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Autos / Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by frebor(m): 7:19am On Feb 01, 2023
sniperwolf:


My mechanic advised that instead of changing the rocker arm, I should change the top Cylinder.

I even went to where Honda parts are sold to ask for Rocker Arm seller said the same thing about purchasing the top Cylinder

Start with small things first, Your scan states a fault with the sensor. Check wiring first then test a new sensor. Clear codes, drive then rescan.

BTW, what issues are you having and can you share a pic of the top Cylinder your people are referring to?

Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 5:48pm On Jan 19, 2023
jojomario:
which of the Nigeria spare part market you think I should get it and at what range?

Lagos, no idea on price
Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 5:14pm On Jan 19, 2023
jojomario:
which one is jdm sir?

2AZ that's built in Japan. The one in your car and most other camrys from 2003 to 2009 is built in the US and most have oil burn issues.

Na competent technician you go need to get what exactly you need
Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 4:40pm On Jan 19, 2023
jojomario:

It was fixed yesterday evening around 6. I have not driven up to 5hrs. It stays normal when on 1.whenever it's below 1 like 0.5, it's vibrates.

5 hours is enough for a relearn especially if you stopped and restarted in between.

Prepare to replace engine, you'll be wasting money fixing guesses by your mechanic.

jojomario:

He confirmed one coil to be bad. I got another one. But engine now come up with white smoke. He's suggested a bad piston ring on the cylinder 3.

Na this same cylinder 3 he repaired before na but he did not do it properly. See if repair gets to this level wey you don open all the internals finish. na complete overhaul you suppose do. New piston and rings, gaskets, valve, seats, guides and all. The repair is expensive because you need to use OEM parts. If you have small time, watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug--U5FkTTo

So buy new engine jeje, JDM preferably make oil burn issues no dey again.
Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 11:21am On Jan 19, 2023
jojomario:
Good evening house. My car vibrates a little and start blinking the check engine light. I stopped by for rewire and mechanic to have a check. I was told the line 3 on the cylinder is faulty .

I was told the issue is from my cylinder and not nozzle, plug nor coil. My mechanic worked on the cylinder, he showed me the line 3 side being oily.Replacing 2 valves on the line 3 and grinding the valves and cylinder. I changed the plugs to grade 1 tokunbo. After coupling, and starting the car for a long time. I realised if I'm on a spot on D it vibrates, returning to N, it will be normal. If I put ac on D while on a spot, the engine might want to go off but if I put on N, it normalizes.

Please, what could be the cause?
It's a camry 08 2AZ

How long ago was the repair completed. If you've not driven the car much after the repair, the car is relearning idle so let us know your idle rpm first.

If the symptoms still persist after driving the car very well, you'll have to do a compression test to be sure your mechanic did that repair properly.
Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 6:28pm On Dec 21, 2022
oneitalia:



Please how do I explain this to my mechanic in a simplest form ?

Search YouTube, watch videos and explain what you want to do to him. If he's patient, he'll learn something new thanks to you.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 12:38pm On Dec 21, 2022
MFME7:
Hello all.

My brake keeps vibrating when I press it. Mecho said it's the brake rotors, that I need to change them. Checked them and one is worn.

Now my issue is the guy is saying not to buy new rotors but tokunbo ones. Said new ones will be 'eating' break pad and get worn faster than tokunbo.

Pls is this true? Car is an 03 Toyota matrix

Buy new rotors and get quality brake pads.

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 12:10pm On Nov 26, 2022
hopsydboss:
Can someone recommend a decent car scanner please.

Preferably one I can order immediately on Nigeria e-commerce or any plug available in the house please.

Thanks everyone.

https://www.nairaland.com/6885954/xtool-advance-ad10-auto-car#108312210

Cc gazzuzz

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Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 1:19am On Nov 25, 2022
tabisegroup:
Greetings!!

Please my Toyota Camry 1997/1998 is giving me headache. If I park the car in an open space where there's direct sunlight or if I drive it for let's say close to an hour, the mileage digits will clear off, disappear and the gear will no longer select until I drive to where there's shade and park for an hour before the mileage digits comes up again. If not, i will just be firing gear one all along.

What's the solution please?

I remember researching this extensively when I had this issue with my Avalon

Check here: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t17828_ds549663


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uYo1dfHK_s

Changing the ceramic resonator did work, if you find a proper electrician to fix it. Else, just buy a new Guage cluster.

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Car Talk / Re: Tell Us Your Car Fault Lets Assess And Fix Them by frebor(m): 8:19am On Oct 20, 2022
Bengurion1:
Many thanks kingreign for all you do.

I have a Honda Accord 05, V6.
Once I turn on the AC it begins to overheat.
Radiator has been checked for leaks, radiator cap replaced and some leakages detected along the thermostat system replaced as well.
Still it’s overheating.

Please advise on next steps.
fans ńkọ́?
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 3:26pm On Oct 01, 2022
shuri:


My MDX is the Canadian. I will try the rear again.

You'll need a RCA to Aux cable.

Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 12:33pm On Oct 01, 2022
shuri:
Please I can't find the auxiliary port in my MDX 2008. I checked the central console armrest. This is what I saw. (Attached picture).

Though there are some ports facing the back seat below the rear ac vents. Not working with the auxiliary.

Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 11:21pm On Sep 12, 2022
Mrphilia:
Good Day House. Today I went to replace my faulty kickstarter. The Rewire guy dipped his hands into the brake fluid compartment to get oil to lubricate the key starter before putting it in. After the replacement I noticed that the check engine light that was always permanently on has disappeared and now the brake light is permanently on. What could have caused this? It's a lexus Rx 330

If he removed your battery while working, the check engine light is coming back soon.
Technology Market / Re: The Xiaomi Thread Store by frebor(m): 4:14pm On Sep 03, 2022
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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 10:41am On Aug 30, 2022
Peterlove11:


This is amazing.....can it be replicated on car headlamps

No ó, I just put that for illustration purpose.

There are several ways people claim it can be done. There are kits sold at the car marts, different DIY methods too using household stuff (not razor blade or pot sponge sha) But I've only had it done by a car painter before.

The basics is cleaning the lens with acetone, or wet sanding the surface then applying a sealant to prevent it from quickly oxidizing and turning brown again.

I recently had it done, replaced the broken one and restored the other one.

Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 12:51am On Aug 30, 2022
KelvinCoaster:

This is the reason why there are so many 'educated illiterates' roaming the streets!

“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” Alvin Toffler


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6nQX8q-Tk4

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 10:49pm On Aug 29, 2022
KelvinCoaster:

You are absolutely wrong.

Using a reducing agent to treat an oxidized material does not guarantee that such material will return to its original state. Chemistry 121.

Leave your chemistry for textbook, visit your local painter and unlearn your theory

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by frebor(m): 9:50pm On Aug 11, 2022
quam9997:


That’s the area I noticed the leakage and where he said rubber is.

PCV valve too, check if it's blocked while replacing the Valve cover gasket.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 4:31pm On Aug 05, 2022
soviete:
it doesn't necessarily mean he is speeding na... If na 4 speed automatic transmission 3500rpm no go even go far

My car na 4 speed auto. I no dey rev hard to pick up speed, it's a bad driving habit, same with revving in one spot.

FineUsername:


You have never revto 3500 or above?

I don't need to.

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 10:07am On Aug 05, 2022
FineUsername:
Good morning Gazzuzz et al.

I noticed I can't accelerate my car above 3500rpm, once at 3500rpm it starts to jerks (softly) and I will have to free the throttle a bit. Honda Civic 2007.

Current error code found this morning: 0522. Please see pic below for previous error codes but they didn’t show up this morning.

Thanks.

At 3200rpm, I don cross 140km/h. Small small ó, Oga 3500rpm.

Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 12:54am On Jul 31, 2022
treatise:

Can regular use of the air conditioner use be a way of "running it hard"? I regularly drive to office and within town with room to fire the car hard.

Nope, do like 100km/h for a few kilometers.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 8:33pm On Jul 28, 2022
ReformerD:
Please, what's the meaning of this code my Rewire seems not to get what it's all about.
Note , the eps light is on and when they diagnosed it , it showing invalid vehicles speed, it makes me steering becomes stiff ,
Car is kia optima 2013

Download this service bulletin https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10162044-0001.pdf

Check the flow chart and table for recommendations.
Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 5:44pm On Jul 27, 2022
jinka:


Good day Boss

I use Mobil 1 (30k naira) for my Corolla 2009 recommended. The issue here is that I don't usually drive the car, I only drive it twice a week for a short distance.
So at the end of 6months, I normally discover that I only drove about 1500miles, which dosent worth the money paid. I don't know if I should be using Mobil Super of 13k naira

What advice would you give me pls
.

Yh, stick with Mobil 1. Low quality oil will deteriorate over time while sitting. Take the car out more, run it hard so moisture and carbon deposits can be burnt out.

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 11:33pm On Jul 26, 2022
ReformerD:



I can switch from Mobil 1 to super 2000 5w-30 without any issues right ?

Stick with Mobil 1. See ehn, if your car don pass 2010, you can't be treating it like a bolugi (pako lorry)

All this econs wey we dey try do no go pay afterall.

Super 2000, 13k for 3000 miles
Mobil 1, 30k for 6000 miles

The 4k difference na better longetivity for your engine.

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Technology Market / Re: All Offerup, Letgo, Craigslist, 5miles, Ebay, Amazon Deals.*READ FIRST PAGE* by frebor(m): 12:12pm On Jun 07, 2022
frebor:
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Technology Market / Re: All Offerup, Letgo, Craigslist, 5miles, Ebay, Amazon Deals.*READ FIRST PAGE* by frebor(m): 5:04pm On Jun 05, 2022
farmerinsuitt:



I have watch 4 boxed 44mm LTE and GPS

Has to be classic
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Family / Re: How Do You Tell Your First Wife You Married Another Wife? by frebor(m): 10:24am On May 24, 2022
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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 6:21am On May 09, 2022
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Dear car enthusiasts,

I have a Toyota matrix 2006, at 80km/hr & above, there is this humming sound from under d hood, very distinct at d persengers side, i already replaced the suspected damaged hub (complete unit with bearing).

Humming sound has reduced but still being heard at high speed, i am thinking it's from the power steering, the oil seems dirty & contaminated.

I am planning to flush with the attached atf.
Please i need advice, are these atf recommended?
Oando pls, don't put that Holts in your car abeg.

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 5:33am On Apr 10, 2022
Godsown0:

Yes
Atf Dextron

You should have scanned the vehicle to ascertain what the issue was before changing the oil.

The old oil, if e never turn black, would have been better than this new oil you put. Hyundai recommends Sp-4, alternatively if you find original Dextron VI.
And na 7 litres you need, so bad oil wey no even Guage fit land you extra wàhálà.

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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 8:33pm On Apr 09, 2022
Godsown0:
Hello house, please i use an hyundai accent 2012, anytime i startup my car and shift to Drive mode the gear will automatically shift to 3 with a very slow movement, to climb bumps na issue, I’ll have to restart the engine most cases it works from gear one which is good. I changed my gear oil just yesterday.

Were these symptoms there before you changed the oil.?

Which oil you use? Snap the keg let's see.

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