mayor2013:


Cats would damage by default over a period they are not built to last for life. What car is this by the way?

@Mayor2013, I replaced the cat & 02 sensor on my sienna with toks and used it for over 3 years before selling & codes never came back. Replaced my Camry cat last year with toks & it's still going strong.

Finally, I replaced my RX330 02 sensor last year & it's been great.

Primarily, the quality of our fuel impact these items. I think that 90% of those using 2008 and above vehicles will have their CEL on.

mayor2013:
I still do not believe in the fuel ish that damages o2 sensors and catalytic converters I have my car running for 4years never have I changed my o2 sensors. Misfires, wrong use of engine oil, wrong use of spark plugs and just to mention a few are the major destroyers of these components

Personally, I use the recommended engine oil & spark plugs for my cars. So what could have damaged my cat & 02 sensor?

SerPounce:

Good afternoon guys,

The check engine light came up on my Camry 09. The ABS light also comes on after driving on an increased speed for a while.

Had it scanned today and got the following codes:

P0420 - Catalyst system efficiency below threshold (bank 1)
C0205 - Front speed sensor LH circuit
C0200 - Front speed sensor RH circuit
C1330 - Open circuit in right front speed circuit.

The mechanic says the last three codes will be cleared after we change the defective sensors.

For the P0420 code, he advised importing new CAT and O2 sensors from outside the country as the best option (the prohibitive costs given the exchange rates make this an unlikely option at the moment). Besides, he says after the change, there's no guarantee the CEL won't still come up after some time given the fuel we use over here.

I read something on an earlier thread by adanny01 about using spacers. More info will be needed on this please. This is my first car and I as yet don't have much DIY experience.

Kindly advise, thanks.

Cc adanny01, nissparts, gazzuzz.

Replacing the cat will take care of the P0420. Usually, a good Toks should solve the problem. Remember if you don't change the cat, u may have an engine failure in the long run.

As for the 02 sensor, get a Toks with guarantee & you have the problem solved. I have used Toks 02 sensor in the last 6 years in different cars & never have the CEL back. The fuel imported in this country is terribly poor & low quality.

chukel:
Right question is which catalyst are you guys talking about. If it's the one under the vehicle, then no negative effect on fuel consumption. In fact if it was clogged prior to removal, you will notice improved fuel economy after removal. If it's the other one just behind the radiator, then removal may affect fuel consumption.

That's the bank 2 therefore, there will be drop in performance and one major effect is decreased mpg.

Piyke:


That's the typical thing a lot of attendants do; won't wipe sale from previous customer. They just pocket the difference

Amazingly, the pump was at 00 before he started serving me. While I was haggling over the price, those behind me were hounding me over time wasting. I paid in annoyance & drove off. My wife has also has a similar experience & swore never to buy from them again. Several other people have also complained to my hearing about them. I think it's some kind of metre adjustment. It's consistent with most of their stations.

GAZZUZZ:


77.24liters, did you push the car to the pump?

My dear, it was the same questions I asked the pump attendant & the surprising thing is that the tank capacity is 75 litres. I was extremely angry & disappointed but as I said, I have no choice under the current scarcity.

But for the scarcity, I don't buy fuel from Total.

Piyke:


My brother, I visited 2 Total stations on that day before I opened this thread. I met both station Managers and their responses were not different from those of the attendants.

Wow! That's a poor customer service then. Perhaps, they truly are not what they preach. But priority should be given to these customers.

It also goes to show the terribly poor customer service inherent in our system. Personally, I don't buy fuel at Total because they are fraudulent. The only station I have spent 11,200 to fill up Toyota camry tank.

GAZZUZZ:


I am in my workshop....

Origin drinking chairman.

pannyman:
I have seen a Range Rover having Mobil XHP 20w50 being poured into its engine. This was at my mechanic's place actually, and this mechanic happens to be a distributor for a synthetic oil brand.

I was stunned, and asked him he was this grade of oil was being used in the ride. He replied that that was what the owner was ready to pay for and he could not argue with him. Really incredible that somebody who could afford such an expensive car would skimp on using the right engine oil for it.

This was not long after I saw the owner of a Venza buying Total Dexron 2 for his car at a Total filling station.

The level of ignorance among Nigerians as it concerns vehicle oils is just mind boggling.

This is particularly true of most Nigerian car owners; some are ignorant of the right spec of oil to use due in part to their inability to read car manuals for reason I truly can't comprehend while some are fully aware but feel that it's an expensive venture to use the right engine oil. Such owners are equally unaware of the nagetive effect of such oil in the engines.

I have personally seen owners of Range Rover, Kia Optima, Crosstour, Venza, Highlander & benz use this engine oil.

The use of wrong oil weight & spec has become a common practice in Nigeria & this is because the regulating agencies of government has failed in their statutory duties. Hence, the result is a proliferation of substandard & fake products (oil). Surprisingly, even dealership workshops use the dreaded 20w-50 as a one cap fits all approach. And this is after they must have charged the customer for a synthetic engine oil.

Piyke:
Total waste of time!

After all the heaven and earth promises by the dispenser the last time I was at a Total filling station to get petrol; including no need to queue when there's scarcity, I returned to same station today for the preferential treatment and was told "you have Total Card and so?"

Just posting this so you don't fall for the lies.

Well, different strokes for different folks, I guess. I do also guess you got such a response from the miscreants who also pose as their staff just to make to collect money from motorists who are not in line in other to let them in. Though the do this in collaboration with the Total staff. I don't think Total staff will talk to you like that.

Personally, I don't have the Total card but I have seen them several times asking customers with their cards to queue up through the exit gate at least in Abuja.

Fortunately, I have bought fuel from this station a couple of time in the last 2 days even with the very long stretch of queues without much hastle & that's if you know how to go about it, even though their meter is not accurate, but again, there's scarcity and who cares...?

You may need to report to the station manager to see if they can offer some kind of compensation to you.

obitee69:


You no get sense. I tot i would travel out but i later changed my mind! I aint selling my baby! Never ever! Buyers beware: Chukel is a scam. He wants to sell my car without my knowledge. Ole

Bruh, there's absolutely no need for this insult. You could make your points without it. More so, @Chukel was extremely correct in his observations.

You posted your car for sale with a different moniker & you were discovered. It's also suspicious. It's your car & choice to sell at anytime, however, I remember when you wanted to buy the Infiniti & a lot of people warned you but that's a discussion for another day.

Your reason to sell could be anything but your use of different moniker & subsequent deleting of the thread the moment you were discovered was suspicious.

This single action also puts a question mark on your integrity.

Finally, it shows a lot of maturity to argue your points rather than attack & insult people.

Cheers.

chukel:
but u used a different moniker to put it up for sale just last week. The thread still de though u deleted it. But I quoted u before u did. Are u that Happy and u r selling it in less than 2 months? Where is inception sef.

Sir, are you sure? This is very serious. We need to set up a committee headed by @Nurey to investigate this.

kenny2gbaski:


Yes. It is on. Does it pocess any danger? Should i repair immediately or leave it till i get back to the city? Thank you sir.

Fix immediately. ABS means Anti-locking Brake System that allows the vehicle to maintain traction with the road.

elshanAutos:

LE- Base/empty

XLE- Full Option

Limited- Fully Loaded

Sport- Padded

Hybrid- Bad market

Epic response.
As some one earlier, they are trim levels.

The first is CE which means Base Edition usually with fabric seats and no alloy wheels.

LE = Luxury Edition which may come with leather seat, navigation & other features of the the luxury edition. It can also come with alloy wheels etc.

XLE = Extra Luxury Edition; this usually come with most factory features of a particular manufacturer. It may be leather of fabric seats with additional option's for buyers to choose from.

Limited Edition; It is also Extra Luxury Edition. This comes standard with Leader seat plus all other features as standard in a particular model with the exception of navigation screen which is optional.

Hybrid; It differs from the rest. A hybrid car is powered by more than one source of power such as inverters & electricity and also has an internal combustion engine with electric motors powered by batteries. It's a new technology in automobile manufacturering to save fuel, reduce emission and recharge itself without being plug into electricity.

thebigkendo:


Oga with 3000 km oil change they will be fine

This is absolutely wrong. This oil quality degrades at a sustained high speed thereby offering less lubrication to the engine and cause a huge amount of sludge deposit.

The long time effect is a grudually weakened engine.

segzyndpep:
When i compare the price of Nigeria use accord 2010 and camry 2010 the price diff is much..does it mean that accord has no second hand value or what..want ti know because to me d car is a beast

The onus of decision is with the buyer, which is often considered with regard to his/her budget. Most buyers also set out with a particular car in mind without recourse to the prevail price at the time knowing very well that the particular model is well outside their reach.

Hence, they would opt for the cheap option and ignorant of the level of abuse car has been subjected to. Within few weeks of purchase, all manner of mechanic & electrical problems would begin to surface. Of course, next is to rush it off to another unsuspecting buyer who also likes to buy cheap.

It's important to note a few things before buying a car:
1. What is the prevail price of the car from the destination country?
2. Consider the prevailing local price of a used one
3. How much is the duty payable for such a car in Nigeria?

With these considerations, do you think after 3 years or so of usage with proper maintenance, an owner will give away his/her car for just peanut? There's always a reason for the cheap or low prices you see around. Most times, the real problems with the cars are concealed even from experienced mechanics.

There are very few occasions when a car owner may need money urgently & would gladly give out his/her car at a ridiculously lower price from the market value but these situations are rare to come by. If you maintain your car properly, I bet you won't just sell it at just any price irrespective of the years of usage.

mikkyd:


Thanks for b honest and open with ur contributions. Apart from Camry which other car of same grade will u advice me to go for?

It's a tight call though but ES350 won't be a bad option but you are likely to face the same faith as the gs350.

Any particular reason you don't want the camry and/or Accord? Both are good and are close substitute and would serve you better without breaking the banks. I can understand the desire to stand out of the pack but you need to consider the peculiarity of our society in terms of parts avalaibility, technical know how and your finances.

Again, Infiniti M35 would be another good option, however, fuel consumption and spare parts are at the opposing side of your choice.

Given the fragility of Nissan engines and gear box, I would honestly advise against it. You can also look at Kia optima, in which case u have technical support & parts can be sourced locally.

Perhaps you could expand a bit more on what you are looking at in a car so that other members of the forum can offer some hands as well.

Well, I think what @Readonee35l means is that the engine fitted to the GS350 is similar to the one in Camry, which also implies that if the @op can maintain a Camry then, he can keep the GS350 long term as well.

Perhaps, his choice of words "almost same" invoked the anger in @Mayor2013 & hoping that settles the dust.

Definitely, as I pointed out earlier, the fuel consumption will be higher than what obtains in the Camry. I think the major problem @op will have with the car is misfire arising from the poor quality of fuel here. That said, he can also compliment the fuel with octane booster each time he refuels, which is an additional cost.

Spare parts will be scarce & will equally come at a premium cost as spare part dealers will deliberately inflate prices. Competent technicians or garages will constantly fleece you as the car luxury.

obitee69:
No! Buy a G35x 2007!this car is a machine. I feel so happy whenever i drive it and happier when fueling it. Very fast agile and stable machine. The M35x is cool but doesnt look as sporty as the G35x. I love this car everyday!!! @ nurey toyota muscle parts are not that expensive o. I think infiniti parts are more expensive. I changed belt adjuster for 15k!! Recently

You must be mistaken to think Toyota OEM parts are cheap. 2010/2011 toyota Camry front briscoe brake pad is 30k. Genuine Toyota spare parts are expensive.

@op the two cars are direct competitors. From user experience and online reviews, there's so much of a gap in terms of usage. The Camry has a better & rugged engine that can tolerate some level of abuse. The Accord has a better dash fascia with a superior and admirable quality material. The seat in the Honda accord slacks and sags making sitting very uncomfortable especially for a long trip.

As the saying goes "different strokes for different folks"; you may not go bad with either of the cars. However, with the deplorable state of roads all over the place, the Camry seems better suited to our roads than the fragile Accord.

The cost of spare parts will be essentially the same if you are buying genuine OEM as with fuel consumption in comparison to the same number of cylinders. Besides, the Camry has a better tolerant treshold for body, engine & electricals especially when visiting a roady.

While still contemplating on which to buy, it would be wise to test drive both cars & make an informed decision. Just so you know, obtain a vin report of anyone you choose to purchase.

chucksbadt:
My drivers license expired just 2 weeks back.
I'm a bit reluctant to apply for a new one because it's seems like a waste to me.
For the 4 years i had the license, surprisingly i only used it 3 times on the road,the rest would be "ah Chairman anything for the boys"
And of cos i must Roger them something.

Driven several times from Port Harcourt to Anambra to and fro without issuing my license.

Seems it's a waste

I don't understand why you seek online advise because it seems you have made up your mind not to renew it. But just to remind you that the men in uniform will ONLY take your 1k or the lower denominations you have where your documents including the DL are intact.

In case you are not aware, if you mistakenly knock someone down or get involved in an accident & someone dies as a result, it's manslaughter. Remember it's a proposition before you bring in some religious sentiments.

In addition, your car could be impounded if you are caught driving with an expired DL and additional sanctions meted out to you for the offence.

It's almost always to your advantage to renew your DL as this gives you some level of courage when driving.

Good luck with your choice.

Readonee35L:
I don't know but.
A 3.5L Gs350 is not really thirsty. It's almost same as the 2Gr in the camry but it's mounted towards the back and it's tuned to produce more power .

I don't think you should encounter any problem if you maintain it properly with good oil and good fuel.

Those cars were built to be used and not pampered in the garage. They are built as daily drivers for the road. And they will cross 500k miles if you treat them right.

If you are coming from a corolla kindly stick to your corolla because you'd complain of fuel.

That's because you're used to something more econical but that doesnt mean this one is a guzzler.

It's not thirsty as you said but u know fuel consumption is defined relative to the owner's perception. But for a buyer to be concerned about its fuel consumption is an indication he expects a fuel consumption proportional to perhaps, a corolla.

More so, the Camry V6 has a slightly better mpg. So I bet he will struggle with it. Remember it requires a premium fuel for optimum performance.

calculation:
Good day my good people of Nairaland,

Am planning of get a new vehicle and presently my choice is Honda CRV 2004 upward but not up to 2007 due to EGO.
My concern now is will the vehicle serve me for long period of time and can most of its challenge be easily solve if am to buy automatic or manual though i prefer manual transmission. Pls if you will help review the vehicle, consider the vehicle will be use for long journey twice in a month.
Also i want to know if the issue K leg at the rear wheel can be solve as i observe that most honda SUV always have k leg ie bending outward when loaded with little load at rear

Thanks for your contribution on my issue

I think the Honda CRV is reliable & with the right maintenance culture, you will have less issues to deal with. Ensure you don’t buy an abused CUV, hence engage a competent mechanic to carry out a PPI for you & get a vin report for peace of mind. You vehicle is as good as you keep it.

Concerning the k-leg issue you talked about, it’s actually a faulty rear shocks & sometimes faulty hubs that cause that. It’s not part of the design of any of the vehicles mentioned. Rather a careless and poor maintenance habit of the owners. Usually, a bent shock Leaves a vehicle with such a shape. While attempting to purchase a car, will you honestly buy one with that shape in place? These things stem from poor maintenance habit of owners & incompetent mechanics who assume that the car is designed that way.

Why is it that these cars are used in their pristine conditions in Europe, America & Asia but as soon as they get into Nigeria they loose these qualities? Some people don’t even wash their cars let alone buying the right spare parts for their cars & they are quick to blame manufacturers for the woes they put the cars.

@OP, buy the vehicle but pay close attention to its needs & it will serve you.

mikkyd:
Gurus and fellow NL I intend buying foreign used Lexus GS350 2006-2008 I truly like d car and d interior many person keep warning me about car....

1.How economic is fuel?
2.How is maintenance?
3.Availability of spare part and cost?
4.Can it b use for daily running around town?
5.How durable is d car,engine and gear box?

Pls your advice is highly welcome.

Fuel economy should be the least of your worries when buying a car with 3.5l engine. You should be concerned about the availability of spare parts and they won't come cheap.

However, it's a great car with good performance but you will struggle with the poor quality of our fuel.

The poster above me has succinctly put out some of the considerations. However, I will add that people have different threshold of of endurance & reaction. Long haul drive requires a lot of patience. This is also when your adrenaline will need to be on the lowest. Do not overtake when u can't see the road ahead of you. Don't panic, maintain a moderate speed of 100km/h. Resist any urge to go above this speed.

What's required is a good and firm control of the steering wheel, road awareness & not necessarily years of driving.


Have a passenger in the front seat probably someone who has driven to such a distance. Ensure your car is in top shape for a trip.

Get a enough sleep on the penultimate night of your travel. Leave early but not very early, 5.30am is a good time. Eat light to stay focused. Avoid alcohol by all means.

Finally, it's not a big deal driving such a distance, the only difference is that it's your first time. Over time, it becomes normal & part of you.

donconior:


if u can borrow me yours

I don’t have.

donconior:



i have seen at that price I needed to broaden my search although I can step up a little if I see a better deal.

It must be an accident one with all safety equipment yanked off & terribly maintained.

donconior:
I need a tokunbo grade Lexus Rx 330 for immediate purchase

silver or metalic gold
Leather seats
Ac must be chilling
reverse cam/DVD navigation
Alloy wheels.
cream color /Formica interior
Blue tooth
Steering Control
Voice control
V6 engine.

preferably in south east / south south
budget, 2-2.3m
must be clean in and out also first body. post here or
Whatsapp contact 08104545193 let's deal

Get a gun.

bravolad:


Stock alloy plus complete set of front disc.

Thanks

Bruh good morning.

You didn’t respond to this after your question?

GAZZUZZ:


stock alloy or iron?

Stock alloy plus complete set of front disc.

Thanks

Just one unbent 2010/2011 Toyota Camry XLE rim.

Nweze1986:
EBONYI CIVIL SERVANTS SMILE AGAIN

By Philip Nweze

It’s early Christmas for civil servants in Ebonyi state.

Feelers from Government House has it that Governor David Umahi is set to pump about N400 million from the Paris London Club Refund Loan from FG into uplifting the spirits of his workforce. This money will be sunk into clearing 2017 December salaries, accumulated 2016 and 2017 leave allowance benefits as well as pension liabitilities stretching as far back as 2015, before this year's Christmas celebration. This gesture is to be accompanied with the end of the year bonus of N10, 000 across board for all civil servants. The beauty of this pronouncements is its ability to improve the purchasing power of civil servants this yuletide as all outstanding debts to workers are to be cleared. No strata of the civil service population, including retirees will say that the Governor has not reached them one way or the other during this season.

In fact, Ebonyi State civil servants are truly in a celebration mood as Governor Umahi goes about distributing love and touching their lives every now and then. Governor Umahi has laid foundation for a memorable Christmas for these workers and their dependants.

Public servants in the state are also stretching their necks eagerly looking forward to the usual Christmas Rice largesse of the Umahi administration which the governor has also promised to dole out.

The reality is that millions of civil servants across Nigeria are going to have a blue Christmas and an even bleaker new year with some owed up to 9 months arrears of salaries. But not Ebonyi workers! Ebonyi governor has an incredible trajectory of regular salary payment, with salary alerts received by 15th of every month. As their contemporaries slip deeper into salary palaver, Ebonyi workers would rather be smiling big this yuletide.

Ekubaraoha we applaud you jare!

Wow! Wonders will never end...

So paying civil servants their earned monthly salary & bonuses has become an achievement for which a Governor is now appraised? This reasoning weird & annoying.

Is he paying it with his personal money? The Paris Club Fund was specifically set aside by FG for this purpose. What's the need for celebration? It's a loan to be repaid.

No wonder Nigeria is left in the doldrums of underdevelopment...when you have below mediocres as leaders & followers, this is what you get.

I'm appalled this is making a headline.