melvin0004:
hello Oga gazzuzzu pls am thinking of buying a Toyota corolla verso 2006 model.kindly advice .is it a gud car for but private n commercial use.....auto nt Manuel

A little bird once said there's an issue with the transmission, but I am yet to confirm. Quote me again tomorrow, and I will do a research. Currently I am under the influence.

makarios911:
Gud evening boss.
i use a well maintained 07Accord V6. Haven't really had any serious issues so far. However last weekend I drove to asaba from Yenagoa (wit my fam so I neva exceeded 120km/hr), 2 hours into the journey the car jerked 3times while I was doing abt 80km/hr, abt 30mins Lata it jerked again n stopped the steering was stiff n battery lite came on the dash, naturally I thot it was a fan belt issues but wen I opened the bonnet the belt was ok. car came back to life n worked well once I switched it off n back on. I ran a scan later that day wit my "baby scanner" wit no error code. Next day abt 2 hrs on the journey back I experienced same jerk but it didn't stop. I also noticed a small burning smell in the car at some point during the journey, I wudnt hv thot much of it but my wife noticed it too. Car has been behaving well since I got back but I'm worried abt driving out of town. My kazzem has no clue wia to begin troubleshooting from. Pls wot cud be the problem as I'm a "prevention is better than cure" kinda person.
Thanks.

GAZZUZZ:


I am reasoning along these lines.

Failing alternator (Should not cause steering stiffness Strike it out)

Yes!! My juju thinks it is the Crank shaft pulley.

Let me explain.

Look at this perfect crank shaft pulley, it is a 2 piece metal material, with rubber in between.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/5437836_images6_jpeg1c7fe4593e1cb59a6cc509b04199eb53
Now when it gets old and worn it looks like this

www.nairaland.com/attachments/5437848_images7_jpeg3fe0eb64a955bc7956460a036f6d581a

And the metal material in the center spins faster than the outer side.


So it behaves like a failing transmission, plenty rev and no go!

It's just theoretical, please confirm.

melvin0004:
hello Oga gazzuzzu pls am thinking of buying a Toyota corolla verso 2006 model.kindly advice .is it a gud car for but private n commercial use.....auto nt Manuel

henryutd:
Thank God I am here.

I have a 2004 Camry. I noticed the temperature is getting above normal after engine replacement. And when it gets above normal, the acceleration rate reduced drastically.
The radiator is filled with waters but the engine is very hot. When the engine is very hot, any attempt to use AC stops the engine and engine run is very low.
Please what may be the cause?
Even before I change this engine, that has been the problem with the car. I hardly use the AC. Once I put it the engine run will come to near zero.
But the major problem now is the overheating.

GAZZUZZ:


Overheating cannot be easily treated remotely unless you are good at DIY.

Are you do it your self compliant?

If answer is no, you need a technician to rule out the many variables that could cause overheating.

obekediamondfuto:

Bros I think I see the issue there.... radiator is filled with plenty water.....haba I use same ride had that issue till I started using coolant. try it first n come back to give feedback

assuming no leak, and both fans come on with ac

lymelyte:
Oga gazuzz, I recently purchased a Lexus, what routine should the car undergo to be in top shape always. I am an amateur. This is my first car.

GAZZUZZ:


what type of lexus?

GAZZUZZ:


Overheating cannot be easily treated remotely unless you are good at DIY.

Are you do it your self compliant?

If answer is no, you need a technician to rule out the many variables that could cause overheating.

GAZZUZZ:



remember what I said nah. You bring more options.

GAZZUZZ:


A little bird once said there's an issue with the transmission, but I am yet to confirm. Quote me again tomorrow, and I will do a research. Currently I am under the influence.

deking:
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Please stay away from Verso. A friend bought one and has spent close to 500k to fix the gear problem. He eventually had to convert the gear.

I advise you go for matrix instead

Vikkie14:
Well done Gazzuzz.
I'm considering "pimping" one of my Oldies, a Pegeout 504 that has been in storage for over a year now.
Any help from your Auto shop or betterstill, a recommendation?

Vikkie14:
Well done Gazzuzz.
I'm considering "pimping" one of my Oldies, a Pegeout 504 that has been in storage for over a year now.
Any help from your Auto shop or betterstill, a recommendation?

cyborg123:

With permission from oga gazzuzz, can you open a thread garnished with present pics of the 04, what exactly you want done and your budget?

ukata16:
My oga. I drive a Honda Accord 98 4cyl.with over 200k milage i'v been using Honda engine oil for servicing but I started noticing engine oil shortage with no leakage anywhere.
You once said something about recommending a particular type of engine oil for cars with over 200k millage. Please can you tell me that to use
Thanks

ukata16:

Please boss, need your input

GAZZUZZ:

Your car is a 1998, switch back to mineral oil 20w50.
One of the good brands I know of is CEPSA Pic below.

seunoj:


Boss?
why cepsa and not Mobil or total?

willyede:
Hi boss,
Please what car will you recommend with a budget of 600 to 700k for a family of four father 5'11 , mother 4'10 a daughter and a 3. Weeks old baby

odiereke:
Oga Gazzuz sir,
I av a Lexus GS300 2000 model, I recently changed my radiator to double cell. But unfortunately, water from the radiator mixed with the transmission oil in the gear twice after the radiator was bought and from Ladipo.
Now whenever the engine is hot or running the gear selection is not right anymore.
What do I need to do to correct the abnormalities sir?

GAZZUZZ:


this is currently retailing at 7,000per gallon, and guess what? It is still selling. Product quality is my reason for sticking with this brand.

GAZZUZZ:


Manual or automatic transmission? What type of terrain will you ply?