Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lyort: 6:08pm On Apr 26, 2024 |
Port443: Please who knows how much original unadulterated toyota WS transmission fluid costs? I need it urgently i bought last year december for 50k, apparently i was told there are 4 different types of WS with prices ranging fronm 16k to 50k |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 6:04pm On Apr 26, 2024 |
1liquidice: Hello good day, I have been battling with my Honda city 2007 gearbox, I was advised to convert it from automatic gearbox to manual gearbox, they said that a manual gearbox won’t stress me at all, is it advisable to convert it? Your choice. But you can have your Honda automatic transmission problem resolved by replacing it. Just ensure the recommended trans fluid is used. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:58pm On Apr 26, 2024 |
sholamat: Hello guys Please help. I just brought a toyata camry 2008 and have been using it for a month now, i changed the old when i brought it as nigeria used,
I have my check engine light on since i brought it and a tapping sound which my mechanic said they are not serious issues,
I noticed this morning that my check engine light kept blinking non stop, its was stable before but now its always blinking, my mechanic said its not issue but im scaried cos what i read about check engine light is scary
Please help. Blinking check light indicates a malfunction that needs urgent attention and its mostly triggered by engine misfire. Check your sparkplugs or better sitll scan the car. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:50pm On Apr 26, 2024 |
2shure: Bro u bleeped up by getting another gear. Id rathwr get a gear directly from abroad than going to ladipo. Nigerians are cursed. They know the gear is bad ,they know the engine is bad, them go use acid wash am make e be like brand new,then claim its direct toks.meanwhile na scrap wey don condem. That's what an average car owner will do bro, more than half of the used parts that gets offloaded in Ladipo are scraps from abroad that either gets repaired or refurbished and there are more nigerian used 1ZZs on the shelf than tokunbo. It only takes a very good and experienced technician to identify the direct toks. Which is why i have 1 trusted guy i go through whenever i want to get stuffs like this. I repair transmissions also but repairing cheap trannies is not worth my time, energy and resources. Just get a tokunbo and be at peace |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:55pm On Apr 30, 2023 |
Mophor: Done so sir,I was told I'll have to change the hub completely with the caliper and bearing That's what houses the wheel bearing, get a good and competent mechanic to fix that for you. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 11:51am On Apr 29, 2023 |
Mophor: Thanks sir, but I'm outside Abuja,please what could be the possible cause sir? Check wheel bearing and brake caliper |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 6:34am On Apr 27, 2023*. Modified: 7:10am On Apr 27, 2023 |
Ameboperoo: Thanks so much for your response. I bought the car recently (first car) only to discover that there was no power steering pump on it. So I decided to buy and fix it. before installing the pump, I discover that the vehicle (not the steering) veers to the left when I accelerate and to the right when I decelerate on the express. But if the road is rough, it goes zig zag depending on the condition of the road. I have to be very slow and not go too close to oncoming vehicles. It also. I changed one of the brake disc that was thin on the advise of the mechanic. all these before installing a power steering pump on it. When the pump was installed, during bleeding, the steering was turning on its own (I don't know if this is normal). The noise (whining continues even after turning it from side to side several time. the belt was stuck and started smoking. Another belt was fixed and immediately started sliding and failed again. The mechanic said it's the steering rack or pinion. Later he said it might be alignment or something else. I kept buying things I'm not sure are bad. First you drove the car without a steering pump installed-not very good. The car veering to the left when you accelerate can be caused by the suspension or unequal tire sizes in the front wheels(if the tires have optimum pressure). You may have to check your control arms(lower arm), bushings and tie rods, tire pressure and also take the car for wheel alignment. Veering to the right when you brake can be caused by ineffective braking in the front left wheel. Have the entire brake system serviced but more importantly the front left brake caliper and disc checked. Steering turning on its own is caused by a bad steering rack, the control valve in the rack's pinion is stuck open to one side, if you occasionally experience this please change the steering rack. As for the noise and the smoking belt, one of the engine accessory is has siezed up. Your mechanic should take out the belt and spin the pulley of all the accessories (alternator, compressor, idler and tensioner bearings) to check if they still spin freely-since you already have a new steering pump. If the problem persists, replace the pressure hose and the steering rack. There's a restriction of oil flow through the rack and that is causing a lot of pressure build up that is trying to bring the pump to a stop which is the cause of the noise emanating from the pump(provided you have a good working pump) |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 8:28am On Apr 26, 2023 |
kingreign: I don’t know anything about Peugeot (i dislike it), pls kindly seek assistance from a competent technician on how to fix this problem.
But judging from my experience with other brands, fuel pressure, misfires, blocked catalytic converter, failing transmission etc can cause this issue. How about a Volvo? |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:09am On Apr 26, 2023 |
eedrees: Good day everyone. I have an issue here. My mechanic used the wrong oil 20w-50 for my Toyota avalon, instead of 5w-30 required. This happened last week, is it advisable to change the oil again this week to 5w-30 required. Thanks. Change it ASAP. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:08am On Apr 26, 2023*. Modified: 5:31am On Apr 26, 2023 |
Ameboperoo: What causes noise from the power steering pump? I installed another one thinking the pump is faulty but the noise started as soon as I put oil in the new one. I have noticed that when I I accelerate, the vehicle veers to one side and to the other side during deceleration. Golf 3 Is it the steering that spins to one side or the vehicle that steers one side(can't maintain a straight line as you go faster)? Please be clear on this. For the noise, do you have air bubbles in the steering fluid reservoir? If yes, replace the supply hose that feeds oil to the pump but if you have no bubbles then get another pump. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:02am On Apr 26, 2023*. Modified: 5:20am On Apr 26, 2023 |
blendz4real: Greetings dear Nairalanders,
I drive a Toyota Camry 07. About 6months ago my AC compressor got bad and was replaced with one that had to carry some connections with a certain unit from the follow come compressor. Now the compressor doesn't function well when parked and also my engine vibrates slightly when the AC is on. I met another technician who said I need to replace the compressor with a certain one he says is more suitable for my car. Now I'm scared of uncertainties. Should I go ahead with the replacement as advised again? Also isn't the follow come compressor available in the market? If available, how much for tokumbo and how much for brand new? Thank you all in anticipation of your response. Return to the old type compressor(automatic), if possible get a brand new one and replace the condenser as well. O ni reason. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:56am On Apr 26, 2023 |
streetwise2015: Good evening bosses..My Toyota Camry 2006 big daddy keeps shorting oil..I use Mobil super 2000 5w-30 which is the recommended oil but I still experience oil shortage after 5 liters I bought recently. I still bought 1 Litre to top it up…just bought the car from America 4 months ago..pls your suggestions would be highly appreciated Do you have oil moist around the engine or an obvious oil leak underneath. Anything aside this would be worn engine internals. The engine may require a rebuild. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:50am On Apr 26, 2023 |
Meklex: how can I do this? I have a cheap Bluetooth obd2 scanner This can only be done with a multimeter and it requires a skilled electrician to do this. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:32pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Sankabson: Hello House,
Just changed my Camry 2011 AC Compressor to Tokunbo Manual Compressor , few hours ago.The belt was changed too. But I started noticing funny sounds coming from the AC vent. But the AC is very chilling..
Could this be, that the compressor is not a good one or it was replaced with something different from the initial one, that’s not compatible with the car ?
I hate hearing funny and uncomfortable sounds from my car.. Kindly help out..
Thanks Should never have allowed the manual fixed displacement compressor swap. That means the compressor wiring harness has been manipulated. You might have a slight increase in fuel consumption and of course the suddenly engine loading. The automatic is still the best for climate control |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:30pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
adubam: Did you read my post? Did I mention compressor? Sorry the above reply was for another post. Disregard it abeg |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:25pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
ReformerD: I used mobile 1 and added oil treatment I think he fix, the oil feed line Avoid using additives in recent engines. Oil treatment, engine flush, stop smoke..., even radiator stop leaks aren't good for recent engines |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:18pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
Meklex: yes, the security light goes off with the key inserted and the car get adequate fuel pressure.
I changed to another knock sensors and the engibe light still came on after clearing it.
The thing is, na tokunbo sensors they get here. Is there any way to get new or original tested knock sensors? Has the wiring harness been tested to the ECM? A continuity test from the knock sensor socket to the ECM socket may be required. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 4:13pm On Apr 21, 2023 |
adubam: Greeting my Ogas. My AC has linkage and it was discovered that it was from the condenser. 3 options is opened to my by the technician:
1. Repair by welding it and flushing = 3k 2. Buy Belguim = 17k 3. Buy new one = 30k
Please from experience which you I go for
Camry 2.2 Should never have allowed the manual fixed displacement compressor swap. That means the compressor wiring harness has been manipulated. You might have a slight increase in fuel consumption and of course the suddenly engine loading. The automatic is still the best for climate control |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 1:24pm On Apr 19, 2023 |
kingreign: That it work doesn’t make it the right thing to do. In this thread, we preach about the right way to fix cars and not some rather shoddy under tree shade repair style.
Thank you. ... |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 11:13pm On Apr 17, 2023 |
adubam: Greeting my Ogas. My AC has linkage and it was discovered that it was from the condenser. 3 options is opened to my by the technician:
1. Repair by welding it and flushing = 3k 2. Buy Belguim = 17k 3. Buy new one = 30k
Please from experience which you I go for. Camry 2.2 Weld it and flush. 2.2 Camry condenser has larger fins, I've never replaced one throughout my years of repairing those cars. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:12pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
haywhy59: Goodmorning, good work you are doing, my honda accord 2008 shuts off while driving , this happened yesterday, immediately it shuts off, I start ,it works again, No CEL. do you notice if this happens when you hit a bump or pothole while driving. car shutting off with no check light can be a sign of failing ECM(brainbox) |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:04pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
chrispapi11: Hi Bosses,
When I put on my Ac and I'm driving my car feels heavy when I accelerate what could be the cause.
Secondly, when the Ac is on and working cold it just blows hot and later it gets cold again. don't understand your message |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:03pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
justdollars: Good day car gurus. Thanks for all the assistance here.
My Honda Accord 07 doesn't revv beyond 3000rpm. Again if I step on the clutch pedal forcefully for fast acceleration, the car will be jerking and when I release my foot, car drives fine if I press pedal gently.
Cars idles fine. No jerking while idle only jerks when I forcefully step hard on the pedal. What could likely be the challenge? scan first. fuel rail pressure could be low which the fuel pump could be responsible |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 5:00pm On Apr 16, 2023 |
DynamicR: Please I drive a corrola 2005/2006, but it has been giving issue. It usually goes off when I am accelerating and might not start again after sometime. First of all, it will not accelerate and then it will just stop.
Note: I have changed plugs, serviced noozle and also changed fuel pump.
This problem still remains. All the mechanic I have met do not have solutions to it, and even car electricians too are also confused.
Please help me so that I can use the car without this frustration. have you done diagnosis? a failing crankshaft or camshaft position sensor may be causing this. when you replaced fuel pump, was it the complete pump that was replaced or just the pump motor . corollas are too simple in design for to be having a hard time hard time troubleshooting. |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:53pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
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Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:50pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
Nemesisobaara: Eh? Abule egba na another country from me. 🥺🥺 I'm in unilag |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:48pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
Originakalokalo: Honda Accord vibrations
Let me try to explain this issue.
Car drives well.
However, when I apply the break and the gear on DRIVE, rpm goes to 500 while the bonnet vibrates....that is engine vibrations.
If I turtle just a bit let's say rpm increases to 700 vibrations stop and further drive is excellent.
Car idle smoothly in PARK around 700-800 rpm.
Please note that all engine mount are in top shape.
Car is Honda Accord 2007.
My question.
1. Why this vibrations?
2. Rpm is not low on idle ( car in Park) If rpm is low, can it be adjusted in Honda Accord 2007?
It is a puzzle that has remained unsolved.
Kindly help me.
Codes
P0141
P02185.
I don't think they have anything to do with the vibrations.
P0141 is for downstream oxygen sensor. It's just for Cat monitoring and emissions.
P02185 is for the second ECT sensor at the radiator. Yahhh! The codes has nothing to do with the vibranium. Did this just start with the car or it has been since you bought it? Was your engine disassembled recently? Need answers to all of these please |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:39pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
Nemesisobaara: Can anyone recommend a good gear mechanic to help me drain my rx350 transmission oil and put in another WS for me? Location is Lagos mainland. Except you have issues with the transmission, changing transmission fluid is almost the same as the engine oil but with some extra procedure. You can contact me on 07061169333 |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:33pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
davidbright: Hello House, I drive a Honda Accord 2007 model with 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine...
But recently I have not been enjoying a smooth drive as the gear all of a sudden while in motion stop changing gear until I stop and restart the car
Once I restart the car the whole system reset to normal and it picks and works normal... Everytime the car's gear stop changing I will stop and restart or put it on neutral, off engine and start again
The car can work normally for a month and all of a sudden it will start malfunctioning again for months
My mechanic introduced me to a rewire who changed the turtle mouth, changed the brain box and did other things but still the same issue...
What can you advise... This can be very frustrating
Please help Without any check being carried out on the gearbox itself? That mechanic and rewire are ridonkeylous. Gearbox malfunction is usually not a brainbox problem when it's not a Mercedes or an Audi, except if the gearbox has been replaced with not an exact type of tranny for your honda but it will still throw codes regardless. Anyway the problem only indicates that there are electromechanical components in the gearbox that needs lunch break after working for a long period of time. That means they're getting tired. Start with a diagnostic scan and post codes here. Then you can proceed to a comprehensive transmission service which includes fluid chang and solenoid cleaning. Hondas don't use single unit valve body but individual pairs of solenoids externally mounted to the gearbox. Have them cleaned up and let us know the improvement |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:20pm On Apr 08, 2023*. Modified: 10:58pm On Apr 08, 2023 |
Musty4ahmed1: Good morning, Please my Toyota camry works fine when I start the car, if I am in a hold up it jerks before picking up and when am climbing hill, or when the car has worked for a while, looks like it forcing itself to accelerate. What is the likely cause please. |
Car Talk › Re: Car Talk Chat Room by lyort: 10:42pm On Apr 03, 2023 |
Adaba0803: Good morning engineers in the house pls I need you input on this my car issue, the car is Honda Civic 06 (Asia) initially the car jumped timing and eventually 4 valve was bent cos it refused to start and I tried it for 2 days before we discovered it was timing issue. We opened the cylinder head and replaced the bent valve the car stars now but number one cylinder misfires I switched both the coil and spark plug to another cylinder but number one still misfires but it drives fine even with ac on it doesn't stall but while on idle (parked) if I rev it it revs and the rpm goes below 1 and stalls pls what could be the problem and possible solution pls.
Pls help a brother my mechanic said it will normalize it's self and I'm not too cool with that. There's compression leak in that cylinder, were the new valves grinded and tested for leaks after fitting. Your mechanic might have your engine opened up again |
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by lyort: 10:27pm On Apr 03, 2023 |
salbis: I notice that my car is experiencing long cranking whenever I want to start the car to repark in my compound. It doesn't happen in the morning or even when I close from work. I usually park outside before reparking in my compound. I park outside around 6pm and repark inside my compound around 8pm, In-between these 2 hours I always notice this problem. My car model is Toyota avensis 2011. Note: The car doesn't jerk or stall while driving. What are the possible causes pls? Simply run a scan but if scan results doesn't reveal anything significant, then you may have to check your fuel pump or dying spark plugs. |