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Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 1:08pm On Oct 24, 2015
tmanis:
gimme the challenger! that's my desktop background cheesy
Oh yeah! I love that ride too. How i wish we could have them here as we do in other cars, as in good fairly used ones"direct Tokumbo" and spairs, where one could easily buy and take advantage of the power and price.

You see, the Americans auto-industry have really woken up from slumber, with such huge horsepowers but cheap muscle machines(though i'm a little concern about their tires, i would however changed them to wider ones). Its is only in America that you could buy an over 800hp car for just $60,000 as in the case of Hellcat, and these are very strong coupes. Stronger than most Japanese SUVs with durable engines. I really love these their new generation muscle cars.
Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 7:26pm On Oct 23, 2015
Finally, here we are:

I quote,

"2015 Chevrolet SS

Price: $45,745

Fuel economy: 14/21/17 automatic, 15/21/17 manual

The 2016 Chevrolet SS packs all the power of muscle car into an understated sedan to go head-to-head with its European competitors. Paired with either a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission, a 6.2L V8 is the standard engine, and delivers 415 horsepower and 415 lb.-ft. of torque to propel this five-seater from 0 to 60 in just 4.7 seconds. A sports tuned suspension and Magnetic Ride Control helps smooth the edges of aggressive driving, and advanced safety features—including a park assist—give this rear-wheel drive performance sedan as much brains as brawn."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:48pm On Oct 23, 2015
"2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Price: $37,295

Fuel economy: TBA

Dropping some weight and increasing power is the simple formula for building a muscle car that impresses as much as it inspires. Equipped with a new 455-hp, 6.2L V-8 engine and paired with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic transmission, the rear-wheel drive 2016 Chevrolet Camaro hits the 60 mph mark in around 4 seconds and clocks the quarter-mile sprint in 12.3 seconds. A lighter, stiffer chassis, new front and rear suspension with optional Magnetic Ride Control, and Brembo brakes enables you to drive this coupe as aggressively as it looks."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:47pm On Oct 23, 2015
"2016 Volkswagen Golf R

Price: $35,650-$38,995

Fuel economy: 23/30/26 automatic, 22/31/25 manual

This unassuming hatchback flies under the radar with top speed of 155 mph made possible by a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that churns out 292 hp and 280 lb-ft or torque –not too shabby for a 3,340-lb. subcompact. Equip the Golf R with a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission,and you hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, or 5.3 seconds with the short-throw 6-speed automatic. The Golf R has a “Race” mode that stiffens the dampers for performance driving, a four-mode adaptive suspension, and a three-mode Electronic Stability Control that can raise the threshold for activation or be disabled completely. Thankfully, 4Motion all-wheel drive will help keep you on the track, ensuring power is where the wheels most need it."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:45pm On Oct 23, 2015
"2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Price: $26,750-$34,600

Fuel economy: 16 city/25 highway/22 combined

This highly incognito performance coupe can keep up with its more well-known competitors using a powerful 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 348 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The power plant is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission, although manual is the only option on the race-focused R-Spec trim, which also features a track-tuned suspension and bigger Brembo brakes. Fully loaded with all the advanced safety and connectivity features on the market the rear-wheel drive Genesis Coupe’s price tops out where many of its rivals start. "

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:44pm On Oct 23, 2015
"2016 Subaru WRX STI

Price: $34,695 - $39,995

Fuel economy: 17 city/23 highway/19 combined

The rally-ready Subaru WRX STI is equipped with a 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine that delivers 305-horsepower and 290 lb.-ft. of torque for a 0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds, but power and acceleration isn’t the sole raison d’etre of this all-wheel drive performance sedan. Its advanced engineering includes a driver-controlled center differential that lets the driver shift where the power and torque goes depending on the road surface, and selectable drive modes control the throttle allow it to be forgiving for the daily driver, open up for full response on the track, or somewhere in between. "

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:43pm On Oct 23, 2015
The list continue..

I quote,
"2015 Infiniti Q50S

Price: $43,650 to $45,450

Fuel-economy: 20 city /29 highway (RWD), 19 city /27 highway (AWD)

The sports-tuned version of Infiniti’s midsize sedan is outfitted with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 328 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. When equipped with rear-wheel drive, the performance sedan launches from 0 to 60 mph in a scant 5.3 seconds, and increases to 5.6 seconds with all-wheel drive, but the thrill of the Infiniti Q50S’ immediate acceleration and abundant power is only part of its appeal. Four driving modes help the driver make the most of the car’s sports-tuned suspension and drive-by-wire steering. Lithe exterior curves of this slow-slung five-seater continue into the cabin, revealing a dual touch-screen infotainment system blended with its sartorial interior.

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:51am On Oct 23, 2015
The list continue,

"2016 Dodge Challenger SRT 392

Price: $49,195

Fuel economy: 14/23/17 manual

The Hellcat equipped with a 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 boasts a 0-60 time in the low three seconds, but at near $60k, it didn’t quite make the cut. One step down the trim walk is the 2016 Challenger SRT also outfitted with a 6.4-LITER HEMI V-8 engine. This HEMI delivers 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque with a top speed of 179 mph, and can be paired with either a 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. It may not beat the hellcat on the track, but the SRT is still going to leave a lot of other cars in the dust."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:15am On Oct 23, 2015
Here it goes,

"2016 BMW M235i

Price: $46,150 to $46,150

Fuel economy: 20 mpg city/30 mpg highway

This tight little coupe can hang with the big boys on the track thanks to its 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine that churns out 320-hp engine and 255 lb.-ft. of torque. Equipped with launch control, the M235i xDrive bullets from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, which is a couple tenths of a second faster than its rear-wheel drive counterpart that clocks in at 4.6 seconds. Keep in mind, it’s also $2,000 more to have 4-wheel “Go.” "

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 12:12am On Oct 23, 2015
The list continue..
I quote again,

"2016 Nissan 370Z Nismo

Price: $41,990-$45,490

Fuel economy: 18 city/26 highway mpg

The 2016 Nissan 370z is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that delivers 350 horsepower and 276 lb.-ft. of torque, and is paired with either a 7-speed automatic or 6-speed manual, but numbers tell only part of this nimble coupe’s story. This performance treatment tacks on to the 370Z the Nismo aerodynamic body–with its tell-tale front and rear fascias, sills, and rear spoiler and diffuser–and it finishes it off with the Nismo-tuned dual exhaust. Peel away the souped up exterior and you’ll find a Nismo-tuned front suspension, shocks, springs, and stabilizer bar to deliver that agile cornering needed to help the 370z find and push its limit. Expect it make the 0-60 mph dash in the mid 4-second range."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op):
marshalcarter:
Bks u no mention ma favorite(BMW) cheesy grin


Ayam not in support of anytin you we say undecided
It's coming soon, haven't yet got to the 13th, BMW cannot be an exemption...


FestacGirl:
EDIT YOUR TOPIC
There can only be one fastest
do you know the meaning of fastest
Listen to the phrase, "the 13 fastest cars", subset 'the 13' out of all the cars('the 13' here is in a singular form, a subset of the entire universe of cars) . You don't consider the grammar in her usual primary form that you are use to, but you must be able to articulate beyond her simplest usual order, to her complex form too.


Bossforeva:
What of Dodge Challenger HellCat?
The Dodge Challenger SRT is on its way too, but the HellCat is not qualified for being costlier than $50,000, as it is about $60,000 . I have not yet gotten to the 13th
Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 7:12pm On Oct 22, 2015
Again , it goes on, I quote,

"2016 Audi S4

Price: $49,200

Fuel economy: 17/26/20 (manual); 18/28/21 (automatic)

This performance version of the five-seater sedan will eat up the better part of a $50,000 budget, but for the money drivers will get 333 horsepower and 325 lb.-ft. of torque from a 3.0L, 6-cylinder supercharged engine that can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or dual clutch seven-speed automatic transmission. Both drivetrain configurations will complete the 0-60 mph dash in just 4.9 seconds, and the S4 tops out at an electronically controlled 155 mph. Audi Drive Select lets you fine-tune adaptive suspension, dynamic steering, and shifting and tailor to your preferences, and Quattro all-wheel drive helps provide traction and handling. Setting the luxury sedan further apart from its competitors is the available Audi connectivity package that offers in-vehicle Wi-Fi for up to eight passenger devices and Google Earth mapping and destination search."

Car TalkRe: Power Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op): 7:04pm On Oct 22, 2015
The list goes on and on: i quote again,

"There is a saying that everyone has a Mustang story, and with the Shelby GT350 yours should be made on the track. The legendary Shelby Mustang is equipped with a 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 526 horsepower, and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, making it one of the most powerful production vehicles you can buy on this list. This rear-wheel drive, four-seater can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. To help drivers take full advantage of its power, this track-ready coupe is equipped with Electronic Line-Lock that keeps the front brakes locked while the Shelby is in gear as its rear tires warm, and launch control will help smooth the edges of the commensurate burn out.
2016 Ford Mustang GT

Price: $32,395

Fuel economy: 15 city / 25 hwy / 19 combined mpg (manual) 16 city / 25 hwy / 19 combined mpg (automatic)

This rear wheel drive four-seater is equipped with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produces 435 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, and is available with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, making the original pony car still a formidable contender."

Car TalkPower Is Becoming Cheap:The 13 Fastest Cars Under $50,000 by auhanson(op):
Unbelievably, the auto-world is becoming more interesting by the day with auto giant like Benz and the rest boosting top notch cars with great power and efficient fuel economy for as less than $50,000.

Before now v8 engine use to muscle out 300 horsepower, but the story has changed as a 4 cylinder Benz is already doing a whooping 355hp with mouth watering fuel economy of 23city/31highway with 0-60mph in just 4.4 sec. One would have wondered what magic would have propel a 4 cylinder engine to produce such amount of torque and power with so great economy at just $48,500, such mouth watery amount.

Now let's see the rest of the story up here at : https://www.yahoo.com/autos/the-13-fastest-cars-under-50000-210754229.html

I quote

"A decade ago, 300 horsepower was expected only from V-8 engines. Today, that’s the output of some 4-cylinder power plants. Thanks to direct fuel injection, turbocharging and other technologies, power and speed can be bought in a range of body styles, vehicle sizes and powertrain configurations. The result is that you no longer need to go for broke to hang with the big boys on the track.

Forbes searched the market for the fastest production cars that you can buy for under $50,000. This list was compiled based on manufacturer published 0-60 mph performance numbers, taking into consideration engine output, torque, vehicle weight and “wisdom of the crowds” when track times were unavailable for particular models. Unlike fuel economy, there are no government standards for performance testing. Not every manufacturer publishes its quarter mile-dash or 0-60 mph sprint time, as the ability to achieve and repeat them comes down to driver skill almost as much as engineering.


2015 Benz CLA45 AMG

Price: $48,500

Fuel economy: 23 city /31 highway mpg

The AMG treatment raises output of this compact sedan to 355 horsepower and 332 lb.-ft. of torque from its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, making this luxury car the highest horsepower per liter you can buy in its class. A near $50,000 Mercedes is few people’s idea of a bargain, but for the money drivers get a powerful all-wheel drive five-seater with a sports-tuned chassis that nails the 0-60 mph sprint in just 4.4 seconds before hitting its electronically controlled top speed of 155 mph. And with solid fuel economy to boot.



2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

Price: $47,795

Fuel economy: 14 mpg city/21 mpg highway/16 mpg combined

There is a saying that everyone has a Mustang story, and with the Shelby GT350 yours should be made on the track. The legendary Shelby Mustang is equipped with a 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 526 horsepower, and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, making it one of the most powerful production vehicles you can buy on this list. This rear-wheel drive, four-seater can be equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. To help drivers take full advantage of its power, this track-ready coupe is equipped with Electronic Line-Lock that keeps the front brakes locked while the Shelby is in gear as its rear tires warm, and launch control will help smooth the edges of the commensurate burn out." See here for more detail, https://www.yahoo.com/autos/the-13-fastest-cars-under-50000-210754229.html

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by auhanson(m): 7:42pm On Oct 17, 2015
Kingsteve:
I currently drive the '07 Infiniti M35...sound and powerful machine, however, I've always longed to own a Benz!
Here is my dream ride...behold; the 2014 CLA 250.
Specs:
2.0L 4-cyl. Turbo 7-speed Automated Manual
MSRP from
$29,900 (Base Model)

Vehicle Highlights
Fuel Economy: 26/38 mpg (very impressive)
Car Type: Sedan
Transmission: 7-speed Automated Manual
Engine Type: Gas
Total Seating: 5
Cylinders: Inline 4

Hopefully, by the time I'm ready to get one of these beauties, the price must've fallen for the used one. grin
Explore it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He4KCDpEY7c
Car TalkRe: Tough And Crazy: The 2016 Ford-f750 Luxury Pickup Truck. by auhanson(m): 12:13pm On Oct 14, 2015
How many gallons does this one drinks? What is the mpg like?
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by auhanson(m):
stechi:
Just got this ML320 and after respraying the part that got some scratches when moving it out from the container, my mechanic just called me complaining about the vehicle overheating and the need to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. I still feel there is need to leave the thermostat in the vehicle, kindly advice on what decision to take because I don't want to regret using this vehicle once registered.
Also where can I get its original brake pads (and for how much) because I felt the pads are near to being metals.

Gurus in the house please help a brother.... grin grin grin
Please dont let him remove. It is not the thermostat that causes the overheat, rather it could be :

1. Dirty radiator (take the radiator to steam wash and do that very thoroughly in and out. If it is too old , replace with a new one and bigger one if it came with a small one, then you would be surprise at such effect it could have on your Benz)

2. Dirty water (flush the water and the water duct of the engine too )

3. if your thermostat is higher than 87degrees celsius you could replace with that of 87 degrees celsius or 82 or 79 or 71 degrees celsius.But note the lower the celsius the longer your car will take to reach her operational temperature. Though i want to believe that it is a clogging radiator that is the issue. So you could leave your thermostat at 87 degrees Celsius it came with

4. Check your radiator to be sure that it is not leaking as well

All of them do behave the same when first brought here. I have an ML500 4matic, 8 cylinder, 16 plugs too, it behaved same way but i just washed the radiator thoroughly and flush the ducts and everything became normal. Don't tamper with the cooling system.

5. Check your hoses to be sure they are well tightened and that water is not leaking from anyway.

6. Bleed it well when you eventually refill it with water. (don't block the waste hose while refilling with water or coolant until it is gauged, keep on bleeding with your hand while the car is on until all the air bubble is completely removed.)

You dont need to spend money here or visit any service centre or one big mechanic with big name, you may end up spending nothing but just for the steam wash.

Good luck

Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by auhanson(m): 3:36pm On Oct 13, 2015
stechi:
Just got this ML320 and after respraying the part that got some scratches when moving it out from the container, my mechanic just called me complaining about the vehicle overheating and the need to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. I still feel there is need to leave the thermostat in the vehicle, kindly advice on what decision to take because I don't want to regret using this vehicle once registered.
Also where can I get its original brake pads (and for how much) because I felt the pads are near to being metals.

Gurus in the house please help a brother.... grin grin grin
Please dont let him remove. It is not the thermostat that causes the overheat, rather it could be :

1. Dirty radiator (take the radiator to steam wash and do that very thoroughly in and out. If it is too old , replace with a new one and bigger one if it came with a small one, then you would be surprise at such effect it could have on your Benz)

2. Dirty water (flush the water and the water duct of the engine too )

3. if your thermostat is higher than 87degrees celsius you could replace with that of 87 degrees celsius or 82 or 79 or 71 degrees celsius.But note the lower the celsius the longer your car will take to reach her operational temperature. Though i want to believe that it is a clogging radiator that is the issue. So you could leave your thermostat at 87 degrees Celsius it came with

4. Check your radiator to be sure that it is not leaking as well

All of them do behave the same when first brought here. I have an ML500 4matic, 8 cylinder, 16 plugs too, it behaved same way but i just washed the radiator thoroughly and flush the ducts and everything became normal. Don't tamper with the cooling system.

5. Check your hoses to be sure they are well tightened and that water is not leaking from anyway.

Good luck
Car TalkRe: Mercedes Benz Thread by auhanson(m): 2:53pm On Oct 13, 2015
Ucbiu:
HELLO ALL,

I HAVE A BENZ C280, AM ENJOYING THE CAR WITH NO ANY PROBLEM, BUT MY FUEL GAUGE IS DOWN FLAT ON THE DASH BOARD, DONT KNOW WOT TO DO CUS I DONT TRUST THE MECHANISM AROUND ME,

ANY ADVICE PLEASE, IF ANYONE IS HAVING SAME PROB,

THANK YOU, YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS MOST WELCOME.

REGARDS.
Hello Ucbiu, Few things in the same direction could be responsible for this:

1. the chip or reader "popularly known as simcard" in the fuel sending unit inside the fuel tank that usually reads the calibration may be dirty as a result of constant soaking in fuel over a very long time. If it is this, you might have to remove it and clean very well with a good cleaning agent, handily available is the carb cleaner. The removal process is very simple and straight forward, i have discuss sometime in this thread.

2. the speedo or cluster unit itself may be very dirty and may need some clean up in the pins inside , this is another simple process which i have discuss sometime in this thread.

3. Your voltage regulator at the right hand side of your hood can also cause this , even lower voltage battery than the car requirement could also cause this. if you have a spare one you could just swap it and see.

You just have to do physical examination to know which one to really tackle . It is no rocket science but common sense
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
prudencesmart:
Greetings man! Thanks for the revelation. Some pro may have known this, but they kept to themselves , thanks for your generosity. The good Lord will make men generous to you in all your endeavor.

I would have gone again to spend hard earn bucks at service centre, when some cheap but very effective solutions have been waiting here.
No worries bro, i first heard this from Smart Choice some months back, He actually mentioned Siena..I had to go on intensive research of these and was always knock off by some critiques, but later was convinced by some powerful testimonies just like the ones you posted out there. Also, in my own testimony-my little c180 was becoming obvious in her power and responses, so i almost got mad and was very much concern.
Infact, i went extra miles wanting to do some mods as in replacing the exhaust with that of c200, installing K & N filter , and ordering of Merceded Benz performance chip abroad-not until this process saves me all that headache. I even had to pick an ML 500 4matic, just for power and bad road, as i couldn't readily see the AMG version. Mehn! that car has great torque, non like it..absolutely no regret. Here too the economy became excellent after the flush and other clean up, its unbelievable an 8 cylinder engine in terms of economy.
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op): 12:37pm On Oct 13, 2015
prudencesmart:
..

However, for Japanese cars and other substandard engines, there is a question mark there.
That is where we know the first born, where the bean is selected from the shaft. Good afternoon Dude. Longest time?
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op): 10:56am On Oct 13, 2015
benzmatic:
hi Auhanson, been looking for you everywhere. Pls can I get your contact details. I need to ask you a question. I'm on whatsapp 08038717534. Thanks.
Ok Dude, you could have send me a PM. I've just sent you one. Cheers!!
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
davo3286:
Thanks a lot. But, could you, kindly explain the effect or otherwise this action would have on the overall performance of the car engine, please?
You are welcome

Just like i said earlier on, Internal combustion engines are workhorses. You could drive them across countries, you could use them to generate electricity for homes just like your generator set.By doing these, they accumulate some dirt in a single day and lots more. So it's unfortunate that the same thing that makes them work so well, combustion, brings with it something that can eventually hurt the engine called engine deposits.
Deposits can be caused by several different reactions inside the engine, which could accumulate so badly that it could gummed up and form sludge that may even result in gunk that your new oil change may not be able to flush. These gunk would then restrict the free flow of oil to tiny crevixes and crankcase area of your engine, which could result in wear and tear in her worse case, and serious lost of power and underperformance that on the long run could even result to eventual engine swap, you can go on and on...

So this mentioned engine flush help removes these deposits and gunk from your engine and make oil flow well and do the work they are suppose to do, resulting in better performance and fuel efficiency. If done properly, could even return your overall car performance near to when you got it from the factory.

It is no news that some of the cars we bought may have lost more than 50 percent of their horsepower, some from very long periods of oil change neglect/poor oil viscosity usage etc etc, such that even if you do clean oil change , the engine eventually turn black at no time, such a car needs an engine flush to restore back her back to normal and to restore almost all her lost power etc. The truth remains that any little clean up you do to your internal combustion engine, always result in power gain; whether be it cleaning of plugs ;throttle body; nuzzles or the air intake/combustion chamber and the overall flushing of the engine will always restore tremendous power to your car, it will always result to better horsepower and efficiency. Issues like hesitation, stalling and spurting will always be a thing of the past....
But it could also damage your car if you don't keep to the rules that are over emphasize here.

The damage could be in the sense that if the car is a very old one, non metallic parts such as the rubber seals that have cracked with age but kept on by the gunk or sludge could be cleaned out and expose those cracks making it more apparent too as it cleans your pistons rings , valves and other parts etc.

I have done this with a 94 Benz, 89 Benz , and 2000 plus Benz, no seal was broken, nor any oil leaked. Just follow the instruction.
Car TalkRe: Honda Accord (evil Spirit) VS Toyota Avalon by auhanson(m): 7:45pm On Oct 11, 2015
kingreign:
You dont know about Japanese cars. Fact still remains, Toyota are better built than Honda reliability and dependability wise, only in aesthetics and handling that the Honda excels than the Toyota. Take it from me. You see more Toyota in mechanics because most Nigerians use Toyota and they don't know how to fix them, and they skimp on lots of things. If a Honda is put to stressful activities as most Toyotas are put into you'll get worse results. Why are Toyota hummer number used extensively as inter/intra city transports, why are Toyota hilux used extensively in construction jobs even mighty JBN are switching from mercedes sprinter 300 to Toyota Hilux? Go to Middle East, Far East, Asia, even Outbavk deserts of Australia. Go up North and see what Toyotas, Opel and VW golf are doing then come reply this thread appropriately.
You just go around giving people trash about this your Toyota thing. You may be deceiving those you can but not all..

Watch for yourself a very simple comparison between Toyota Camry and Accord, and still deceive those you can the more. What does it pay you to be doing these, when you know by far that Honda is a better vehicle to Toyota all round. I'm not gona waste my time with you on this because you can only deceive the unsuspected patrol heads:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb7NmN_rwJM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqXZVeVYgMs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdXO24PcSHg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF-Z5iM93Fw

Guys pls feed your senses , dont listen to Toyota fanboy
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
6) Fuel filter (A fuel filter is used to keep fuel clean to avoid malfunctions of the fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator.)

Fuel filter must be replaced periodically to prolong the life of your fuel pump, injectors and fuel pressure regulator. Bad fuel filter could cause a lot of problems including, poor throttle response, hesitation, spurting and hissing as the fuel pump does too much work to send the fuel pressure to the injectors/nuzzles therefore resulting in poor car performance. In worst cases the car may off occasionally while in hold ups.
Car TalkRe: Pros And Cons Of Rx 300 by auhanson(m): 5:48am On Oct 11, 2015
kingreign:
@ bolded, thats a cheap deceitful, a huge fat lie. Aisin warner a toyota company make one of the best transmissions which are warrantied for 100,000miles however, last till 300,000miles and its in that lexus. Any guy whose lexus transmission goes kaput should NOT blame lexus but himself/mechanic for junking their tranny. The lexus transmissions arent like honda or nissan's transmission, they're better. Infact in one of peugeots car, they use a aisin tranny, thats one of the best auto gearbox in any peugeot.
@ auhansen, i know you dislike anything toyota, but stop giving off cheap deceitful propaganda about toyota/lexus.
Do you own one? You are giving the usual Toyota fanatic thesis.

Ask those who own it, how they suffer from transmission failures in Nigeria, perhaps, before you bought them they may have outlive their useful life, even the second second transmission you bought from spare-part shops. Go to mechanic garages(that is not far fetch) and confirm things for yourself , then come back and tell me that...

When you see me state things , i state from experience, not because i hate something..sometimes , truth may be a bitter pill to swallow by Toyota fan boys like you.
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
contd..

5) Air filter(A clog up air filter could cause poor engine performance and rough idle)

Your air filter should be replace after every 3000 to 6000 miles depending on driving conditions and nature of environment for Japanese cars and 10,000 to 15,000 miles for Mercedes Benz 7 some Germans/European cars , depending on driving conditions too and nature of your environment.

To determine if it is time to replace your air filter , after losening for the air cleaner housing, gently tap the filter, if you see multiude of dust fallen from it just know that it is time for the cleaner replacement. You could just blow it and use for the main time untill such a time you will need to replace it. It is adviceable to replace with good quality same size of air filter. Reasons for this is obvious, since dust goes through here via you your air hose to your air intake and contaminate your engine causing poor engine performance and rough idle.

I actually dusted mine thoroughly with blower pending when i shall be getting a good quality performance type to install.
Car TalkRe: Honda Accord (evil Spirit) VS Toyota Avalon by auhanson(m): 11:07pm On Oct 10, 2015
In Nigeria, Toyota has a lot of issues, enter mechanic garages and see things for yourself. Better go for the Honda, a much more reliable vehicle, but just be wary of the legs, avoid bad road and substandard shaft.
Car TalkRe: Pros And Cons Of Rx 300 by auhanson(m): 10:55pm On Oct 10, 2015
Broken down transmission , often occurrence over here. Poor handling as well.

Advantage: Raised camry
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
davo3286:
As in, the normal diesel that we all know?
Sure! You could use either diesel or kerosine, but i prefer diesel because it has some great lubricants in it. Either ways work.

But note of warning, do not load the car while doing this, only idle it to run for like 3 mins . I repeat, dont rev the car, start the ignition and leave it to idle for 3 mins. Before you did this make sure you started the car initially to round up(to reach operational temperature) then put it off before you began this process after you would have drained out the original engine oil.

First of all , close the drained pipe of your engine oil after you would have drained out all the engine oil. Pour in to you empty engine equivalent amount of diesel or more than your normal gauge. Start the ignition and idle for like 3 mins, and stop the ignition and drained out the dirty diesel. Close the waste pipe again , and pour another gallon of diesel into your engine and idle again for another 3 mins, drain out the diesel completely and remove the oil filter. Then pour in fresh oil and filter, there you are.
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op): 9:50pm On Oct 10, 2015
davo3286:
What is that fluid used in the the video?
That is diesel fuel
Car TalkRe: Bringing Power And Fuel Efficiency Closer To Factory Setup Of Your Car by auhanson(op):
angels09:
You spray carb cleaner into your plug holes? Or distilled water?
Nop, distilled water should not go in there but in the air intake to decarbonize the carbon deposits . Read it up again

Also i use carb cleaner in place of crc motor treatment as it is readily available

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