for diagnosis. The mechanics said the problem is the CPU commonly known as brainbox in Nigerian parlance. After several attempts to start the vehicle with other brainbox of the similar type there is no success. The mechanics said that unless a brainbox with exactly the same number is used the vehicle will not start and I have been searching for the said brainbox with the same number but to no avail. Please what do you think is the problem with the vehicle and the possible solution. When you try to start it revs but cannot come on.. Thank you.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by skillsbaba(m): 3:53pm On May 29, 2019
Hello car experts, my check engine light has been on for a while now and the fuel economy has gone up. Did a scan today and got these codes.:

P0128
P2185

Nb: there's no thermostat

Will fixing back the thermostat solve this or should change the sensor too
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by colossus2: 9:04pm On May 29, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


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Mr Gazzuzz, thanks for the engine purchase. Picked up yesterday, fixed today. Car is up and running. Mech said na correct sound engine I buy come from lagos.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:11pm On May 29, 2019
colossus2:

Mr Gazzuzz, thanks for the engine purchase. Picked up yesterday, fixed today. Car is up and running. Mech said na correct sound engine I buy come from lagos.

Thanks For the trust, and the patience. Please ensure you replace radiator (brand new) and install coolant.

thanks again.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ojeysky(m): 3:54am On May 30, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


If spark and fuel supply confirmed. Next check compression. If poor then focus on valves and head gasket


Finally summoned the courage to open up the engine(good to see it's somewhat sludge free) which was done by a recently identified Professional, so It happened that valve was the problem (one of the valve got bored in have no idea how that was possible).

Thanks!

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lordkenny(m): 6:10am On May 30, 2019
Please how do I maintain Audi A6 2003
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lerry009ri: 5:48pm On May 30, 2019
Dear Automobile Guru,
My Tokunbo 2008 Lexus RX 350 smoke white smoke any time i start it and stop. This is different from steaming.
Although i used QUARTZ 5000 20W50 because i did not see recomended oil grade of 5W30 of TOTAL.
1.What could be the problem or cause the smoke?
2.What will be the solution to that because i am scare of mechanic not to open my Engine.
3.What product of Oil should i use.
Please help me out .I need your help.
Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 7:24pm On May 30, 2019
lerry009ri:
Dear Automobile Guru,
My Tokunbo 2008 Lexus RX 350 smoke white smoke any time i start it and stop. This is steaming.
Although i used QUARTZ 5000 20W50 because i did not see recomended oil grade
of 5W30 of TOTAL.
1.What could be the problem or cause the smoke?
2.What will be the solution to that because i am scare of mechanic not to open my Engine.
3.What product of Oil should i use.
Please help me out .I need your help.
Thanks

Sorry bro. Those engines are very expensive.. Take the car to a specialist, even if it will cost you a lot.. Radauto in Lekki is my recommendation .. They have the rite tools to diagnosis your car .. They don't come cheap at all ,but it is better to take it to a place that can get the job done... that 20w50 oil you are using is the wrong, more than likely that oil has done grieve damage to your engine.. I tell people all the time follow the owners manual.. Some go hear and some are paying for it now ..good luck bro ....keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best, but prepare for the worse

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:16pm On May 30, 2019
lerry009ri:
Dear Automobile Guru,
My Tokunbo 2008 Lexus RX 350 smoke white smoke any time i start it and stop. This is steaming.
Although i used QUARTZ 5000 20W50 because i did not see recomended oil grade of 5W30 of TOTAL.
1.What could be the problem or cause the smoke?
2.What will be the solution to that because i am scare of mechanic not to open my Engine.
3.What product of Oil should i use.
Please help me out .I need your help.
Thanks

how long have u owned car?

How long have you used 20w50

Does engine short oil?

Do you have to top up the oil periodically
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lerry009ri: 8:43pm On May 30, 2019
dru23:


Sorry bro. Those engines are very expensive.. Take the car to a specialist, even if it will cost you a lot.. Radauto in Lekki is my recommendation .. They have the rite tools to diagnosis your car .. They don't come cheap at all ,but it is better to take it to a place that can get the job done... that 20w50 oil you are using is the wrong, more than likely that oil has done grieve damage to your engine.. I tell people all the time follow the owners manual.. Some go hear and some are paying for it now ..good luck bro ....keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best, but prepare for the worse

Thanks bro. I will get in touch with the specialist.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lerry009ri: 9:14pm On May 30, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


how long have u owned car?

How long have you used 20w50

Does engine short oil?

Do you have to top up the oil periodically

Thanks Gazzuzz. I was the one that asked you the price of 2008 RX 350 engine on your auto parts forum.

I owned the car for two months now

I have used the 20w50 for 6 weeks now

The oil just drops a little after serviced for some days but remain where it was since I have started monitoring it till date.

No. I have not top the Oil at all.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 10:58pm On May 30, 2019
skillsbaba:
Hello car experts, my check engine light has been on for a while now and the fuel economy has gone up. Did a scan today and got these codes.:

P0128
P2185

Nb: there's no thermostat

Will fixing back the thermostat solve this or should change the sensor too

don't give yourself headache over the absence of thermostat, it will still get to operating temperature if your fan is not connected direct. regarding your ect, i think u should remove and clean it 1st, if code still appears, check the wiring harness, if code still continues, change d sensors
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 11:02pm On May 30, 2019
lerry009ri:
Dear Automobile Guru,
My Tokunbo 2008 Lexus RX 350 smoke white smoke any time i start it and stop. This is different from steaming.
Although i used QUARTZ 5000 20W50 because i did not see recomended oil grade of 5W30 of TOTAL.
1.What could be the problem or cause the smoke?
2.What will be the solution to that because i am scare of mechanic not to open my Engine.
3.What product of Oil should i use.
Please help me out .I need your help.
Thanks

using a 20w50 engine oil n an RX 350 engine.....

hmnnn...... boss u wicked o

but sha, remedy go dey, oga gazzuz don dey attend to u
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 11:04pm On May 30, 2019
lerry009ri:
Dear Automobile Guru,
My Tokunbo 2008 Lexus RX 350 smoke white smoke any time i start it and stop. This is different from steaming.
Although i used QUARTZ 5000 20W50 because i did not see recomended oil grade of 5W30 of TOTAL.
1.What could be the problem or cause the smoke?
2.What will be the solution to that because i am scare of mechanic not to open my Engine.
3.What product of Oil should i use.
Please help me out .I need your help.
Thanks

to add to gazzuz's questions, did u buy d car as tokunbo or nigerian used. it's important to know so as to know d kind of advice to give u
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 11:06pm On May 30, 2019
ojeysky:


Finally summoned the courage to open up the engine(good to see it's somewhat sludge free) which was done by a recently identified Professional, so It happened that valve was the problem (one of the valve got bored in have no idea how that was possible).

Thanks!

this ur engine looks neat from the pictures i'm seeing

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