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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 10:03am On Feb 09

Emekayoung:

Most mechanics will connect the fan direct without removing the thermostat,so that's definitely what happened which is the reason why the temperature gets to the middle within five minutes of driving.

Most mechanics that removes thermostat are scared of the temperature guage getting to the middle and wires the fan to run constantly.
Yours was an exception.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 10:06am On Feb 09

mojounited:
Hello folks, good morning. Please can someone recommend a very good auto-mechanic for setting of camber, caster and toe for Lexus GS350? The right rear leg is visibly not well aligned and car vibrates when speed/acceleration increases.

Location: Ikeja / Ogudu, Lagos

You need to fix the suspension issue 1st before taking it for alignment.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by andeemoore: 10:09am On Feb 11

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sammily(m): 9:56pm On Feb 12

I'm planning of getting a Cargo bus, the one usually called panel bus for use for distribution of goods (Biscuits, Bread, Hollandia milk etc) within the city and I'm contemplating between a Ford transit or VW transporter. Can someone please advise on which is better in terms of low cost to run, durability, availability of parts and easy to work on by most of our Kazeems. Thanks.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kanshi1(m): 12:42pm On Feb 15

Goodday oga gazzuzz....please i need your urgent assistance, whate engine oil rating can one use for Mercedes ML350 2014?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:40pm On Feb 15

Kanshi1:
Goodday oga gazzuzz....please i need your urgent assistance, whate engine oil rating can one use for Mercedes ML350 2014?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oladele239(m): 9:16pm On Feb 15

I need a very good honda mechanic in Lagos

Want to do the followings

Return fan to factory setting
Check my engine for sludges
Check the legs
Install thermostat

Do some general tune ups for better mpg

I'm in the mainland around Ojodu Berger or Ogba axis...

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kanshi1(m): 9:57pm On Feb 15

Thanks oga gazzuzz

GAZZUZZ:

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 2:52am On Feb 16

oladele239:
I need a very good honda mechanic in Lagos

Want to do the followings

Return fan to factory setting
Check my engine for sludges
Check the legs
Install thermostat

Do some general tune ups for better mpg

I'm in the mainland around Ojodu Berger or Ogba axis...

I assume you just got this car.
I'd suggest you thread cautiously.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by hairyman(m): 7:00am On Feb 16

Does a 2016 Camry differential require oil change as in older Camry like 2000?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 8:04am On Feb 16

hairyman:
Does a 2016 Camry differential require oil change as in older Camry like 2000?

Differential or transmission?
For transmission, yes it does. It's a sealed transmission and is said to last the lifetime of the car according to the manufacturer, but not changing the transmission oil at every 50,000 miles would shorten the lifetime.
For the differential, it's a front front wheel drive car and the differential is joined with the transmission to make it a single unit unlike rear wheel drive or multiple drive wheel cars that have a separate differential and transfer case that should be serviced and lubed separately.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KingRex1(m): 7:10am On Feb 17

GAZZUZZ:

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Snr man, so I got this new honda accord engine last year, the mechanic used SuperV 20w50 engine oil on installation. I have done oil change twice using same oil but my mind no reach ground cus i feel it's too thick and I know better now.

What do you suggest chief? I plan on switching to Mobil 2000 5w30.
Cc: jceesquare Gazzuzz nurey kingreign

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nurey(m): 8:09am On Feb 17

KingRex1:

Snr man, so I got this new honda accord engine last year, the mechanic used SuperV 20w50 engine oil on installation. I have done oil change twice using same oil but my mind no reach ground cus i feel it's too thick and I know better now.

What do you suggest chief? I plan on switching to Mobil 2000 5w30.

If it is tokunbo engine you can switch to 5w30 but monitor for smoking and drying. If you don't experience either of the two, you are good to go, if not maintain your 20w50 but buy mobil xhp or total quartz 5000 they are better change every 3months of 3000 km

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 8:18am On Feb 17

KingRex1:

Snr man, so I got this new honda accord engine last year, the mechanic used SuperV 20w50 engine oil on installation. I have done oil change twice using same oil but my mind no reach ground cus i feel it's too thick and I know better now.

What do you suggest chief? I plan on switching to Mobil 2000 5w30.

If you bought the car Nigerian used, use same oil weight previous owner was using.
If foreign used and the engine does not have sludge, use recommend oil weight.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 9:58am On Feb 17

jceesquare:

Differential or transmission?
For transmission, yes it does. It's a sealed transmission and is said to last the lifetime of the car according to the manufacturer, but not changing the transmission oil at every 50,000 miles would shorten the lifetime.
For the differential, it's a front front wheel drive car and the differential is joined with the transmission to make it a single unit unlike rear wheel drive or multiple drive wheel cars that have a separate differential and transfer case that should be serviced and lubed separately.

Good Morning.

Please I’d like to ask and know the Reason why the rear differential/axle of an AWD Venza vibrates violently when the car turns at low speed.

Looks like the tires aren’t slowing down for each other when making turn.

Please help.

@gazzuzz

@nurey

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 11:05am On Feb 17

modskiller:

Good Morning.

Please I’d like to ask and know the Reason why the rear differential/axle of an AWD Venza vibrates violently when the car turns at low speed.

Looks like the tires aren’t slowing down for each other when making turn.

Please help.

@gazzuzz

@nurey

Defective rear differential. Replace it.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 12:57pm On Feb 17

modskiller:

Good Morning.

Please I’d like to ask and know the Reason why the rear differential/axle of an AWD Venza vibrates violently when the car turns at low speed.

Looks like the tires aren’t slowing down for each other when making turn.

Please help.

You've answered the question yourself.
The last time I checked, your vehicle does not have a locking differential. If it locks up for any reason, then the differential needs to be examined.
Jack all 4 wheels up and spin individually, you go see why

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 4:55pm On Feb 17

kingreign:

Defective rear differential. Replace it.

Can the differential be repaired please. Money no too dey cry

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 5:04pm On Feb 17

jceesquare:

You've answered the question yourself.
The last time I checked, your vehicle does not have a locking differential. If it locks up for any reason, then the differential needs to be examined.
Jack all 4 wheels up and spin individually, you go see why

(1.) I jacked up the two back wheels and rolled them.

(2.) They seem to go in different directions when I rolled them with my hands, but there was no loud or really noticeable sound.

(3.) The front axle which the propeller is attached to seems bent to one side by few degrees, also the chassis seems to be bent towards the back too, could these 2 factors also cause the wheels not to spin properly when turning.

Please Note: if I’m going on a straight line there is no vibrations at all.

Thank you 🙏

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:53pm On Feb 17

modskiller:

Can the differential be repaired please. Money no too dey

It can but will it last?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 10:09pm On Feb 17

kingreign:

It can but will it last?

I strongly believe with good maintenance it should last.

Also how much would a repair cost and what part would one need to buy?

Bearing and seals alone?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 10:57pm On Feb 17

modskiller:

I strongly believe with good maintenance it should last.

Also how much would a repair cost and what part would one need to buy?

Bearing and seals alone?

I reserve my comment on the good maintenance it should last line of thought.

I cant tell you what you need to replace cos I don't have the faintest idea of what's broken inside.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:49am On Feb 18

modskiller:

Good Morning.

Please I’d like to ask and know the Reason why the rear differential/axle of an AWD Venza vibrates violently when the car turns at low speed.

Looks like the tires aren’t slowing down for each other when making turn.

Please help.

@gazzuzz

@nurey

Check tyre size for all 4 tyres. You have a descripiency

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sammily(m): 12:56am On Feb 18

sammily:
I'm planning of getting a Cargo bus, the one usually called panel bus for use for distribution of goods (Biscuits, Bread, Hollandia milk etc) within the city and I'm contemplating between a Ford transit or VW transporter. Can someone please advise on which is better in terms of low cost to run, durability, availability of parts and easy to work on by most of our Kazeems. Thanks.

Any opinion?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 5:59am On Feb 18

modskiller:

(1.) I jacked up the two back wheels and rolled them.

(2.) They seem to go in different directions when I rolled them with my hands, but there was no loud or really noticeable sound.

(3.) The front axle which the propeller is attached to seems bent to one side by few degrees, also the chassis seems to be bent towards the back too, could these 2 factors also cause the wheels not to spin properly when turning.

Please Note: if I’m going on a straight line there is no vibrations at all.

Thank you 🙏

Does the wheel or differential make any funny clicking sound while turning it?
You didn't state what position the gear selector was when performing that test.
Run a VIN check on your car to know if it's an accidented car.
Not sure it should be bent or slanted.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 6:01am On Feb 18

sammily:

Any opinion?

I believe you've gotten response to this on another thread.
The Ford will carry more load because of it's drive configuration.
Both can be fixed easily in a city like Lagos.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 7:19am On Feb 18

kingreign:

I reserve my comment on the good maintenance it should last line of thought.

I cant tell you what you need to replace cos I don't have the faintest idea of what's broken inside.

Alright Sir

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 7:24am On Feb 18

jceesquare:

Does the wheel or differential make any funny clicking sound while turning it?
You didn't state what position the gear selector was when performing that test.
Run a VIN check on your car to know if it's an accidented car.
Not sure it should be bent or slanted.

1. I think it made a very very faint clock/tap sound when it gets to a particular point on when I roll it.

2. The vin is shows a dent free car.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by modskiller(m): 7:26am On Feb 18

GAZZUZZ:

Check tyre size for all 4 tyres. You have a descripiency

All tires are 245/55 Sir

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:38am On Feb 18

modskiller:

All tires are 245/55 Sir

rear diff locked. Scan vehicle.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by cletz991(m): 9:54am On Feb 18

I. Need a good technician for. Car inspection. Location :Agbor Delta state

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 12:15pm On Feb 18

modskiller:

1. I think it made a very very faint clock/tap sound when it gets to a particular point on when I roll it.

2. The vin is shows a dent free car.

At that point it makes that sound, shake the shaft and tyres and see if there's more play there compared to when there's no click or sound.
Sounds like that's the point it's locking.
Remote diagnosis would be difficult on this.

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