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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:24am On Dec 02, 2020
Oyedoisrael:
Good day, Gurus in the house i have learnt so much by reading this thread of a truth words can not really describe what this thread means thank u sir. I need your expert advice on a RENAULT KOLEOS 2012 MODEL Nigerian Used car i am considering buying an ALL round assesment. ASAP

No parts

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:26am On Dec 02, 2020
Zeal192:
Good evening everyone, please I need help with my 2009 Toyota Camry, the problem is the engine is running hot because I sometimes hear the cranky overheating sound from the engine but it doesn’t indicate overheating on the dashboard!

scan, possible knock sensor code or engine needs decarbonisation
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Fedrams: 8:33am On Dec 02, 2020
Pls what is the meaning of this code. Kazeem said my catalyst is bad. It's 2006 Corolla.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota
VIN: 2T1BR32E45C897796

============1==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold
============2==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold
============3==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Benoxvals(m): 3:29pm On Dec 02, 2020
Oga Gaz..
Want to purchase either Audi A4 or A6 but people are advising against it.Someone even told me that u can hardly see them on 9ja road and I’ve observed it to be somewhat true.
I humbly need your input.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:35pm On Dec 02, 2020
Fedrams:
Pls what is the meaning of this code. Kazeem said my catalyst is bad. It's 2006 Corolla.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota
VIN: 2T1BR32E45C897796

============1==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold
============2==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold
============3==============
P0420
Raw code: 0420
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Catalytic converter system, bank 1 - efficiency below threshold
Toyota: Catalytic Converter System Bank 1 Efficiency Below Threshold

Cheap solution .
https://www.nairaland.com/6280487/catalytic-converter-problems-cheap-solution


Expensive solution, replace catalytic converter. ₦110,000

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:36pm On Dec 02, 2020
Benoxvals:
Oga Gaz..
Want to purchase either Audi A4 or A6 but people are advising against it .Someone even told me that u can hardly see them on 9ja road and I’ve observed it to be somewhat true.
I humbly need your input.

Take the advice

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Oyedoisrael(m): 3:44pm On Dec 02, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


No parts
Thanks but does it use nissan parts?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:47pm On Dec 02, 2020
Oyedoisrael:
Good day, Gurus in the house i have learnt so much by reading this thread of a truth words can not really describe what this thread means thank u sir. I need your expert advice on a RENAULT KOLEOS 2012 MODEL Nigerian Used car i am considering buying an ALL round assesment. ASAP

An unholy alliance .


Read more.


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Koleos

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by hypernikao(m): 10:24pm On Dec 02, 2020
Good day bosses,
So i bought a honda civic 2010 in july, using that oil percentage meter in the dashboard, i have changed the engine oil once. The road to my house is a bit gallopy, and I get a few hits in the chasis sometimes, i just feel like i need to take the car to a mechanic probably to check the legs becauae of the road I ply, I don't want to be caught by surprise. What do i tell the mechanic to check so i dont sound like a novice.

PS
Nothing is wrong with the car, I just want to be on the safer side.

Gazzuzz nurey kingreign and any other oga in the house

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:13am On Dec 03, 2020
hypernikao:
Good day bosses,
So i bought a honda civic 2010 in july, using that oil percentage meter in the dashboard, i have changed the engine oil once. The road to my house is a bit gallopy, and I get a few hits in the chasis sometimes, i just feel like i need to take the car to a mechanic probably to check the legs becauae of the road I ply, I don't want to be caught by surprise. What do i tell the mechanic to check so i dont sound like a novice.

PS
Nothing is wrong with the car, I just want to be on the safer side.

Gazzuzz nurey kingreign and any other oga in the house

There's nothing to check. If you do not have and noises or excessive play, stay out of the mechanics workshop . The suspension setup on the civic is not same with older hondas

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by hypernikao(m): 9:46am On Dec 03, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


There's nothing to check. If you do not have and noises or excessive play, stay out of the mechanics workshop . The suspension setup on the civic is not same with older hondas

Thanks boss
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ksteel: 7:50pm On Dec 03, 2020
billtommy:
ok thanks sir, is any of these causing the bad fuel efficiency? and i await the location of the knock sensor. God bless you.



for your car diagnostics and maintenance within Lagos, call 08138536375...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:10pm On Dec 03, 2020
ksteel:



for your car diagnostics and maintenance within Lagos, call 08138536375...


Any one calling this number should apply due diligence . I am not associated with the individual.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by apprentist(m): 11:27am On Dec 05, 2020
Hello Experts,
I just bought a Nigeria Used Honda Civic 2001 with mileage 207k. However, THIS IS MY FIRST CAR and I know nothing about cars aside from what I read here online.

Please I need someone to recommend a HONDA SPECIALIST IN IBADAN (where I reside) where I can do complete checks and maintenance on my Honda Civic 01. Pls it's very important.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Teeders(m): 7:39pm On Dec 05, 2020
2002 Nissan Pathfinder brings out steam from the exhaust in the morning especially when the weather is cold but in the afternoon brings out white smoke,what could be the cause?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:13pm On Dec 05, 2020
Teeders:
2002 Nissan Pathfinder brings out steam from the exhaust in the morning especially when the weather is cold but in the afternoon brings out white smoke,what could be the cause?

Old age . Rebuild or replace engine
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Tslim411: 8:34pm On Dec 05, 2020
GAZZUZZ:

Old age . Rebuild or replace engine


Bro is it bad for engine to steam from exaut at first start in the morning?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:49pm On Dec 05, 2020
Tslim411:




Bro is it bad for engine to steam from exaut at first start in the morning?

Every engine either bad or good will produce steam/vapour at the tail pipe, which will be more obvious early in the morning because of the ambient temp and humidity.




Steam or water vapour is not a sign of a good engine.

If you compress humid air, you will get water vapour

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 9:27pm On Dec 05, 2020
Tslim411:




Bro is it bad for engine to steam from exaut at first start in the morning?
There's nothing special about engine steam from exhaust in the morning. It is very normal. Forget the fallacy of "if engine dey bring out steam for morning means engine dey very sound" and go replace or rebuild your engine as advised.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sirleke(m): 11:13pm On Dec 05, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Every engine either bad or good will produce steam/vapour at the tail pipe, which will be more obvious early in the morning because of the ambient temp and humidity.




Steam or water vapour is not a sign of a good engine.

If you compress humid air, you will get water vapour
learnt something new again

Thank u boss
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by osato45: 11:47pm On Dec 05, 2020
i intend buying a 2011 clean nigerian registered Mazda tribute, it is a v6 AWD. your input would guide me, are there any major factory faults for the car that should make me avoid it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Etizz: 2:59pm On Dec 06, 2020
GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.

My oga I have a Toyota Avensis, and I drove down from ph to Delta state, close to delta I observed a knocking sound, so I managed to take it to delta state, the mechanic said the oil pump was bad, he changed it and in two days time the noise continue, now he was saying we change the metals and now making suggestion of changing the whole engine....please can't it be fix without changing the engine?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:44pm On Dec 06, 2020
Etizz:


My oga I have a Toyota Avensis, and I drove down from ph to Delta state, close to delta I observed a knocking sound, so I managed to take it to delta state, the mechanic said the oil pump was bad, he changed it and in two days time the noise continue, now he was saying we change the metals and now making suggestion of changing the whole engine....please can't it be fix without changing the engine?

Replace the engine.


https://www.nairaland.com/6157328/gazzuzz-autos-engine-supplys

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:45pm On Dec 06, 2020
osato45:
i intend buying a 2011 clean nigerian registered Mazda tribute, it is a v6 AWD. your input would guide me, are there any major factory faults for the car that should make me avoid it.


I have no Hands on experience with Mazda AWD.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by richforever123: 5:17pm On Dec 06, 2020
Good evening everyone, I just got a Toyota Camry based on suggestions in this group of the easy maintenance

I will like to completely change the oil because the one there is turning black

What is the recommended oil for a Toyota Camry 2007, how much is it and where can I find the original

Thanks all for your response, you guys are doing a good job
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:19pm On Dec 06, 2020
richforever123:
Good evening everyone, I just got a Toyota Camry based on suggestions in this group of the easy maintenance

I will like to completely change the oil because the one there is turning black

What is the recommended oil for a Toyota Camry 2007, how much is it and where can I find the original

Thanks all for your response, you guys are doing a good job

What did you buy?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Camry_(XV40)

Toks or reg? Service history?


Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by richforever123: 6:34pm On Dec 06, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


What did you buy?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Camry_(XV40)

Toks or reg? Service history?


It is Registered

2007 Toyota Camry

I don't know the service history, but I want to change the Oil, please provide an oil reccommendation
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by realphatphem: 7:26pm On Dec 06, 2020
apprentist:
Hello Experts,
I just bought a Nigeria Used Honda Civic 2001 with mileage 207k. However, THIS IS MY FIRST CAR and I know nothing about cars aside from what I read here online.

Please I need someone to recommend a HONDA SPECIALIST IN IBADAN (where I reside) where I can do complete checks and maintenance on my Honda Civic 01. Pls it's very important.
I have honda expert around mokola roundabout area in Ibadan who will do that perfectly for you. You can p.m or holla me on zero 8 zero 6 seven 6 two 6 zero 6 seven.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by osato45: 7:46pm On Dec 06, 2020
GAZZUZZ:



I have no Hands on experience with Mazda AWD.
thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 8:53pm On Dec 06, 2020
Oyedoisrael:
Thanks but does it use nissan parts?
On behalf of Gazzuzz, I humbly apologize, and I suggest you buy it since you're emotionally attached to it since it uses 'Nissan parts'.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Etizz: 12:58am On Dec 07, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Replace the engine.


https://www.nairaland.com/6157328/gazzuzz-autos-engine-supplys




How much do u sell the engine pls

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