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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:08am On Apr 04, 2021
Alphil:
Good morning the Gazzuzzin!

I drive a Honda City "07, bought in February, 2021 as a Nigerian used car. Truth be said, I have never enjoyed the car one bit - it's problem-ridden. I have spent so much going in and out of mechanical workshops.
Now the car overheats like hell, engine vibrates like earthquake sites, the electrical..., etc.. I need help.

Can't use it for what I bought it for and it's so annoying. My major concern right now is how to overcome the overheating.

Thanks already!

Basic principle for checking overheating in this vehicle is very easy

1. Check air flow direction from cooling fans, and correct if wrong.

2. Check radiator is free from internal blockage and restriction of coolant flow. Replace with brand new unit if defective.

3. Check if thermostat is stuck closed and replace if defective

4. Check that water pump gives proper flow of coolant and is not leaking . You can inspect the blades if in doubt .

5. Ensure head gasket is not damaged and combustion finding its way into the cooling system. Replace headgasket if that is the issue .



Honda city if abused can be a nightmare you will never wake up from, when in good shape it's one of the most efficient vehicles I have ever used (2008-2013)

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oluayebenz: 9:47am On Apr 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replacing oil pump will not solve low oil pressure issues.

You have excessive clearance between crankshaft and bearings.

You need to do a major engine overhaul which will involve replacing the crankshaft or cutting it to next possible size and replacing bearings.

Engine replacement is even better than going this far nah
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:03am On Apr 04, 2021
oluayebenz:


Engine replacement is even better than going this far nah

Not entirely true. The engine costs ₦300,000.

Repairs would be about ₦100k
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Am4obama(m): 10:10am On Apr 04, 2021
Change your fuel pump.
DFYAUTOTECH

kala111:
My Corolla 05 makes a knocking sound when I put on the ignition with the engine oil light on. It goes off when throttle down and sound normal.

Also, the engine oil light blinks when car is idle or while braking mostly when the engine is warm and must have work for several minutes or hour.

I have just charged the oil pump thinking that was the culprit but the problem still persist.

What could have gone wrong pls expert in the house?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:28am On Apr 04, 2021
kala111:
My Corolla 05 makes a knocking sound when I put on the ignition with the engine oil light on . It goes off when throttle down and sound normal.

Also, the engine oil light blinks when car is idle or while braking mostly when the engine is warm and must have work for several minutes or hour.

I have just charged the oil pump thinking that was the culprit but the problem still persist.

What could have gone wrong pls expert in the house?

Am4obama:
Change your fuel pump.
DFYAUTOTECH


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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oluayebenz: 11:18am On Apr 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Not entirely true. The engine costs ₦300,000.

Repairs would be about ₦100k

You are right boss but what's the implications if not fix soon?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by RosaBerry(f): 12:03pm On Apr 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ

Please sir, I drive a Toyota Avalon 2004. There is this blowing (misfiring) sound everytime I tried to accelerate. I have changed all my coils, plugs, fuel pump and still the sound is still there. Picking up from rest is hard like something is trying to choke it.before it picks up.. What can possibly be the cause sir or any idea what it might be??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:04pm On Apr 04, 2021
RosaBerry:
GAZZUZZ

Please sir, I drive a Toyota Avalon 2004. There is this blowing (misfiring) sound everytime I tried to accelerate. I have changed all my coils, plugs, fuel pump and still the sound is still there. Picking up from rest is hard like something is trying to choke it.before it picks up.. What can possibly be the cause sir or any idea what it might be??

scan vehicle , post codes
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:06pm On Apr 04, 2021
oluayebenz:


You are right boss but what's the implications if not fix soon?

You get the point now.....

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by RosaBerry(f): 12:06pm On Apr 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


scan vehicle , post codes

Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota

============1==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============2==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============3==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============4==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============5==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============6==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============7==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============8==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============9==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============10==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============11==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============12==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============13==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============14==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============15==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============16==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============17==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected


Have changed the coils that was not working yesterday..
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:12pm On Apr 04, 2021
RosaBerry:


Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota

============1==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============2==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============3==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============4==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============5==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============6==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============7==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============8==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============9==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============10==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============11==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============12==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============13==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============14==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============15==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============16==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============17==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected


Have changed the coils that was not working yesterday..

This one is strong......

Cannot be solved remotely .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMiCGfARK1I


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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kaycee54321(m): 12:21pm On Apr 04, 2021
Kaycee54321:
Good morning, Gazzuz.

What would you say would be a realistic value for fuel consumption per KM for a Toyota Coaster bus in Lagos?

Is a value of less than 4 KM/L truly due to traffic situation...seeing that originally, the vehicle is meant to do about 7 KM/L or thereabouts abroad.

Please, anybody with info should help...

See as everybody air me. cry
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mammanbawa: 12:24pm On Apr 04, 2021
Am4obama:
Change your fuel pump.
DFYAUTOTECH

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kala111: 12:53pm On Apr 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replacing oil pump will not solve low oil pressure issues.

You have excessive clearance between crankshaft and bearings.

You need to do a major engine overhaul which will involve replacing the crankshaft or cutting it to next possible size and replacing bearings.

Thanks you sir.

Will changing the crankshaft eliminate the problem totally cos my mechanic also said I might need to change it and also do a general tune up on the engine
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 9icetoo(m): 1:52pm On Apr 04, 2021
Kaycee54321:


See as everybody air me. cry
4km/L is fair. If you really want to now your fuel consumption, take the vehicle on the highway and measure the consumption. Please note that your mpg was measured abroad with an empty vehicle (no load), with the ac turned off and at a steady speed of about 55 miles per hour.

Getting this ideal mpg in Nigeria will be a herculean task.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 9icetoo(m): 1:54pm On Apr 04, 2021
Am4obama:
Change your fuel pump.
DFYAUTOTECH

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kaycee54321(m): 3:06pm On Apr 04, 2021
9icetoo:

4km/L is fair. If you really want to now your fuel consumption, take the vehicle on the highway and measure the consumption. Please note that your mpg was measured abroad with an empty vehicle (no load), with the ac turned off and at a steady speed of about 55 miles per hour.

Getting this ideal mpg in Nigeria will be a herculean task.

Thanks so much. Respect.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ssppen: 11:51pm On Apr 04, 2021
Good day eng gazzuzz hay holidays. 2007 toyota camry 4 cylinders, suddenly showed abs and brake lights on dashboard after driving. Rpm pointer also erratically oscillates. Scan brought no error code and brake fluid level normal. Kindly help sir. thanks for your time.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emmyN(m): 12:54am On Apr 05, 2021
RosaBerry:


Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota

============1==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============2==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============3==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============4==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============5==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============6==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============7==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============8==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============9==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============10==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected

============11==============
P0717
Raw code: 0717
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor - no signal
Toyota: Transmission Input/Turbine Speed Sensor No Signal

============12==============
P0330
Raw code: 0330
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 2, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction

============13==============
P0325
Raw code: 0325
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Knock sensor (KS) 1, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

============14==============
P0155
Raw code: 0155
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1, bank 2, heater control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

============15==============
P0304
Raw code: 0304
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 4 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

============16==============
P0302
Raw code: 0302
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Cylinder 2 - misfire detected
Toyota: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

============17==============
P0300
Raw code: 0300
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Random/multiple cylinder(s) - misfire detected
Toyota: Random/Multiple Misfire Detected


Have changed the coils that was not working yesterday..

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:28am On Apr 05, 2021
ssppen:
Good day eng gazzuzz hay holidays. 2007 toyota camry 4 cylinders, suddenly showed abs and brake lights on dashboard after driving. Rpm pointer also erratically oscillates. Scan brought no error code and brake fluid level normal. Kindly help sir. thanks for your time.

Replace the ABS actuator.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by OutOnBail(m): 7:45am On Apr 05, 2021
I intend reverting the cooling system of 08 Accord. Came with double cell radiator, thermostat removed, Fans connected directly and I top it up with water like every 2 days, I see water drip from the around the cap and hose leading to the reservoir which I intend changing.

Kindly advice if I should replace radiator when doing the revert. How much is double cell currently?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 7:56am On Apr 05, 2021
Kaycee54321:


See as everybody air me. cry

Boss if you get 4km/L instead of 7 in Lagos traffics please don’t stress yourself.
Remember our fuel is no where any good as a product like the ones they sell in abroad. Tires and way of driving matters a lot.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kaycee54321(m): 8:23am On Apr 05, 2021
seanfer:


Boss if you get 4km/L instead of 7 in Lagos traffics please don’t stress yourself.
Remember our fuel is no where any good as a product like the ones they sell in abroad. Tires and way of driving matters a lot.

Thanks Boss. I was wondering because sometimes I see values of less than 2.5 Km/L. That means I'll have to run checks like fuel pump and the like...and just like you said, pattern of driving matters too.

Thank you.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DMechy: 8:24am On Apr 05, 2021
OutOnBail:
I intend reverting the cooling system of 08 Accord. Came with double cell radiator, thermostat removed, Fans connected directly and I top it up with water like every 2 days, I see water drip from the around the cap and hose leading to the reservoir which I intend changing.

Kindly advice if I should replace radiator when doing the revert. How much is double cell currently?


Just change the pressure cap ( radiator cover) and see if it still leaks.

If your car is not overheating, and no issues asides the fact that you noticed the anomaly. Save yourself the stress and your money. You might just be about to embark on the journey to wake the devil in your accord. If you are making the corrections yourself, maybe i will advise it, but giving it to people who did the Nigerian thing to it is calling for trouble. They will tell you, sheybi oga, we told you. Just like i am telling you.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 8:56am On Apr 05, 2021
Kaycee54321:


Thanks Boss. I was wondering because sometimes I see values of less than 2.5 Km/L. That means I'll have to run checks like fuel pump and the like...and just like you said, pattern of driving matters too.

Thank you.

Scan the vehicle and post codes here for experts to advise on what to do. And you can change plugs to the ones recommend for your vehicle.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Peppermintflav: 12:53pm On Apr 05, 2021
OutOnBail:
I intend reverting the cooling system of 08 Accord. Came with double cell radiator, thermostat removed, Fans connected directly and I top it up with water like every 2 days, I see water drip from the around the cap and hose leading to the reservoir which I intend changing.

Kindly advice if I should replace radiator when doing the revert. How much is double cell currently?
There is an underlying problem with your cooling system and if you don't find the root cause, reverting to factory will not still solve it. I will suggest you start from the least which is radiator cover. Secondly check if there is any leak on your radiator body. Check your fans too. Once you get the system right, you can then revert to factory. Good luck.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Am4obama(m): 2:06pm On Apr 05, 2021
Sorry Guys! I actually quoted a wrong message, my respond goes to the owner who was having multiple cylinder musfiring and system too lean. My message was never meant for knocking sound problem....

Am4obama:
Change your fuel pump.
DFYAUTOTECH

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jahrule: 2:27pm On Apr 05, 2021
Happy easter everybody. Guys kindly help.me with likely problem with my car, and suggest a solution. I scanned the car and attached came up

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DMechy: 3:13pm On Apr 05, 2021
jahrule:
Happy easter everybody. Guys kindly help.me with likely problem with my car, and suggest a solution. I scanned the car and attached came up

Vehicle model
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Am4obama(m): 3:41pm On Apr 05, 2021
Your car consuming too much... Check the efficiency of your O2 sensor bank 1. Check for any air leakages along Air compartment and exhaust. Is your MAF sensor working perfectly?

jahrule:
Happy easter everybody. Guys kindly help.me with likely problem with my car, and suggest a solution. I scanned the car and attached came up

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:00pm On Apr 05, 2021
jahrule:
Happy easter everybody. Guys kindly help.me with likely problem with my car, and suggest a solution. I scanned the car and attached came up

car has a name?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jahrule: 4:29pm On Apr 05, 2021
Honda accord 2006
GAZZUZZ:


car has a name?

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