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Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by Dmanky(m): 1:36pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
Thanks a bunch 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by laivwire(m): 3:39pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
I always wonder how cars will be used for over 30 years in the US and will still look so new. (For example, getting a Toks Golf 3). Give that car 1 year here and you’ll need new bodywork plus repairs already beyond our technicians. Can we ever export used cars from Nigeria? |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by Ikegift4real(m): 3:52pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by webngnews: 4:30pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
Hmmmm |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by ChiefSweetus: 7:17pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
gonkin:Thanks bro. Toyota camry claims their transmission is for the lifetime of the car. There's no outlet sef to top up or drain as it is sealed. I haven't changed in 5yrs and transmission still shifts like a dream. |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by GindoX(m): 7:50pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
Ikegift4real: Lols... |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by gonkin(m): 9:42pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
Peng12345: Omo u must change that one when it's due if not ur pump will start wining when u turn your steering wheels. Every 8 months for me depending on the color and viscous nature of the fluid but it can last 2 years. Though sometimes the fluid may be fine but steering would still be hard. Here's a trick that works though not all cars. Works for me. My truck used to be extra power steering when my dad used it so he had a hard time driving it then he called oga kazeem (local mechanic). Kazeem condemned the pump that it needs to be replaced. When dad handed the keys over to me if u never chop u no fit turn that steering cuz its a 1992 land cruiser. So I used my usual technique. I took the cap off, oil was fine and normal when sampled on white paper (it's how I checked clarity and viscous nature of oil) then I started the engine, took the cap off, sealed with masking tape the fill hole of the pump reservoir once it's sealed. Pierce a hole or 2 on the masking tape with a screwdriver(the reason for the tape is to prevent dirt from falling into the reservoir. Drive a few miles. Say 10 or 15 miles. You'll notice the difference. Mostly works if u changed your steering oil and steering is stiff. It's a form of bleeding air out the system. Ive been using the same pump for 2 years and even a 4 year old can handle my butter smooth steering wheel. Anytime ur steering wheel has stiffness try this technique. Works a lot. Just check ur front Tyres and make sure its not little deflation that's causing ur steering to be hard |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by gonkin(m): 9:49pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
NigPatriot: Have u ever drained the fluid? And did u complete drain the fluid? Cuz most transmission problems start after fluid change especially if u own an old car. Also the kind of ATF u use matters. Seahorse and Abro is a NO-GO. If it's transmission u have to stick to specifics. Though if your fluid experiences shortage. Top that thing up cuz if it dries out you're fxcked. |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by Peng12345: 9:51pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
gonkin: Thanks bro for the detailed explanation, I have to change mine now since the oil is below minimum and very dark, although the steering is not stiff, 2010 camry |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by NigPatriot(m): 11:57pm On Nov 16, 2019 |
No I haven't drained the fluid. It's still guages gonkin: |
Re: 7 Fantastic Ways To Keep Your Old Car Running Strong by NigPatriot(m): 12:00am On Nov 17, 2019 |
cyborg123: Yeah it's an old car, 2003 model precisely |
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