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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Thefarmer3: 9:37pm On Oct 20, 2023
Meister:
Please a very good car repair place that focuses on Ford vehicles is needed in Lagos, preferably in the island.
Who can point me towards the right direction please

Drop your contact for FemtopFord on this thread, he can help out

https://www.nairaland.com/2547308/ford-cars-quite-explicit/29#2547308.928
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 10:59pm On Oct 20, 2023
masciv:
Hello guys, any idea on genuity of Masuma parts being sold in Nigeria?

I have changed my brake discs to tokunbo and then to a brand new one but I'm still getting steering judder when braking on highway speeds (100-140KMh).

I'm thinking on buying an 'oem' or at least legitimate quality as I've changed almost everything (discs, pads, calipers, tierod ends, ball joints, control arm and stabilizer bar bushings, wheel bearings, shaft, tokunbo tires, shock absorbers, even rotated tires) on my front end except the hub itself but I keep, getting the ridiculous vibrations when I dare brake.

Or is there anything I should be looking at? What's the possibility of a tokunbo and brand new brake discs being out of round?
What car is that?
Your complain shouldn't be difficult to diagnose and fix
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by masciv: 11:26pm On Oct 20, 2023
jceesquare:

What car is that?
Your complain shouldn't be difficult to diagnose and fix

Toyota Camry 2010 SE.

For some reason, my mechanic is clueless as to the cause now.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Grupo(m): 6:11am On Oct 21, 2023
masciv:


Toyota Camry 2010 SE.

For some reason, my mechanic is clueless as to the cause now.

Try wheel alignment and balancing if you have not done so.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 7:10am On Oct 21, 2023
masciv:


Toyota Camry 2010 SE.

For some reason, my mechanic is clueless as to the cause now.
If in Lagos, kindly call 07089030689 for further assistance.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by veekid(m): 9:07am On Oct 21, 2023
Good morning great minds, my 05 Corola sport misfires and went off when idle, changed fuel pumps several times until I diagnose and found the ignita code 1,2,3 faulty. Mechanic said I should get three new coils but I decided to buy the 4. Inserted the 4 but the problem persist, change the plugs too. Now the code flying now are P1300, P1305 and P 1315 igniter. I don't know what to do again.

I stopped trying when the rewire guy said he will need another ECU to test run this that the fault is coming from the ECU. Told him to leave it yesterday; I'll seek help. Thanks in advance!

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 9:43am On Oct 21, 2023
veekid:
Good morning great minds, my 05 Corola sport misfires and went off when idle, changed fuel pumps several times until I diagnose and found the ignita code 1,2,3 faulty. Mechanic said I should get three new coils but I decided to buy the 4. Inserted the 4 but the problem persist, change the plugs too. Now the code flying now are P1300, P1305 and P 1315 igniter. I don't know what to do again.

I stopped trying when the rewire guy said he will need another ECU to test run this that the fault is coming from the ECU. Told him to leave it yesterday; I'll seek help. Thanks in advance!

This fault should be carefully diagnosed. Did you do any repairs before these issues?
The wiring should be checked for damaged coil wire.
interchange all coils to see if the codes remain the same
or earthing issue. See video below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRof0dGrsro
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by veekid(m): 10:14am On Oct 21, 2023
Dozieson:


This fault should be carefully diagnosed. Did you do any repairs before these issues?
The wiring should be checked for damaged coil wire.
interchange all coils to see if the codes remain the same
or earthing issue. See video below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRof0dGrsro
thanks bro
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olatunjysky: 2:06pm On Oct 23, 2023
Please is there any engineer here who understand Nissan Murano 2005 very well
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by masciv: 12:39am On Oct 24, 2023
jceesquare:

What car is that?
Your complain shouldn't be difficult to diagnose and fix

This case is now beyond the mechanic I've met.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by masciv: 12:41am On Oct 24, 2023
Grupo:


Try wheel alignment and balancing if you have not done so.

I've done no less than 10 times each for both actions mentioned since the time I got the car.

Most times, the problem just slightly reduces or remains the same.

It's become rocket science to the mechanics that have handled the car.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:51am On Oct 24, 2023
masciv:


I've done no less than 10 times each for both actions mentioned since the time I got the car.

Most times, the problem just slightly reduces or remains the same.

It's become rocket science to the mechanics that have handled the car.

Check hub/ wheel bearing, inner and outer tie rod ends.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 8:57am On Oct 24, 2023
masciv:


This case is now beyond the mechanic I've met.
Because you've been meeting the wrong set of mechanics.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Angrigowt: 3:30am On Oct 25, 2023
Help. I did not charge my oil since August.noticed it was shorting oil,so I topped with 5w30,5w40,20w50.then I finally serviced the engine with new oil yesterday. Used engine flush and drained the old oil which was charcoal black. Poured the new oil and new filter 5w40. Now it smokes gradually at idle. All spark plugs are good and not wet. What's the solution. Engine compression still strong.should I add resurrs additive
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 5:24am On Oct 25, 2023
Angrigowt:
Help. I did not charge my oil since August.noticed it was shorting oil,so I topped with 5w30,5w40,20w50.then I finally serviced the engine with new oil yesterday. Used engine flush and drained the old oil which was charcoal black. Poured the new oil and new filter 5w40. Now it smokes gradually at idle. All spark plugs are good and not wet. What's the solution. Engine compression still strong.should I add resurrs additive
Did you run a compression test to get to this conclusion?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Angrigowt: 5:49am On Oct 25, 2023
No but rpm on idle is 1200,with ac 1000rpm. When the top cylinder was removed,i could see like sandlike sludge by the sides but top cylinder is goldish colour..could it be from bad oil. The useless engine flush didnot dislodge anything. I felt like using pressure hose to force out all the slidges by rhe edges ofthe cylinder wall.
jceesquare:

Did you run a compression test to get to this conclusion?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 11:23pm On Oct 25, 2023
Angrigowt:
No but rpm on idle is 1200,with ac 1000rpm. When the top cylinder was removed,i could see like sandlike sludge by the sides but top cylinder is goldish colour..could it be from bad oil. The useless engine flush didnot dislodge anything. I felt like using pressure hose to force out all the slidges by rhe edges ofthe cylinder wall.
The chicken has finally come home to roost. cheesy Weldone Angrygoat the Amasco/Abro oil ambassador cheesy. How I wish all those you convinced to use palm oil in their cars and transmission can see this.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:06am On Oct 26, 2023
Kingdemu:
The chicken has finally come home to roost. cheesy Weldone Angrygoat the Amasco/Abro oil ambassador cheesy. How I wish all those you convinced to use palm oil in their cars and transmission can see this.

😭🤣🤣😂😂

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:07am On Oct 26, 2023
Angrigowt:
No but rpm on idle is 1200,with ac 1000rpm. When the top cylinder was removed,i could see like sandlike sludge by the sides but top cylinder is goldish colour..could it be from bad oil. The useless engine flush didnot dislodge anything. I felt like using pressure hose to force out all the slidges by rhe edges ofthe cylinder wall.

Sell the car, use the money buy engine practice how to maintain car engine.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:09am On Oct 26, 2023
Angrigowt:
Help. I did not charge my oil since August.noticed it was shorting oil,so I topped with 5w30,5w40,20w50.then I finally serviced the engine with new oil yesterday. Used engine flush and drained the old oil which was charcoal black. Poured the new oil and new filter 5w40. Now it smokes gradually at idle. All spark plugs are good and not wet. What's the solution. Engine compression still strong.should I add resurrs additive

Sell the car to iron condem or partakers, use the money you got to buy another exact engine like is in the car, start to practice engine maintenance with just that engine you buy.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Angrigowt: 7:30am On Oct 26, 2023
Ode .u got no life outside nairaland .
kingreign:


Sell the car to iron condem or partakers, use the money you got to buy another exact engine like is in the car, start to practice engine maintenance with just that engine you buy.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Angrigowt: 7:31am On Oct 26, 2023
Go suck on a dic k u bonafie kazeem...
kingreign:


Sell the car, use the money buy engine practice how to maintain car engine.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 8:29am On Oct 26, 2023
Angrigowt:
Ode .u got no life outside nairaland .
you wish.
Angrigowt:
Go suck on a dic k u bonafie kazeem...
You just gave a confirmation that you're a gay.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Angrigowt: 8:37am On Oct 26, 2023
Ode
kingreign:
you wish.

You just gave a confirmation that you're a gay.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 9:31am On Oct 26, 2023
Angrigowt:
Ode

So ODE na wetin the name wey dem born you with?
I no know o.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by temi4fash(m): 8:45am On Oct 27, 2023
Hello Sirs,

I noticed my car has been shortening oil, I changed the PCV its still shorting oil but not as much as before.

Please what can i do?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 9:42am On Oct 27, 2023
temi4fash:
Hello Sirs,

I noticed my car has been shortening oil, I changed the PCV its still shorting oil but not as much as before.

Please what can i do?

It's normal with MAN Diesel truck.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Scorpionexhaust: 11:32am On Oct 27, 2023
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Sagaciousd1: 11:03pm On Oct 27, 2023
My 2008 honda accord (v4) jacks violently when my car changes gears. It does this also when about driving after few hours of parking.

I have changed engine seats, fuel pump and it's still the same. Though, the car moves well after the jack.

I also scanned (see attached) but still dunno what to do

What could be wrong ..kindly advise

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kinzey1: 10:26am On Oct 28, 2023
Sagaciousd1:
My 2008 honda accord (v4) jacks violently when my car changes gears. It does this also when about driving after few hours of parking.

I have changed engine seats, fuel pump and it's still the same. Though, the car moves well after the jack.

I also scanned (see attached) but still dunno what to do

What could be wrong ..kindly advise


These codes are more of MaF and oxygen sensor. Not responsible for jerk but high fuel consumption.

Check your CV joint/inner cup. This maybe the culprit. Be careful when replacing it in other not to contaminate your gear. Buy a new joint if the old one is faulty
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 11:24am On Oct 28, 2023
temi4fash:
Hello Sirs,

I noticed my car has been shortening oil, I changed the PCV its still shorting oil but not as much as before.

Please what can i do?
Run a compression test (wet and dry) to know if it's the rings of valve stem seals.
Or in the absence of a compression tester, hold a steady RPM at 2,500 to see if it smokes or not.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 11:37am On Oct 28, 2023
temi4fash:
Hello Sirs,

I noticed my car has been shortening oil, I changed the PCV its still shorting oil but not as much as before.

Please what can i do?

which car?

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