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karo93:
My brake has gone flat and soft for over a month down and doesn't return unless pulled back up using the toes....

So far.... The brake has been bled frequently, master brake changed, servo changed, brake pads still in good condition, brake fluid level constant.... No leaks......

Both myself and the mechanics are confused....... Any one with suggestions and pointers will be appreciated

Assuming your techie has done all these,
Does your car have an ABS system?
Location?

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GAZZUZZ:
Take vehicle back, timing is not set properly.

While he's at it Also tell him to connect the knock sensor back too

The guy buy job wella.

This is a 3D graphic design. Its not real life picture.

peterjero:
My brother read about the Lexus history, read about Toyota century etc then you would know what I'm talking about.

Hope you know Honda founder was once a supplier of piston rings to Toyota?
This was before he founded Honda motor corporation.
As for issues with Nissan, they are always competing. Just as Benz Audi and BMW does. Same goes for how Ford, GMC and Cadillac competes.

tobimillar:
And for automatic cars?

Same rule applies. The goal of pushing the accelerator more is to let accelerative force negate the sudden lateral force



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sheantip:
I got diff psi on tire and on car itself. which do u advice I go for?

The car has a factory calculated curb weight, gross vehicular weight, front axle weight, rear axle weight, drive configuration type and suspension characteristics plus top speed. All these are calculated by the car manufacturer before they recommend the best Cold air Pressure for your tyres.
The best is for you to adhere to your car mandated cold air pressure.

peterjero:
Right from time immemorial Toyota has been copying Nissan or Honda, at the end people think Toyota is the best.

I disagree totally.

Nissan Juke, Nissan quashqai 2016 model

Sunsets:
The best place to check tyre pressure is on the tyre itself. Some cars have had their tyres upgraded to a bigger size of higher psi.

STOP giving off wrong info

TheAlchemist:
Is it only over inflation of air, what of the problem of wrong screwing of the nuts... i am still in shock that a vulcanizer could improperly screw 2 Nuts out of 5 Nuts wrongly, while fixing back my tyre.... when i had a flat tyre i was informed that two of the nuts was not aligned with the thread on the bolt, lucky they managed to unscrew one but could not unscrew the second, because, it had melted to the bolt, on the disk plate, so they had to condemn one of the bolt... i was advised to see a panel beater to weld another bolt, on the disk plate.

You don't weld studs. You install same type same size by driving it into the bearing on that wheel affected. Welds will break off again later.

kolajoo:
Thanks for the hint but I was high motion cruising on 110/120 when it happened. I just thank God for gift life cos no one is perfect.

110/120km/h in an interstate highway isn't a very fast speed. Except you're talking about 110/120MPH. All same, thanks to God.

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royallord1:

hmmmmmm....
the margin is too much to be believed... infact a friend purchased this same camry engine 3years back for 80k infact the reciept is with me will upload when i get home today... the sudden jump to 110k was attributed to the buhari factor.... meanwhile how much is bag of rice in abj cause its abt 18k here... make i knw if relocation would me needed

Then, if its too much, don't believe it.
Cheers!

kolajoo:
Nice pieces of info and exactly what caused my accident on my way going to Ekiti from Lagos. Front tyre busted on Ilesha road due too much pressure with what vulcanizer pump before i commence on the journey. It was a crazy experience and i thank God for gift of life.

You went for the brakes immediately the tyre blew hence the rollover. Next time, (which I do NOT pray for) don't go anywhere near the brakes, instead, push the accelerator harder while holding the steering firmly and staying calm then ease off the throttle pedal. The accelerative force will negate any lateral force acting upon the vehicle to swerve in either left or right till it balances and starts a rapid slow down

ammyluv2002:
Sweet....18gb for 4k

On paper 18gb for 4k, in reality, na 7GB for 4k.

royallord1:
wrooong... sir
its either u where told price for half and top in abj or something else...
here in benin... ordinary 3sfe engine goes for 90k... i want to buy one for my carina e... i inquired about the camry engine 5sfe to humour myself it goes for btw 110k to 125k depending on if ac compressor and others are attached to it.... gearbox not included.... my carina manual gearbox goes for abt 25k while manual c class goes for abt 7k...
like i said ... we have both cars and am making comparism based on experience...
body parts of camry 2.2 is quite expensive compared to the benz c class... but when it comes to ac chilling ability the camry wins it
my humble submisssion...

In Abuja I tell you, you'd buy 5S-FE with complete assessories (excluding AC compressor) for 60k. Direct Belgium. I know what I am talking about. If na Benin you dey and dem dey wound you like that, na una sabi.

NgcoboP:
remove the executive... I still feel it can be compared fairly to the C class

Dimension, yes. But reality of build and purpose NO. Rather, an IS Lexus does that job better and is closely matched.

legendsilver:
*Vulcanizers in Nigeria are killing people*

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL VEHICLE USERS!

Good day sir/ma. Many people have been wondering what could be the cause of the incessant tyre burst accidents on Nigerian roads. The major cause is that we put too much pressure in our tyres. How did I know?

I was preparing for a journey, I changed some of my tyres and I asked the vulcanizer thated tyre pressure?' He said 50. I said alright, he should inflate it to 50 all round.

When I got to where I was going, I was discussing with some people on the issue of the minister that died on the road due to a burst tyre and wonder what could have happened because nobody could imagine a minister would be travelling with expired tyres as many would think is the major cause of tyre bursts.

A man (lived in US for many years) said that the major cause of tyre burst in Nigeria is that we put too much pressure in our tyres and that each car has recommended tyre size and pressure clearly written on it by the manufacturer.

*I was surprised and begged him to come and show me where it's written on my car. To my greatest surprise, it's by the drivers door which I enter everyday without noticing it.*

By the time we checked, the recommended pressure for my tyres is 32! and I just traveled with tyres on a pressure of 50! He took me round his compound and showed me that of the cars (which includes a jeep and a sienna) there, the highest was 32. Some were even 29!

He further explained that tyres are made of rubber and expand at high temperature. So, when you are travelling in the afternoon when the asphalt on the road is hot, the tyre will want to expand. If the pressure in the tyre is too much and wouldn't accommodate the expansion, a burst is likely to happen at that time.

Pls check the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle and others you know.

As many as possible Nigerians need to read this.
thanks

Seun, lalastica, ishiluv and all the other mod pls let's save life here o by doing the needful

Quite an informative topic I'd say. But, I'd put it that its NOT the vulcanizers who does the evil. Its the ignorant car owner who risks his/her life. Nigerians can buy and drive a car without looking at the owners manual and/or reading the various Health and Safety regulatory warning stickers placed on their cars.
Nigerians can buy tyres without due considerations to the intended use of such tyres, can buy mono directional tyres and mount it on their cars in the wrong direction and now you'd blame the vulcanizer?

NgcoboP:
you are very wrong sir.... a corolla is an entry level executive sedan...

Its never marketed as an entry level executive sedan. Its a compact car (hatchback, sedan, wagon) by EPA classifications, its also an economy car and a family car by intended design aim.

royallord1:
BENZ IS CHEAPER TO MAINTAIN
BRAKE PADS ARE ALMOST THE SAME PRICE..
But the benz hub and brake disc is more cheaper
the engine of the camry now is about 120k here without the gearbox while the benz engine and auto gearbox is not more than 110k...with manual gear box its abt 65k...
benz shock absorber is cheaper and tends to last longer than brandnew camry shock...
fuel consumption the difference is not noticeable....
a/c i would give the camry... (but u meet top shape benz ac even for hot sun the glass go gather water)
durability benz wins it.. less mechanic visit on a benz
body parts are generally cheaper.... benz complete door goes for about 13k while the camry door excluding engine lifter is about 15k...infact the door handles alone cost abt 6k.
benz body is more tougher than the camry..
you just feel that complete german technology uniqueness and difference in a benz compared to the weak bodied and japan cost cutting built camry...
my humble opinion
and yes the 1999 c class benz cost about the same as the camry... or about a 100k cheaper

You be spare parts dealer?

Complete engine in that Camry is 60k in Abuja, transmission is 50k. The body parts of that Camry us cheaper to buy and is very durable. Its only weakness are its bland nature and very soft tuned suspensions.

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Land cruiser ko?

babymakaveli:
I recently bought a 190e 2.0 with an mechanical injector only to later discover that it can't get to 1km without swallowing up to 5liters . i got the car thinking its takes less fuel than other bigger saloon cars.I took it to a Benz mechanic and he says the injector is alright Pls car experts or any 190e owner or anyone who has experienced this should give me a lasting solution.

Sorry, tell your mechanic to tune up your car carburettor. If he can't, be prepared to buy another working carburettor.
Pls, use only same type of carburettor.

stealth2:
Well from experience, the blink is usually caused by a faulty speed sensor. I think you should run a scan before buying oil.

Not always. Even a shift solenoid malfunction can cause it

georgeidoni:
N5.6 Million for a car that do not have second hand value? Bros, rethink your asking price.

[size=38pt]Shut up[/size].

Stop being a fool, if you don't know anything about it, keep quiet, you can't afford it walk away.
That car has a better second hand value than European, Asian, American and Chinese brands with an exception of Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Honda.

ginatasha:
I need a corolla 04/03 ...budget 600k...urgent

You no go see american specs. Even very clean bank type go hard to see.

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CAPTAINBLACK01:
Gurus please help a brother out @ Gazzuzz, kingreign.. I noticed a small leak at these areas of the engine, it extends to the metal part of the O2 sensor should I be concerned?.

2. What can I do to stop the leak? there's no malfunction code, I've not had to top up oil since I noticed the leak and the car drives well.

3. I've used MOBIL XHP for maintenance twice prior to that I've maintained LUBEX OIL could it be the change in oil grade?

Accord 03 V6

Looks like rocker valve cover leaking due to worn out gasket Replace gasket and you're good to go.

Pencil light camry off road edition

Okada Abeg no stop here o.