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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by forap(m): 5:01pm On Sep 01, 2020
Good afternoon boss Gazzuzz.
After scanning my Camry 07 I got two codes, one indicates cylinder 3 misfire, and the other P0012.
Please advice.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:30pm On Sep 01, 2020
forap:
Good afternoon boss Gazzuzz.
After scanning my Camry 07 I got two codes, one indicates cylinder 3 misfire, and the other P0012.
Please advice.



Any driveability issues?

Have you always had any of those codes? Is it a recently purchased vehicle ?

Take a clear pic of the engine number as inscribed on the engine, there is something I want to see.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:40pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:




Any driveability issues?

Have you always had any of those codes? Is it a recently purchased vehicle ?

Take a clear pic of the engine number as inscribed on the engine, there is something I want to see.

lipsrsealed lipsrsealed
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by forap(m): 8:46pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:




Any driveability issues?

Have you always had any of those codes? Is it a recently purchased vehicle ?

Take a clear pic of the engine number as inscribed on the engine, there is something I want to see.
It idles roughly (though it has been like that for a while), and also it seems the engine performance dropped a bit.

I was initially having cylinder 2 and 3 misfire codes, then I changed the plugs (not by myself though), I didn't bother to clear the codes afterward, but I noticed the engine was running smoothly. I drove it some days afterwards and the check light automatically cleared, then at some point the light appeared again, after scanning I got the cylinder 3 misfire and P0012 codes.

It's not a recently purchased vehicle, and the engine was purchased about 3 years ago.

I will upload the engine picture when I'm able to snap it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:02pm On Sep 01, 2020
forap:

It idles roughly (though it has been like that for a while), and also it seems the engine performance dropped a bit.

I was initially having cylinder 2 and 3 misfire codes, then I changed the plugs (not by myself though), I didn't bother to clear the codes afterward, but I noticed the engine was running smoothly. I drove it some days afterwards and the check light automatically cleared, then at some point the light appeared again, after scanning I got the cylinder 3 misfire and P0012 codes.

It's not a recently purchased vehicle, and the engine was purchased about 3 years ago.

I will upload the engine picture when I'm able to snap it.

possible a buildup of sludge, and ignition coils or fuel injector issues. You need a technician to rule out the perp

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by forap(m): 9:12pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


possible a buildup of sludge, and ignition coils or fuel injector issues. You need a technician to rule out the perp
By technician do you mean a good mechanic please.
Also if they rule all these out, any other possible cause(s) to look out for?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:26pm On Sep 01, 2020
forap:

By technician do you mean a good mechanic please.
Also if they rule all these out, any other possible cause(s) to look out for?

Unless there was an undocumented event in the past I don't think compression should be an issue.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by forap(m): 10:24pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Unless there was an undocumented event in the past I don't think compression should be an issue.
Thanks boss
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Zane2point4(m): 10:29pm On Sep 01, 2020
forap:

Thanks boss
Mine did same,i changed plug(wasted money)
My mechanic checked for fuel injectors and found out before my eyes that the four was blocked,this explained why it wasnt accelerating fast enough .
Cleaned with one liquid spray like that, all four.
Now if u match throttle the car go zoom reach lagos grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by forap(m): 12:02am On Sep 02, 2020
Zane2point4:

Mine did same,i changed plug(wasted money)
My mechanic checked for fuel injectors and found out before my eyes that the four was blocked,this explained why it wasnt accelerating fast enough .
Cleaned with one liquid spray like that, all four.
Now if u match throttle the car go zoom reach lagos grin
Haha, thanks for the information.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by madgoat(m): 7:26am On Sep 02, 2020
kingreign:




So spending money to fix a car with both cats blocked, that is experiencing some hesitation to accelerate is now spending money on problems which do not affect performance?

I am the one who scanned that car, that car in its state when I scanned it was hesitating to accelerate. Exhaust has rattling sounds which indicates catalytic converter broken and blocking the exhaust system.

I am not gonna talk about the camshaft sensor bank 2 malfunction.

I know what I observed when I diagnosed that car.

Plz when u say rattling sound, do u mean a sound like as if a coin or small object is moving around and hitting on the metal?
I am hearing a kind of sound in my exhaust. I thought maybe a small piece of stone got inside etc
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:29am On Sep 02, 2020
madgoat:


Plz when u say rattling sound, do u mean the sound like as if a coin or small object is moving around and hitting on the metal?
I am hearing a kind of sound in my exhaust. I thought maybe a small piece of stone got inside etc
This one is like both large and small stones are filled in the exhaust.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by madgoat(m): 8:07am On Sep 02, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


personally I will stick with 5w30 not minding what the manufacturer says.

If i may ask why? Just curious to learn sir.

My car's (Honda Acccord 2010) recommended oil is also 5W20. Its even easier to see 5W30 than 5W20, so obviously this is an advantage to me.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by madgoat(m): 8:08am On Sep 02, 2020
radautoworks:
Expires September 2020
Location of your workshop sir?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ksmart027(m): 9:33am On Sep 02, 2020
madgoat:
Location of your workshop sir?
it's ma'am not sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 1:26pm On Sep 02, 2020
madgoat:


If i may ask why? Just curious to learn sir.

My car's (Honda Acccord 2010) recommended oil is also 5W20. Its even easier to see 5W30 than 5W20, so obviously this is an advantage to me.

Exactly why he recommended you stick to 5W30.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by khde: 2:11pm On Sep 02, 2020
Hi guys! U guys have been doing a very good job n may God bless ur endeavours! I bought a 2000 model kompressor. Been good but suddenly starts to jerk when i turn right or stop abruptly. It accelerates slowly afterwards. I was told its d fuel pump n filter and some plugs. I changed them but the problem exist. A mechanic told me to remove d tank n clean it. But i ve not done that. Pls guys whats d way forward. Thanks�
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 3:12pm On Sep 02, 2020
madgoat:

Location of your workshop sir?

Second toll gate, Lekki phase 2. Just enter our name into Google maps and it will take you straight there.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Gofautos(m): 4:35pm On Sep 02, 2020
khde:
Hi guys! U guys have been doing a very good job n may God bless ur endeavours! I bought a 2000 model kompressor. Been good but suddenly starts to jerk when i turn right or stop abruptly. It accelerates slowly afterwards. I was told its d fuel pump n filter and some plugs. I changed them but the problem exist. A mechanic told me to remove d tank n clean it. But i ve not done that. Pls guys whats d way forward. Thanks�




Stop ignoring that horrible sound your vehicle is making and call us today to come pick it up for check up.

We are the best and most reliable car care in town.

Call us on 08077777077 now for your car pick ups and repairs

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mimicue(f): 7:48pm On Sep 02, 2020
Good day all

My Toyota Matrix experienced brake failure , due to leakage in the brake master and won out brake pads

So I recently changed it .
The break master , brake disc , break pad
About two weeks ago I noticed that the break oil was low , I topped it , today it was also low and I topped it
Please can anyone know what could be the problem why it’s getting low
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emeystan(m): 11:45pm On Sep 02, 2020
mimicue:
Good day all

My Toyota Matrix experienced brake failure , due to leakage in the brake master and won out brake pads

So I recently changed it .
The break master , brake disc , break pad
About two weeks ago I noticed that the break oil was low , I topped it , today it was also low and I topped it
Please can anyone know what could be the problem why it’s getting low

Your brake oil is leaking in the master break
Look for a break specialist to fix it
Should cost you not more than 3k to fix
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by donshegzy: 10:12am On Sep 03, 2020
Good morning house. I noticed the check engine and VSC light come on yesterday on my dashboard (RX 330) upon scanning, I got the code “P0333 knockout sensor 2 Circuit High Bank 2“

Please can anyone enlighten me before I reach out to a mechanic. This is the first time the check engine light has ever come on.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:02pm On Sep 03, 2020
donshegzy:
Good morning house. I noticed the check engine and VSC light come on yesterday on my dashboard l RX 330 upon scanning, I got the code “P0333 knockout sensor 2 Circuit High Bank 2“

Please can anyone enlighten me before I reach out to a mechanic. This is the first time the check engine light has ever come on.

Rodents.

You will not replace any parts. Find a mechanic and an electrician .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by donshegzy: 6:45pm On Sep 03, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Rodents.

You will not replace any parts. Find a mechanic and an electrician .

Thank you so much. God bless you.

I’ll do as you’ve advised.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by isinite4me: 8:55pm On Sep 03, 2020
dannybrasky:


First car syndrome
cheesy

After I spent almost 350k fixing every problem that doesn't affect performance on a 2007 camry se back then. Kazeem's build aso rock ontop my head grin
Nobody tell me before I reset myself to factory settings.

Melting dashboard,I didn't want leather on top,I had to order for a fresh new one from ladipo N150k.

Small noise from front left suspension,apo kazeem made me change all 4 shocks and linkage and some bushing,the kazeem installed a 2004 camry shocks for my 07 camry se without my knowledge and kept all my follow come shocks which he sold to a customer aftergrin.

After shocks where installed,car come get k-leg for all 4 tyres grin I did wheel balancing tire to solve that issue,yet no solution.

Small engine vibration,all mounts changed because I want car to dey idle like mew lol.

Ac cooling no reach me,I changed compressor grin

Now I no get time for ebamisofun,if e no affect performance,biko I no get money to waste grin

My brother, this is not my first car neither second for that matter.

Secondly I just like my car to be in good condition whenever I can. Currently my car is in very good condition, however when I took the car to @kingreign to scan, he pointed out those concerns and I took them.

In fact let me shock u guys abt my experience after I took the car to my mechanic to tell him the recommendation I had. He immediately call one panel-beater to check my catalyst, lo and behold that strong wired that they normally used in tying things if there no bolt is what we found in the middle catalyst, many of them where stored there. Everyone was shocked and tell me that this could have block overtime and cost serious damage to the engine.

I dodge a bullet there and I Thank God. I have not change the cat yet but I been advised on what to do and I hv done it. The car sound is much better now.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 9:15pm On Sep 03, 2020
isinite4me:


He immediately call one panel-beater to check my catalyst, lo and behold that strong wired that they normally used in tying things if there no bolt is what we found in the middle catalyst, many of them where stored there. Everyone was shocked and tell me that this could have block overtime and cost serious damage to the engine.
Holy mary mother of God.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny(m): 2:36am On Sep 04, 2020
Gofautos:






Stop ignoring that horrible sound your vehicle is making and call us today to come pick it up for check up.

We are the best and most reliable car care in town.

Call us on 08077777077 now for your car pick ups and repairs

Please Where is your location
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:32am On Sep 04, 2020
Kassiny:


Please Where is your location

That account was just opened and only has 4 posts on Nairaland. Be careful

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adeoge86: 11:47am On Sep 04, 2020
Hello Gazzuzz...i drive a 2007 Honda accord but discovered that my car on changing from gear 1 to 2 suddenly revs high and then burst forward..i have scanned and I got O2 sensor error and ABS sensor error..could these be responsible for the abnormal change from gear 1 to 2?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:16pm On Sep 04, 2020
adeoge86:
Hello Gazzuzz...i drive a 2007 Honda accord but discovered that my car on changing from gear 1 to 2 suddenly revs high and then burst forward..i have scanned and I got O2 sensor error and ABS sensor error..could these be responsible for the abnormal change from gear 1 to 2?

Replace transmission

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mimicue(f): 3:43pm On Sep 04, 2020
emeystan:


Your brake oil is leaking in the master break
Look for a break specialist to fix it
Should cost you not more than 3k to fix

Took it to the mechanic and they found out the sov is bad and it’s spoiling the break master that’s what is causing the leakage , I replaced the both and immediately I collected the car back , if u put it on reverse the car stalls , my car has never stalled before , so I took it back to the mechanic and he said maybe because he removed the battery and the car has lost its settings . I’m suspecting he might have tampered with something
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by HeavenlyBang(m): 3:47pm On Sep 04, 2020
mimicue:


Took it to the mechanic and they found out the sov is bad and it’s spoiling the break master that’s what is causing the leakage , I replaced the both and immediately I collected the car back , if u put it on reverse the car stalls , my car has never stalled before , so I took it back to the mechanic and he said maybe because he removed the battery and the car has lost its settings . I’m suspecting he might have tampered with something

Lol, he say lost its settings. grin

Kazeem no go kee person.

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