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stanlotion:
Just back from the workshop. Plug wires were changed to a new one. Plugs were changed also. Engine is running smoothly again even with the Ac. Thanks for your contributions.

Anytime, glad it all worked out

abes:
It will increase the ground clearance. Lets do the calculations

For the 195/65R15, the height is 65% of 195, that is 126.75mm

For the 205/65R15, the height is 65% of 205, that is 133.25mm

The difference in height is 133.25mm - 126.75mm = 6.5mm

Since he's using the same size for the rims, then the ground clearance will only increase by 6.5mm

But make sure there is enough room for the tyres to be installed.

And note that car will move faster than the current speedometer reading.

That is a solid post and I should have remembered I went from a 205 to 215 on a vehicle before slightly increasing ground clearance. I am not sure the overall wheel and steering clearance will allow this but 205/70R15 will result in more ground clearance

greenhulk:
Finding someone to rebuild with warrantee will cost more than twice the price of a used transmission. I've been using Honda for years now and I'm on my 3rd Honda, I've only had 1 transmission issue Wich was with 2005 accord. I bought it Nigerian used and the previous owner used it once my for 8 months but he used abro oil on his tranny. It developed problems just 2 months after I bought it. I replaced the transmission with a tokunbo and I used the car for 4 yrs without any transmission issues. Sold it after I got tired and still bought another Honda that I'm using right now.

Rebuilding is good, but it is not very easy to rebuild Honda transmissions using original parts. Costs a lot and u need an expert.

Oh and buying any used transmission is a gamble, not just Honda.

Certainly, buying any used transmission is a gamble, some are just more of a gamble than others. It's no secret that Honda transmissions between those years were very iffy. Honda even had recalls back then for some trannies and my 02 and 03 TL-S were in that category. My brother also uses an 05 Honda and had to swap his transmission few years ago for a rebuilt one. I was a car dealer for years and the two makes I specialised in were Toyota and Hondas. Every one of three Hondas I came across between those years (1998-2005) had transmission issues to include an 01 Odyssey with 100K miles and 04 Civic with 115K miles. I remember vividly and there was no sign of abuse.

stanlotion:
Check engine light is on. Been told to change the plug wires

What code is it showing?

stanlotion:
It is a 4 cylinder and it has 196,000 miles to its credit. Have not changed plug and wires for some time now though I change the oil regularly.

When you say some time, how long? Also, is the check engine light on? For issues like yours - or anyone for that matter, you want to start with the basics.

mmrius:
You completely get it. The MDX is a beauty to drive in its own right. Being the luxury brand of Honda, the drive is smooth and always takes off like a jet. It's the perfect family SUV.

Considering you have made up your mind to keep the vehicle, I will highly recommend you get the transmission rebuilt by a reputable mechanic that will offer you good warranty than to do a swap. I love Acuras die and I was a proud owner of 2002 and 2003 TL Type S and later on 2006 TL. Buying a used Honda transmission is a big gamble because there is no way to tell if the transmission is good except you test it on the donor vehicle before it's removed. From multiple experiences, I will never advice someone to buy a used Honda automatic transmission betweenyears 1998-2005 considering their astronomical failure rate. If you do find one with less than 80000 miles/ 1280000 km, then it might be worth buying. Anything more than that, for the sake of your wallet, don't do it. I am speaking from multiple experiences.

mmrius:
The tranny can actually be fixed. The only challenge is getting a pro who knows how to fix it. Acura is a luxury brand and this particular MDX is very rugged.

Money can just about do anything including fixing your tranny. The question is: is it cost effective in the long run to fix? The transmission will need a rebuild or be swapped. I am just trying to be objective but the choice is yours.

stanlotion:
Pls help, I just noticed that my camry 98 Jerks when ever the gear is engaged. Sometimes I became scared whenever I am on a hold up cos it be behaving like the engine is going to stall. It gets worse when the Ac is on. What could be the problem. Have bought injector treatment to clean the injector but problem persists. Please help.

It gets worse when the AC is on because there is more "stress" on the engine/system. Some questions:

1. When was the last time you did regular maintenance i.e. change spark plugs, change wire etc on the vehicle?
2. Any check engine light on?
3. 4 or 6 cylinder and with how many miles?

mmrius:
Yes, by new I mean a used transmission. My main fear is finding a trusted mechanic that can rebuild the tranny without any recurring problems in the near future. Preferably, I would have loved a used tranny from an accidented 04 or 05 MDX.

Bottom line, I need the best guy to fix it.

To be honest, I would rather put the vehicle for sale as is while disclosing the issue to prospective buyers. Honda automatic transmissions between 1998-2005 are not the best and I would not want to risk installing a used transmission only to have issues in the near future. Considering the mileage and the lack of trust in Honda transmissions in those years, I will just move on and get another vehicle with the money from the sale plus the one I would have used to fix it.

Just me 2 kobo

adanny01:
Changing to 205/65R15 from 195/65R15 will not change your ground clearance even by 1mm.
If 195 is your stock, maintain it. If you really need ground clearance then 195/ 70R15 will give you what you need. 185, 195, 205, 215, 225 etc are width of the tire, the height is 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 etc.changing the rim will add to your ground clearance just a very little bit, say 195/60R16. Each time you change the rim to a higher one reduce the height of the tire by 5 to keep the size close to stock.

@ OP, as stated by adanny01, changing from 195 to 205 will not help with the ground clearance


Update: I stand corrected as I did not think through. Changing from 195 to 205 will help in ground clearance as well as going from say 70 to 75 (if that's possible)

mmrius:
I bought the 2003 Acura MDX January 2017. I first noticed the gear changes in a hard jerk the very day I bought it on my way home. This happened about 4 times after about 3 hours of driving. After, I did a full service, the jerking stopped, but always happened once in a while when I drive long distance. When I put the SUV in gear, reverse to be precise, after driving for a while, it takes about 20 seconds to pick. When I step on the gas, the RPM goes up, then the SUV starts to slowly take off, which means the transmission is slipping. The SUV drags for a while before eventually moving as it should.

Last week, I drove from Ajah to Sango, the jerking started from Third mainland bridge, then the transmission partially failed when I got to Sango. The A/T temp light came on and the SUV started to drag. It was moving very slowly till I got to my destination. After about two hours, I headed back home, the A/T temp light was off and the SUV was driving normally.

The hard jerk when changing gears started again, then suddenly the gear refused to engage when I was in traffic. I had to switch off the ignition and turn it back on before it engaged.

I have checked the transmission oil and it is normal. It does not smell burnt or feel loose. I have watched severally videos on YouTube and I am convinced the transmission is bad and needs a replacement or rebuild. More so, the mileage on it is about 313,000.00 miles.

Please experts in the house, how do I fix this dreaded transmission problem?

Do I purchase a new transmission gear or have a pro like Gazzuzz do a rebuild.

I am 99% sure the tranny is shot. I have unfortunately dealt with such before. You have stated the two obvious options you have other than getting rid of the vehicle. I would probably go the route of rebuild if you plan on keeping the vehicle for a while because you do not know what the condition of the "new" transmission is in. And when you say "new," I am guessing you mean a used transmission but new to you, right?

diportivo:
U guys should stop all these

OP,buy one already

I'm interested in the beer and fish dat we will use in washing it

Next post shld be a picture of the ride by u mr OP sir

I agree except I no dey drink beer and I no too like fish. But I go take suya and palm wine though.

adanny01:
Funny enough, Honda Ridgeline is the one currently topping the midsized trucks charts in the US.

You guys can argue all you want.

For many reasons, i hate Tacoma. It looks like its a match box on top of tires.

I actually never did this but I decided to after this comment. First I wasn't sure if I wanted to categorize the Ridgeline as a midsized truck or if I should consider it at a "truck" because of it's similarity to the Chevy Avalanche. Anyways, I went ahead and typed in verbatim "midsized truck with most sales in the us" into google. This link is first on google:

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2017/01/2016-usa-pickup-truck-sales-by-model.html

Tacoma was rated with all trucks (small, mid sized and full) and it came in #5 behind GMC Sierra with 191,631 sales in 2016. Ridgeline came in #10 with 23,667 sales.

Then I went to the next link and it says the same with slightly different number of sales in the US (174,117 in 2016). Here is the link:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/12/best-selling-pickup-trucks-november-2016.html


And then there's this:
https://www.fool.com/investing/2017/03/12/can-gm-catch-toyota-tacoma-midsize-truck-market.aspx

So, it's not an opinion. It's a fact that Toyota Tacoma is the highest sold small/midsized truck in the US as of 2016 (as current as a report as we can get). It doesn't mean we all have to like it though. I can't stand a Bentley with a passion, it doesn't mean I don't respect the vehicle's performance or status though.

Funny enough, in the first two links above, the Ford F series (150, 205, 350), Ram truck series (1500, 2500, 3500) and GMC Sierra series (1500, 2500 and 3500) were all clumped together within their respective makers for the ratings and Tacoma still came in 5th. So, that's Tacoma against ALL F series, all Ram truck series and on.

Mrcharming:
Which did you advise I go for? The V6 or V8? I saw a 2005 V8 at N1.5m and a 2007 V6 at N2.5m. What do you advice, house?

As mentioned by EgunMogaji, it is just down to your preference. The only thing is, IIRC, the 2005 V8 engine uses the timing belt and the 2007 V6 uses timing chain. Ensure the timing belt is done as scheduled or account for the cost if you plan to buy it. I do not trust most mechanics in Naija doing such work so to have a peace of mind, you might need to shell some good amount with a reputable mechanic to get it done right.

Also, as I pointed out before, if you will be buying a pre 2007, ensure you check the transmission fluid to make sure it hasn't mixed with the coolant due to damaged radiator. If the radiator looks relatively new, check the transmission very well because what happens sometimes is owners flush the transmission fluid and change the radiator after the radiator malfunctions. A lot of times, the transmission will start malfunctioning not too long after. Believe me, I know all about this. It happened to my colleague's 03 Tundra and he had to change the transmission. It happened to a 4runner I owned also.

If you end up buying the Tundra, just install an after market transmission fluid cooler. Not only will it prevent having the mixed coolant and transmission fluid possible problem, it will also help maintain your transmission system better especially if you will be doing a lot of hauling and off-roading. Another option is to just change the radiator as soon as you buy it. I do it to all my Toyota trucks as part of my initial maintenance and it takes me no more than an hour. I just buy and after market (new) radiator and nothing fancy.

Richy4:
There are repercussions for that @ old age.. He should ask those that play rugby and other rough sports....

Abi, some of us are learning the hard way

tahoe:
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2004 even stronger than the tundra the only major repair was changing of the driver side hub.the windows are manual, no central lock. apart from that its OK and the ac is very very very cool.
its a 4.7l v8 engine. mpg depends on the way you drive it. and it very quick.
I personally don't put my feet down one the pedal.

pictures ofy my dads

How many KM/miles do you have on it and any issues with the motor? I bought a 2004 model with a bad motor (I can't remember if it was the 4.7L or 5.7L motor) years ago to fix but as I was looking for a motor, I found that the motor it had are not as wanted/reliable as the other motors they came with. I took my loss and sold it before changing the motor.

Mrcharming:
Pls, I need you guys to share your real world experiences with the Toyota Tundra V6 and not to turn this thread to an academic filibustering platform. Though your contributions have enlivened the thread, but I need you to stick to the issues I raised in my original post. Thanks all.

You will never go wrong with the Tundra V6. Because you said you plan to buy the 2007 model, you won't have to worry about the radiator issues. Some pre 2007 models had issues with radiators where coolant mixes with transmission fluid. This usually happens after about 200,000 kms and it usually damages the transmissions. I know some that happened to. It happens to 4runners too and all one has to do is change the radiator at around 200,000 km so as not take chances. That new radiator will last another 200,000 km.

The other thing is the frame/chassis rust issue. I know in the US they had a recall for the pre 2007 models to inspect the frames for rust and rot and if they were bad, they would change it for free. Again, that pre 2007.

Esepayan:
You don't have to spell lord out but the way u idolize them is pathetic u loser

Well, that escalated quickly. I don't even know how this correlates with my prior posts.

sultaan:
We should all remember the opinion given here has been based on personal experience not perceived.

In the market play the Navigator has not fared well compared to the Escalade and the Land Cruiser sells a fraction of the competition.

Toyota might make good small trucks but their full size trucks are not hot in the market.

The small ford ranger was discontinued in the US to focus on F150 they are still being built outside US (SA and Thailand)

The ones you see is probably built in south africa part supply should be from SA or where Nigerian parts come from, that should explain why they are cheaper.The hilux in Nigeria is probably built in SA too

Presently Toyota is not necessarily making the best small truck in the market, the Tacoma and Frontier are old so need new models

In the US, the only midsize/small truck Toyota make is the Tacoma. Frontier is Nissan. Tacomas are not so hot in Nigeria I suppose but they are the most sold midsized truck in the US. Their sales is part of why the Rangers were stop being produced at least for the main time. The Rangers I think are still being built in Australia. I saw some in SW Asia late last year that I believed were imported from Australia.

nurey:
You are very funny, now let me educate you, Ford parts are only expensive because they don't get damaged like Toyota. They are built to last so before you will see customer as a Ford part seller, it will take long.

Have you driven a Lincoln Navigator? If the answer is no, then don't argue with someone who has driven a Navigator over 1000km and I have not had any course to regret.

Keep wallowing in the Toyota is the best car in the world.

Educate me on cars? I was a car dealer for years. It's very obvious you have no clue what you are talking about. None! First to answer you, I had a 2003 Ford Expedition for over a year. Mine was Eddie Bauer and it has the same motor and drive train as a Navigator. I do not put it in the same category as a midsize truck like L200, Ranger or Tacoma so why would I even try to compare their performance like you were trying to do earlier? In what ways would I compare a V8 monster with a 4 cylinder rice burner (L200)?

For crying out loud, I guarantee you I have bought more original Ford and Toyota parts than you. Educate me on cars? I work on them. Ford OEM parts (Motorcraft) are some of the cheapest you'll find out there compared to other make. You better start looking for a better part supplier. Ford resale value is one of the worst. Go ahead, go compare a Navigator to a Land Cruiser yourself. Do yearly comparison from say 2003 to date and see for yourself.

Gather your thought process before typing and stop bouncing around the place. Not that it would matter anymore because I won't reply you but it will help you in the future.

Yes, in general, I prefer Toyotas to other makes. The preference comes from my encounters in dealing hundreds of vehicles.

Educate me on cars? I have not read a thing from you that points towards you having better knowledge in this field than I have.

@OP, abeg no vex we hijacked your posting. I ain't posting anything again on this post that doesn't have anything to do with your initial question.

nurey:
Why?, I drove all those cars in the same road, why do you think the Navigator is a worthless vehicle, I am done with you, you are biased. Yes the Navigator is an expensive vehicle to acquire but it's not an expensive vehicle to maintain at all. In its three years with us, only compressor has been changed.

I will pick a Lincoln Navigator over a Toyota landcruiser or Lexus variant because I have driven it before and I know what one will be missing playing it safe

I rest my case. A Navigator to Land Cruiser?!!

nurey:
Well we all have our own opinion. I am not saying the Tundra isn't good or reliable I am just talking in terms of priority. He needs something for off road not a off road hauler.

I have driven 4 cars in a terrible off road, am talking of erosion, mud filled, stony, rocky, tree stump, flooded. If am to rate the vehicles in terms of performance

1. Frontier
2. L200
3. Toyota Tacoma/Lincoln Navigator
I have not driven the hilux through the road though and that same road I see the 4th generation Mazda used to carry cassava and fire wood to town.

You lost all credibility comparing Lincoln Navigator off road performance to a Tacoma. Lincoln Navigator is a worthless and expensive vehicle made by Ford. Again, the B series/Ranger is common all because of their price. There is a reason why Mazda broke away from Ford. Ford's standard became so low that it was tainting Mazda's reputation. I have used enough Mazdas to know this. I will put my money on Tacoma outperforming any mid-sized truck. It's not even a debate.

GAZZUZZ:
I agree with handling as regards stability at high speeds over bad roads.


Suspension parts last longer on very light cars in nigeria.

I suppose I understand your thought process

nurey:
The Tundra size advantage is only for haulage (pulling a trailer) it's not for carrying any heavy load. It's part will be expensive as its a sequoia in truck form.

The op said for off road, the Tacoma is not even the best of the lot, the Frontier comes first only because it is cheaper than the hilux.

I will pick a Mitsubishi L200 over Toyota Tacoma.

Ask for the mazda/ford I was specific with year, you need to make research well the engine in that car is very popular in Lagos ibadan inter state vehicles. The engine alone is fitted to alot of Mazda and Ford though they aren't popular, it's just like saying the Toyota condor and Echo are not reliable because they aren't popular

We all have our opinions but we cannot shy away from fact. Fact is even the V6 Tundra has a stronger suspension and overall drive train than the Tacoma. With the V8 4.7L or 5.7L motored Tundra, one is talking about way more significant hauling and carrying power with the overall drive train and package.

The agree the Mitsubishi L200 is a respectable truck and I was close to buying one about 5 years ago but, except for it being cheaper, there is absolutely no reason I will take it over a Tacoma.

Look, I have used both Ford Ranger and Mazda B series truck of those exact editions you listed. There is a reason why you see them on the road a lot and it has nothing to do with their dependability. It has everything to do with their price. They are cheap and so for a reason. I will not touch them with an hundred foot pole except I am desperate. If you had to but either of them, just make sure you buy a manual transmission.

@OP, considering you will be driving on farm roads and relatively bad roads, make sure you buy a 4X4 and not 2X4. The V6 Tundra is awesome. I had a colleague that had Tundra and I actually sold it for him. I currently have a 07 4Runner V8 and 01 4Runner V6. The 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra vehicles are overall topnotch in my opinion

GAZZUZZ:
corrola handle bad roads better, they are lighter and suspension takes less of a beating with a lighter car.

Better gas mileage

Cheaper to maintain. (have over 30 clients with this vehicle, oil change and brake pad change that's the norm

Availability of parts.

2nd hand value wonderful 2nd hand value as long as you can keep it in great shape

I beg to differ on the handling. Though they are lighter, they certainly do not handle better on those roads. You will definitely have a better handling and driving experience on those roads with either the V6 Camry or Avalon. It won't matter for too long though because they will all get battered with time. Those roads are unforgiving. Except you have funds to constantly replace suspension parts with OEM or OEM level quality and keep up with the maintenance religiously

nurey:
Why drive a V8 tundra, I have driven V8 trucks and SUV in very rough terrain, they handle it quite OK, but tundra is extreme, the mpeg is bad for too long off road. There are smaller trucks that will get the job done perfectly. If you just like the tundra, it's a good and reliable truck.

Toyota hilux (4 cylinder)
Toyota Tacoma (V6)
NISSAN navara/Frontier (very formidable no holds barred rugged off road vehicle)
Mitsubishi L200 (very very under rated)
Ford Ranger/Mazda B series 4th and 5th edition only ( if you know much about cars you can try it)

Please do not try the Ford DangerRanger/Mazda B series. It should not even be in discussion when talking about Tundra.

If you will be moving heavy loads then Tundra is obviously the right choice. If you are not moving as heavy load then I will personally go for either the Toyota Hilux (4 cylinder) or the Tacoma (4 or 6 cylinder) for daily driving and farm work.

2007 Tundras also come in V6 and the 4.0L engine/motor it comes with is the same as the Tacoma V6. The 4 cylinder Tacoma motor/engine is 2.7L and you will obvious get way better gas mileage with them.

nurey:
This issue is the reason why you should always scan an OBD complaint car, it will save you the hassle and headache. A simple scan would have given a crank sensor code.

Well I have had same issue with a Nissan Almera, crank sensor was changed and same issue, there were actually 2 and I only changed 1 same issue until the second was traced and I found out it was just the wiring that gave way probably due to contact with heated engine body.

The diagnostic tool doesn't always pin point the problem but it is a starting point. Thank God there is Google though, you can search for possible causes when it is not quite obvious.

derbylicious:
The camry and corrolla are both 4 cylinders, the avalon is 6.
The avalon is a 2000 model, the camry's 2005 and corrolla's 2003(CE)

One thing I usually consider is if the vehicle has timing belt or timing chain and how long I plan on keeping it. 4 cylinder 2005 Camry and 2003 Corolla both has timing chain so you shouldn't have to worry about changing them except in very unusual cases. In my experience, parts wise, both are really the same when it comes to availability and cost. The drive train of the Camry is slightly more rugged than that of the Corolla. The Corolla gets a slightly better gas mileage than the Camry.

The Avalon is a little more on the luxury side but a lot of it's parts are interchangeable with the Camry. The downside is the gas mileage is not as good but the drive train is certainly good overall. Also, it will have a timing belt and not a chain so you have to make sure it has been changed when it was supposed to otherwise you might risk have a broken timing belt. I have done over 10 timing belts and they are not a big deal if you have the right tools and time.

In summary, availability and cost of parts for all three are pretty much on par. Gas mileage is better in Corolla and worse in Avalon. Avalon and Camry probably will handle better and withstand the beatings from the terrible roads better than the Corolla.

na my 2 kobo be that

[quote author=Esepayan post=54473383][/quote]You obviously did not understand my post. Reading is fundamental but I guess it is not that fundamental afterall. I never called them "Lord."

Danty37:
i'm telling you...

So, what you are telling me is, the military uniform is camo T-shirt with jeans? If this is how military members roll around then we have some serious issues.

First, is the Camry a 4 or 6 cylinder? If it is 6 cylinders, it has the same motor/engine as the Avalon and mechanically they are virtually the same. It's only in appearance that they really differ and their fuel consumption is similar.

Now, what year(s) are you looking at?

Jeezuzpick:
See why Soldiers brutalise camo-wearing impersonators?

Only in Nigeria would what those rag bags have on be classified as "uniform." Lord, I pity my fatherland!