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Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 10:28am On Aug 28, 2024
erico2k2:
ofcos there is a new transmission, if you have the money and means
Not refurbished? For a 20yr old car? Made by who? Are you sure?
Anyways, I will not argue.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 10:41pm On Aug 27, 2024
jceesquare:
You're acting woke.
Continue.
You ask questions and learn if you do not know something.
So when you're tightening the nut on a perfectly okay and firm ball joint and the stud turns with it you'd discard it because you want to sound morally correct and right?
Perfectly ok indeed. If it was perfectly ok why then are you "adding pressure" as you called it? Anyways, it is your car. Do with it as you please. I just have a problem with people blaming Honda after messing up their car themselves.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 10:34pm On Aug 27, 2024
erico2k2:
I think you mean buying used Transmission not New transmission.
Is there really a "new" transmission? Of course I meant used.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 6:31am On Aug 26, 2024
jceesquare:
You quoted me out of context, but it's fine.
Adding clamp pressure to the edge won't cause any harm. You might mess it up if you add excessive pressure to the center.
Besides no body is asking you to go crazy with the clamp, it's just to stop the ball from spinning in the socket while tightening the nuts if it does spins.
But it's fine, do what works.
Whether the pressure is on the head or on the edge; Whether you are going crazy with the pressure or not; the ball joint is not a repairable part. Once you have a reason to press it, it is a reason to replace it. The ball joint has very tiny tolerance. The ball is supposed to move smoothly in the socket. There's supposed to be grease in between. Pressing the head or the edge will wound the smooth surface of the ball and this will make smooth movements impossible, causing more harm to it. Besides, the first step to ball joint spoiling is when the rubber boot cuts open, letting the grease escape and allowing water and elements to enter. You CAN NOT reverse all these by just pressing. Please do the right thing.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 8:05am On Aug 24, 2024
Starboytwo:
Good morning senior men them.

I been hearing some little noise when I drive (2004 EOD) so I went to my mechanic straight, gave him the keys to observe, make he no be like I dey hear nothing.

He summary concluded it's the ball joint thingy and told me to change it for peace of mind etc.

Now he billing me 50k + and I just wanted to ask if that should be the correct bill.

He is my egbon, but has a knack for inflating price for me small. He say I resemble yahoo.
Maybe he wants to order brand new ball joints direct from Honda. But as Honda is no longer building ball joints for 2004 accord, they will have to assemble a new plant for him. That is why it is expensive. grin grin
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 8:02am On Aug 24, 2024
kelvinmnet:
I initially thought that if i change the filter on the tranny, it could salvage the situation.
There is something called "chain reaction".
The oil filter might be the genesis of the problem. It might be clogged. A clogged filter starves components of oil. Components that don't get oiled wear out fast. Worn parts give you jerks. The clogged filter is worse when cold but opens up a bit when the tranny warms up. That is why your jeck is worse when cold. So now you have both a clogged filter and worn parts. Replacing only the filter will not fix the worn parts.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:56am On Aug 24, 2024
nwanzekwuchuks:
Good evening all, intend buying naija used Honda dc 2007, please what is the way to handle the leg without it been pulled, at least 1year. Please help.
Change your ball joint as soon as you buy it and replace it every year, even if it still looks good. And always buy original ball joints.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m):
Tiliphoto123:
Pls house I want to know if these obd fuel savers work?
If you are using a generator in your house, is there anything you will plug in the socket in your house that will make your generator stop using much fuel?
Please don't fall for an obvious scam.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:46am On Aug 24, 2024
Kaymaxi2222:
so if I bought engine toks at that its not supposed to use 6 months at least?? Omo olopa mako everybody ni
De play
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:36am On Aug 24, 2024
fineboynl:
List of what we did today.

Change the ball joint. That chunky sound on bad road has stop.

We check the shaft cups everything ok.
We check the bearings everything ok.
Hub bearing everything ok.

The only thing that was left was the disk. Because of confusion I bought toks disk.

The problem still persist.

Someone suggested I increase the engine that the engine is low and not powering it well.

Engine rev at idle 600-650 when fully warm.

The problem is that I think gear 2 at between 2000 rmp. It vibrates and more obvious when climbing high at low speed (2000 rmp)
Check your car manual. I think idle should be between 750 and 850.
I think 600 is low, but I might be wrong. But I doubt if it's the cause of your problem.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:31am On Aug 24, 2024
Starboytwo:
Good morning guys.

From inception, my fuel Guage don't work until I have a half tank or I buy fuel of about 30k the it will work, then go down again.

I use like that, but I'm not comfortable driving without knowing what level of fuel I got.

Then my EOD 2004 stopped on the road and Meka said change fuel pump.

Now my question. I've asked and they said 25k for the total package. Will the fuel Guage work if I change the whole set up.??

Mind you, another rewire told me it could be the wiring... I don't want to spend 25k this morning and fuel Guage not reading ooo.

Will it work perfect rly if I change the whole set up, or change only fuel pump and manage my thing like that.
If you want peace of mind, change the whole unit.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:29am On Aug 24, 2024
fineboynl:
the ball joint rod is turning inside the ball joint not from the body. I have never seen such kind of thing before.

Tomorrow I will be removing it. It's the reason the car make clunky noise from the tire when it enters gallop.
And you still left it in place? Tomorrow if your tire pulls out, you will start shouting that Honda tire likes to pull out. You will not remember that you like to be silly.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:27am On Aug 24, 2024
jceesquare:
The ball joint turning with the wheel is an indicator that it has not tightened well enough.
Add pressure to the back of the ball joint then tighten it properly.
Please do not add pressure to the back of any ball joint. If your ball joint has excessive free play, REPLACE IT. Pressing the head of the ball joint to make it right is a recipe for disaster. Even if it looks like it worked, you will face a bigger problem in less than a month.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:23am On Aug 24, 2024
fineboynl:
bro. Today I tried to check the shaft bearing. While disassembling it one of the ball joint rod turns with nut. And we had to remove the full hub To get this the shaft. The bearings are ok. We just added more grease.

Then the wheel hub we service with more grease and change the seal.

The car still vibrates. I'm already tired.

What do you think of the ball joints rod that turn with the nut? Doesn't that mean it's already damaged?

Can the back leg cause vibration?
What do you mean by "ball joint rod"?
Bros, fix every abnormality your find, even the tiniest one. It could be your problem. You don't need to get our approval before you fix something wrong on your car. Anything can cause vibration in a car, even the thing you least expect.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:20am On Aug 24, 2024
fineboynl:
I went to computer. They said it's ok. I also went to where they use mirror. They also sekd it's ok. What do you think of that ball joint. Should I change it.
Wheel balancing is different from wheel alignment. Which one did you do?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 7:17am On Aug 24, 2024
Niyijac:
I was driving out of my residence and all of a sudden, the car started jerking and would not accelerate.
Parked it in a safe place, scanned it and the code P1659 came out. I located the faulty relay and replaced it with 500 Naira.

Most of the people around were already talking plenty... engine mount, this and that.
If you can afford to buy a car, try and get a diagnostic device.

I am using Konnwei KW808. Although its not able to scan the transmission and many modules are missing (O2 monitoring etc.), it still does the basic.
If there is a recommendation on a better one, will take it
Nigerians don't really care about their cars. We just want it to move from point A to point B. We don't go to the mechanic when a check engine pops up. We only go when the care stops moving. 90% of cars on Nigerian roads have the check engine light on. In fact, if you go to a technician for the only reason that your check light came on, some technicians will think you are stupid.
I have a basic scanner in my car and I don't joke with the check engine light. I basically stop by the road just to scan if it comes up. It has saved me a ton of headaches. And it cost me less than 5k to buy.
If you love your car, don't joke with the check engine light. How else will the car alert you at the earliest sign of problem?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m):
Sheuns:
It can be any of these. Just try save up for a new gear while managing this one. If you decided to go for a fix, they may charge you over 100k and the gear may still pack up after a few weeks.

Also when going to buy the gear, I’ll advise you go with a trusted mechanic to get a decent one. Remember, the gear you’re also buying is used and you can’t be 100% sure how much life it has left in it.
This is exactly why I don't rush into buying a new transmission. It is also a gamble. You spend all that money to get what you are not even sure of. Even if it works, you don't know for how long it will work. You don't know what life is left on the fibres. But overhauling lets you know the internal condition of what you are driving. I normally use the opportunity to change every part that goes down with use, even if it is still usable. That way, you are basically using a new transmission if done well
I've had an experience in my 2000 accord when I changed my transmission 2 times in one month and still didn't have a smooth shift. I just sold the car off. Those transmission sellers will never tell you the truth. And come to think of it, a 2004 Honda Accord is 20years old. Remember that Honda doesn't do new transmission as replacements part. So even the good transmission you got is 20yrs old. What are the chances that it is still very good?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 6:56am On Aug 24, 2024
Sheuns:
It’s a gear slippage problem. A sensor inside the gear is faulty. On YouTube it is fixable, but our mechanics here aren’t are careful as those abroad, so they’ll ask you to get a new gearbox.

That’s my advice for you as well. Don’t bother opening the transmission in hope of fixing it, try to save up and get a replacement.
I had a guy fix my gearbox of my 2005 accord. It turned out to be one of the smoothest shifting transmission I've ever owned. So much that, on a normal driving, I don't even know when it shifts into 2.
I e never had a bad experience with this particular guy. The only time it seemed he didn't do well, it turned out to be my ecu that was messing everything up.
I don't recommend transmission overhaul to people cos it is a gamble. But it is a gamble I will always do any day anytime without regrets.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 5:40am On Jul 04, 2024
jceesquare:
As your mechanic to check all the suspension system
Bros, I know a suspension part is faulty naah, but which of them is likey to cause the problem I described.
Car TalkRe: How To Fix 2003-2007 Honda Accord Master Window Switch by Macmilla(op): 10:05pm On Jul 03, 2024
djaybaba:
Good evening, are lagos based? pls can you give me the contact of your gearbox mechanic. Have similar problems as your eod.
No. I'm not based in Lagos. I don't know how to swim. grin
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 11:40am On Jul 02, 2024
Bashak:
I was in a hurry to go to work so I just asked him to pick the car. Only for me to receive that picture the next day. I am so devastated
I can bet my balls that he didn't do any form of scanning on that car.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 11:39am On Jul 02, 2024
Manuella4ace:
New transmission loading.....
Are you even sure it's just the tranny? He just said the engine could not rev above 2000rpm. May God help him that his engine is only in limp mode and not kaput.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 11:34am On Jul 02, 2024
Bashak:
I knew I messed up. It's the solution to this mess I'm looking for.
You didn't sound like you knew you messed up. You sounded like you knew what you were doing because "this is not your first time of doing it".
Anyways, your current problem has little or nothing to do with reving your car like a diesel engine. But take it from me, the problem from reving your car is not far down the line. When you are done with the gearbox problem, just keep another couple of millions on ground cos you will soon need to change your engine.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 8:43am On Jul 02, 2024
I have a kinda excessive negative camber on the rear wheels of my 05 accord. It makes my tire wear out on the inside. What could be the problem? Weak shocks or worn upper control arm?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 4:24pm On Jun 26, 2024
raphroye:
Yes
Why don't you start by scanning the car?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Macmilla(m): 8:25pm On Jun 24, 2024
raphroye:
Good day house, my 2009 Honda Accord has a very high RPM, it's as high as 1500 immediately I start the car... It also increases the moment I turn on the AC. I took the car to my mechanic, he said there's nothing he can do that I should keep using it like than
Do you have a check engine light?
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 11:36am On Jun 23, 2024
Ugo1986:
Removing catalyst from the car, is it capable of causing the TPS censor to mishehave,? Because these no whole thing started when I had an issure with my catalyst, which the condition demands that it must be removed
NO.
Your problem is somewhere else.
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 11:33am On Jun 23, 2024
billyfranc:
My Peugeot 406 is consuming lots of Fuel. I spend about 16k or 18k every three days on fuel for a distance that is not up to 1km - just city drive work and school runs only. I used to use 10 - 12L for one week, but now it's about 20L every three to four days. What could be the issue? The last time I scanned it (three weeks ago), I was told and shown that there were no permanent error codes and the temporary ones wiped immediately they were cleared. But, this high fuel consumption continued. My catalyst is also intact.
Please, help a brother!
shocked shocked shocked
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 11:31am On Jun 23, 2024
2shure:
Ode. I told u to sell the car as scrap,u dey take advice from one dunce here. Its the same car i drive fool.no sell am.dey use am. U go beg for food soon.no worry
This comment makes obvious why you couldn't fix your car. Dumb car users will always attract dumb mechanics. I'm not surprised. But please everyone is not as dumb as you.
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 11:28am On Jun 23, 2024
2shure:
Sell it as accident free,itd already a scrap car
You seem to be telling everyone to sell their car as scrap, what exactly is your deal? Are you a scrap car dealer? If everyone is to sell their car as scrap because of any small problem, then why do we have this thread? Please be calming down abeg.
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 11:22am On Jun 23, 2024
Ugo1986:
Honda accord or babyboy
Altermatic,Pls my honday baby boy is having this issure of, break and quench especially when u remove ur leg from pedal,this happens hence, u have load the gear ,the engine gradually goes off, if only u did nt hold the pedal,bt if u hold the d pedal the car il be moving, sometime the accellaration niddle will goes down to zero, den engine stop
These following messures has been taken,changing of plugs,fuel pump,changing /granding of 2 &3 valve from the top, all these culd nt stop the problems,these whole thing started from the very first day I remove the catalyst, can that be d cause?
This sounds just like a clogged idle air control (IAC) valve on the throttle body? If you have not tried cleaning or replacing it, then you really have clowns working on your car like kingreign mentioned.
Car TalkRe: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by Macmilla(m): 8:30pm On Jun 12, 2024
kingreign:
1ZZ-FE cable throttle (not ETCS-i aka electric throttle).
God forbid bad thing.

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