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Have you taken time out to study this thread from A to Z?

https://www.nairaland.com/3661728/on-board-diagnostics-obd-ii-questions/

Heads up, brother... the automotive technician needs to invest in tools...a tool in that price range is going to be pretty limited in what it can and cannot do

If you want to play god with cars...you are going to need the factory scan tool per car model you work on...does not come cheap...but you will be able to play god to each brand of car that you possess the factory scan tool...I have preached this from day 1...I think thebigkendo now appreciates why I have held on to that position, maybe he could chip in some words

As at 2016, European car manufacturers were reputed to provide the greatest level of information about their cars when you connect to the car via OBD II to read data from the car's in-built computers.

Will update if other manufacturers have succeeded at playing catch-up

weyreypey:
Do you have Liquimoly super leicthlauf 10W-40

No, I don't.

Our training programs are 100% based on the standards/curriculums set by the ASE Education Foundation which is updated more frequently than that of Nigeria, and thus more appropriate to our focus of world-class automotive technician training.

What car?

That can't get you a professional scanner.

thebigkendo:
Just finished watching the whole video, very educative i must say. Thanks for sharing

I appreciate the compliments...I owe who I am to many who did not hesitate to share with me...merely giving back in my own little way

Nigeria's automotive policy and the automotive industry...the role of automotive technicians...and the state of the industry (2)

Nigeria's automotive policy and the automotive industry...the role of automotive technicians...and the state of the industry (1)

Skills relevant in Nigeria and outside

Curriculum will be relevant to today's vehicles (1996 to 2018 model years with particular emphasize on the 2013 to 2018 models)

Curriculum will be reflect the needs of today's vehicles buyers (1996 to 2018 model years with particular emphasize on the 2013 to 2018 models)

Curriculum will be usable worldwide ( what employers in the automotive industry needs be they in America or Australia)...thinking of traveling overseas? you can demonstrate that you have the skills they need

Curriculum will demonstrate connectivity to the today's automotive industry players.

Thinking of going to Canada...Being an automotive technician could make it happen sooner...see pictures below

See the following videos as well:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjC1a667y9E


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUz5teCdNgM

Q. Should you scan your vehicle only of the check engine light comes on?

OEMs (Toyota, Honda, VW/Audi, BMW, Fiat/Chrysler, Nissan) to mention but a few say NO.

protocol:
U are just a fortunate fellow. In transportation, always invest little and cash out early. Don't worry, sorry na your name the day you will get to Oga gazz.uzz workshop for regular maintenance. After 4mths on d road, u will never recognize that your SUV. We have tried 2015 Suvs.bros, is not worth it except u wish to drive urself.
If you go orchid road 1mth for rider pick up, bros u go cry.
SUV consumes more gass and u can't get more than 35k weekly even if your car na range.
What of when you wish to expand, will u expand with SUV? Let one stupid driver from Ibadan show you tha way. You cannot be smarter than everyone doing this with ordinary corolla.

So long as he drives it himself...so long as he does it in the meantime...all is well...someone in the business told me how he has met top bank MDs, and top politicians recruiting for 2019...so long as he has an exit plan...so long as he saves for repairs...so long as he can exploit the connections in other business...so long as he keeps in touch and works for the top dollar clients...and so long as he can keep a secret(which means he should have made changes to the story before posting online, so his car and his client cannot be identified somehow)...he should be good


Just don't turn into a permanent hustle

It all began here with a discussion over a Toyota Corolla involved in an extensive accident https://www.nairaland.com/4477248/after-ghastly-accident-how-fix/4#68436291

What if this happens to your beloved Honda.

Here is what Honda wants you to know about Airbags



Horrifying airbag demonstration shows how a fraction of a second is the difference between life and death (courtesy of Honda)

You don’t want to mess around with knock-off airbags

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/horrifying-airbag-demonstration-shows-how-5318038

[quote author=acadollar popst=68463196]Hi[/quote]Hello

What can a factory scan tool do?

What can an aftermarket scan tool do?

These are questions I have been asked by readers time without number

This video will help to answer those questions


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

radautoworks:
So random question.. when you click Share, where does it share to

If you are the author of the post and someone (other than you) shares your post, you will be notified.

I want to assume the sharing is sent to all those following the sharer, assumption I said...I have never used that function.

But I got a friend to test it with one of my posts just now.

radautoworks:
Hmm.. not sure why you didn't get response. I sent a reply hours ago...

Please resend...I have been checking...I just checked my junk mail, it is not there...





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I decided to check my webmail.

I use Microsoft Outlook, your mail...the second one was there....

I will revert...never ever happened that Outlook did not pull down my emails.

Sorry for the non-response from my end.

I will revert tomorrow by email

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I ignored a security prompt from the mail server...that was why the mails did not get through.

Your email is in my Outlook, my fault not the server's fault...will revert tomorrow without fail

dejisvic:
Benin city, Edo state......I travel from Benin to ekiti close to ado ekiti I discovered my car was overheating, I parcked all I notice is one fan has stopped, I later fixed it and keep moving after 45minutes overheating start again, after do the needful, I now discovered it can't enter reverse. a day after reverse picked while drive is not function. That was when I became gearbox engineer customer. After many repairs the drive no get force. That was what led me to packed it till I get money for new gear Sir

Your vehicle appears to be modified.

I would fix the cause of the overheating, before using the car with the new transmission.

I did not say don't install the new transmission...install it but don't run the car without sorting out why it would overheat...I don't want you running down here with the story that ...my new transmission is toast

Transmissions don't like heat beyond a certain range.

Engines are built to run hot...much hotter than transmissions...

dejisvic:
Thanks sir, is it necessary to also do the general servicing?

The terms used in automotive repair and maintenance varies from clime to clime.

Please define general servicing for me so I know how to respond.

At the moment, I cannot make head or tail what you mean.

I may hasten to add that as nure.y as pointed out running fans direct can impact on the ATF because it means the fans stay at one speed, and when the fans run without ECU logic driving them, when the ATF temperature goes up and needs to be cooled, the fans will not be able to respond appropriately, causing ATF thermal instability, degradation and oxidation.

Hope your vehicle is not tampered with as far as the fans are concerned.


I have an idea what it means to be out of a car for 6 months. I can appreciate what it means to save up funds for a while to get back to the road.

Please read this carefully: http://www.aa1car.com/library/atf.htm

What you don't understand ask for clarification...I wish you the best.

dejisvic:
Please your advice is needed here. I parked my sienna 1999 model over 6months as a result of gearbox problem. Now that I can afford new gear box to replace. What are the necessary thing do I need to do just to get the car active.

Thanks

Where are you...why did the previous transmission fail

nurey:
mileage says 100000km according to the manufacturer. thats around

100,000/12000km = 8years.

will you advice fluid change every 8years?

Depends on usage....some vehicles travel so much...they can cover 20,000 km a year

Secondly, when a vehicle is used for towing or extremely high speed runs, the ATF can get really hot, I know people in those scenarios may change the fluid sooner than later

Thirdly, with the way those vehicles are overloaded in commercial applications in Nigeria. It may be advisable to change sooner.

My point is find out the application then we know if to follow the manual or use a different schedule

nurey:
buy the exact gear, replace the fluid with 4litres of dextron 3 (Oando or total fluids should suffice).

Then change every 2 to 3 years depending on colour.

How about changing based on mileage?

I replied your email. Yet to get your response.

Scheduled for month end a 2000 Toyota Avalon in need in extensive/general overhaul

Due to popular request...we have finally set in motion all that is required to make this a reality.

Welcome to structured learning (step by step instead of haphazard training) of the highest possible quality which to a large extent does not currently exist in the Nigerian automotive training sector.

Subscribe to this thread for more details.
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As far back as 2016, I had decided to teach automotive technology in an orderly fashion to ensure a step by step, block by block transfer of the automotive knowledge I have gathered over the years, but for some reason I held back from offering the training publicly.

I even put up the training curriculum on my website www.spareparts.com.ng and drafted but failed to publish Facebook events of the same.

Meanwhile, I have been receiving lots of requests for training on these matters.

I think the time is now right to turn that dream into a reality.

You can now learn how to be a 21st Century Automotive Technician with AutoElectNG

Factory data specifies

1 U.S. Quart per 750 miles which is equivalent to

0.946353 liters per 1207.008 kilometers

In the workshop...
Toyota Corolla 2008 with massive oil consumption....
1 liter per week, 4 liters a month...
distance covered in week 600KM, distance covered in a month 2,400KM

Purpose-built tools used to access the oxygen sensors (2)

Purpose-built tools used to access the oxygen sensors (1)

Mazda?

For the avoidance of doubt and to make the records straight, since this is a matter of professional opinion, which is likely to be misconstrued, in the light of the statements in my signature, and to protect my brand, I wish to make the following clarifications:

1. When I said in response to the question"Why would anyone consider fixing a wrecked Toyota Corolla in this condition?":

Because making money in Nigeria is hard. How many months was cash saved to get this, only for it to go in an instant? How many more months to save to get another? So the easy way out is to fix it it seems.

I was in no way supporting the fixing of the car involved in that accident unless certain very strict conditions are met.

I was simply trying to explain the thought process behind the attempt to fix the vehicle in that condition.

That is made all the more apparent by the use of the emboldened words above.

Professionals in the automotive industry know that if a car costs $25,000.00 from the factory, to build the same car by buying the parts individually would set one back by between $100,000.00 and $125,000.00

2. Then there are safety/standards issues involved which is why in a subsequent post I said:

Does Nigeria have certified collision repair centers?

Even if Nigeria has collision repair experts, are they in Nigeria? Do they keep up with the avalanche of OEM training available?

Best option is to sell this car as scrap.

Here is why



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

and this



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

Follow my Toyota thread here https://www.nairaland.com/3811419/dealership-level-diagnostics-toyota-1996

Please note again the emboldened text.

3. Let me make a further clarification.

If anyone offers to work on fixing a car in this condition, ask the following questions,

1. Do you have a Toyota SPIN?

2. Have you attended Toyota collision repair classes?

3. Are you affiliated to or have a working relationship with a Toyota dealer? (Very relevant because the cost of the equipment mandated by each manufacturer for collision repair is beyond the reach of the average independent shop to acquire and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.)

4. Then confirm from the dealer if indeed such a relationship exists!

If the answer to any of those questions is NO, then do not bother to attempt to fix the vehicle using that facility.

The question is simple...there are standards for everything...and while I did not specifically refer to unibody damage, anyone who answers YES to any of those questions above already knows everything there is to know about unibody damage and when it is worth repairing or not.

Why did I make reference to collision repair training? This article written by our standard bearers ( the Americans) entitled "UNIBODY/FRAME RE-ALIGNMENT" which can be found here https://www.moparmagazine.com/2016/06/unibodyframe-re-alignment/ goes in-depth to explain.

In conclusion, I hope I have made it patently clear where I stand, which is that the vehicle in the said picture if repaired is an accident in waiting unless certain exact conditions have been met which are difficult to meet in Nigeria but very easy to meet in the Americas.

Additional details in the attached pictures.