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mejai:
The damaged part

Be preparing to buy engine boss

mejai:
Greetings Blackbishop.
Please how do I go about fixing this?
2003 honda pilot: the alternator has 2 bolts connected to it. The down one (size 14), which goes into the engine block has damaged, after constant breaking of bolt and drilling the bolts out.

The last one happened yesterday and now, the part to tight it in on the engine is gone. They suggest I change the engine. Gambling to get only the engine block was not advised according to them.

What do you think?

I can only give my professional opinion if I see the damage

dessz:
Thank you so much my oga
I will send you a WhatsApp dm now, make i no too stress you

Ok will wait you

I will continue tomorrow

Please manage the typo errors cuz I was tired to proof read.

dessz:
Okay my boss, I'm considering.

2014-2016 Cla250
2014-2016 avalon
2014 camry
2012-2014 venza
2018 Honda accord (not hybrid)
2014 rx350

This might be long but I would have love to do it better on WhatsApp with a voice note.


2014-2016 CLA 250
The 2015 & 2016 are better than the 2014 with serious engine stalling issues and the moment you start seeing “Inoperative see operator’s manual” just know it’s from one issue to another except you have a solid Benz technician.

Also coolant mixing with engine oil is also common which tends to damage the transmission due to over heating.

All these are the beginning of your regular diagnostic wahala.

But if you are ready to spend excessively on maintenance you are good to go.

2014 - 2016 Toyota Avalon

This is a good car except few wiring issues which are relatively cheap to fix. No engine are transmission failure except due to poor maintenance and fabricated oils and fake parts.
Also the rear interior tend to be the only issue.

Apart from been an executive car it’s also needs an executive periodic maintenance. Follow religiously

Toyota Camry 2014

This is a terrible choice of the Toyota brand
First excessive engine oil consumption causes the genesis of all problems for 2014 Camry
VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve Assembly just decide whenever and however to stop working which can while on speed and it causes the car to decelerate and won’t go above 20 - 40.

Transmission do have torque converter issue according to NHTSA Toyota replace them till 150k miles. But in a situation it wasn’t replace before been imported. You are in for a long thing.
Software issues - Most Nigerian drivers don’t know just as much their phone gets periodic updates same with cars softwares.

dessz:
My oga, what cars would you recommend for a first time car owner between 15-25m tokumbo?

Good day my Oga

I won’t like to recommend but any brand and spec you have in mind you can chat me and I will give you the pros and cons.

Chilipepper:
A lot of men are scrambling to find out which state this dowry list came from 😂😂😂 Why? It's unbelievably cheap!

Mine was relatively cheap

So it depends on your relationship with girl and her damily

Don’t park your car(s) for too long, rodent might damage sticky wires.
Brake problem.
Stuck hub
Interior accessories deterioration
Transmission fluid going flat
Body paint fading
Structural design rusting

If you are buying foreign used car or cars be sure to check if it’s on a recall.
So you don’t cry premium tears.
#B-Autos

2016 Dodge Charger with bad Transmission

Driving on a highway and your car just start revving without the transmission input.

Diagnosis
Running a scan
Trying to reprogram the TCM - Transmission control Module.

Solution
Replacing the transmission

5mil deal
To pick up next week
Hope it comes as you describe

With a perfect blend of synthetic and oil treatment you can a sludge free engine also

Keep your engine sludge free and experience the difference.

The oil you use matters

Good day
The upper sign is for you tyres
The rest run a scan

Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 Hybrid System Error

Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 comes with a technical issue, that affects the hybrid system.

The MIL – Multifunction Indicator Light comes up and the car decelerates which makes it dangerous.

Diagnosis

Error Codes – P1BB00, P0471

Likely Solution

Replace the Power relay assembly
Replace the Hybrid battery

[b]Note: [/b]This car was referred to Hyundai workstation along oshodi – mile 2 . Not yet fixed

Hyundai Sonata 2011 with a hooked Engine

Hyundai Sonata 2011 was towed to the workshop with a blocked engine. Further information was that he drove to petrol station for fill up and driving out the car sputter and went off. Trying to crank did not give any signal except the dashboard lights.

Diagnosis

Engine hooked

Solution

Replace the engine or preferably rebuild the engine which was the option the owner went for.

Steps taken

Replacing the engine bloc
Replacing the crankshaft and metals
Replacing the connecting rods and pistons
Replacing the valve seals


Note: The reason for replacing the engine bloc was due to crack last on the bloc due to Hyundai factory defects which you will see in the pictures below

Hyundai Santa Fe 2014 coolant leaking into the combustion chamber

Was chatted about an issue with a persistent engine misfire, the car owner with his mechanics had thrown different parts at it and still no solution in sight.

After checking out the error code sent to me I decided to have a comprehensive diagnosis; don’t forget diagnosis is not limited to just scanning.

Here are the steps taken
~ Running a scan
~ Physical inspection of engine parts visible
~ Checking the TSB - Technical Service Bulletin

This is what I came up with;
- Multiple cylinder misfire
- Cylinder 1 & 3 comes with bad spark plugs

Did compression test on the cylinder head and came with a partial result, that was when I had to remove the intake manifold and discover traces of coolant.

Immediately told the car owner to prepare to buy another engine.

Kia Rio 2014 (K900) Gas pedal not responding.

A car owner with continuous issue of his car not responding to throttle pedal with several mechanic inputs yet no solution in sight called to have me check up his car.

After detailed scan the codes I got were –

P0562 - System Voltage low
P121-TPS 1 signal circuit range/performance
P0222-TPS 2 Signal circuit low input
P0122-TPS 1 Signal circuit Low input
P0643- Sensor reference voltage ‘A’ high
P0223- TPS 2 signal circuit high Input
P0123- TPS 1 Signal Circuit high input
P0106- MAP/BP circuit range/performance


Symptoms

Car not responding to pedal touch/ not revving or acceleration
Check engine light
Misfiring

Solution

Check the wiring
Remove the manifold and check for oil which contaminate the MAP sensor
Replace the MAP sensor
Replace the throttle body
Relearning the throttle body

Note:

TPS – Throttle Position Sensor
MAP – Manifold Absolute Pressure
BP – Barometer Pressure

Also the Intake Air Temperature shouldn’t be higher 0.3

3.5

Code C2173 Toyota
This issue indicates a serious signal differences between vehicle speed sensors and engine speed. Which in turn affects the vehicle performance. This alone can cause issues ranging from mimicking gear failure to actual failure.

Symptoms

Inaccurate speedometer readings or not working at all.
Transmission shifting erratically
ABS system warning light illuminated
Delayed transmission shifting which in turn affects your car speed and eventually failure.

Solution

Run an extensive diagnostic procedure to identify the real cause or causes
Replace sensors and actuators and assemblage if need be.
Check the wirings
In few cases reprogram the modules

Hyundai Elantra 2012 with a knock engine
Had a customer that came for alternator issue, after fixing the alternator noticed a ticking sound from the engine and not getting full power from the engine.

I started troubleshooting by running a full tune up service and few ideas of Likely issue. The customer took it off my hand.

Few days later I got a call from her that I need to check up on her car, getting there the car was in a mechanic workshop with a knocked engine.

Symptoms

Ticking sound/Tappet noise
Bad fuel economy
Engine vibration
It stalls and sputters
Difficulty in accelerating from stop
Diagnosis

At initial diagnosis I told her it was a piston slap that was common with those brands and year and solution is engine swap or we rebuild.

The customer took it to another mechanic where they worked their magic and got a knock engine.

Solution

Replacing the engine

For whatever reasons please don’t ever consider this cars model
Toyota Camry 2014
Toyota Camry 2018/19
Toyota Highlighter 2020/21
Hyundai Santa Fe 2014/15
Honda Accord 2018 Hybrid
And mostly hybrid if you don’t have a good technical team.

Mistersolar:
before mbappe came and dey had ronaldinho and okocha nko.... did they win UCL... all this pessi usa runaway fans self

Bro catch fun and move along. PSG has always had a strong team from that era to pastore era and d rest yet when Mbape was acting God like. They didn’t win it.

Wrong oxygen sensor for Toyota

So Mbape was PSG problem all those years of trying and buying and spending

mejai:
Thank you. How much can I get it? I dey east, hope to find it.

Mine is 60k

Or you can check online

Hyundai Elantra 2012 with a knock engine
Had a customer that came for alternator issue, after fixing the alternator noticed a ticking sound from the engine and not getting full power from the engine.

I started troubleshooting by running a full tune up service and few ideas of Likely issue. The customer took it off my hand.

Few days later I got a call from her that I need to check up on her car, getting there the car was in a mechanic workshop with a knocked engine.

Symptoms

Ticking sound/Tappet noise
Bad fuel economy
Engine vibration
It stalls and sputters
Difficulty in accelerating from stop
Diagnosis

At initial diagnosis I told her it was a piston slap that was common with those brands and year and solution is engine swap or we rebuild.

The customer took it to another mechanic where they worked their magic and got a knock engine.

Solution

Replacing the engine

Corolla – P2195, P0171, P0420, P0031, P2238

Corolla with fuel efficiency below threshold with all these codes

P2195 – The oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) signal is biased or stuck lean

P0171 – System too lean bank 1

P0420 – Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold

P0031 – The heater for this sensor has a low resistance reading

P2238 – O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1

These are the codes and simple meaning.

Symptoms

Rough idling
Black smoke at start up and intermittently
Bad fuel efficiency
Spark plug with black soot within a short period of time.

Solutions

Running a comprehensive diagnosis

Here are parts replaced

Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor
Oxygen sensor (the sensor after catalyst)
MAF – Mass Air Flow Sensor
A spacer for the oxygen sensor

After replacing all the part and wiping all the codes, drove the car for an extended period of time. The code never came back neither was the black smoke or rough idling.

To understand this what games can be played on this system

Toyota 2018 Transmission Failure

Toyota Camry 2018 model has been a reputable mid size car with a reliable engine and fuel efficiency is top notch. A comfortable ride and good resale value.

But the transmission has been notoriously embarrassing and pocket draining.

Some of the complains are

1: Car hesitates to speed up from a full stop or while in motion.

2: RPM’s go over 3000 before car reacts (2-3 seconds delay) , dangerous specially when taking curves or merging into traffic.

3: I feel a “hiccup” like movement while in motion (sometimes).

4: Car hesitates to shift or shifts with excessive power.

5: Downshifts and loss of acceleration (it happens erratically)

6: I heard a soft metal-to-metal “knock” sound when I lift my foot from gas pedal while in motion.

And some other software issues like the brake system or TCMC – Toyota Complete Maintenance Care, ICS – Intelligence Clearance Sonar System.

Which has to be replace with an improved parts by Toyota.