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Readonee35L:
10liters is plenty o. Is this 4cylinder or V6? Either way something is wrong with the ride sha. Maybe it needs tuneup, Or your 02sensor / catalytic converter is missing. Or your fans are running directly.
Your check engine light should be on. Try and scan this ride.

Thanks bro

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is it normal for my car to consume 10litres of fuel between Jakande Estate Isolo and Festac. To and fro. I feel this car is damn thirsty.

VeeBabs:
Hmmm. Well, the cost price of 850 + 300k gives a total of N1.150 M. For a Big Daddy, I don't think it's bad (assuming car is now out of the woods).

A few words though for the list you gave.

Items 2 (injectors) and 3 (shocks) are easy to identify. A good mechanic will hear the characteristic sign of bad injectors. So, no surprises there with these two.

As for item 1 (gear slippage) and item 4 (AC), I've got a few tips for next time.

GEARBOX -- Did you carry out the rest drive with the engine cold or hot? And did you drive the car long enough?

A slipping transmission may not slip when cold/cool. So if your test drive did not put the gearbox to task, you might miss the slippage. So drive the car till it's hot, and then RACE it.

Transmissions are forced to work harder when they have to shift quickly under high speed. So a failing tranny is likely to show itself under hard shifting conditions. If the owner allows you, accelerate the car quickly (when it's heated up) and watch out for the gear changes. Pay particular attention to the shift from 2nd - 3rd gear, as those are often the most problematic gears.

Why do this when the car is hot? Now, when a transmission suffers a problem on the road, it typically goes into what is called "limp mode". This is basically like limiting itself to first gear allowing you to drive (limp) only slowly as you get yourself to shelter or home. Oftentimes you'd be advised to wait for the car to cool down before continuing.

All of this means if you want to put as little stress as possible on your gearbox, driving slow is the way to go. That also means if you want to test its health (when buying the car) driving FAST is the way to go. A transmission slippage is not likely to show itself if you test drive a car in a busy street, where you can't really race it.

AIR CONDITIONING -- Let's be honest, an AC leak is a pain in the arse. It's extremely difficult to detect (without the right tools.) You said the AC stopped cooling after a few weeks, that's typically how long it takes for the gas to leak to the point where its no longer enough for proper cooling. The owner would top up the gas before your inspection, giving you ice cold AC, but which fades away after a few weeks of purchase.

However, I have a little trick I use and which tends to serve me well. During your inspection, ask the car owner one of two questions:

- What type of AC gas do you use? OR
- When last did you top up the AC gas?

If he gives you a DEFINITE answer to these questions, BEWARE, there might be a leak. Why?

Because, normally, AC gas is very rarely topped up in a functioning (closed) system. For instance, I have used my present car for two years now and I have never touched the gas. Not once, yet it cools me well under the hot Lagos sun. So if a car owner has topped his own recently enough to recall the type of gas he used/uses, that's a red flag.

AC gas is some thing you normally shouldn't touch, unless of course there was a frontal impact that physically damaged the condenser or gas cylinder. Otherwise, it's safe to assume that there is a leak in the system which causes the owner to top up the gas every few weeks.

Finally, check the AC gas fill up caps. If they look "clean" rather than dusty/dirty, compared to the tubes/pipes themselves, it's an indication that the owner was servicing them often enough -- meaning there is a leak.

So don't be fooled by the chilling AC you're feeling. That might be because the gas in there is freshly topped. Give it a few weeks, the chill won't be there anymore.

And locating an AC leak is one of the most difficult jobs your AC guy DOESN'T want to do for you. It can be really hard, without the proper chemical diagnostic tools.

Wish I had these tips. I am bothered cos I was the one that made him purchase this car against his desired EOD for same price.

Hope this serves well for other buyers cos that is my aim. Thanks man.

VeeBabs:
That's what happens when you buy a car without doing your due diligence (a.k.a your homework). The three most expensive things to fix in a used car are:

- engine.
- transmission (gearbox).
- body paint.

The 3rd one is easy to note. The first two can be observed during a test drive, if you have good ears (and a scan tool, too).

my brother he brought the car to the office. There was no sign of major faults when I drove the car myself.

First. The gear started slipping after two weeks. A gear rework was done and gear eventually changed.

Secondly. Mechanic advised that the injector be changed cos it was not as sound.

Thirdly. The ride wasn't smooth abinitio so changing shocks and tyres was agreed upon.

Fourthly. AC that was cooling suddenly stopped cooling after the gear work. A change of condenser and repair of compressor was advised.

I weak.

obekediamondfuto:
Haba 300k? did he change engine or gear box?
the Car is not known for generating much issues

He changed the gear box for over 100k

nurey:
Nigerian used car aka aloku, hmmmmmm eleyi gidigan ooo

My experience with it is not so good

I am hesitant too. cos a colleague just bought big daddy for 850k. now he had spent over 300k to fix issues and still fixing...

Please what's your take on buying Nigeria used cars. Currently considering making a purchase.

Gurus and experienced buyers please share and advice thanks.

femicyrus:
he handed over power to vice president to become acting President. he did not hand over power as minister of petroleum to the minister of state for petroleum.

By the above Buhari is supposed to seek Osinbajo's approval

new shocks for N30k.

Just changed my shocks. Was advised against using Toks.

teeboy99:
I think 2005 model is the most reliable of all EODs. please ensure you use Honda recommended transmission fluid whenever there is a need to change o

Yippee. but how do you mean. In terms of fueling, durability or what?

How do you know your o2 sensor is bad ?

lillyontop:
Congratulations my brother and more to come from these EOD to a higher and better car in Jesus name anyway I am a Honda freak as well and I do have a Honda 04 model Accord exl v6....i have been driving mine for ages but with still first body and everything intact as a toks no issue ontill recently when a stupid mechanic in sapele did a service in my gear box, I gave him money for Honda ATF dw1 and at the end he went to get seahorse didn't notice ontime till the gear box park up but when I asked him he said he bought the right oil for it well anyway Na God.... Thank God say na gear box no be accident sha.. things I love about the car is the sound system without woofer Na die please don't put your bass on 6 lol, the handling is excellent..... Please I am not here to start a war I am just saying my oh the interior beat Muzcle own, the body building kill big Daddy some call it big fool or big for nothing.... Since I have been driving mine I have never had problem with my ball joint or disconnection of arms cos I listening to my baby and attend to it as soon as it seeks for attention, low fuel consumption better shock absorber that can withstand heavy potholes and lastly if you no get money hide your face cos its part are quiet on the high side, when you just say Honda any part seller they are already with their cutlass to cut your head cos they believe you driving an Honda you be big man oooooh.... if you have good maintance culture and have good credit scores I bet you know what i mean (money) you won't want to leave Honda onless the one you buy them don finish am before you get am, thank you sorry say the story long I just speak my mind (clear my throat ) that's all anyway you no go watch am for us nii after my talk

Sorry to hear that. My mechanic bought the recommended fluid though colleagues said they have been using HOLT with no problems. Just didn't want to take chances. Maybe by next service date I will try HOLT

thebigkendo:
Is it V6 EOD? Heard the V6 transmission is pron to failure.. Is the check engine Light on? If so, run a scan.. I use a 2006 i4 accord and its a great ride, Very stable and balanced at high speed, Fuel consumption is not bad too. Take care of you accord and she will take care of you..Service as at when due with the right fluid.

Its an i4.

teeboy99:
Bro, model year?

Its a 2005 model

Hi everyone I just got myself a Honda accord and would love EOD owners/drivers to share their experience with this ride.

This is to help people learn from mistakes and maximize the potentials this ride has to offer.

My first experience. The ride is stable and really balanced compared to Toyotas/ Nissans I have driven. But the car is very low hence I would be changing the tyres to 205/65 and raising it a bit.

Another is after the Sunday downpour my automatic gear wasn't shifting well. No blinking D lights. The rewire said it will be fine once the water dries off the sensor.

PqsMike:
Hi, I'm planning to buy an EOD....how reliable is the car ??

Though still understudying the car. I like the handling. Think the car is sensitive cos since I entered a little pool of water my gear shift was noticeably rough. The rewire says it will be fine once the water dries off the sensor.

tundejulius:
my brother buy new one is better than tokunbo all depend on your pocket any way.God bless

My mechanic advised same

Any help?

Hello all,
I use an EOD 4cylinders and my shocks are due for change. Before proceeding with repairs I need you to help with these questions:

1.Which is better tokunbo or brand new?
2. How much are new shocks?

Thanks

help

Hi everyone, after I worked on my gear the ac started blowing warm air. The mechanic advised me to do a refill.

Any one with such an experience. Also what is the recommended gas for EOD cos I read somewhere that freon gas are not exactly the best.

Thanks.

greenhulk:
I ain't apologising to nobody. U obviously got me wrong. For the records I'm currently on my 3rd Honda and I've never used any other ATF other than z1 for my first Honda and dw-1 for my other 2. Yes I take care of my cars.

But picture this scenerrio, u r in some place where u don't have access to dw-1 and maybe due to some reasons u lost the ATF in ur car. R u gonna just leave the car there and start looking for dw-1? U can use dextron 3 to get out of that situation and then drain and replace with dw-1 as soon as possible. I never adviced anyone to use unsolicited fluid.

Bro you don't need to take that statement to heart. Everyone has differences as well as views. I'm sure no harm was meant.

bravolad:
I have discovered that most people seek advice but do not adhere to such advise. They are quick to abandon the same advise they sought. I wonder why coming to ask for help only to do exact same thing you are cautioned against.

A friend's thermostat was yanked off by the car killing mechanics (kazeem) and he asked me what I think he should do. I told him to replace thermostat with exact same specs & run coolant but he didn't listen; now top gasket is blown & he still needs my advise...SMH.

Bros chill. like I stated earlier I had used this when I needed to get out of a situation ASAP. On a second thought I wanted to know from peoples experience if continued usage will harm my tyranny or not.

The same mechanic who recommended this condemned the usage of Holts. This one has dextron III on it.

honmusa:
Dextron 3 for Honda tx .This is medicine after death.Why not ask before using it .

The ATF had already been used before I came to ask because I was stranded somewhere and had no choice.

I only wanted to know if anyone has used this before. If their experience after usage is bad then I would drain this until I get the required ATF.

greenhulk:
Drain as soon as u get ur hands on DW-1. If its dextron 3 it can be used temporarily

Thanks

I recently changed the gear oil in my Honda accord 05 with pertamina ATF when I couldn't
lay my hands on the honda ATF DW1. Does anyone have any experience with this ATF ?

Hello Ebuka, I wish I had seen this post earlier cos I just changed my gear oil. please is pertamina a good ATF for my Honda accord 05?

picture below.

diportivo:
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Biko this Honda's Dw1 is not within reach. What do I do?