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Peppermintflav:
I decided to start from easier fix.
I changed the radiator cap and everything seems normal now. I've driven the car in 20mins hold up, under hot sun, no hissing no temperature rise.

The old cap..

Congrats also check if the reservoir cover and the hose connection is good. Your radiator cover isn't looking so clean so I'm wondering how the inside may be. If it's having a clay colour I suggest flushing it after your test is done

Jamie1000:
I have hear a lot of stuff about oil consumption, misfire and transmission issue.

Oil consumption can happen even to 4 cylinder engines same as misfire and transmission issues. Just ensure you are getting a v6 from year 06 upward and use only honda dw1 genuine fluid from reliable sources. Avoid buying an abused vehicle.

graceyg:
Good evening All, please I need a good Honda mechanic around Ogba/Ojodu axis.
I am having issues with my gear and I was told to get a replacement.
But I was also warned about getting a refurbished one.Please if I can get a recommendation for a good mechanic,I will really appreciate

May be best you reach out to luvinhubby for your peace of mind

kasillars:
Hello house,
1. please which engine oil can u recommend for Honda pilot 03, used to use Mobile Xhp... But, it's become scarce and too many fake out there ... Is Hardex gold 5w-30 ok.. my mechanic recommends it
2. What could be the cause of VTM4 and VSC light showing on the dash board

I personally dislike hardex oil but I guess it works for others . I'd rather go for coastal oil to be honest .

Vtm4 is referring to your axle . It could be bad or the fluid inside is low, empty or requires replacement. You need to get your mechanic to find out which. When my CRV had that light on, I found my self replacing the axle cos I never knew it uses fluid . Wasn't cheap.

Jamie1000:
Honda Accord v6
Who have an experience of the car. I want to know the pros and cons

Amazing vehicle, very quick very reliable so long as it's maintained and my God it's super silent. Mine sounds like an electric vehicle from inside the cabin and Fuel consumption is very ok so long as all catalytic converters and o2 sensors are functioning properly. The only con that bothers me personally is that it uses timing belt. Maybe because it's my first timing belt car but then again all honda v6 uses timing belt. The engine is an interference engine meaning that if your timing belt snaps the piston will hit the valve and the valve will bend. But hey like everything else timing belts have change intervals and they last as long as 5 to 7 years or 70k miles so long as you get the original. I enjoy mine and my preventive measure is for my mechanic to inspect my timing belt every 4 months

Burchester:
Kindly recommended me a mechanic in Abuja. Thank you for your help

My mechanic Is in Lagos as am I. Hopefully someone here has one at Abuja

Burchester:
Most likely he welded the camshaft. Thank you will replace the camshaft position sensor.

My goodness if that mechanic welded the camshaft without your permission please replace that mechanic. IV had such experience with a Camry I once owned. If it's Indeed welded with I'm sure @Dozieson's guess is correct, kindly replace the camshaft. Infact replace the mechanic and the camshaft. If you need a mechanic just ask here or around

Burchester:
Any help with this code

P0341 camshaft position sensor A is faulty. Simply replace

P0420 Your bank 1 (facing the firewall also known as the back of the engine) catalytic converter is bad and needs replacing or rekitting.

P0128 coolant thermostat needs attention. Hope the fans weren't connected directly. You need a rewire to check this.

sandammy:
Gurus please educate me on this issues.
1. Can parking car for a long time like 3 weeks cause it not to start quickly? My civic 07 Asian type gave me this issue before it finally start.

2. Is it normal for car engine to change sound while car is idle and the steering is turned left or right? I mean I turned my steering and heard this humming sound and can still be heard even when I turn while driving.
Mechanic said it's normal for power steering to make such noise.
Cc. Collione et al

Modern cars uses injectors so I see no reason why it should have a hard time starting when parked for 3 weeks maybe unless your battery was flat but I'm guessing your battery had some charge. If your check engine light is on , probably scan it incase it has a code related to that issue. Hard starting can be caused by alot of things example dirty throttle body, faulty or dirty mass airflow sensor, plugs, etc.

For the humming sound when you turn your steering. It's causd by the power steering pump. Check if your steering fluid is guaged. If the sound doesn't go in a few days of driving, then u have two options. One is to fix or replace the pump and two is to use it like that so long as the steering is soft as before

Timblogga:
ok bro.. I de reason the V6 sha.

Go ahead and get the v6. I personally drive a 2007 accord v6 and I love it. It's quick , solid on the ground and silent. The 2013 upward will be even better

nickyosas:
Good afternoon Sirs.
I scanned my car, a Honda CRV 2008 with today and got the following codes:
P2184
P0135
P0141
P0533
P0113
P0010
I want to know in what order of severity and expenses should i start to fix them.

Thanks!

P2184: Coolant temperature sensor issues. Get a rewire to check it out or replace it.

P0533: AC refrigerant pressure sensor issues.

P0133: Bank 1 Oxygen sensor slow response. Check for exhaust leaks , vaccume leaks , a broken oxygen sensor wire else replace if your checks seems ok

P0010: check oil control solenoid usually found at the left side of the engine

Timblogga:
Please I wanna upgrade to this 2013-2015 Honda Accord. Please who has any opinion on the V6 models so I don’t make any mistake. Thanks

I don't know much about this year but what I do know is that all honda v6 engines are interference engines and they use timing belts. So long as you follow the maintenance schedule and replace with OEM parts on the due date you are good to go. As for speed it's pretty quick and reliable. Just try not to wait till your timing belt snaps. Oh and I think they use electric power steering so not sure how that works too I'm still in the hydraulic era lol

baba4thegehs:
Thank you...by instrument cluster you mean dashboard? Because this particular one is on the dashboard.

Instrument cluster is where your speedometer and other guages are displayed

baba4thegehs:
Here is it

No doubt, that's the security light. It will keep flashing so long as your door is locked. There is also security light on the radio for higher trims of that model. For my accord security light flashes both on the instrument cluster and the radio

bobkezel:
OK, thanks. Is it a DIY?
Can you throw more light on it, if you don't mind....

Oh yeah it's a DIY device. All you need is the Odb2 device and your android phone. Then you download torque lite app or infocar or any other vehicle diagnostic app from playstore. Insert the scan tool in your cars OBD2 port, turn on your Bluetooth and location service, open your app and that's all.

bobkezel:
Who has a car for sale here....
I need one.

I have a 2009 accord with a 4 cylinder engine available aka evil spirit going for 1.6m if interested

bobkezel:
Can this scanner be used to scan old models?

Oh yea . Cars from 1996 till date can be scanned using this tool.

Ernesttoby30:
I'm in Lagos boss. I wouldn't mind

Call 08029741950 his name is Aliu

Burchester:
Hi all, How can one diagnosed this codes

P0970: your transmission shift solenoid is bad. Image as shown below. This can cause poor shifting or delayed engagement.

P0171: System too lean. Cars use air and fuel to a certain ratio. If too much air enters more than fuel then it causes problems same with too much fuel than air. In this case too much air. Check for a crack or leak in your intake hose the one attached to the throttle body. Also use electronic cleaner to clean your maf or map sensor, clean or replace your air filter and clean your throttle body. If your hose is indeed broken please replace it and don't fix it unless the fixer is a pro

P0420: your catalytic converter is bar. Doesn't lose much of a problem just a slight decline in fuel economy. Fix or replace

P0128: something is wrong with your coolant thermostat. Let a rewire check it out

Ernesttoby30:
No shortage bro. Although there was a time that oil was leaking from some parts of the engine causing shortages. But i got it fixed

If you are in Lagos I'd recommend someone for you before you make a final decision. Basically he is the final Decision.

dayjeee:
Pls house, I am about to buy a honda civic 2007 hybrid, owner has converted it to a normal system. Is there any issue with vehicles converted from hybrid to normal?

Whenever I hear conversion here in Nigeria I become uncomfortable because I don't know the level of expertise that went into it. Are you ready for the wahala that may happen in the future if something goes wrong? I'd say avoid it

baba4thegehs:
Hello friends, I noticed a red light blinking on my Honda accord 07 dashboard, this is entirely different from the anti theft light.
This is the first time I'm seeing such, and if I could recall it happend after my key remote system stopped working for like 2 weeks I had to resort to manually open and lock the car, but I recently changed the batteries on the key and it's working again, but the red light still blinks anytime I lock the car.
Not sure of what this is

Take a picture of the light please

iamlarry99:
No check engine light

What's your rpm when it's idle and also when the gear is engaged and AC is on. If you are in Lagos I can recommend a mechanic that can help diagnose it. If your engine mounts are good but the car vibrates it could be anything ranging from the throttle body, maf sensor, nozzles etc. You need a pro to check it out

sylvez:
Thanks for response,

It's like an humming sound with vibration, it makes the same sound but a bit lighter when I switch on the ac

This may need physical checks. If your in Lagos I have a mechanic who can take a look

emadamysy:
I noticed this too heavy vibrations when the gear is engaged when I am in traffic and foot on the brake, but when placed on neutral it stops.

Check your engine and transmission mounts. Also scan the car Incase you have codes relating to sensors that may cause vibrations

iamlarry99:
Good morning bosses kindly help me with this issue

After starting My Honda Accord 05 this morning the engine was shaking seriously, called my mechanic is said it's the nozzle, could that be the problem, so I won't waste money, kindly help me, thanks in advance

If you have the check engine light on, kindly scan your car. Anything including the nozzles can make it vibrate excessively but I'd start with a scan .

sylvez:
Hi Nairalanders, I just got an honda accord 08 model, Anytime I shift the gear to D or R it makes this vibration noise but it'll stop if the vehicle is on neutral

They have checked the engine seating and some other things yet the noise still persists.

Please what could be the problem.

I also need a good Mechanic at Willoghby at Oyingbo

Can you describe the vibration noise a bit. Is it that the transmission makes a noise when you switch to drive or reverse or you feel heavy vibrations when the gear is engaged

Themi06:
Mowe that's my location

I have a great mechanic at ejigbo Lagos which is why I asked

Get your vehicle scan tool today. We have alot of inexperienced mechanics out there ooo them no Sabi anything but to spoil motor

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Delivery is nationwide
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temi4fash:
Honda oil is a blend. It is not fully synthetic

Honda isn't just synthetic blend but also fully synthetic. Fully synthetic is able to withstand high engine temperature better and it doesn't break down easily compared to synthetic blend. In as much as synthetic blend isn't bad fully synthetic is better

Viking07:
I’ll contact you shortly.

Looking forward to hearing from you

tolajay:
Omo, the matter tire me oooo. Thank you.

Meanwhile, how often do you advise the change of transmission oil? Last I changed was in July. The dipstick level still looks fine.

So long as you are using the original dw1 it will last however if the transmission fluid is pink then you are good but brown means it's oxidizing and needs replacement soon