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Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 11:17am On Jan 17, 2019
Hey there!
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 11:03pm On Jan 16, 2019
Creamhoney11:
Good day, Pls I have a honda accord 2005. My mechanic changed the gear oil instead of the usual top up. While using the Car,it stopped and will only move backwards when put it in reverse mode. In drive mode, it doesn't move ffwd. Pls help
You need to urgently drain the oil from your gear fast! The gear oil your mech put in will ( or may have already ) damage your gear. Look for 3 liters of genuine Honda DW1 atf ( contact Luvinhubby on the forum) for its availability and perform a drain and refill. If it starts returning to normal, then perform drain and refill 3 more times.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 10:01pm On Jan 16, 2019
obinnanelson4:
Good job you are doing motorguru, God bless you.
please help, I have inspected my radiator both when heated after driving and when cold early in the morning there is no sign of leakage. I will fill the radiator and the overflow tank to the appropriate marks before driving to the office but the next morning I always discover that;
1, the level of water in the radiator has gone low.
2, the level of water in the overflow tank has risen above normal at times to the brim.
I sense the temperature guage usually goes above normal quickly but doesn't get to overheating range and I have changed the radiator cap twice. pls help me out, it's a 92 Civic but clean.
Sorry for the predicament sir.
There are 5 possibilities :
1. You have a coolant leak clamps not properly tightened
2. Your cooling system is not properly bled( presence of air pockets/ bubbles in your cooling system)
3. Your Radiator may be blocked
4. You have a bad water pump.
5. Bad / improper operation of cooling fan.

Start with checking the operation of your cooling fan. It should suck in air when operating. Then by properly bleeding your system. If that checks out, check and inspect your water pump for leaks( this would be easy if you have coolant and not water in your system). If bad replace .
Finally , impact all hoses and clamps. Then inspect your radiator, flush if blocked. If blockage is bad, replace radiator.

Keep us posted on this forum on how it pans out.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 3:23pm On Jan 16, 2019
ItsJazmine:
Hi MotorGuru

I drive a 2007 Toyota Solara. I observed that the tyre pressure monitoring system light is always on (not blinking), just on.

I then gauged and pumped my tyres (45 for each tyre) and the light still stays on. I’ve tried resetting, it didn’t work.

What do I do?
It is very likely the TPMS sensor (it is with the valve) is missing of damaged.

Only a high end scanner can tell you this. or alternatively dismantle each tire and inspect the valves on each.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 2:36pm On Jan 16, 2019
dayo8080:
I need a very good AC engineer to fix my 2009 corolla AC issues. It leaks after 2-3 weeks. I have repaired compressor like twice now. Pls, recommend. Also, a good mechanic that can help me fix steering column noise issue. I keep hearing noise from the steering while on rough road.
Please , in correction to my earlier post, It is very likely you have a steering rack failure due to worn gear teeth. You may need to replace the steering rack assembly.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 1:09pm On Jan 16, 2019
here
Car Talk › Re: How Good Is BMW E39 by MotorGuru: 11:58am On Jan 16, 2019
The E39 is a fantastic driver's car. I would suggest you go for the facelifted model: More power, better looking with the 'Angel eyes' Headlamp.

I would strongly suggest you go for tokunbo.
Autos › Re: Accident Free Clean Title 2018 Toyota Camry SE by MotorGuru: 11:09am On Jan 16, 2019
Jannus:
You must be very stupid, who gave you permission to post on this page and how did you even get that vin number when I did not release it
grin

Welcome to Nairaland.

The only thing that can save you on this forum is the truth.

Good Job Cosplay, Good job.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:04am On Jan 16, 2019
stpat1:
Hello,

My Honda civic 2004 model does does change smoothly from 1st gear. I have to Rev high before it eventually changes.
After the change, other gears change smoothly.

What could be wrong and solution pls.
Signs of gear trouble.

When last did you perform a gear oil change?
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:04am On Jan 16, 2019
dayo8080:
I need a very good AC engineer to fix my 2009 corolla AC issues. It leaks after 2-3 weeks. I have repaired compressor like twice now. Pls, recommend. Also, a good mechanic that can help me fix steering column noise issue. I keep hearing noise from the steering while on rough road.
You have a leak in your AC system. You can contact Mobus or Gazzuzz on this forum.

Your steering intermediate shaft has some clearance. It is a spline shaft system. You can contact Gazzuz on this forum. it is an easy fix.
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 11:07am On Jan 15, 2019
H0Dinteriors:
I'm planing on buying a used 2006 corolla sport, how reliable is it and what should I look out for upon inspection.
It is a very good car, and it is quite difficult to fault the car.
There are many aspects of a used vehicle that needs to be inspected when shopping for a used car.
I would suggest you get an experienced hand to help you with the inspection. You can contact Gazzuzz or Mayor2013 on this forum if you are in Lagos.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 11:03am On Jan 15, 2019
nenny4alz:
Good day Sir, God bless for the good work you are doing here, I want to know between Toyota Yaris 2010 and Corolla 07, which would you recommend for a first timer in terms of maintenance, fuel economy, etc
Thank you sir for your kind words.
Both are very good cars., but they do not belong in the same category.
The Yaris is smaller in size and engine capacity. It is more fuel efficient.

But the Corolla is more comfortable.
I would go for the Corolla.
Car Talk › Re: Can I Replace A Camry 2004 V6 Engine With A New V4 Engine? by MotorGuru: 9:43am On Jan 14, 2019
idrezee:
I need a new car and someone is offering a camry 2004 body but a damaged engine.
Please I need advice asap.
Sir,

Please dont do it.

You are better off selling the v6 car and buying the I4 one.
It is simply not economically viable.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 9:16am On Jan 14, 2019
obexato:
Please, I need your good advice in this issue with my SUV. I drive a Lexus RX300 2002 model and whenever I fill my fuel tank, the car will refuse to start except I press the accelerator repeatedly when starting it before it will start. I have changed the fuel pump and serviced the nozzles but the problem persists. Kindly assist.
You may first have to scan your car for codes, but most likely you have a problem with your car's EVAP system. When your tank is filled up, a large amount of fuel vapor was being forced into the intake system, causing a massive rich condition. In turn, this will prevent the car from starting immediately.

Check your Evap system purge valve.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:46am On Jan 14, 2019
DeModel:
Good evening Sir...pls kindly advice me on a good saloon car to buy that is economical as a first timer....my budget is 1.5-2M. Thanks
Your budget can get you the following:

2003-2006 Toyota corolla
2005-2007 Honda Civic
2003-2006 Toyota Camry(4 cyl)
2004-2006 Honda accord(4 cyl)
2006-07 Hyundai Elantra (US spec)
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 5:40pm On Jan 13, 2019
Here
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 5:39pm On Jan 13, 2019
nevplus:
Please advise me on this car, c230 2005 model.I want to buy it.
It is a good car. Are you buying used or toks.?

Pls ensure you perform detailed vehicle inspection before purchase.
Car Talk › Re: How Gazzuzz charged me by MotorGuru: 12:04am On Jan 13, 2019
leuelliot:
1. This can be any dash image from any Toyota Corolla

2. For a car that was driven and "just parked" to buy suya, your temp gauge does not appear to work.

3. The idle RPM is quite high for an engine that was driven and "just parked" to eat suya.

4. If your statements are indeed true then you have a problem with your ECU.

5. If you know you know lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed
You are very smart sir
Also, to the OP, would you mind snapping the complete instrument cluster and not cutting some out so we can see the status of the Check engine light.
The observations so far is not looking good, unless, of course you just started the vehicle( that would make the temperature gauge in the present position and the rpm higher than 1000 rpm in order to quickly reach closed loop)

For a fuel gauge in that position, your fuel warning light should be on.

If all these issues does not check out, then you may have purchased the wrong ECU for your car.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 2:17pm On Jan 12, 2019
for your reviews
Car Talk › Re: NaijAuto: Please Reply My Mail After 5 Months. by MotorGuru: 11:47am On Jan 12, 2019
AutoReportNG:
Please whoever knows the owner of NaijAuto.com and its subsidiaries, please help me to warn the company to reply to my mail or they forfeit our agreement, one of their rep sent me a mail last year about content marketing and after I have sent in all my data and info, they refused to reply, now all my info and data are with them and yet, they refuse to reply, I tried all the numbers on their page, no one is going, I learnt an Indian firm own the company. Not only that, they have plagiarised most of my works, they will remove the watermark and lots more, that is not even a major concern to me. My issue is that my data is with them and I am not sure of what they are using it for.

Please if you know them, tell them to reply to mail before we make it a legal issue.

Thank you

Lalasticlala
Mynd44

Please take note..
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Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:07pm On Jan 11, 2019
Available.
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:06pm On Jan 11, 2019
kingslly:
You are welcome.
Please one last question;does it improve fuel efficiency?
Strictly speaking, the sensor is for emmisions only, monitoring the catalytic converter efficiency.

There is marginal impact to fuel economy.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 11:06am On Jan 11, 2019
your inquiries
Car Talk › Re: Diesel And Petrol Vehicles May Be Banned In The Next 10 Years In Nigeria by MotorGuru: 8:59am On Jan 11, 2019
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Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 8:04am On Jan 11, 2019
kingslly:
Thanks for your response,i will go for the O2 sensor spacer and then put back the old catalyst i removed with the sensor. Please do you have any idea how or where i can get the sensor spacer?
Thank you sir for your kind words.
You can ask Gazzuzz on the forum. or better still you can order it online through ebay.
Autos › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 10:12am On Jan 10, 2019
here for you
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 10:11am On Jan 10, 2019
Deprofessional:
Auto guru, pleasen which of these will you advice a woman to purchase?

1) 2007 camry

2) 2006 corolla

3) 2005 Rav 4

It is going to be an everyday car. Going to the office dropping the children at school, going to market, church etc.

The basis of advice should be on:

1) reliability
2) availability of parts
3) fuel consumption
4) maintenance

2007 camry is listed first because thats the one she likes. But my concern is that it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Please i need a candid advice.
They are all very good cars and quite reliable too. But they all serve different niches.
The 07 Camry , well you need to double check on that due to concerns of engine oil consumption (4 cyl) and Ac compressor failing, if you are buying the Toks.
If your concern is high ground clearance, than i suggest you stick with the 05 Rav4. It is a very good buy.
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 10:07am On Jan 10, 2019
kingreign:
thanks for the referral, but I am sorry i no longer support repairs on cars 2003 bwow.
Noted sir for future reference wink
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 10:06am On Jan 10, 2019
captainking:
HI BOSS.....good morning,..please how do i rectify the following codes...p0010..."A" camshaft position actuator circuit(bank 1) and p0172..system too rich(bank 1) car is honda accord 2005...v4 ... location...port harcourt...thank you
P0010 means you have a problem with your Variable valve timing system. Check the the following:

1. Engine oil level
2. Engine oil condition ( when last did you change your oil?
3. if the 2 above checks out, Remove the VVT solenoid and clean it (pic attached)
4. Has the engine ever been worked on?(did they remove the Top cylinder) if yes, get a mech to check the timing chain position and tensioner


for P0172, i would advise you reslove the first code first.
Car Talk › Re: Your Motor Guru Is Here! Ask Your Questions... by MotorGuru(op): 9:55am On Jan 10, 2019
kingslly:
Oga Guru abeg hear this my story. My mechanic installed a catalyst converter that has the inscription KIA on my Toyota 4runner limited,they even removed one of the oxygen sensors(the one before the catalyst) as a result of the ambiguous nature of the catalyst,now my engine is losing power and sometimes i perceive some funny odor from the engine or exhaust. Could it be as a result of the wrong catalyst or the absence of the oxygen or both? because i have been arguing with him and he has been insisting that any catalyst can work on any car and that the loss of power is as a result of a fault on my air flow meter. Please reply asap as your contribution will go a long way in helping me take the right step.
The catalyst installed is not for your vehicle, pure and simple. What is happening now is that you now have high back-pressure in your exhaust system, that is cause your engine not to exhale properly( like in the case of a clogged catalyst).It is very likely that that catalyst is for a 4 cylinder engine, and your engine is a V6 at its minimum.

You are better off with no catalyst and oxygen sensor spacers( to fool the oxygen sensor that the catalyst is present). This set up you have now will eventually kill your engine.

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