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Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:48am On Jan 06, 2022
xidik:
Hi Car Guru in the house

I bought a naija used camry 2008 with 110000mileage. I used 5w30 mobile 1 and is burning oil. At about 1000mileage i add two liters to keep the stick full. i understand from this thread that it as a recall issue.
1. Please can i change to higher weight oil to reduce the consumption and what oil weight would you recommend.
2. Would you recommend any addictive to reduce the oil burn.

I wish I could use it a little bit before a rebuild or engine change

Thanks
Realistically , run 20w50, drain oil every 2-3k miles.

The books will tell you to rebuild.
AutosRe: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:43am On Jan 06, 2022
greggng:
Oga Gazzuz thank you very much yesterday . The challenge we are having is how to get a good Nigerian used range rover evogue 2013 model .white or black colour. Today I spent all my day at lekki .

It was a terrible experience down there . Almost all the dealers that asked us to come for inspection are not honest . They ve no car . Imagine asking us to wait from morning to 5pm.to be able to see the owner of the car..not knowing there wasn't any car . Our intention was to buy it and then go for the upgrade . Right now we have not even see a good one ..hopefully tomorrow we might be lucky . Once again I thank you . I will contact the upgrade guy the moment we buy one
Was this necessary? We talk something for phone, you carry am come nairaland huh

Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 8:07pm On Jan 05, 2022
Praxtech:
Shebi you no wan hear word before
That 700k did not move me undecided
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:56pm On Jan 05, 2022
I have just been threatened!



I was told to stop work immediately and take a seven figure sum for the vehicle .

I would have loved to continue work, but unna go flog me if I no collect this money cry

So I will enter market again and look for another vehicle to restore.

AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:52pm On Jan 05, 2022
EXICON:
Does it scan transmission too?
On most vehicles where the transmission band engine ecu are one unit like most lexus, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Kia, Hyundai etc yes it will
AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:51pm On Jan 05, 2022
ade95:
Works Ford Edge 09??
Ford Fusion 2014 ??
Tested on ford and it works
AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:51pm On Jan 05, 2022
Elcapitan0:
Is it for sell?
No, I de borrow people.
PoliticsRe: Police CSP Defies Governor Sanwo-Olu's Order To Vacate Magodo Estate (Video) by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:08am On Jan 05, 2022
Helpfromabove1:
The land grabbers (omo onile) has Abuja backing

But on a serious note can he try this with Gorvenor Wike
Wike is sound intellectually, and would not join issues in a case as such.

Being the chief security officer of a state also involves receiving feedback of movement within the state. Police from Abuja and bulldozers do not appear from nowhere, this confrontation should have been averted but was either ignored or was not known.

PoliticsRe: Police CSP Defies Governor Sanwo-Olu's Order To Vacate Magodo Estate (Video) by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:02am On Jan 05, 2022
atorioke:
This Police Officer should be honoured. A sound and brilliant reply. Someone is enforcing a judgement of a court, and you are telling him to vacate the premises because you are a Governor. Is the Governor bigger than the law? Whoever loses his house to this judgement should sue the Lagos Govt for selling to him or her an encumbered land.

By the way, some idiots here are applauding the Governor for interrupting a court backed process. It is when you get a judgement against the govt, and it is time to enforce it, that is when you will remember that your comment here were out of ignorance or foolishness.

What has enforcing judgement of the court got to do with security and you being a chief security officer of your state? The Police are only there to protect the Bailiffs (Sheriffs) in enforcing the judgement.
very correct.

If reverse was the case, who would fight for the masses against the govt?
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 11:00am On Jan 04, 2022
nuwell:
At the bolded, should one expect any oil burn at all, from a healthy engine during such a long trip?
Naturally no, but driving at really high rpms it does happen.

Any cause for alarm? Time will tell. For now I'm not bothered.

Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 7:22am On Jan 04, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


* Noisy suspension front and rear (danfo type)

* Engine slugish (underpowered )

* Engine cranks longer than necessary

* Stuck in 3rd gear, bangs in drive and reverse.

* Starts in neutral only

* Horrible brakes

* No horn

* Very stiff power steering

* Tyres worn out

* Engine bay, interior trunk filthy

* Body jobs required

* Paint work required

* Rear bumper required

* Rear lights getting cracked (sunburn)

* AC dysfunctional.

* Car stereo Display not working

Most of what I could see at that point in time.



Going thru my head at this point is, make vehicle drivable transmission, small body work, steering then quickly flip it dru23 style make a quick 50-70k.

Then another voice reminded me that there was no run around vehicle in the shop and this would be perfect for teaching the Bois how to drive and quick errands.

I started work.

Called Eze to come wash the interior and trunk while I simultaneously started work in the engine area.

First things first a scan

Revealed transmission codes some solenoid A stuck one kind like that, I ignored it, inspected harness was intact, went over to engine and removed valve cover and timing belt cover.

The timing was off by a mile! Explains the loss of power and sluggish movement.

Remarkably, when the cover was opened the engine was CLEAN! As in what was obtainable in a foreign used engine, with good history, I went back to our chat and I was like this guy no wind me o!



Ideas been running thru my head

Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 6:49pm On Jan 03, 2022
Ernesttoby30:
Just fixed the seat belt sir and it's working perfectly now. Should I still replace it for the sign to go off?
you don't fix, you replace belts
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 5:22pm On Jan 03, 2022
Ernesttoby30:
Please what could cause this sign on my dashboard?

Note the passenger seatbelt was faulty so i took the car for them to fix, ever since then i started noticing this icon.
Replace seatbelt
AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 5:09pm On Jan 03, 2022
Natty14:
Does it scan ABS? SRS airbag nko?
it will not do airbags and abs
AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 5:06pm On Jan 03, 2022
Samade7:
How much with delivery charges to Ilorin?
WhatsApp 08033910382
AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:34pm On Jan 03, 2022
chuuxxy:
Good day... can this device erase or check tire pressure warning light...
It cannot
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:03pm On Jan 03, 2022
honsule:
Thanks for the response. will do that cool. But will cleaning it fixed the malfunctioning?
Want to clean a broken heater coil?
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:12pm On Jan 03, 2022
captainking:
Uncle gazzuzz..
Please sow a seed in my life with this car.
Car wey all of us de manage, e reach your turn you wan plant am? shocked
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:11pm On Jan 03, 2022
olumzzz:
Chai grin
Make i no mention names.
Gazzuzz you fit dey give us this small yansh to take cruise around whenever we drop our car for repair at yours
You know as e be wink

As long as you do not have Monday attributes
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 2:09pm On Jan 03, 2022
honsule:
Happy New year to GAZZUZZ & other wonderful people in the house. Please I will need an advice. Just of recent (on new year day) the check light on my 2005 Corolla just appeared. When I scanned I saw this error code P0136. I then clear it, the next day checked light appear again. I cleared it. The car doesn't have a catalyst...
Replace the sensor under the car
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 7:05am On Jan 03, 2022
nurey:
So nah even past video, I been dey think say make I set better road block with correct detour make I lead you come my Akata grin
eherbal:
we're waiting for you in ikorodu. I just discovered a failed road in one off grid hood like that grin
9icetoo:
Gazzuzz, you no try gan. So na this small nyash you use make this trip. You come dey post the video after you don return? Who does that? You should have given us proper travel itenary. Date of departure, time of departure, route etc. So we can watch out out for your well being. I don't know about NUREY and the ikorodu landlord but all the same, we thank God for the BCD. Just put konkom on top of that korope, I dey come pick am 10th of January. Thank you.
The God of AJAB is always with me, unna no go see me tongue

Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op):
GAZZUZZ:
18th December 2021


First short trip planned , Lagos to asaba


Return Trip 19th Dec 2021.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBvhyP9podc

work continues.

The trip made me realise a couple of things about the vehicle.

I ensured paper work was complete before leaving, but gladly no one was interested bin stoping my jalopy for checks.

Fuel economy is only good when you keep speeds under 120km/h, if you force it too hard, it gulps fuel.

Previous owner had raised the front struts of the vehicle, this messed up the aerodynamics of the car, you could actually feel the vehicle fighting the wind , also messed up the fuel economy.

oil burn was less than 0.5liters for the over 800km trip, without much oil colour change, no coolant shortage , no transmission oil leaks, no new codes on vehicle computer, no uneven tyre wear, airconditioning still works as it should .


I will be working on the suspension to give vehicle proper height balance, replace front and rear struts, and rear coil springs.

Aesthetics will follow shortly after.



AutosRe: XTOOL Advance AD10 Auto Car Fault Code Reader by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:58am On Jan 02, 2022
OnyeObodo:
I need 5 pieces . Discount?

N.B
But we will use escrow so I will remain anonymous. Before you cut off my head for marking you grin grin grin
Oya WhatsApp 08033910382.
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:33am On Jan 02, 2022
18th December 2021


First short trip planned , Lagos to asaba


Return Trip 19th Dec 2021.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBvhyP9podc









Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 7:46am On Jan 02, 2022
Ecu repair guy was able to refund ₦30k out of 35k, I collected it jeje.

First oil change done with 20w50 Toyota (I cannot come and kee my sef)


First short test drive from ogba to mega chicken ajah at 6am for a vehicle inspection .


Impressive run, no gear slips, no hesitation, 1.4liter engine giving out impressive fuel economy, even the legendary corolla would be jealous wink

On my way back I entered into ladipo to search for a new rear bumper and possibly a new door that kissed the pillar.


Rear bumper ₦15k door ₦15k but could not get a one instantly.

I took the one I could get and headed for the shop.

Checked fluids for leaks found none.


Let me talk about the power steering, its something I might have skipped


It came in slightly stiff, so I assumed it was the steering pump, without testing, I threw in a replacement part that I had on the shop, cleaned out the reservoir and put fresh oil it still did not solve It. It is not uncommon in the Rio to have a faulty power steering rack causing slight stiffness, I will be replacing the rack in the future .


After the short test drive, I started thinking of a longer trip so the Rio could visit elders for approval to be accepted into the fold .




Car TalkRe: Car Talk Chat Room by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:23am On Jan 02, 2022
easyflow:
How can I get this? I am in Lokoja
08033910382
AutosRe: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 7:54pm On Jan 01, 2022
Olayetan:
Good evening sir

Just of recent, my car doesn't accelerate, the gear selects fine but doesn't accelerate when I engage the gear and when on park, it doesn't raise so I went to scan & it read P2716: Pressure Control Solenoid ‘D’ Electrical.

Pls what does that mean and how do I fix it?

Below is an image of what the scan says
Car get name?
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op):
Back to that bloody AC, system the system had become black and system was low on refrigerant.

Took out the compressor and noticed it was leaking, I placed an order for another plus new pipings

I was able to get a replacement , but not en

pipings, one weldwas needed.

Listen carefully here if you are DIY compliant

Kia designs are very small diameter pipings on the high side of their designs, wedding pipes causes a reduction in the diameter of the pipe (especially high side) and causes a back pressure and a lot of heat on the compressor.

I got an almost complete pipe, and welded it using a larger pipe in the middle, imagination again, two pipes of same diameter joined by one pipe of slightly higher larger diameter then welded toghether, no blockage any more, pulled vacuum and compressor was leaking angry


Placed an order for another compressor but this time an automatic variable displacement compressor which is cheaper but most technicians run away from .


Pulled vacuum, no leaks, oiled installed and refrigerant installed .

Air conditioning started working, cooling excellent, excessive heat on compressor eliminated , ac worked so well you had to add a little heat to use it at night or you would just freeze to death.


Ac chapter closed.


I had a lecture in the shop on how I learned to drive on my own, and told the bois to be creative , drive within the shop, use this kia to learn to move a car, I became a motivational speaker.

Came back in the evening and monday don kiss pillar cry



Is okay, you are all going to driving sch angry


Short distance drive test begin

Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:43pm On Jan 01, 2022
mashnino:
the spark plug for cylinder 5 is damaged or the ignition coil for cylinder 5 is damaged...
you will have to run tests to determine what the main culprit is....
what of Injector on cylinder 5 and valves on cylinder 5 angry

Misfire occurs when the combustion reaction does not occur correctly wink
Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:16pm On Jan 01, 2022
Tyre matter solved let's face the dreaded air-conditioning.

Before that, gear was becoming epileptic , had to restart a couple of times before it selected well, so I sent the ecu back for a repair job....




A few hours later.....






Brainbox came back worse!


Anyway I remained focused and followed the repair sequence skipping the ecu guy since I was sure the issue was not mechanical.

Replaced the fuel pump assy to ensure startups were instant.


Pulled a vacuum on the AC system and noticed a large leak, pipe had a fracture on the high side, near the compressor.

Took it out and welded it.

Installed refrigerant and the AC started cooling, but the compressor was terribly hot!

Points to note, the high line had 2 previous welds before now .

In the morning the refrigerant had leaked , and cooling had really become bad.

Called up my guy who sells Kia/Hyundai engines and requested for the exact compressor to be pulled from a Kia engine.

Next day I installed it, oiled, pulled vacuum and cooling was normal, but compressor was hot!


Removed the condenser put a brand new one, installed refrigerant , compressor was still getting really hot! sad

Well instill had a pending ecu to fix, AC was working but I was uncomfortable with the heat from the compressor, I visited the ecu guy, 8am with the car, untold him I was not leaving till he fixed it right.

Nah so uncle start. I donated that particular day to him. He worked on it, tested, then worked on it tested did it like 5 times.

4pm he confessed, he said oga e be like say the "problem enter the board too much" I said ok, alaye refund my ₦35,000! He promised to refund it in 2 days.

I called my contacts in ladipo,

Hello Abey, I need brainbox for Kia Rio 2009 Dana spec automatic , I have sent you the part number via WhatsApp.

Abey: oga nah ₦45,000. (I swear I felt really stupid) sad

Abey brings the toks ecu, installs it and all gears work fine, scan no error codes.

Alaye must refund my 35k angry

Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:42pm On Jan 01, 2022
Remember I said I assumed the tyres were 14" rims? I was replacing bulbs and horns when I asked the tyre guy if he has 14" brand new tyres , he said oga nah 15" de there nah!

I said 15 what? I said thank you and nearly gave him a hug Omo see what I had relaxing in the shop to choose from.

https://www.nairaland.com/4282133/used-tokumbor-tyres-pass-brand/39#104486450


Car TalkRe: Small Nyash... The Rebuild/restoration by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:32pm On Jan 01, 2022
If you have ever owned or used this model , you know never to wash the engine!

Well I had to, the mud was irritating, and I love a clean engine bay and underbody.

Sorry I didn't take pics but this is how it went down so just use your imagination.

I removed the engine ECU,

Removed the throttle body

Removed the ignition coils and plug wires .

And I used the pressure hose personally.

2 hours later engine bay looked saner!

Restored all removed parts and refurbished faded and discoured plastic with a touch of paint.

She was looking much better.

After and before below .



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