mh53:
you will need to do a lil maths; do you use up to a litre to top up biweekly? Calculate the monthly oil top up cost x 12 months Versus the one time cost of changing that gasket with the associated labour cost/lubricant replacement cost. My car leaks oil too...a gasket seal cracked underneath when I parked the car for two
Months but it drops once every 5 days or so. It doesn’t make economic sense to drop the entire engine for me when I can easily top up once every two months. Weigh the pros and cons.

mh53:
you will need to do a lil maths; do you use up to a litre to top up biweekly? Calculate the monthly oil top up cost x 12 months Versus the one time cost of changing that gasket with the associated labour cost/lubricant replacement cost. My car leaks oil too...a gasket seal cracked underneath when I parked the car for two
Months but it drops once every 5 days or so. It doesn’t make economic sense to drop the entire engine for me when I can easily top up once every two months. Weigh the pros and cons.

AshipaEk0:



as a long term strategy this isn't exactly smart. i don't know what economic sense you think you are applying here

Hope you realize that leak WILL get worse and it will just get worse suddenly, usually when the engine is running under load.

if your engine dumps oil whilst running you will buy a new engine.



I don't get the logic of being afraid to change a seal. It only shows you like extremely cheap, incompetent mechanics

Kassiny:
Dear Gazzuzz and order wonderful gurus..

Camry 2008 V6
Dash board, steering and entire car Start to vibrate when acceleration hits from 80kmh upward..

Pls help.

GAZZUZZ:


Wheel balance or inner side C.V axles or both

Kassiny:
Dear Gazzuzz and order wonderful gurus..

Camry 2008 V6
Dash board, steering and entire car Start to vibrate when acceleration hits from 80kmh upward..

Pls help.

tatax:


Thanks Gazzuzz.. I appreciate what you do in this forum. I will ensure to do as recommended. Thank you

Kassiny:


Wheel balancing done... But car still vibrates

gafman222:
I have 2003 camry which I've been using Mobil XHP oil for its service but when I started noticing shortage of oil after 2 years, a mechanic recommended another oil and the problem still persist. I use to buy a litre oil every week and someone later suggested I can be buying that 700 naira oil from any total fuel station to top it until another service (when I can use my normal oil to service). Some mechanics suggested ringing the engine to curb d oil shortage issue while some are against the idea (stating that since d car is not smoking at all)
I'm thinking of going fully synthetic if that will solve my issue or I should just ring the engine
Please experts in the house should advice me on this

Allem:
Good day everyone, especially the gurus. My 1999 camry i4 smokes very heavily only on cold weather, the exhaust line is very dry. Smoke only comes when is rains or the weather is cold. This isn't due like dey call it. It coves the environment that you can hardly see behind. Pls what could be the issue and how can it be fixed?

gbemsone:
Dear OP ,,please help me my eod 2003 fuel quage n temperature quage not working ,,,what can i do

melviniyke2002:
same here...after i did wheel balancing same result,i change my brake disc n brake pad...it stop

GAZZUZZ:


i don't think your vehicle smokes. Seems it's just steam, and engine idle speed is higher than usual

Allem:
Thanks for the response sir, The smoke covers everywhere and it's thick it goes off after sometime but last as long as 3 to 5 mins when it happens

GAZZUZZ:


egungun be careful.....


You have oil burn. Start by checking pcv valve for blocks by sludge.

If you lucky it is contributing to the oil burn.

Ultimately you will need an engine rebuild in the near future.

gafman222:

Thanks boss
Do u think using that 700 naira oil to top has not affected d engine and is "engine rebuild" same as ringing?

ibbkiddsx:
Dear GAZZUS,
I need your advice. I just bought this Toyota 4runner with 20" tyre and wheel.
My intention is to change it back to recommended wheel. But I noticed two different information on the driver side.
Sir I need your advice on whether to continue using the 20" or change it back to 18".

Pictures of the car and the information below.
The third picture is was is confusing me

Thanks
Cc: GAZZUZZ

kingreign:


The middle picture on the tyre info was from manufacturer, the third picture bearing sticker for new 20" tyre and it's recommended tyre size and cold air inflation recommendations.

ibbkiddsx:


Can I leave the 20" tyre then other car or change it back to manufacturer recommendation.

kingreign:

It alL depends on you.

ibbkiddsx:
Dear GAZZUS,
I need your advice. I just bought this Toyota 4runner with 20" tyre and wheel.
My intention is to change it back to recommended wheel. But I noticed two different information on the driver side.
Sir I need your advice on whether to continue using the 20" or change it back to 18".

Pictures of the car and the information below.
The third picture is was is confusing me

Thanks
Cc: GAZZUZZ

GAZZUZZ:


Not same issue.

Your vibration only showed itself when stepping on the brakes.

GAZZUZZ:


I have 2 units of same car in the shop.

One with 16inch rim the other with 17inch rim.

Personally it is safer to have tyres close to the rim in case of a blow out, but it's also better to have tyres further away from the rim in case of large craters .

17" would be a safer choice.