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Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 4:23pm On Nov 13, 2017

delequake:
It's called Solid Tyre and used on forklifts. Pops used to sell them back in the day.

Thanks delequake

Car Talk › Re: Car Fan Comes On Randomly by Alvin007: 11:36am On Nov 12, 2017

SpaceAngel:
It is not due to heat. A car that is parked for maybe three days under carport and the radiator fan comes on is definitely not heat. Maybe people don't understand my problem statement.

I understand your problem vividly cos my brother's 2012 Toyota Highlander is having the same problems...it wasn't like that when he bought it though..it started after he took it to an air condition 'kazeem' expert, who advised him to connect the radiator fan, to work all the time, and not randomly as it was designed to work..he later tampered with the whole thing.
I advised him to return it to 'status quo ab initio'.. grin

(factory/stock settings)..this might solve your problem...get an expert and revert to factory settings, if this is the same problem..

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Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 11:23am On Nov 12, 2017

gqboyy:
LoL

trouble maker

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Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 11:18am On Nov 12, 2017

mammanbawa:
Looks like run flat tyre for a heavy duty vehicle
Run flats are available for sedans and mpvs too (mostly armored)

I once used a runflat tyre on an X6(came with the car)...but it wasn't this thick and reinforced..I think this is a lil beyond 'run flat'.

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Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 6:32am On Nov 12, 2017

Asegzy:
It's bulletproof

Lol...it definitely has to be..

Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 6:29am On Nov 12, 2017

madridguy:
forklift

Thanks for the info...How I wish cars could use 'em.

Car Talk › Re: What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 6:25am On Nov 12, 2017*

gqboyy:
Go and ask d owner

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Car Talk › What Kinda Tyre Is This? by Alvin007(op): 10:15pm On Nov 11, 2017

Hi everyone. I came across this tyre today and I had to take a picture....I'm having difficulties understanding what kinda tyre this is...or what type of car would use this type of tyre? Kindly, enlighten me if you have any ideas..thanks.

Celebrities › Re: 8 Nigerian Guys Richer Than Hushpuppi But Still Humble – Pictures by Alvin007: 3:41pm On Nov 03, 2017

bigcee:
You need to change your mentality. Not every successful man is into fraudulent activities or into money ritual. Haba, Na wa 4 u o!

He's actually right...I know a few of 'em personally..not sure they are as 'rich' as hush...no man is poor..we all have potentials..it simply depends on how you put yours into manifestation..but it doesn't mean every successful man, made it through illegal sh*t! You think illegal deals are easy? No..they're not! The key is keeping your conscience alive and active.

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Car Talk › Re: BOSSES ONLY: Check Out The $1million Mercedes That’s Like An Armored Private Jet by Alvin007: 11:35am On Nov 03, 2017

gift01:
Are you sure this Jeep is not currently in Naija

I guess it has been here(naija) for a while. angry

Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 7:01pm On Nov 02, 2017*

olaboy1:
If you can find a dedicated MAF cleaner, otherwise use normal carburetor cleaner. If your oxygen sensor is above 100k km then just change it.

Spot on..but some oxygen sensors go beyond the 100k life span...one can simply remove the sensor, shake, while holding close to one's ear...if there are sounds like lil objects moving around inside the sensor, then it means the sensory part is damaged..that kinda sensor can't be revived through cleansing...it is better replaced..but, if it doesn't sound that way, cleaning it might revive the sensory part....but the best way to ascertain whether an oxygen sensor still functions properly is to either check its readings via a diagnostic tool..or through a voltage meter.
N.B. For best results, leave the oxygen sensor in petrol..for a long time..preferably overnight..this doesn't include the cable tho.

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Politics › Re: Photos Of Jide Tinubu, Bola Tinubu's Late First Son by Alvin007: 5:15pm On Nov 02, 2017

hakeem77:
Na lie. This is the real picture of the late Jide Tinubu with his parents.

This is 'Seyi'..not Jide.

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Car Talk › Re: My Car Vibrates Especially In The Morning by Alvin007: 4:49pm On Nov 02, 2017

Ib2014:
sorry, didnt get the codes but the oil was leaking from around the engine cover to the outside. So they applied glue around the rubber ling of the engine and fixed it back.

Now, I understand...but, did that solve the morning excessive vibrations?...and was the leak code related to 'vacuum leak large'?

Politics › Re: Photos Of Jide Tinubu, Bola Tinubu's Late First Son by Alvin007: 4:27pm On Nov 02, 2017

OZAOEKPE:
That's not kemis son

He is Remi's son...we were at the NLS Lagos campus together in 2011... angry

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Politics › Re: Photos Of Jide Tinubu, Bola Tinubu's Late First Son by Alvin007: 4:23pm On Nov 02, 2017

OZAOEKPE:
Record got it that remi got no womb, hence she gave no birth to any child

Lies...Remi has a son for Tinubu...his name is Seyi..he's a lawyer and he got married less than a year ago in Italy.

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Car Talk › Re: My Car Vibrates Especially In The Morning by Alvin007: 4:13pm On Nov 02, 2017

Ib2014:
scan says Engine leak. When the engine cover was opened, it was discovered there was oil leak.

Oil leak...oil flowing towards the coils, down to the plugs? I don't understand..you should get codes from the scan..what are the codes?

Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 3:59pm On Nov 02, 2017

captainking:
my brother.. I don't think i gotten that code before..but I know I don't have catalyst in the car.. Thou my panel also did that manual catalyst... Hehehee.. What should the reading of the 02sensor at idle be pls.. I wanna learn.

If you've never gotten the code before, it prolly means that after the removal of the stock catalyst converter that came with your car, your car either had other issues, ranging from a faulty o2 sensor, to a misfire...that was prolly why the code never came up..or maybe the Kinda catalyst your panel fixed, did the job...if the latter is the case, you don't need the defouler trick. Regarding the downstream readings, there isn't a specific reading that can be regarded as 'supposed' or 'normal'...it all depends on the sensitivity of the o2(downstream) sensor...but, for a car like yours running on an i4 engine, with only two o2(oxygen) sensors, the downstream o2 sensor shouldn't fluctuate as often as the o2 sensor 1, bank 1...instead it should switch readings at intervals when the car is on idle, having attained optimum temperature..kindly, note that the moment you start your engine when it's cold, you may not get accurate o2 sensor readings and STFT...but the ecm stores the last LTFT percentage, till the next time you start the car...if your STFT and LTFT still read zero as you posted above, rev your car's rpm towards 2,500rpm and see if there's a change....but while you're driving, both o2 sensors should switch readings intermittently.

Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 12:12pm On Nov 02, 2017

captainking:
i think I did the defouler trick myself.. I don't know if I got it right.. I would snap and post it here on Saturday..

you can confirm from the downstream o2sensor readings at idle, or from the STFT, or from the disappearance of the Generic P0420(catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank1..)code.

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Car Talk › Re: Cost Of A Spoiler Crome For Rav4 2005 Model by Alvin007: 11:48am On Nov 02, 2017

kulee:
Dear Friends,

I need the cost for the two side spoiler carrier by the door side for Rav4 2005.

I want to know how much its cost and where i can get them

Regards

OAS

For prompt responses, I'd suggest you post pics of what u're looking for..

Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 11:44am On Nov 02, 2017

captainking:
to be honest.. My exhaust doesn't even have catalyst.. As my panel beater told me sha

You could either get a replacement catalyst converter or do the defouler trick.

Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 10:51am On Nov 02, 2017

Op...regarding the pics of the o2 sensor readings you posted here...it looks ok...provided the downstream o2 sensor(o2 sensor 2) doesn't switch readings as frequently as the o2 sensor 1(exhaust manifold sensor)..in the case of your car...while on idle..it's normal for both of them to switch readings intermittently while your vehicle moves...but, on idle, the downstream sensor should change less frequently, while the sensor 1 switches more often...
If both switch at the same rate while your car is on idle, it means you have a catalyst issue..I'm not sure your car uses a mass air flow sensor.

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Car Talk › Re: Car Guruz.. Please Help Interprete These Data.. by Alvin007: 10:38am On Nov 02, 2017*

Op...I'm also a DIY guy, but I think these readings are self explanatory...regarding your STFT(Short fuel trim), it should fluctuate between +/- 10...when you get double digits, there's a problem...the positive readings posit a rich mixture, while the negative reading connotes a lean mixture...you should note that the LTFT...(Long fuel trim) is what the ecm saves over time, from the readings of the short fuel trim..(STFT)...during a lean mixture, the ecm tells the engine to pour in more fuel for optimum combustion, while, during a rich mixture, fuel is reduced...also note that, the readings from the 02(oxygen) sensors are responsible for the STFT and LTFT...on a 14:7:1 ratio..(air/fuel ratio)...there's so much to explain here...besides your vehicle is on idle...drive and monitor how your o2 sensors flunctuate, as well as your STFT and LTFT...via 'Live data' on your scanner and post pictures.

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Music/Radio › Re: The Tracklist Of Falz "27" Album by Alvin007: 5:47pm On Oct 27, 2017

Wawoo! Sess produced 11 tracks..kudos to Sess the problem kid.

Car Talk › Re: It Is Another GAZZUZZ Thread� by Alvin007: 5:27pm On Oct 27, 2017

diportivo:
dem don start again

gazzuzz this gazzuzz that

Wetin sef

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Car Talk › Re: 225/60 R17 For My Toyota Matrix 2005 4WD by Alvin007: 11:27pm On Oct 25, 2017*

Coldplay007:
it will not fit into your wheels. 225/60/17 couldn't fit into the rear wheel of avalon. how will it fit into a matrix..

It would...tried it once and it worked...but, there wouldn't be much space..and cargo weight might affect the tyre. The fact that it wouldn't fit into the rear wheels of an Avalon doesn't mean it can't fit into that of a matrix. From the way the Toyota Corolla Matrix was built...it can conveniently accommodate a 245/60R17 in front(wheel) and it wouldn't even protrude nor bulge outta the car...try that with an Avalon and see what happens..

Car Talk › Re: 225/60 R17 For My Toyota Matrix 2005 4WD by Alvin007: 8:02pm On Oct 25, 2017

watchworldpro:
Can I use 225/60 r17 tyres for my Toyota Matrix 2005 4WD? Car gurus. Kindly advise.

Regarding aesthetics...it will look nice...you might lose traction on top speed...front tyres might hit the sand protector underneath the fender...

Celebrities › Re: Charles Okocha Buys A New Car, Celebrates In A Hilarious Way (Video) by Alvin007: 7:46pm On Oct 25, 2017

Arry110:
See this one , rejoicing for Lexus at his old age , hasn't he seen wizkid and davido

No. he has seen you. cheesy

Family › Re: "Where Is Your Mother?": Nigerian Mom Asks White Lady In Bikini On The Street by Alvin007: 8:22am On Oct 25, 2017

Stale gist...bloggers be recycling stories. angry

Car Talk › Re: My Car Vibrates Especially In The Morning by Alvin007: 6:16am On Oct 24, 2017

Ib2014:
Benue state

Try to scan, post results here..

Car Talk › Re: My Car Vibrates Especially In The Morning by Alvin007: 5:43am On Oct 24, 2017

Ib2014:
thanks. Its a Toyota Matrix 2005 XR

What's your location?

Car Talk › Re: My Car Vibrates Especially In The Morning by Alvin007: 9:10pm On Oct 23, 2017

Zero details about your car...might be 'multiple cylinder misfire'

Travel › Re: My Very Ugly Experience With Cross Country Transport. Pictures attached!!! by Alvin007: 7:36pm On Oct 23, 2017

From Akure to Ibadan, to Edo..(ibilo) I guess...to Lokoja...why the heck will a bus headed towards Abj be on Lagos-Ibadan express way?..even if the driver was taking y'all to Shagamu..why didn't u object?...why didn't he go through ondo-ore road..well...he took y'all a'cross' the 'country'... cheesy

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