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Car Talk › Re: Toyota Camry 2008 Gearbox Problem by 9icetoo(m): 7:44pm On Sep 21, 2015

FRONTPAGE:
Thanks.

Kingreign, the car is in Lagos and its 4 cylinder. What surprise me most is that I jut purchased it as "Tokunbo" less than two weeks ago.

Another proof that some Nigerian used cars are better than Tokunbos. A 2008 camry should throw error codes when the transmission is faulty. Scan the car, get the codes and work from there. It might turn out to be something you can sort out if properly guided.

Car Talk › Re: Why Do Nigerians Avoid Diesel Cars When Buying A Vehicle? by 9icetoo(m): 5:50pm On Sep 21, 2015

adanny01:
I was going to ask same question.

Anyways, i think my 03 accord 2.4l can beat that in terms of cost of fuel.

Unless your accord can do fifteen kilometers per litre which unfortunately it can't. Best it can do is approximately 12 Km/Litre grin

. I presently buy diesel at 120 a litre. I filled my tank at N115 a litre at Iyana Itire in Lagos. It cost me N3934 to travel from PH to Lag. And will cost less to go back. I don't think the accord can beat that. My ex (camry 2.4L) does Ph to Lag with about 55 litres. At the present cost of fuel (N87), that's still more expensive at N4785.

Car Talk › Re: Why Do Nigerians Avoid Diesel Cars When Buying A Vehicle? by 9icetoo(m): 5:39pm On Sep 21, 2015

lungwun:
Please, what car is this, and does it have a DPF?

It's a 2006 skoda octavia with the 1.9Tdi engine. It thankfully doesn't have DPF (that stuff is giving my friend who owns an E90 nightmares). I drive carefully though and never exceeded 2500 rpm though this didn't really seem to affect MPG as my instantaneous MPG display showed. My display MPG at the end of my journey was 4.4L/100KM. Although i have figured it has an error of 0.6. So with that in mind, I know I actually did 5L/100KM which was spot on when i did the physical calculation.

Car Talk › Re: Why Do Nigerians Avoid Diesel Cars When Buying A Vehicle? by 9icetoo(m): 11:41pm On Sep 20, 2015

Just did a trip to lagos. Covered 670 kilometers from ph to lagos and used 32.78 liters of diesel. My range indicator showed i can be in ph on remaining fuel before car will sputter to a halt. When not stuck in traffic its more economical than petrol.

Car Talk › Re: Mechanic Confusing Me!! by 9icetoo(m): 11:28pm On Sep 20, 2015

naijafury:
Minna - Awka, that's what I get with mine. Very economic.

Minna- Awka does not do any justice to the question. He wants to have actual kilometers (highway i guess). To OP, buy the v6 if fuel economy isn't really what keeps you awake at night. Its quieter than the i4, will last longer if maintained properly and is cheaper to replace should there be need for that.

Car Talk › Re: Gurus Please Lets Put Our Heads Together And Solve This Puzzle by 9icetoo(m): 9:22am On Sep 16, 2015

GAZZUZZ:
I have a head cylinder I could sell to him.

Will talk to him about it if he hasn't bought another engine yet.

Car Talk › Re: Gurus Please Lets Put Our Heads Together And Solve This Puzzle by 9icetoo(m): 8:39pm On Sep 14, 2015

your idle issue might have been related to the throttle position sensor which may have reset itself. Nissans are known to have this issue. If no codes are present at the moment, then throttle away bro. Glad your problems are over. You are lucky the missed timing didn't wreck your engine. My friend is presently sourcing for a 1AZ FSE engine after his mechanic missed the timing after changing his head gasket. the valves all went kaput as soon as the car was started.

Car Talk › Re: Changing Exhaust Camshaft On 03 Accord by 9icetoo(m): 11:58pm On Sep 12, 2015

Nice work. Will be doing wifeys city sometime next year. It should be due for a valve adjustment then.

Car Talk › Re: Changing Exhaust Camshaft On 03 Accord by 9icetoo(m): 4:23pm On Sep 12, 2015

Interesting. That's some wear. Following the thread.

Car Talk › Re: Is There Any Advantage Of Disconnecting Car Engine Temperature Thermostat? by 9icetoo(m): 4:31pm On Aug 28, 2015

OnlyemmyM:
Let me throw more light to this, first of all am a well trained driver in Autostar transport company and we undergo mechanical training before been given any car to ride, yes because of our hot weather in our country you are advise to remove the thermostat but there are procedures in doing that which many road side mechanics don't know, for instance if the temperature of your car always stay at half of the meter, when you remove the thermostat it will not rise up to even a quarter and is gonna make your Supposition very effective and your engine will be cool and in safe conditions, but you need an expert mechanic to remove it for and that I won't share it here but I can leave my numbers here (08130731770, 08022944196 ).

Car Talk › Re: Is This Possible OR My Mind Is Playing Me? Opinion Needed by 9icetoo(m): 7:43pm On Aug 20, 2015

If its running lean, maybe. U sure say those village people never remember you?. Lol

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Car Talk › Re: Trailer Crashes Into 18-sitter Bus On Lagos-ibadan Exp; No One Survived(Graphic) by 9icetoo(m): 10:36pm On Aug 18, 2015

As usual, the blame goes to the trailer. No one has bothered to find out the facts about the accident. Op, how did you come about your conclusion?
I can see the accident happened on a dual carriage way. Question 1: Who had the right of way? The bus or the truck? Question 2? Was it a head on collision? Question 3? Was any of the vehicles stationary before the accident (was the truck or bus parked along the highway infringing oncoming traffic?). Question 4: Was any other vehicle involved and or did any other incident lead to that accident?
I ask this because we are quick to assign blame to this truck drivers. Sometimes when i travel, it marvels me how some people manage to get home alive in this country. A lot of people have no regard for road signs, overspeed, overtake recklessly, drive too slowly, hug the speed lane and even the entire road, switch lanes without signaling and checking our sides and rear, brake unnecessarily because we couldn't anticipate, cut off other cars and trucks after overtaking (commercial buses love this) and reverse on the highway (YES! I have seen people do this), drive against traffic even when there was no authorized diversion e.t.c.
All I am trying to say is, let's not always be too hasty to lay blames on these truck drivers. They are actually better drivers than a lot of us. And to those saying they should be banned from the road during the day, Nigeria will grind to a halt the day that rule is passed. They move this economy. It's not just going to work.

Car Talk › Re: Help!!! Honda Accord 2009 Timing Belt Always Cutting. Any Solution? by 9icetoo(m): 12:52am On Aug 15, 2015

chamber2:
Thanks all for your input. Car issues like this can cause lots of headache really. It still baffles me that a 2009 accord, V6, is having this kind of issue

Well, the mechanic said i should replace the ENGINE TOP and the incessant cutting will stop. I still think this is not an issue with the engine or the top rather that of the pulleys or bad belt as already mentioned.

I have decided to move the car to another mechanic tomorrow. My problem is getting a good and experienced mechanic, especially here in the east. What we have here are bunch of ''try your luck'' mechanic.

I still need more suggestions to aid my quest for solution. Is this really the problem with the engine top?

Your top has no business with your serpentine belt. Change your mechanic. Ask around for a reputable mech. Where in the east do you reside? A poster wrote something here about oil contaminating the new belts from leaking seals. Check your pulleys especially the tensioner, water pump and air conditioner pulley.
On a skoda, whenever the serpentine belts start failing, the culprit is usually the alternator pulley. I believe a pulley is at fault in your car. Finding Which one it is will depend on the troubleshooting skills of the mechanic.

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Car Talk › Re: Help!!! Honda Accord 2009 Timing Belt Always Cutting. Any Solution? by 9icetoo(m): 2:52pm On Aug 14, 2015

Any of the pulleys could be defective, causing the pulley to seize in operation and snapping the belt. Op should inspect these pulleys using a competent mech and buy an original belt.

Car Talk › Re: HELP HONDA CIVIC Break And Quench Or Engine Drop by 9icetoo(m): 10:46am On Aug 13, 2015

kingreign:
do you hear any 'KPOM' noise from the back?

Tears are streaming down my face. You just made my day. grin

. My stomach still hurts.

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Car Talk › Re: Drive To Stay Alive by 9icetoo(m): 10:18pm On Aug 09, 2015

Lesson 5 causes so many unexplained accidents. The victim usually isn't alive to say why he ended up in a ditch or wrapped round a tree.

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Car Talk › Re: Rattling, Knocking Sound After Changing Oil Seal by 9icetoo(m): 1:35pm On Aug 09, 2015

If Gazzuzz is right then you have three options.
1. Do a rebuild or buy a new one as he suggested if you are uncomfortable with the rattle.
2. Try using a heavier oil like a 10w or 20w to see if the noise goes away.
3. Drive it till it quits if the rattle doesn't really bother you and then buy a new engine since the cost of a rebuild is almost same as a new engine.

Properties › Re: Truck Swerves And Demolishes House In Ondo Just Now(pictures) by 9icetoo(m): 1:24pm On Aug 09, 2015

chi4ik4:
the manner this truck drivers are killing people & destroying properties is alarming! they always speed, get drunk & most of them are Igbo smokers. especially d Hausa counterpart. may God continue to save us from them.

Did you read the post? Did you look at the pics? Smhfu

Car Talk › Re: 12 People Die In Delta Accident (Graphic Photos) by 9icetoo(m): 9:47am On Aug 09, 2015

iukpe:
Our transportation system lacks the professionalism it needs to keep our roads safe. I hope the government can begin to look into this.
Starting from Tricycle (keke) operators to Luxury bus, trailer and tanker drivers, they all have a responsibility to convey their passengers safely from one place to another.
Driver training and vehicle road worthiness are very important. If this accident had occurred at a junction a commercial vehicle driver should not have been traveling at the speed that can cause such fatality as seen in the images.
The right agencies need to clamp down on transport operators to ensure that they engage individuals who are educated on how to use the roads and can recognize potential hazards and have responsibility in their duty.
In this kind of circumstance, what is the likely insurance cover for the victims when all they bargained for was just to get from point A to B?
The tow van driver probably had done this on the road several times until this day. He probably has not learn t his lesson yet thanking his god that the bus driver managed to avoid him to the death of many.

You are most likely the only right thinking dude on this thread. I wish more Nigerians think critically like you.

Car Talk › Re: Fastest Speed You Have Ever Driven: Car, Place, Time? by 9icetoo(m): 12:54pm On Jul 27, 2015

Come, where that turbocharged camry guy? I'm still waiting for pictures.

Car Talk › Re: Volkswagen LT (28, 35, 40, 55) Buses Issues Both Diesel And Petrol Engines by 9icetoo(m): 12:19am On Jul 24, 2015

emperoracro:
Yh d black smoke clears almost immediately, what do u think about the turbo and ringing?

I don't know how to test turbos of that model. I know turbos don't kick in until a certain RPM. I used a scan tool to check mine and boost pressure reported from the MAP sensor was within spec. ringing is a whole different ball game. The cylinder bores would have to be measured assuming it is suffering from low compression. Then what size of rings and pistons to be fitted would be determined from the measurements.
A mech can remove the turbo and inspect it to see if the turbines still behave as they should. Check for leaks in the turbo pipings as well if you are checking the turbo. Remember my earlier post though; if the fuel economy is still okay, you might as well continue driving the bus like that. Please note that diesel engines from your bus era were not particularly fast. In fact, they were slow pokes and took forever to get up to speed. So what you might think is sluggish acceleration might actually be normal.

Car Talk › Re: Volkswagen LT (28, 35, 40, 55) Buses Issues Both Diesel And Petrol Engines by 9icetoo(m): 8:43pm On Jul 23, 2015

emperoracro:
Wen u first start d engine, it brings out a thick black smoke, wen u throttle hard, it turns whitish

Thick black smoke on startup is normal if it clears within 15 seconds or so. That's diesel that wasn't burnt completely during startup. White smoke when you accelerate hard means a). coolant being burnt (not likely as your bus will most likely have water in the radiator now), b). unburnt diesel.
Scenario b will most likely be as a result of a million and one things. It will take a competent diesel mechanic to narrow it down (good luck finding one). If the fuel economy isn't too bad, you can drive it till it stops moving while saving up for a new engine. If you have the resources and the time, get it fixed. Since this is a commercial bus, I do not think you want it sleeping around in a mech workshop workshop when it it can be out there making some cool cash for ya. Like Siena said, it won't be an easy undertaking getting it fixed which is why many peeps go down the 'change engine route'. It's entirely my opinion though.

Business › Re: PHOTO: NNPC Doesn't Sell Fuel Into Kegs; See What Man Does by 9icetoo(m): 8:26pm On Jul 23, 2015

Does NNPC or any service station have the right to determine to whom; quantity and to what container (receptor) it sells PMS to?
[b][/b]NO.
We operate a free market and capitalist economy.
Lawyers in this country are a disgrace. I wonder why this practice has gone on unchallenged for a long time and has come to be accepted as the norm.
I challenged an Oando fuel attendant a few months ago about this when he insisted I pay 300 Naira for buying PMS in a 'gallon'. The most unfortunate thing about the incident was that fellow Nigerians there supported the attendant and were annoyed that I might make the attendants stop selling to people with 'gallons'. huh

I know some unscrupulous elements buy obscene quantities of PMS during scarcity to sell at 'black markets' which informed the decision not to sell to people with 'gallons'. However, this does not solve the problem but actually worsens the problem. Black market prices create a domino effect on the prices of services and goods from SME's which creates an artificial inflation and the cycle goes on.
I wonder why the DPR and NNPC have not come out to address this. Even the Nigerian Police is asleep on this matter. They should be out there confiscating these black market PMS and prosecuting the offenders. The confiscated PMS could even be used to power their operational vehicles (free fuel). Instead they are out there shooting stray bullets at innocent civilians. lipsrsealed

I hope somebody with some grey matter upstairs in a position that matters reads this.
It's discriminatory not to sell to PMS to people with 'gallon'. There is no law banning such in Nigeria. People buy kerosene and Diesel in 'gallons'. It is a crime though to buy the PMS and resell it in gallons.
I hope I passed a message across.
We need to challenge this rubbish. I blame subsidy sha. Cos in a truly free market, NNPC will be begging me to come and buy even with waterproof.

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Car Talk › Re: Terrible Fuel Millage Of My Altima 2008 by 9icetoo(m): 8:18pm On Jul 20, 2015

bigrovar:
Before you give yourself sleepless nights, I would advice u to just ignore MPG figures u see online. They don't apply here. Calculating mpg tho one of the most objective means of accessing fuel consumption, it can be very tricky to calculate.

First off your mpg is probably lower than your computer is telling you. Most car dashboard mpg calculation is always overtly optimistic.. To get near accurate figures you need to calculate your mpg by hand/manually.

Secondly: MPG u see online don't apply here (I believe you reside in Nigeria) over there (western and developed countries whose mpg u mostly see online ) they have good smooth roads .. Most roads are tarred and paved allowing for the car to have less resistance .. Most of their cities don't experience the type of grinding traffic experienced here in major Nigerian cities .. All this goes to show that what is considered city driving in France is not same in Nigeria.. In the west city driving mostly means stop (traffic light stop) and go traffic .. Anything that causes u to apply break and downshift every km or half is considered city. Here city means hours on traffic grid lock.. Driving through pot holes and unpaved roads that causes much drag and resistance to ur car resulting in more fuel consumption..

So you see all city driving are not equal.. Even in Nigeria , city driving in Abuja is not city driving in Lagos.

Thirdly driving patterns matters alot. How u drive ur car seriously affects ur milage. Whenever I have someone drive my car. My fuel consumption goes through the roof. Because most Nigerians drive like their off to emergency unit of an hospital.. U see people break hard and and rev the car from gear one before shifting.. All this causes ur car to use fuel. Try shifting early and applying smart lane shifting instead of unnecessarily applying breaks.. Try cruising when you can to allow the potential energy of ur car move it before u apply gas... Generally don't be hard on ur gas. All this means ur driving won't be the fastest but will also save u considerable amount of fuel.

Lastly you might want to do a little tune up.. Start with ur air filter u would be surprised how much MPG u would lose to a clugged dirty air filter.. Dust it or get a new one if it has not been changed before

Check your plugs and ensure you are using the right one for your car. Many in Nigeria don't even know about spark plug specified for their car. Information is available online. Getting a spark meant for your car means it is well gapped to fit your engine. It would be an added advantage to have a torque wrench to ensure plugs are installed to the torque setting of car manufactuer (good luck finding a torque wrench in Nigeria)

You might also want to clean ur mass airflow meter. Those things gather dust over time which affects their ability to read accurating the amount of air entering ur engine which will affect your mixture ratio and your milage. I know a guy on NL who sells maf cleaners ( not available in Nigeria last time I searched) If you can't get one.. It is said methylated spirits can also work (never tried it before) just don't use carburetor cleaner.. that can damage the oring of ur MAF.
Ensure your tires are inflated to specs and not over or under.. U can see the specified tire pressure for your car from around the drivers door.. Below it (from the inside) if I are using a custom rim ensure it meets the car manufactuer specifications.

In all I think you car is OK for a 2.5 litre engine. Another reason to ignore online mpg figures is because most are reported by owners with car of smaller engines even tho same model.

Op this is the gospel truth. Your car is okay.

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Car Talk › Re: Frequent Timing Belt Issue by 9icetoo(m): 10:17pm On Jul 19, 2015

Timing belt or serpentine belt? If serpentine belt, check that your pulleys are rolling freely and aren't seizing up. Also check your belt adjuster. If timing belt, make sure you buy the original and not those N1500 belts.

Car Talk › Re: Help Me Solve Fuel Consumption Problem In Volvo S40 by 9icetoo(m): 9:57pm On Jul 19, 2015

GAZZUZZ:
Is the thermostat installed or removed?

Car Talk › Re: Thread For Toyota Users And Lovers by 9icetoo(m): 11:24pm On Jul 14, 2015

Eluquenson, the Camry is one of the most reliable cars out there. I owned one and can vouch for toyotas craftsmanship. Like you, I changed my at with the recommended fluid. I changed a whole lot of things as well to keep it in the best condition. However, when I was about to sell it, someone here on naira land, thought that the reason I made the changes (including atf), was because the car was giving me issues. Lol. A lot of people abuse the Camry because of its reliability. Hence I put the caveat "if you know the service history" to the guy who wants to buy a car. He is on a tight budget you know and might not easily afford a new gear box like your friend. The man who bought my Camry still thanks me. Like i said, if he is sure of the service history, its his call.

Car Talk › Re: Thread For Toyota Users And Lovers by 9icetoo(m): 5:58pm On Jul 14, 2015

yak:
Tnks.cos its bn giving me a tot since resources ar scarce

yak, a 99 automatic camry is almost 2 decades old. And i can bet you the nigerian user never for once changed the transmission fluid. If the gearbox packs up during your ownership, you will be forced to cough out some scarce resources to fix it or replace it. The gearbox is not cheap to rebuild or replace either. You are a civil servant i guess so might not bechanging the car any time soon so that throws the second hand value consideration out of the window. I suggested a manual cos manuals are almost bullet proof and will serve you quite a long time till you have enough cash to buy a brand new or tokunbo. However, if you come across a decent auto and you know the service history then go for it. Last bullet; a clutch disk costs less than 3k to replace, an automatic transmission costs at least 30k to replace and without warranty. Your choice.

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Business › Re: My Experience Today In Warri ( graphic pix be warnned) !!! by 9icetoo(m): 5:17pm On Jul 14, 2015

jnrbayano:
Why is there no law restraining articulated vehicles plying our roads at daytime? Why? why? why?
that tipper is not an articulated vehicle. Trucks move in the day time even in the mighty us of a. Thank God op witnessed the incident, else some goons pn nairaland will just conclude it was the tipper drivers fault. Bullion vans drive so recklesslly in Nigeria it makes you wonder if we are all bound by the same laws.

Why do several police escorts go against the traffic every now and then? Why? Why? Why?

Why does the Road Safety not ensuring road worthiness of vehicles that ply Nigerian roads? Why? Why? Why?

Why is posting of graphic pictures of accident victims on the social media the mostly sort after thing amongst our youths. Why? Why? Why?

I cant just imagine the pains this girl will be experiencing...excruciating!!

Car Talk › Re: Why Not Use Diesel Engine (passenger Cars) by 9icetoo(m): 5:02pm On Jul 14, 2015

57mpg in city driving is enough reason to use a diesel. 50mpg on a recent highway trip was even amazing. It may not be as quiet as a similarly sized petrol engine but its not as loud as the old diesels. And i dont fret over fuel scarcity.

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Car Talk › Re: VW Jetta 2010 Or Toyota Camry 2010 by 9icetoo(m): 10:13pm On Jul 11, 2015

nurey:
all of you are just acting like babies, japanese this German that when you all know you will still be second best.

topping the most wanted car list and best car of the year for now is my 1.8 litre naturally aspirated engine churning out 300bhp indisputably fast and has one of the best handling you can find in the market, it's not German nor jap. so I leave you guys guessing don't even think American.

Australian?

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