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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ibbkiddsx: 10:16pm On Sep 06, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


start engine, with car in neutral or park, rev engine to about 2,000rpm at that steady engine speed turn the steering, if it's easier to turn at this engine speed when idle pump is defective

Thank you Oga Gazzuzz

If I found out that it is defective.
Which type would you recommend I buy? Used Tokunbo pump or New pump
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:38am On Sep 07, 2021
Alphil:
Good evening housemates!
Here I am again with the complaint of my Honda City 2007 edition still vibrating like a mountain about to experience earthquake. Engine seats checked and changed, carburettor flushed, spark plugs and plug cables considered, engine oil changed, etc, but the problem continues. Getting fed up. I need help.
Thanks

Where? This is not BBN plx be guided. angry



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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 5:45am On Sep 07, 2021
Alphil:
Good evening housemates!
Here I am again with the complaint of my Honda City 2007 edition still vibrating like a mountain about to experience earthquake. Engine seats checked and changed, carburettor flushed, spark plugs and plug cables considered, engine oil changed, etc, but the problem continues. Getting fed up. I need help.
Thanks
Change your mechanic and go for deep diagnostics .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:55am On Sep 07, 2021
ibbkiddsx:


Thank you Oga Gazzuzz

If I found out that it is defective.
Which type would you recommend I buy? Used Tokunbo pump or New pump

In Nigeria this has 4 possible meanings.

Foreign used part.

New aftermarket substandard part

New OEM original part

New aftermarket manageable part

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 2:07pm On Sep 07, 2021
Is ds oil good for corrola 2010 for servicing.
5 litre

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:52pm On Sep 07, 2021
Hallenjay:
Is ds oil good for corrola 2010 for servicing.
5 litre

I do not know
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by checkmatez: 6:01pm On Sep 07, 2021
checkmatez:
Good evening house,
Please I have a question....after servicing my car as usual, it was going on smooth but suddenly it wasn't starting after a week.
So I called myechanic and after checking he said the fuel injector wasn't spraying fuel to ignite the plug( which I confirmed because he loosened it n when the car was cranked there wasn't any fuel being sprayed from the tip, so he said it's a rewire work because the injector wasn't recieving power. Then the rewire came and connected the fuel injector directly to the battery and on first crank the car came on, so he concluded the fuel injector I.C chip in the ECU was faulty but he can change it for 5k as he has been doing it for several people with only success rate. Please is it advisable to go ahead with his option because what he did started the car on just an attempt?
The car is a Peugeot 406
Good evening, thanks all the problem has been solved . I later called a Peugeot specialist and he reset the connections form the ECU and that was all...the car came back to life( it wasn't a blown fuse or burnt chip) according to him he said I might have removed the battery head ( which am aware I did) while the car key was still in the ignition( not aware if I did that).

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ibbkiddsx: 7:15pm On Sep 07, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


In Nigeria this has 4 possible meanings.

Foreign used part.

New aftermarket substandard part

New OEM original part

New aftermarket manageable part


Oga Gazzuzz base on your experience, which among the remaining 2 would you recommend to buy
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:48pm On Sep 07, 2021
ibbkiddsx:


Oga Gazzuzz base on your experience, which among the remaining 2 would you recommend to buy

difference between 18-25k vs 100-120k. Your pocket will decide

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ibbkiddsx: 7:52pm On Sep 07, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


difference between 18-25k vs 100-120k. Your pocket will decide
Thank you very sir for your time
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 7:52pm On Sep 07, 2021
Hallenjay:
Is ds oil good for corrola 2010 for servicing.
5 litre

God forbid! Better ask Gazzuzz to send you oil before you damage your engine or alternatively sell the car and buy the older model.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 8:12pm On Sep 07, 2021
Hallenjay:
Is ds oil good for corrola 2010 for servicing.
5 litre

Did u check the reviews online? Or u just buy am without doing ur due diligence....... Importation of auto parts has gone through the roof now and the weak naira is not making things easier.........


Failure to do ur due diligence will cost you to buy new engine..... A word is enough for the wise

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 8:35pm On Sep 07, 2021
DukeNija:


God forbid! Better ask Gazzuzz to send you oil before you damage your engine or alternatively sell the car and buy the older model.
that's why am asking... I dont know he sells oil.
Pls gazzuzu should recommend or tell me how to get perfect engine and gearbox oil for corrola 2010.
And please all, I got it Nigerian used and d coolant box is filled with water, can I change it and start using coolant or there's some work to be done on it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 9:38pm On Sep 07, 2021
[quote author=dru23 post=105590473]

Did u check the reviews online? Or u just buy am without doing ur due diligence....... Importation of auto parts has gone through the roof now and the weak naira is not making things easier.........


Failure to do ur due diligence will cost you to buy new engine..... A word is enough for the wise [/quotey mechanic bought it and says it's the best synthetic oil for the engine. It's newly acquired Nigerian used corrola 10
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 10:21pm On Sep 07, 2021
[quote author=Hallenjay post=105593250][/quote]

COROLLA 2010 or 2011 uses 0w20 ....... Am sure there is a reason the owner sold the car ...... I usually don't recommend mechanics .. But if u lucky enough to find a good 1 . have them check the car thoroughly
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 2:25am On Sep 08, 2021
Hallenjay:
that's why am asking... I dont know he sells oil.
Pls gazzuzu should recommend or tell me how to get perfect engine and gearbox oil for corrola 2010.
And please all, I got it Nigerian used and d coolant box is filled with water, can I change it and start using coolant or there's some work to be done on it.

What oil was the previous owner using to service the car? Find out and continue with same oil. You can drain the water and use the recommended coolant for the car but it’s pricey though.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 3:31am On Sep 08, 2021
dru23:


COROLLA 2010 or 2011 uses 0w20 ....... Am sure there is a reason the owner sold the car ...... I usually don't recommend mechanics .. But if u lucky enough to find a good 1 . have them check the car thoroughly
he make use of 5W 20. The previous owner sold it because he was broke which is obvious... But ds is Nigeria,it may b normal strategy, he has no cash inside his account and has been borrowing money prior to my payment..
I will ask him the previous oil he uses.
The next issue now is, I hear some noise after service from the engine which I presumed knocking sounds but the mechanic says otherwise so he fired the vehicle and the engine didn't knocked, he says there's some self adjustment nuts called cam inside the engine that is yet to settle, he says when de do, the noise will go off. No smoke and that engine dat is given knocking sound will make more knocking sound when fired but this didn't instead the sounds get better when you fired it. Still waiting for when the sounds will go off.
Thanks so much. I think I will order my oil online.
*****
Pls suggest which is the best transmission oil for me too for this corrola 2010
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ping2ping: 12:10pm On Sep 08, 2021
Hello house, I need urgent help. Can I use Mobil XHP 2000 5w30 or Mobil XHP 3000 5w40?

I was told that full synthetic oil may not be good for high mileage cars. How true is this?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 3:14pm On Sep 08, 2021
ping2ping:
Hello house, I need urgent help. Can I use Mobil XHP 2000 5w30 or Mobil XHP 3000 5w40?

I was told that full synthetic oil may not be good for high mileage cars. How true is this?

You didn't specify the car you drive. You also didn't specify the oil you used before or the oil the previous owner used. With these info we can advice you accordingly.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ping2ping: 3:43pm On Sep 08, 2021
Structuralman:


You didn't specify the car you drive. You also didn't specify the oil you used before or the oil the previous owner used. With these info we can advice you accordingly.

Its a Honda civic 2003. The engine is bad so I am replacing it with a tokumbo engine.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 4:10pm On Sep 08, 2021
ping2ping:
Hello house, I need urgent help. Can I use Mobil XHP 2000 5w30 or Mobil XHP 3000 5w40?

I was told that full synthetic oil may not be good for high mileage cars. How true is this?


1. Pic below....... Some oil are formulated for high mileage cars ... Any car that is over 75k miles is considered high mileage.... U can use high mileage oil on cars that are not even high miles.... You still get the added protection for ur car ......

2. Am a big fan of Honda Civics.. I have them mainly for my uber cars . 2003 to 2005. The engines are strong and they can handle abuse pretty well . But it does not mean u should abuse them ...... Some are prone to transmission issues. But make sure u always use the recommended fluid or gear oil .... No exceptions at all those transmissions will not take lightly to abuse or wrong transmission fluid.....

3.. Once you are able to replace the engine with a Tokunbo ..maintain it well and u will enjoy it for years to come....... And also make sure u use coolant instead of water...... If u follow this basic advice u will have no issues at all .........

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Skolex5: 4:40pm On Sep 08, 2021
Hello house
Pls I need a specialist for my hybrid Prius 2008,

ABS ISSUE,
We have. Changed several AbS,

It stil blow brake alarm , and unable to drive as brake is hard while in motion


Plsss Oga GazzuZ can you help out !!!!!
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ping2ping: 4:43pm On Sep 08, 2021
dru23:



1. Pic below....... Some oil are formulated for high mileage cars ... Any car that is over 75k miles is considered high mileage.... U can use high mileage oil on cars that are not even high miles.... You still get the added protection for ur car ......

2. Am a big fan of Honda Civics.. I have them mainly for my uber cars . 2003 to 2005. The engines are strong and they can handle abuse pretty well . But it does not mean u should abuse them ...... Some are prone to transmission issues. But make sure u always use the recommended fluid or gear oil .... No exceptions at all those transmissions will not take lightly to abuse or wrong transmission fluid.....

3.. Once you are able to replace the engine with a Tokunbo ..maintain it well and u will enjoy it for years to come....... And also make sure u use coolant instead of water...... If u follow this basic advice u will have no issues at all .........

Thank you very much. I already got Honda DW1 ATF but cannot afford the Mobil 1 engine oil. Someone suggested the Mobil Super 2000 semi synthetic oil (5w30) but that one is even difficult to find. There is also Mobil Super 3000 (5w40) synthetic though its pricier.

What do u suggest please, I don't want to get it wrong.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 5:31pm On Sep 08, 2021
ping2ping:


Thank you very much. I already got Honda DW1 ATF but cannot afford the Mobil 1 engine oil. Someone suggested the Mobil Super 2000 semi synthetic oil (5w30) but that one is even difficult to find. There is also Mobil Super 3000 (5w40) synthetic though its pricier.

What do u suggest please, I don't want to get it wrong.



I ideally you suppose to use 5w20 for Honda civic.. But I guess 5w30 will not hurt pending when u get the 5w20.......

If u decide to go the semi synthetic route . make sure u change ur oil every 3k miles to avoid sludge.. Sludge is the last thing u want on ur engine........keep me in mind things are getting expensive now .. Mobil oil that are sold at petrol station 5liter used to be 5k naira or so ..now they are 8500 to 9k .. And u still have to change oil every 3k miles or so ........

If you are force to use Mobil super 2000 5w30 or 3000 5w40 .... Go for the super 2000 5w30... 5w30 is thick enough especially when u suppose to use 5w20.. 5w40 is an over kill ......
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dessycute(m): 1:17pm On Sep 09, 2021
Good afternoon Oga Gazzuzz and Oga Nurey along with my fellow Nairalanders..
Please I need your opinion in choosing between 2012 Camry SE and 2010 Lexus ES350 2010. Both Tokunbo..
In respect to their pros and cons…
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dahreformer2666: 1:20pm On Sep 09, 2021
Please I need interpretation of this code

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 4:22pm On Sep 09, 2021
Dahreformer2666:
Please I need interpretation of this code

Start by checking if your fuel tank cover is tight.. then clear the code and drive for sometime to know if the code will pop up

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by eRex(m): 4:34pm On Sep 09, 2021
Hello Gazuzz and other auto guru...
I have this issue with A toks 2000 sienna.

Car is so sluggish.. Behaves as if it lacks engine power... Once AC turns on.. Wahala... Struggles to go up hill..

Scanned it and it brought out codes..

P0325
P0330
P1135
P1155.

What can I do?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Shinanny: 5:11pm On Sep 09, 2021
eRex:
Hello Gazuzz and other auto guru...
I have this issue with A toks 2000 sienna.

Car is so sluggish.. Behaves as if it lacks engine power... Once AC turns on.. Wahala... Struggles to go up hill..

Scanned it and it brought out codes..

P0325
P0330
P1135
P1155.

What can I do?




Good evening boss, am one of ur followers on nairaland. Boss pls I have a nissan altima 2005, when driving this car suddenly the acceleration pedal will not move well on motion, I have to off the engine for some time and start again. I asked my mechanic who said I have to change the gearbox that the course is from the gearbox, pls hw true is this
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Shinanny: 5:17pm On Sep 09, 2021
eRex:
Hello Gazuzz and other auto guru...
I have this issue with A toks 2000 sienna.

Car is so sluggish.. Behaves as if it lacks engine power... Once AC turns on.. Wahala... Struggles to go up hill..

Scanned it and it brought out codes..

P0325
P0330
P1135
P1155.

What can I do?


Good evening I noticed my hoda Civic 2001 is making noise on one side of the wheels I contracted my mechanic who said it's shaft that I have to change both legs and said I have to get complete shaft for the 2 legs. Pls hw much can I get the complete shaft ?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nurey(m): 7:38pm On Sep 09, 2021
dessycute:
Good afternoon Oga Gazzuzz and Oga Nurey along with my fellow Nairalanders..
Please I need your opinion in choosing between 2012 Camry SE and 2010 Lexus ES350 2010. Both Tokunbo..
In respect to their pros and cons…

Lexus is far better but 4 cylinder camry for fuel efficiency

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