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Asquare84:
Please how much does it cost to run a scan on a Nigeria used car I intend to buy.

07034581213
Call or Dm pls.

salbis:
Good afternoon @Kingreign, please i used about 45 litres of petroleum for a journey of about 394 kilometer, without AC. The car is Toyota Avensis 2010 automatic. With the same litres of petrol i cover about 500 kilometers on Honda Accord 2000 model manual without AC too.

Is my Toyota over consuming fuel? The catalytic converter on the Avensis was broken and even blocked the exhaust which my panel beater had to remove. Should i go ahead and replace the catalytic converter to save money on fuel? Or is the fuel consumption normal?

Thank you.

Good afternoon sir, pls check that the exhaust is not clogged and also scan the car to pick up fault codes (if any) then post here.

Tagximum:
Hello guys,
For Lexus Es350 2007 that does not have dip stick for the gear box, how can one know if the transmission fluid is over filled?

A special 6”hex bolt under the transmission area needs to be unbolted and the car brought to started. When the car reaches a certain temperature (80-95°C) and you notice it drips ATF from that bolt hole then it’s over filled. If it does not, you need to top up ATF. To top up, remove drivers side tyre and locate a bolt labeled WS and top up as instructed by workshop manual.

Odemok:
Good day guys. I got my es330 since 2020 but I have not changed the gear oil since then, just some occasionally top up. Though there is no gear issue on the car. Is it advise able to change the gear oil after 2 years?

Yes, but ensure it’s NOT black colour before you change it. Also, use genuine appropriate fluid.

Robyn2:
I have Honda Accord 2013 touring and most error light are on. I scanned it and it say abs module.
We put up to 3 abs, some light off but still on. LDW, FCW, ACC and tracking light are still on.

But abs light is off.

Can anybody help pls?

Thanks

It’s fixable, I’ve fixed it in these cars a number of times. If you’re in Abuja feel free to contact me. 07034581213

Dipsonkky:
Good afternoon here, please I have a v40 Volvo manual car and I noticed there's oil in my radiotor but no water in the engine oil, I have changed the head gasket and still no changes, please what could be d cause bcus am scared of mechanics just tempering with unnecessary things. If it's a crack on the cylinder head or engine block, is there a way I can confirm that? I just want to know things that can be checked to correct this and how to check it and the solution. Thanks

Since you’re ‘scared of mechanics tampering with unnecessary things’, you can as well keep driving the car in that state. No offense meant

ManAdii:
Good evening gurus in the house. I just noticed something in my VW jetta car.
When the car is cold, like when I'm starting it after a long park let's say in the morning.
If I engage the gear where D or R, the car jerks heavily. But if I've used the car for some time and it's warmed up I won't experience such symptom as it will engage quietly.
Please advise...

It’s normal with 1985 VW Jetta

Valindazz:
I drive a camry toyota 08. I noticed that when i fire above 60km/hr the car starts to jerk/vibrate/wobble. What could be the cause?

Physical inspection required for this, we can’t diagnose it remotely.

Ofemmanu1:
Hello, where can I get smoked Rearlights for 2006 Accord pls?

Online, http://www.advanceautoparts.com/

Menclothing:
1.8m only location Lagos mainland

Buy and drive home

Na wa o! The red too much na!!!!!
Eye dey pepper me because of the red colour.

DarkRider:
Alright. Thanks for your time

You’re welcome

DarkRider:
Hello Sir. Can you recommend any good company or Car electrician from whom I can learn auto electronics in Abuja

No sir, sorry.

seanfer:
The mechanic said there’s no leakage on the intake. This is frustrating. Do you have any good technician you can recommend in PH?

No sir, I don’t but ask for someone’s contact from @ manadii

kolly9ja:
Bro please do you have contact of good gear seller in Lagos ( RX330).

No sir

olenyi:
If the above advice doesn't work, then carry out this simple test.

Park it under the sun again so as to make the speedometer to go blank. Then on a free road, accelerate until your RPM goes past 3 (3000), if the gear jerks and changes to gear 2 and then starts selecting perfectly, know that the culprit is the gear speed sensor Or the wiring is cut/not firm.

It sits on top the gear body towards the Driver.

See image below for how it looks.

Have your technician change it and all will be well with your car. Have had a personal experience with sane vehicle.

Warm regards.

I’m really learning from you guys. Thanks for your invaluable inputs here.

seanfer:
No error code.

Any breakage in the air intake?

seanfer:
Good day Chief... My 2006 AZ engine Camry rpm is very low. I have changed the throttle body same issue, even when the mechanic put paper somewhere in the gas pedal the rpm will rise for some minutes and it will go back very low. This makes the car to vibrate.. what else can we check please

Scan car and post codes. Pls no allow mechanic to kazeemize your car abeg.

Zeewirld:
My gearbox was worked on..The fibers were changed ,and after that I observed that it takes time to select and accelerates after traveling for some hours. I am confused as to what could be wrong.

In addition, someone suggested replacing the gear from 13 pins to a 10 pins . What is your take on that? What is your experience with such conversion and the implications.

Thanks

Replace with similar type that was installed in your car from factory

kchris007:
My Honda Civic 2005 jerks when it's shifting gears and just yesterday I heard whinning sound while I was driving and the gear refused to shift.
However, when the car attained operating temperature it shifted noiselessly and smoothly.

I also noticed that there is a crack on my gear case at the point where the gear is mounted and is leaking oil from there (the top)

Please can someone advice me on what the issue is and what to do?

I am really bothered.

Gauge your transmission fluid, if it’s low,
get the broken part fixed or replaced, then top up with DW-1 ATF till appropriate level.

Hustlersdiary:
Good morning sirs, my 2017 Honda Accord V6 engine stalls whenever I press the brake coming to almost a complete stop, it mostly happens when I'm on low speeds like 10-30km/h, scan only brings p2272 code. Mechanic cleaned the injector saying it was the issue but nothing has changed.

P2272 code refers to O2 sensor bank 2 sensor 2 lean. I suggest you have a competent technician diagnose the car properly to find the cause of low speed stalling.

frebor:
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.

Thank you brother for this post. I just learnt something new. We need more positive inputs like this.

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?

Stop driving it under direct sunlight.
Have that car checked by a competent electrician. I can not tell what the solution is pls.

DeepThroater:
Idiot, it must not be from the Atlantic but by directing flood waters from around the lake via earth channels that can serve dual purpose of mitigating against flooding, irrigation for farmers and the excess channeled into the low lying Chad basin reservoir.

The Chad lake is a reservoir lake formed by rainfall over the eons that accumulated into the low lying basin.

Channeling excess flood waters during the peak of the West African monsoon that sees Chad basin being the main source of west African squall lines is a very practical solution.

Building small reservoir dams in higher grounds and channeling excess flood towards using simple earth dug canals is a very simple, cheap and practical solution.

The lake is shrinking not because of lack of rainfall but diversion of flood waters away from it coupled with Tchad utilizing the waters poorly to sustain their capital city, Ndjamena.

You idiots will just be opening your ignorant mouths to spew rubbish.

It clearly shows you lack basic parental upbringing hence resulting to insults, name calling and derogatory remarks to drive home your points. You’re a waste of skin and a senseless idiot who feels he knows all but knows nothing.

Misterone:
the recharge of lake Chad is not a new thing. There's nothing like pumping and desalinating water from the Atlantic Ocean. The design is to channel the Congo river which has a very high throughput through tributaries to the Chad area.

Yes, there are plans for inland freshwater to be pumped, and it is not a new thing; but when analyzing what the APC presidential candidate said, is akin to him pumping channeling water from the Atlantic because he infers that (his regime if elected into power) will carry out the recharging all alone and that’s probably the most suitable large body of water to use if he is not engaging the neighbouring countries to partner with.

SaiOba:
Thanks bro, This are the kind of projects APC government likes embarking on.. recharging Lake Chad, Railway from Nigeria to Niger etc.. misplaced priority. They keep borrowing funds and will NEVER focus on improving the lives of the citizens of this great country. Very usèlèèss old order that wants to cripple the already crippled economy more.
And it shocks me to see the youths of today clapping and campaigning for them after going through all what we have gone through.
Mtcheeew!

The project in itself is not a bad project. Lake Chad region is home to over 30m people and it’s a source of livelihood to Nigerians, Chadians, Nigerians and Cameroonians. It’s also a source of income to the countries hosting the Lake Chad basins. It’s of huge international benefit as it covers 8% of Africa approximately.

ElSudani:
Who told you sea water would be pumped to a fresh water lake? Na wah for Nairaland people o.

It could, but processes to desalinate it and transport it to the destination will be tedious and expensive.

Israel is currently doing it and will be the 1st nation on earth to achieve such.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-be-1st-in-world-to-pipe-desalinated-water-into-a-natural-lake-the-galilee/

BATified2023:
how can u divert river to lake chad

Please make me understand

There are fresh water sources such as rivers which are close by, their course can be altered and thus made to flow into the Lake Chad.

BATified2023:
recharge could mean a lot of things as regards lake

Go n read more about it bro,it’s not necessarily pumping water

I’m a water quality expat (MSc Environmental Management) and I know what you’re talking about. I also know what I am talking about. It’s the fastest means to replenishing the lake.

fx45:
Another option is to divert a river to the Lake Chad. So which River is Bulaba planning to divert into the Lake Chad?

Another option is to start planting vegetative covers and trees to minimize evaporation and aid cooling of the environment around the region. But it’s long term and the recovery process will be slow.

chatinent:
Yeah, it can...but Tinubu didn't know what he said.

It’s gonna be a very expensive venture trying to recharge the Lake Chad. First, pipes will be laid from Atlantic to Lake Chad with powerful pumps to push the water up north into the basin. Desalination machines and tools will need to be put in place also to rid the inbound water of sea salt as Lake chad is a freshwater lake. These are no small feat, they do not come cheap and are not something that can be done in less than a year. Such project takes time and are usually divided into phases.

omuyaa:
I bought a 2006 Honda accord, the D keep blinking, and once the car is on motion, the ac works perfectly well, but once it slow down and ac is on the car will go off, is it possible that is bad brain box?

I don’t know what made it behave so.

SergeantTitus:
Now the problem is my car AC. In the morning or evening when there's no too much sun/heat, it blows cool. It's a little cold but not mortuary standard.. let me just say it's cool.

But in the afternoon when it's sunny and weather is hot, the AC does not blow cold air at all. Its working but not blowing cold air, just hot air.

What could be the problem and solution?

You either have a blockage in your AC system, or your expansion valve is not doing its work.