Bekeee:
Good evening, please help my car has been consuming so much fuel and oil. Camry 07 . Please appreciate your help.thanks

The oil consumption and fuel consumption are 2 different issues that are related in a way.
You'll need a technician to physically diagnose the car and pull trouble codes for possible fix.

Tinuseg:
Pks, I have a kexus car GX 470 2006 model, it jerks at 3500rpmon 70km,it won't go beyond that for a while after which it breaks off . Why is it jerking

Kindly scan the car and post trouble codes for remote diagnosis

Topnotch16:
I drive corolla 2010, my speedometer is not reliable. It doesn't read beyond 60km/h.
Also check sign and maintenance req always on display. Please I need expert advice. Thanks

When you say it doesn't move pass 60km/h how do you mean? Do you feel the car actually driving fast and beyond the speed and the speedo stuck at 60km/h regardless of how fast you drive or the car itself does not move pass 60km/h.
For your warning lights on dash, you'll need to scan car and post codes for remote diagnosis.

Rex123:



Mine is a 6 cylinder and the mechanic told me it was the valve which he assured me he replaced but I’m still seeing oil stains

Valves or valve cover?
If you still see oil leaks then it simply means it has not been fixed.

ThePundit14:


Hi jceesquare. I got P0420 error code "Catalsyt System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. Honda accord 2004.4plugs. Pls how can i resolve it

I believe we've chatted about this.

TT20:
I just discovered that the gx470 engine is driven by the timing belt. How does one manage this so the belt won't snap and damage the engine. Is it interference??

Your mechanic is in the best position to inspect and advise accordingly.

McStaves:
I drive a 2010 Honda Accord and it recently developed an issue.When I engage the gear in reverse or drive it makes a 'kpoom' sound and the engine vibrates for a split second.When moving it takes a while for the car to pick up speed and climbing a hill is now difficult.Someone suggested I check the engine seating, which I did.The engine seating is intact.What could be the problem?
Code is p1658
Car also shakes a lot when engaged and worsens with AC on

Tell your technician to inspect your throttle body and electrical side of it and replace if bad.

kennosklint:
Thanks bro

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E be like say you dey new for car talk

opt2:
Good day pls i just got a Corolla 2007 and the check engine light is on and when i scan it brings code p0031. Oxygen sensor controll heater low . Pls what can be done. Thanks

Replace sensor

africanman85:
Good evening house, I changed my nissan Almera clutch plate but I noticed anytime I put it on gear, the car vibrates b4 it moves. It was not doing like that b4 I change d clutch plate. What could be d problem ?

The job was not properly done.
Kindly take it to a qualified technician to rectify.

ModJ1:
Good day house, please my tokunbo bought Honda pilot 2011 has this check engine light on with quote "check emission system". When scanned this codes popped up P0135
P0141
P2184
P0430 Oxygen sensors and catalyst .... I don't if cleaning it will solve the issue..... I stay in Ikeja

Cleaning it won't fix anything if it's bad.

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2006 Toyota has drive by wire system sir/ma. The idle control system is incorporated into the the throttle body and electronically controlled unlike what you posted.

Manuella4ace:


Clean iacv.

Which one be IACV for 2006 corolla?

Montaque:


Thank you bros. I hope to meet up with the mechanic this weekend to scan the car again. The throttle body seems clean the last time we opened it. Save for few carbon build up at the back of it, it looks stainless clean from the outside.

It looking clean does not mean it's electronics are intact.

uncleck:
Good evening gurus. Please what could be the problem with my 05 Honda Civic? It jerks while driving. Sometimes it looses power that I'll have to turn off the engine and restart it again. It doesn't show any error code when scanned. I've changed fuel pump, injector mouth, 02 sensor, nuzzles, ignition coil and spark plugs still the problem persist. What else should I do??

You can't have those issues and not have a registered fault code.
Kindly take your car to a good shop for proper diagnosis.

Montaque:
I drive a 2006 Corolla.

The car shows no engine light. However, I noticed that on cold startup, the rpm goes high to 2000 and above, and when I drive out on the street, i will have to keep an rpm of over 1000 in the streets. Then 2000 to +3000 on the highway. Then, there was also rough idling. My friend noticed that and told me that the fuel consumption will be high due to the high rpm. I called my mechanic, he scanned it and told me that the Long term fuel trim is +15% whereas it is supposed to be not less than 10%. He advised i should service the nozzle and clean the throttle body. I have done these things. There is no more rough idling. But the rpm is still high, sometimes i have to reve it to 2500-3000 to achieve good speed in the street, not to talk of highway. I told my mechanic, he said I should check the fuel delivery - fuel pump and filter. Are we on the right track on this?

I also noticed that when i turn the key to start the vehicle, i hear a click but the car wont crank on the first try. But then, it will start on the second try. This started after I cleaned the throttle body. Its a new battery just bought in October. I also changed kick in January this year. The Alternator was serviced in October too. No battery light is showing, so I dont know what this is.

Your LFT should be in the negative regions if you have high fuel consumption. Regardless of the numbers, kindly scan the car and replace your throttle body if there's code related to it for peace of mind.

Rex123:
Good evening house, I have a couple of questions.
I have a 2010 crosstour, I serviced the car two weeks and I checked the computer today it’s showing 70% is that normal? I serviced with Mobil 5w20.
Secondly I recently noticed while driving when I try to accelerate sometimes rpm won’t go beyond 3000 and 60km. To fix this I park and turn the engine of and on and it sorts it self. What could be the issue?

For your second query, you'll need to scan the car for fault codes.

ariesbull:
where is the fuel sender unit...

It is in your tank sir.

SpeedRacer:

Lower arm bolts wasn't tightened properly.

Good to know your car issue was resolved.
E don reach when we go dey collect tithe for cartalk. December la wa.

cyif2003:


Good day. Called a gear guy who came and removed d old gear oil and put Another one after cleaning d body nd filter….. coupled it back but it was still having issues. So he used some wires and connected to d gear on d engine and was tapping it on d battery head. This did d magic. My gear is back and by Gods Grace it will remain like this. Thanks all for d advice. I really appreciate

You're welcome sir.
Your transmission had one or several stuck solenoids in the valve body stuck.
Oya send your tithe.

SpeedRacer:
Good evening, I have a 2010 corolla when cruising on motion without power, ir I decide to accelerate aggressively suddenly, there's this knock I feel coming from the transmission.
Any ideas what it could be?

Could be anything.
Get a technician to check.

SpeedRacer:


Thank you I found the culprit

What was it?

nurey:
Yes one of the richest man in Nigeria. I had a business proposal to present for a small startup in agriculture.

I put my phone on the table and he saw the familiar NL layout at the end he said "though he doesn't buy into my business idea but it's nice to meet a fellow Nlander" he told me his moniker sha.

People dey NL if you are humble you will meet ur helper. Many big guns dey NL and nah dem "dey play pass" with very unserious character

No be lie.
Nairaland get people if you get something to offer.

uncleck:
Good evening gurus. Please what could be the problem with my 05 Honda Civic? It jerks while driving. Sometimes it looses power that I'll have to turn off the engine and restart it again. It doesn't show any error code when scanned. I've changed fuel pump, injector mouth, 02 sensor, nuzzles, ignition coil and spark plugs still the problem persist. What else should I do?

Remote diagnosis would be difficult without a code.
Your best bet would be running a live data while symptoms are present to know what the issues are.

JustCryptos:


Nice, thanks.

Just to add to what was said, it comes with RWD (great for hauling) unlike the Sienna's FWD, and it's a mid-engine sleeper (if you get the supercharged variant).
It's an overall sturdier family hauler.
The major issue you might face here is sourcing for good parts cos of its age.

Dozieson:


I have check that the dipstick gauge ends in 2az/U250E of Camry 2009. I have been repairing my cars and those around me with just my little car knowledge. Don't know how long you have been a mechanic but just know that YouTube is doing a lot of good to those of us doing it ourselves including you a mechanic. Note that i am not a mechanic but i know more than so many Nigerian mechanics

That says it all then.
Just know there's a big difference between theoretical knowledge gotten from Google and YouTube, and on the field practical knowledge.
Peace.

sunnymighty:


Why not scan for error codes.

And what would be the scan codes?
That the car has one accessory powered on when car is not running?
Nairalanders don turn code readers to otumopo device.

Giftedness20:
I bought a 2010 highlander in July of 2021 from a friend in the USA. The problem has always been the battery that keeps draining when parked for like one week. Have changed battery like 3 times. I have also changed the alternator and still same problem stills shows up. What could be the fault.
Note :it has a tracker installed.

You have a parasitic draw as suggested above (could actually be caused by the tracker since battery drains out after 1 week). Get an electrician with a test lamp and multimeter to perform amperage draw test on every electrical component on the car.

Dozieson:


There is a dip stick for U760 Transmission
The way to check is also to get the car warm up for about 10mins before checking. I am not saying the car should moved

Coming from someone that does not know how to inspect a timing belt?
Stop spewing thrash online and giving wrong advice just because you Google things and watch YouTube videos.
That transmission does not have a conventional dip stick and good luck doing an oil level check above the required temperature range.

cyif2003:
Good morn. I called anoda gear person and explained all to him. He said it was a solvable issue. Dat he needs to recalibrate d gear manually and automatically. Dat he just hopes dat no damage has been done to d gear. Has anyone ever done this before?

The decision is yours to make.

cyif2003:
in Lagos ago palace way.

I'll be coming to cele axis on Wednesday and would scan it for free if you don't get any help before then.
Call 07089030689.

cyif2003:
don't no but he was meant to come back with anoda scanner. He said he needs to touch d valve and rescan. Although he didn't come back will look for anoda rewire to scan

Where is the car in question?
Lagos?

Onyeka90210:

You always have to do alignment after any work on the front legs

That's very wrong. You don't need an alignment after replacing wheel bearing.

reverendfather:
I went to replace the front bearings of my car today and now my car drifts to the leftside when driving. Plus I can feel the steering is a bit hard and also I can smell burning rubber coming from the front left tyre.

I had to leave it at the office and book bolt home, I was scared it could lead to something more dangerous

Get another technician to physically inspect the car.