J0hnTrevolt:
It might hurt a bit(pocket wise) but it's necessary to install back the cat to ensure uv exhausted all means. I'v never seen anyone I know who owns a corolla complain of fuel consumption.

tobbiiqq:


Ur car model doesn't gulp fuel... The issue is with the catalytic converter that was removed.. The o2 censor is giving the car computer false reading.. Making ur car run rich in fuel... Either u trick the o2 censor in believing the catalyst is there... Or u jst make a budget and replace the catalyst and be happy!

gateleo:
Sa

erico2k2:

well if its 1,8 and you recon its swallowing fuel then you need to do the needful

erico2k2:

Bross what's ur Engine capacity?

mayor2013:


If you are in Lagos bring in your ride for a free diagnosis

J0hnTrevolt:
sorry bro but U pointed out two things missing in ur vehicle.
1: Absence of thermostat and
2: catalyst.
Thermostat which uv already installed.
What about catalyst?
Hav u installed that?

Justbright:
Gurus in d house....pls don't abandon me.....my car still guzzle fuel like tomoro no dey....I av scan,install thermostat yet no solution....bought full tank of about 55litres just last Saturday,my trip A odometer reading is just around 170 and f fuel gauge is also after quarter tank....pls dis is a major source of worry for me.....I really need help biko

DonBobes:



Same calibration with mine , with my Toyota Matrix sport.

Again I bought fuel of 56litres n reset my odometer. Wen it got to 307Km it started showing red light, meaning it's entering reserve fuel. Please hope my car is not consuming fuel? I need answers.

DonBobes:


Please how do u know observe dis, gaskia I don't know

chukel:
which of the catalyst are u talking about. If it's the one under the vehicle, no effect on fuel consumption

Ikenna351:



Notwithstanding, you need to understand that there are other factors that contribute to high fuel consumption, other than engine cooling system. You need to properly diagnose your car to be sure there is nothing else left that is hindering the fuel economy. Since your car is not a Lion, there is nothing i can do for you in that regard.

Ikenna351, Lion King.

Ikenna351:




A average Nigerian would tell you the norm "I have driven this my car for years without issues" , but my experience from inspecting Lions for clients for purchase and diagnosing people's lions is opposite of that norm. I have seen cars spitting engine oil all over the engine bay, spraying different degree of blue colour from exhaust, running & sounding like a Tractor, etc, yet the owners/sellers would claim "No issues". The problem is the definition of "Issues" to majority of Nigerians , but it appears as long as a car can start, every other malfunction the car exhibit is not considered an issue . For heaven sake, even Man that produces Cars breaks down once in awhile and you are claiming a used car produced by the mortal being can't do the same? Even the abused ones?

I am advocate of "Do what works for you". However, I would advice anyone who cares to listen to avoid buying that car off you, in case you want to sell tomorrow, unless the person 2nd name is a nightmare or wouldn't mind buying headache. Reason people pay me to get Lions in good condition for them to purchase is not because they like (some actually don't like me), but they pay for my arsehole attitude (not caring about the sellers feelings), to get the true condition of the lions & buy or not to buy.

By the way, overheating doesn't ruin an engine or burn head gasket, it's when a driver ignores & continue to run or drive a vehicle with the overheating warning signs, words or sounds to the driver from the vehicle that causes the disaster.

Ikenna351, Lion King.

Ikenna351:




A average Nigerian would tell you the norm "I have driven this my car for years without issues" , but my experience from inspecting Lions for clients for purchase and diagnosing people's lions is opposite of that norm. I have seen cars spitting engine oil all over the engine bay, spraying different degree of blue colour from exhaust, running & sounding like a Tractor, etc, yet the owners/sellers would claim "No issues". The problem is the definition of "Issues" to majority of Nigerians , but it appears as long as a car can start, every other malfunction the car exhibit is not considered an issue . For heaven sake, even Man that produces Cars breaks down once in awhile and you are claiming a used car produced by the mortal being can't do the same? Even the abused ones?

I am advocate of "Do what works for you". However, I would advice anyone who cares to listen to avoid buying that car off you, in case you want to sell tomorrow, unless the person 2nd name is a nightmare or wouldn't mind buying headache. Reason people pay me to get Lions in good condition for them to purchase is not because they like (some actually don't like me), but they pay for my arsehole attitude (not caring about the sellers feelings), to get the true condition of the lions & buy or not to buy.

By the way, overheating doesn't ruin an engine or burn head gasket, it's when a driver ignores & continue to run or drive a vehicle with the overheating warning signs, words or sounds to the driver from the vehicle that causes the disaster.

Ikenna351, Lion King.


Well said bro...I have replaced d thermostat,d fan has been returned to it factory state,which is to start blowing wen hot coolant get into d radiator.....d check engine light is off..am now monitoring d fuel consumption....

Though d catalyst is still yet to be replaced

J0hnTrevolt:
is the fuel consumption back to normal?

Gboliwe:


There isthis an underlying fault with the system that's why the thermostat was removed initially. Was this issue noticed by your mechanic? Was it fixed? I wish you have solved this issue, but its too early to see.

How much did you eventually buy the thermostat?

Alvin007:
Dear Op, the 5k you paid for auto diagnosis could’ve gotten you at least a Bluetooth obd2 scanner..Endeavor to get a personal scanner. Cheers!

obekediamondfuto:
all I see is golden 15k thermostat! hope the thermostat comes with 5ltrs of Mobil 1

timifakay:
Absence of thermostat and fans running direct won't allow car to attain optimum temperature, therefore keeping RPM high in an attempt to attain optimum operation temperature which can will lead to high fuel consumption.
But don't just go installing thermostat, determine why it was removed to start with and have the radiator condition determined as it might need replacement before thermostat is reintroduced into system.

hayjayman:


.....
He doesn't know what he is doing... He's probably hiding the trouble codes from yo u,...change hin

timifakay:


Patronize someone who knows what he's doing and will give you scan result and not these scam results they keep giving you.