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haslaw:
Good morning house,

I have a challenge, my brother’s car (Toyota Camry 2007) has an engine problem and the mechanics have been unable to fix it. Water always disappears from the radiator without us knowing where the water goes. Two weeks ago, water droplets were noticed on the engine oil dipstick. The mechanics that looked at it claimed it was the head gasket and my brother paid for the gasket to be changed but unfortunately the problem became worse because not only was there still water on the engine oil dipstick, engine oil was also found to be floating in the radiator.

I decided to bring this issue to the gurus in the house for possible diagnosis and solution. Any suggestion(s) would be welcomed.

Thanks

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in addition to fixing the head gasket PROPERLY pls check the rest of your cooling system. considering all the issues that has happened, some parts in the cooling system might need to be changed.

HisSexcellency:
please, i am having similar issue with my corolla 2006, bought it earlier this year (9ja use). it vibrates (left front tire side) at times after been driving for awhile especially when in traffic. And also it seems there is something draining my battery when the car is packed for more than 2days without warming the engine.
what i normally do is to remove one of the battery head at night. It gives a little spark each time i connect it back, my electrician says it could be the car security alarm that's draining the battery.

As adviced,
1. get a competent tech to help you check that battery drain issue.
2. return your cooling fan to factory set up.
3. let the tech find the cause of the vibration.

inikamoze:
I need your advice. I have a corolla 2005 I bought last year(Nigerian Used), I put it up for Uber when I first bought it and had to take it back after 2months after seeing the deplorable state the guy had put the car in. Lately I decided to put it back on the road for Uber again and did some fixes and changes to make it Uber standard.
I did a full suspension change, changed the whole AC unit( compressor, condenser,evaporator) then had the mounts changed cause it has been vibrating, but even after the four mounts have been changed the car still vibrates. The plugs were recently changed(I cannot ascertain this coz my brother took the car out, it developed some problems and his mechanic claimed to have changed the plugs and a coil).
The car is now in shape but the Uber driver says the vibration still persists. What could be the cause if this annoying vibration? PLEASE HELP!!!

kindly clarify what kind of vibration. is it at every RPM? or just at certain RPM? is it only when the vehicle changes gears? is it at a certain speed?
wen you rev the engine does it still vibrate?

HooxJnr:
Thanks for the info. It is a Nigerian used vehicle but they are several things to be fixed.

whats the cost of the vehicle?

HooxJnr:
Good day all. Please how reliable is Mazda 626 (2003) model, are the parts readily available? I am based in Abuja and if I am to purchase this ride, it will be my first ride. I earn about 100k as income. Please expert gurus in the house, come to my aid. I am considering picking one out of the two.

I4 OR V6?
personally i believe maintenance is key. i know ppl who use it everyday and it has served them excellently however some ppl say it is trouble. so it depends on you.
however what is the state of the vehicles u want to buy? naija used? if so well maintained or otherwise? na wetin go determine be dt bros

Oyinda06:
Pls car guru ,my Serena bus engine is smoking and it consumes a lot of fuel and oil,my mechanic said I should change the engine ,pls do u know the idea of the cost?

if your desire is to use that vehicle for the long term, changing that engine for a good clean tokunbo would definitely be your best option. your current engine is weak, rigning it might work but just for short term.
get the cost of ringing and also the cost of getting toks... comapare and make your decision.

myners007:
Good day Guru,pls can I get a good Nigerian used 2008 Camry with a budget of 1m

yes ofcourse. the price of both toks and naija used camry "muscle/voltron" has dropped drastically...

tjshamtip:
Good morning, Please I need help with my Honda civic 92. It doesn't start in the morning, we have to push it everyday, and after driving for a while it may start and sometimes it may not. It gives me a long cranking like there's no fuel in the car. The return from fuel pump is strong so i ruled it out. I changed fuel pressure regulator but still the problem persist. Please I need suggestions on what to do.
Thanks.

confirm do you have ignition spark, fuel supply and good air supply to engine during cranking?

ControlModule:
as suggested by Billiebaba kindly scan the vehicle. kincly find a competent tech sir. where are u located?

good morning

expensivediamon:
Toyotal corolla 2006. Please can someone help me checkout the VIN for this car 1NXBR32E56Z723655

Pls do kindly Contact computerglobal and the other guys that provide the service...

Babaneh:
I need help on my car very urgently..

I own a camry muscle 2007/2008 but i noticed that if i choose not to use AC when driving the car, I can drive it from lagos to Ibadan without issue.

But any time I switch on the AC and keep driving, the car suddenly trip off on the road. sometimes it will start immediately when restarted with AC off.
And sometimes i will wait for about 5-10 mins before it can start.

Kindly help out with possible solutions..

Is your AC system still factory circuitry or it has been kazeemized?
I suppose there is a high chance your AC system has been kazeemized. And it has become the cause of this sudden engine trip off.
Find a competent tech to help you diagnose the cause of this problem and fix this issue.
Where are you located?

UcLloyd:
My car, 02 Toyota Avalon vibrates when on idle. I will start the car, after 3 attempts before it starts and it will start vibrating and not fire well, sometimes it will stop on its own. I'm suspecting my spark plugs cus I haven't changed them for awhile now. Please is there anything else that could be bad asides the spark plugs?

Stop throwing parts.
Spark plugs are made to last a long time. Doesn't require changing and changing every time.
Back to the issue: when the vehicle vibrates, does your check engine light flash or does it stay solid? Trying to identify if its a misfire issue.
Kindly reach a competent tech to check your ignition system, fuel injection and air supply.
Why? Corroded spark plugs, clogged fuel injectors among other things could cause this vibration.
A dirty throttle body could also cause such vibration.
Diagnose the issue pls don't throw parts.
A vacuum leak could also cause this...

180263:
Good Evening.
I use a Lexus 350 07/08.
Recently, the is a noise like the power steering oil leaked and the pump making noise. At the same time the Ac stopped cooling.
I had met one or two technicians on ac.
One told me it is the condemnation that leaked the oil and gas.
Recently, I met a man that claimed to be a Japanese vehicle Mechanic.
He had the sound and told me it is the Ac compressor that has gone bad, hence the noise I am hearing.
Please, advice me on what to do.
A part of me say I should go to do diagnosis before giving it for repair.

This shouldn't be a problem sir. Just trace the noise.
For power steering, is it hard? When you turn your steering end to end does it make that noise?
For the compressor, there is a possibility it is the cause of the non cooling. What you need to do is get a competent AC tech to check your AC system, diagnose it and fix as required.

Jobminister:
My Toyota camry 2007 has this vibration when ever am moving on an uneven road. tie rod and down link have been checked and confirmed ok, all four shocks also confirmed ok.

The vibration is around the back side in between the two back tyre area.

Someone is suggesting I should check bushing and cacam bar ( dont know the spelling).

Please what do you think might be the issue with the car.

When it comes to suspension problems sir. Some faults cannot be identified by just looking. You need to dismantle all the components and check them.
For you to solve this sir, i will suggest you dismantle the area you feel the noise is coming from and check each and every component. Change faulty components.

How may i help you?

IKPOLIGA:
I bought my toyota rav 4, 2001 model with "check engine" light on, pls how do i get it out?
Secondly, my car was slagging and i just changed the gearbox after so many attempts at resolving it failed, do i need to also change my brain box because i dont want to have any issues in the future?

Stop throwing parts. You are only wasting money. The first problem you must solve is to find a competent technician to help you scan and diagnose your vehicle problem.


I REPEAT DON'T THROW PARTS AT THE CAR

Debosneh31:
House please I just noticed somethings in my car, while ac on the radio switches off and on, the fuel gauge drops, the odometer indicator too go off, rpm drops almost to zero and car vibrates much... What could be the cause... Urgently

Possible the Compressor circuit was connected/ "tapped" from the instrument cluster circuit... And this is causing a high current draw on tha circuit....

Check where the AC compressor is connected to

GAZZUZZ:
it was a P0300

All the cylinders are misfiring

Happy sunday

ugreat:
What's your thoughts on these codes-'01 Volvo V40

Sorry i am personally biased against some of these cheap scanners. Tested one a long tym ago, was always throwing wrong codes until i used a more capable scanner. And codes were different.

However, store these initial codes somewhere. Clear the codes. Test drive the vehicle and lets see what codes come back.
U can also try to locate the o2 sensor fuses, replaced if damaged. If d fuse is good then check the o2 sensor wiring. From the sensor to the ECU if there is good continuity then you should change the sensors for a good one.

For the crank Position Sensor inspect the sensor and circuit. Confirm where the problem is before you change the part.

The the fan check the circuit from fuse to wiring to fan.

For TPS check the ref. voltage supply, signal and ground
1. At the ecu.
2. At the sensor. (While sensor is disconnected)
3. From the sensor (while sensor is connected)

adeeva06:
P0335 code on 2001 honda civic. How do one tackle this? Car keeps stalling



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Kindly scan the vehicle pls. And post error codes here so we can help guide you

First is to check your Crank Position Sensor and it's wiring. Dont be quick to throw parts. Bt u might be lucky tho.
Just ensure u test the sensor/wiring confirm they r bad before changing parts.
Also inspect d tone wheels.

joshyo1:
I BOUGHT AN ABRO INJECTOR CLEANER, AFTER POURING IT INTO MY TANK AND WITH A FUEL OF 4K, IMMEDIATELY I RESTARTED MY ENGINE, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS BEEN LIKE THAT, WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM PLEASE AND WHAT SHOULD I DO

Kindly scan the vehicle pls. And post error codes here so we can help guide you

Costee:
Replace the solenoid however.

Lwkmd.... Chai. U wicked oooo hehehehe

Aaaaarghmed:
thanks boss

welcome sir

Aaaaarghmed:
u are really doing a very good job op,and I just have to commend u.pls is sea max dextron iii atf a good replacement for Honda 1999 power steering fluid.The container is red and is sold for 1000k.I need ur opinion on this .thanks

thanks alot bros. sorry for the late reply. i just checked online about the oil. it is made in the UAE. I sincerely don't think I can recommend that oil sir. kindly find a recommended oil to avoid any issues that may arise in the future.

wahlehxyl:
Please guys, I have this problem with my EOD 2004 model. Once I engage the gear on reverse or drive, there is this sound it gives like something just vibrated or shake. What could be the cause my fellow intellects. Thank you.

Can you be more precise about the thing that vibrates?
Engine? Transmission? Cabin? What exactly?

Phedam:
Hello.. Am using Volkswagen jetta 2007 1.6, I recently noticed that the AC only cool in the morning and when it's working[b], it doesn't circulate it cover only front not working at the back.[/b] What could have happend? . [b]Moreso, the radiator fans working when I ON the AC. [/b]Thanks

Afternoon sir.
Your AC not circulating to d back. I would like to ask.
1. Are there AC vents at the back? Or it's only on d dash bt doesn't circulate to the back?
2. If your AC only cools in the morning, you might have low gas, faulty/weak compressor, dirty condenser etc...

It is normal for your radiator fans to come on when you turn on your AC

Debosneh31:
Help please, my AC gets very cold early morning and evenings but not cold in the afternoons, what could be the cause please

Morning sir.
There r many causes.
Low gas
Dirty or clogged condenser
A weak compressor too could cause it...


Just ensure U locate a competent AC tech to check it for you.

Where do you stay?

afternoon... how may i help you?

HeavenlyBang:
I'm a bully. I dey know where my power reach.
BTW, I don't think there's any C350 faster than I am. IS350 has the takeoff/short distance advantage but I'd catch up eventually.

Na 335i be the real devil. To be avoided at all cost.

wisdom is profitable to direct

Heritpemi:
I have bmw e46 that has gear problem always shows gear light after counting from gear 1to gear 3 it we no more going sharp until I off the engine for like a minute before it we pick up again and I have scan it and it gave this code

please kindly write down/note these codes.
erase all the codes.
test drive.
then scan(please use a more professional scanner if possible, personally i dont trust these small scanners) .

these will help us know what system faults are there and we can work on. some of these codes might have been set long ago.


best regards.

nonhuman:
there is no coolant in the coolant container in my hyunadai Tucson 2008 but my engine does not over heat. Do I need to poor coolant?

2. My tires are making wururu sound when on the road I have changed two front bearings in less than a week it continues, what should I do

3. After 30min of driving the acceleration becomes lazy, needs to be pressed down before it will pick up properly

1. how are you sure your engine is not overheating?
pls kindly top up your coolant reservoir and then monitor again. there is a possibility what you are experiencing is a very small slow coolant leak. you need to pressure test that cooling system before we can confidently agree that its not overheating.

2. since you changed bearing twice and its still making noise, there are 2 possibilities,
i. the replacement part was bad.
ii. what was changed was not the faulty parts.

3. you need to scan and do a deep diagnosis while the vehicle is being driven. watch the parameters that change and falls out of place.

best regards.