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Sensors

We will be talking about car sensors, fault and possible cause and solutions.
Almost all modern car engines use a lot of different car sensors to gather the right information to calculate a perfect air fuel mixture for the best fuel economy in all situations.


The Intake Air Temperature
The intake air temperature sensor measures the air temperature flowing into your car’s cylinders through the intake pipes. It is often integrated with your MAF sensor, but it can also be externally fitted on your intake pipes, at the manifold or close to the air filter box.

A failed Intake Air Temperature Sensor will give some of these problems.

1. Poor fuel economy
2. Affects EGR valve
3. Hard cold start condition
4. Drop in acceleration

Possible OBDII code are P0112 or P0113


Solution.
Replace the IAT sensor or check the harness to be sure of no damaged harness.


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1daboi:
So yesterday I decided to check on my car after 3weeks quarantine . As I opened my bonnet, what I saw shook me! Didn't know rats have been partying on my Engine. They used the spark plug area as their toilet. They even brought fish bone and all manner of bones and papers, leaves. I was scared that they might have eaten some wirings but as I crancked the engine of my darling sexy Chevy, it came alive once! I was relieved.
Please y'all should go check ur cars o. These rats are not practising social distancing o.
@gazzuz, @radautoworks, @blackbishop and all, what's the best way to avoid this from happening?

First I don laff tire here with your detailed narration.
Ok to the solution, there is plastic cover for the bottom part of the engine that keeps such rodents out of the engine, but due to bad road and gbas gbos of the bottom part most of this cover don commot, and most times your road side mechanic when they help you to service your car they never bother to replace the cover all bcuz they felt it's a job for them to be removing and replacing it at every lube service dey do. Just get the engine cover and you re good to go

Vehicle Exhaust Colors And What They Mean

Color plays important role in both driving and auto maintenance. Just as when driving gren means go or good, yellow mean caution or slow and red means stop or danger. Just like we discussed the importance of your dashboard lightings and their level of importance, so what does the color of your vehicle exhaust means?

Here is a list of four (4) different exhaust colors and what they could mean(This is mainly for gasoline engines)

1. Light or Thin White Exhaust Smoke
This is consider normal to most Nigerian car owners or drivers, when the exhaust coming from the tail pipe of your vehicle is light or thin white. This is just mainly water vapor. You will notice it when you first start your vehicle, especially on cold days. The reason for this exhaust is that condensation collects naturally in the exhaust system.This common in all gasoline vehicles.

2. Blue or Gray Exhaust Smoke
This is not normal for any vehicle to have an exhaust blue/gray smoke coming from the tail pipe. This type of exhaust usually indicates that you have an oil leak and the engine is burning oil. Most likely caused byan oil leak, such as worn cylinder wall, leaking valve seal, or damaged piston rings.

When you have blue smoke at acceleration, the problem is most likely with the piston rings.

If its during acceleration, the blue smoke like indicates that the cylinder head valve guides are damaged.

In either case your auto technician attention is needed for proper diagnosis

3. Black Exhaust

This is another bad indicator for your vehicle. Black smoke indicates that your vehicle is burning too much fuel. Several things could cause this to happen, like a blocked manifold, clogged air filter, a malfunctioning fuel injector system, amongst many other possible problems.

4. Continual, Thick White/Gray Exhaust Smoke

A continual stream of white/gray colored exhaust smoke from the tail pipe of your vehicle is not normal and likely means you have a leaking Head gasket. Which is making the coolant making its way into the combustion chambers and blown out the exhaust as the engine starts. In conclusion this is an indicator of overheated engine.
Another possible cause will be a craked cylinder head or block, both of which are serious problems that needs correcting right away.

Ignoring any sign coming from your exhaust could result in very expensive damage.

We just dont repair, we care.

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Vehicle Exhaust Colors And What They Mean

Color plays important role in both driving and auto maintenance. Just as when driving gren means go or good, yellow mean caution or slow and red means stop or danger. Just like we discussed the importance of your dashboard lightings and their level of importance, so what does the color of your vehicle exhaust means?

Here is a list of four (4) different exhaust colors and what they could mean(This is mainly for gasoline engines)

1. Light or Thin White Exhaust Smoke
This is consider normal to most Nigerian car owners or drivers, when the exhaust coming from the tail pipe of your vehicle is light or thin white. This is just mainly water vapor. You will notice it when you first start your vehicle, especially on cold days. The reason for this exhaust is that condensation collects naturally in the exhaust system.This common in all gasoline vehicles.

2. Blue or Gray Exhaust Smoke
This is not normal for any vehicle to have an exhaust blue/gray smoke coming from the tail pipe. This type of exhaust usually indicates that you have an oil leak and the engine is burning oil. Most likely caused byan oil leak, such as worn cylinder wall, leaking valve seal, or damaged piston rings.

When you have blue smoke at acceleration, the problem is most likely with the piston rings.

If its during acceleration, the blue smoke like indicates that the cylinder head valve guides are damaged.

In either case your auto technician attention is needed for proper diagnosis

3. Black Exhaust

This is another bad indicator for your vehicle. Black smoke indicates that your vehicle is burning too much fuel. Several things could cause this to happen, like a blocked manifold, clogged air filter, a malfunctioning fuel injector system, amongst many other possible problems.

4. Continual, Thick White/Gray Exhaust Smoke

A continual stream of white/gray colored exhaust smoke from the tail pipe of your vehicle is not normal and likely means you have a leaking Head gasket. Which is making the coolant making its way into the combustion chambers and blown out the exhaust as the engine starts. In conclusion this is an indicator of overheated engine.
Another possible cause will be a craked cylinder head or block, both of which are serious problems that needs correcting right away.

Ignoring any sign coming from your exhaust could result in very expensive damage.

We just dont repair, we care.

B-Automobile Nigeria Limited

Vehicle Exhaust Colors And What They Mean

Color plays important role in both driving and auto maintenance. Just as when driving gren means go or good, yellow mean caution or slow and red means stop or danger. Just like we discussed the importance of your dashboard lightings and their level of importance, so what does the color of your vehicle exhaust means?

Here is a list of four (4) different exhaust colors and what they could mean(This is mainly for gasoline engines)

1. Light or Thin White Exhaust Smoke
This is consider normal to most Nigerian car owners or drivers, when the exhaust coming from the tail pipe of your vehicle is light or thin white. This is just mainly water vapor. You will notice it when you first start your vehicle, especially on cold days. The reason for this exhaust is that condensation collects naturally in the exhaust system.This common in all gasoline vehicles.

2. Blue or Gray Exhaust Smoke
This is not normal for any vehicle to have an exhaust blue/gray smoke coming from the tail pipe. This type of exhaust usually indicates that you have an oil leak and the engine is burning oil. Most likely caused byan oil leak, such as worn cylinder wall, leaking valve seal, or damaged piston rings.

When you have blue smoke at acceleration, the problem is most likely with the piston rings.

If its during acceleration, the blue smoke like indicates that the cylinder head valve guides are damaged.

In either case your auto technician attention is needed for proper diagnosis

3. Black Exhaust

This is another bad indicator for your vehicle. Black smoke indicates that your vehicle is burning too much fuel. Several things could cause this to happen, like a blocked manifold, clogged air filter, a malfunctioning fuel injector system, amongst many other possible problems.

4. Continual, Thick White/Gray Exhaust Smoke

A continual stream of white/gray colored exhaust smoke from the tail pipe of your vehicle is not normal and likely means you have a leaking Head gasket. Which is making the coolant making its way into the combustion chambers and blown out the exhaust as the engine starts. In conclusion this is an indicator of overheated engine.
Another possible cause will be a craked cylinder head or block, both of which are serious problems that needs correcting right away.

Ignoring any sign coming from your exhaust could result in very expensive damage.

We just dont repair, we care.

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mosesbola:
Thanks boss...

Mama am at your service anytime and day ma'am

mosesbola:
Thanks boss...I will like to know the pros and cons of the car...

And I will appreciate if a good mechanic for the car can be recommended as the car is not that popular..


I will appreciate the comments of those that have used this kinda car before


[Qquote author=Bigleaf1006 post=88198371]
Why not?

The car is ok as long you have done a comprehensive diagnosis and body check of the car and no hidden issues. No need for a special mechanic as long it has a gasoline engine. A good auto technician will work on it

THERMOSTAT

Any liquid-cooled car engine has a small device called the thermostat that sits between the engine and the radiator. Its job is to block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has warmed up. When the engine is cold, no coolant flows through the engine. Once the engine reaches its operating temperature (generally about 200 degrees F, 95 degrees C), the thermostat opens. By letting the engine warm up as quickly as possible, the thermostat reduces engine wear, deposits and emissions.

Effects of removing the thermostat

Engine will run cooler in the hot weather than designed for - this may cause incomplete combustion and primarily cause way more pollution products - followed by fouling spark plugs and other components. Potentially also loss of performance and loss of fuel economy

Running too cold besides fuel economy is lower lubrication efficacy. At really cold the oil may be so thick it may damage pistons and cylinders linings thus shortening the lifespan of the engine.


Don't allow road side mechanic convince you to remove that thermostat. It has a very good purpose

rbox:
Pls how much is the cost of Toyota Camry 1999- 2000. Aka Tiny Light. TOKUNBO BORALE Engine and complete full engine for plugs

Do you mind chatting me up on WhatsApp to discuss at length.

ciggy000:
Good evening Blackbishop
Thanks for creating such an informative thread and also wish you could suggest something here....
My civic 06 usually jerks when changing gear from 1 to 2 and I had the D light blinking. Recently when I put the gear on D it moves for some split second and stop while the engine revs high but the reverse gear works fine. I got a mechanic who changed the transmission oil but the problem persists. I had to get the vehicle scanned and it pulled out P0776 stating pressure control solenoid B performance or stuck off. What could be the possible implication of this and way forward thanks.

Good evening boss, these are possible causes of the P0776
Low transmission fluid level
Dirty transmission fluid
Faulty line pressure solenoid 'B' valve
Line pressure solenoid 'B' valve harness is open or short
solenoid 'B' valve circuit poor electrical connection


The way forward
Replace faulty electrical components
Replace the transmission fluid if dirty

Hope that answer your question sir

Timing Belt or Chain

The timing belt/chain is an internal engine component that rotates the engine's camshaft and crankshaft in sync and ensures each cylinder fires at the appropriate time.

Listed below are a few common symptoms that might indicate that your timing belt is wearing out or has broken –

1. Ticking noise coming from the engine
2. Engine won't turn over
3. Engine misfires
4. Oil leaking from in front of the motor

When you notice any or all of the symptoms call the attention of your auto tech.

In many cases, the timing belt will break while the engine is running. Some of the typical damage done to a vehicle with a broken timing belt includes damage to cylinder head hardware (rocker arms, push rods or valves), damage to crank bearings or the oil pump inside the oil pan.

jonaifame22:
pls how much is it and where can it be gotten

Per liter of Honda ATF DW-1 you get it at 3,500

To all my Brothers and Sisters in the automotive industry I just want to say thank you for all you do.
For we are the unsung heroes in this battle with Covid-19. Yes, we seem to be the forgotten ones when it’s time to give praise to the “Essential Services”. But make no mistakes my friends we ARE “Essential”.
Because of us the ambulances & police vehicles are safe and maintained so that they can continue to save lives and protect our community.
Because of us medical professionals can get to and from work safely so that they can continue the great work they are doing helping and saving our sick.
Because of us transportation services can continue to get “essential” workers where they need to go.
Because of us our beloved truckers can continue to keep the supply chain flowing.
Because of us our grocery stores and restaurant employees and market people can get to their destination safely to provide us with food and other life essential goods.
(On a personal note these employees deserve a hell of a raise in pay for what they are doing)
Our job requires us at times to get in dirty, smelly, germ infested vehicles to perform repairs. We are taking great risks every time we get in a vehicle or interact with a client. But we do it because our heart has deemed us “Essential” and because our first responders need us. “Essential” is a title I will wear with a sense of pride even if we are the forgotten.
Be proud my brothers and sisters without us none of this would be possible.
Thank you to ALL our “Essential” service workers for all you are doing to fight this pandemic.

All from a mechanic forum

To all my Brothers and Sisters in the automotive industry I just want to say thank you for all you do.
For we are the unsung heroes in this battle with Covid-19. Yes, we seem to be the forgotten ones when it’s time to give praise to the “Essential Services”. But make no mistakes my friends we ARE “Essential”.
Because of us the ambulances & police vehicles are safe and maintained so that they can continue to save lives and protect our community.
Because of us medical professionals can get to and from work safely so that they can continue the great work they are doing helping and saving our sick.
Because of us transportation services can continue to get “essential” workers where they need to go.
Because of us our beloved truckers can continue to keep the supply chain flowing.
Because of us our grocery stores and restaurant employees and market people can get to their destination safely to provide us with food and other life essential goods.
(On a personal note these employees deserve a hell of a raise in pay for what they are doing)
Our job requires us at times to get in dirty, smelly, germ infested vehicles to perform repairs. We are taking great risks every time we get in a vehicle or interact with a client. But we do it because our heart has deemed us “Essential” and because our first responders need us. “Essential” is a title I will wear with a sense of pride even if we are the forgotten.
Be proud my brothers and sisters without us none of this would be possible.
Thank you to ALL our “Essential” service workers for all you are doing to fight this pandemic.

All from a mechanic forum

No

Felicity0001:
Baba I'm not exaggerating.

Though b4 the lockdown we do have like 10-14hrs some days 18hrs like in Abule Egba Olaniyi area ooo I'm being serious.

B4 the heavy wind nights ago the light was about 28hrs then off for like another 2-3/4hrs then on for another 16hrs before it finally went off till now after the wind.



Anyways, I'm presently at Yaba Isolation centre. Dont panic guys I'm fine.

Me I must chop from this N500million corona virus budget oooh... Erecting tent for the isolation centre.

Will share pics later

Broda b safe I still owe you that drink ooo

yinkaoke:
2006 Corolla.
So what kind of engine n gear oil is good
quote author=Blackbishop post=88102778]


First madam what is the make of your car?
Second check the deep stick of your gear oil, the type of oil to be used will be inscribed on the deep stick.

Engine oil Castrol Oil you can get that from DRU23
And the gear oil is the pix I post up here

ZhyonKross:
Please kindly help, my Nissan primers is giving me headaches I changed the Airflow metre, and the machanic worked on the engine and discovered that the catalysts has been tempered with so I had to change it and ever since it's been bringing black smoke and small fuel when ever I'm driving I don't know what else to do please brothers kindly help me... Ever since that, the car consume more fuel than before please help me

Good morning boss, Consuming more fuel and bringing out fuel when driving are consistent with a bad fuel injector or harness around the fuel injector, but I will need to diagnose to ascertain the true fault sir

What is your transmission fluid colour saying about your transmission system?


The transmission system/gear system is the central nervous system of the car. Without it you can't move the car which renders it immobile. So the transmission fluid speaks volume about your gear.

Check out the chart below

yinkaoke:
Hi, please what type n kind of transmission oil do you use to service the car ? And how much

First madam what is the make of your car?
Second check the deep stick of your gear oil, the type of oil to be used will be inscribed on the deep stick.

Check this out

kernniejay:
Let me come and pitch my tent here.

You re welcome boss

Chilling

avidleo:
Who has used this guy before?

Good day, do you need something I can do for you?

yinkaoke:
Thanks @ blackbishop how much is new one and what do u mean by padded? How much is padded please

Padded are those bumper already worked on...
The price I gave you are uk used ones.

If you are having issues with your engine, this are the most common engine problems, this post should help!

When your engine fails, it isn’t a good thing. Not only will your car be down, but it can be hard to diagnose and even harder to repair.
The most common issues includes

*Missing or loose gas cap
*Worn out spark plugs
*Dirty or clogged radiator
*Loss of engine compression
*Faulty or worn out Oxygen sensor
*Spark Knock - which if left for long can cause serious damage to the engine
*oil pump failure
*Dirty oil or oil shortage
*Poor Lubrication of moving parts
*Bad Air/Fuel mixture

Once you notice any of the above problem, you need to pay attention, cause they tends to affect each other in a way that result in total engine failure.

yinkaoke:
Good day good people. Please how much is tokunbo back bumper for 2006 Toyota Corolla?

Like I said earlier the front goes for 15k
So the back should be between 10k to 12k tokunbo not padded

yinkaoke:
Good day good people. Please how much is tokunbo back bumper for 2006 Toyota Corolla?

The front goes for 15k
So the back should be in the range of 10k to 12k