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emvuatt:
My corrola rings was changed but it not overheating but once I put on the Ac it start increasing what should I do.? Mechanic said I should change to double cell radiator

Bro, when I hear about thermostats being removed, and the much fabled "double cell" radiator being fitted, I get pretty annoyed. And to be honest, you guys feed these phoney "mechanics" with the ammunition with which to fleece you. A coolant reduction means a leak -

Exterenally:

01) Radiator.
02) Associated hoses.
03) Thermostat housing.
04) Engine block (core plugs).
05) Cylinder head (core plugs).
06) Water pump.
07) Heater core (behind dash).

Internally:

01) Cracked cylinder head.
02) Cracked cylinder block.
03) Warped cylinder head.
04) Blown cylinder head gasket.

I wonder how replacing the factory radiator with a "double cell" unit, and removing the thermostat will solve coolant loss? You're simply throwing money at your car, via your mechanic, who's just going by trial and error, replacing parts randomly, AT YOUR COST. If I were you, I would bite the bullet, and take your car to A REPUTABLE GARAGE. Sure, they'll cost, but at least you stand a chance of getting your car fixed.

As it stands, you might as well pour your money into a blast furnace, and watch it BURN.

emvuatt:
My corrola rings was changed but it not overheating but once I put on the Ac it start increasing what should I do.? Mechanic said I should change to double cell radiator

4llerbuntu:
Please i still need help with my AC.

it still works at random. and works just fine when it works


When it stops working apparently the diagnosis is: the compressor is not getting power, but the relay and fuses are ok.

Went to change the AC switch panel on the dash and the guy was honest enough to tell me he didn't think there's anything wrong with the one i have there at the moment

he then removed the relay and stuck a wire into the slots, and the compressor starts. he said the Relay is fine which is really confusing......




also watched another stick a long screwdriver down to push the AC Clutch and it started. that one said the AC clutch needs to be 'serviced' whatever that means. Doesn't add up for me because like i said the system does work fine when it works.....



I just need to know precisely what needs to be fixed. Thus far no one seems to be sure. Haven't let anyone touch anything though. Not a big fan of guesswork.


Please help, who has an idea why this is....... mosbus gazzuzz radautoworks autologic

omooyebamiji:
Will the used one be reliable? Thanks in anticipation

jossytech:
Hi all car expertise and experienced, car user,i just get mysef 07 Corrola. Please what are d thing to change in it, oil or tyre, I've paid for Lagos no, do I need other things, documents or anything. No service light or any error light in d instrumental panel n car came with 119k km ( its from Canada)

Guide me biko

GAZZUZZ:
the cylindrical aluminum part is called a drier receiver, the electrical part on top of it is called a pressure switch.

diportivo:
you obviously don't know anything about the nissan xterra

Abdomox:
This is what I saw when I scanned. No error was detected tho.

Is this fine?

rexfada:
Thanks for your input.
My options were Ford escape 05/06 or Mazda tribute 05/06 but my mechanic discouraged me from both options citing frequent engine faults, expensive and unavailability of parts as excuse. He advised I go for a corolla or Toyota matrix instead. But, I want to do something else besides a Toyota this time around.

rexfada:
Hello Nairalanders,
I plan on getting an SUV, esp a Volvo XC90 05/06 model. I need an advice from professionals and experienced users of the pros and cons of getting the car.
I want to know;
* the cost of using and maintaining the car
* how expensive and readily available are the parts
* what is the fuel economy of the car like
* how reliable is the car on Nigerian roads
* which of the variant (L5, T6, V8) is better to go for
* which other low budget SUVs can be substitutes for it.

CC: Nairaland car gurus

kingreign:
Give done this on quite a number of cars and NO BODY WILL KNOW such was done on these cars. But I don't think I'd have the conscience to do such any more.

Johnsonkeyz2019:
My AC that's doing that after random checks and trial the rewire came this morning to say that it is the Brain Box that is supplying power to the Condenser and that he will have to get a thermostat and kind of repackage another switch for the Condenser or so

autologic:
change the AC clutch .It is losing already it magnetism which account for it working intermittently.
To confirm this ,do this check when the AC compressor is down(with the AC switch On)
Remove the compressor input power feed connector and confirm if it still carrying 12v even when the compressor is not working and if so then my claim is right .

Greenarrow01:
Pls how much will it cost.. Cos..one might have to change the dashboard outlook.. And do you have pics of one you did ?
Will it also come with a navigation or just the rev cam

philipbash:
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bleedingpile:
Morning oga Gazuzz,

I am a novice, just got myself a Nissan xterra ( I know you don't want to hear " Nissan " ....) , but well, I need your beginner's guide as a novice, the do's and don't's , engine oil, break oils and general DIY mentanance. And lastly, thing to know as a first timer----my first vehicle , actually.



Thanks in advance , and God bless

welzyj2:
can you assist me with the materials please...ifeoluwaolatokunbo2@gmail.com

oluwaseunla:
Ok, you are good. If pressure gauges checked out, electrical trouble shooting may have to be done.

GAZZUZZ:
was fugged mehn

oluwaseunla:
Ok, you are good. If pressure gauges checked out, electrical trouble shooting may have to be done.

oluwaseunla:
The above wasn't a suggested DIY . Get a tech to check for you.