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ezebrightike:
My Honda 2004 EOD started something strange a day before yesterday. if I start it in the morning and shift the gear to D it will enter drive well and also move fine but after driving it for like an hour the green light on the gear which is on the dashboard starts blinking and when ever it starts car won't move faster again. thought my gear oil was low but after refilling car still does the same thing the next day

It seems your gearbox is beginning to fail. The flashing D light means there is a malfunction in the transmission. Please take the car for a comprehensive diagnostic scan and kindly post codes here.

Asumns:
Hello Nairalanders, I need your opinions on how to get my kia sportage diesel engine back to its normal.

Its issues; it just started smoking seriously, dropping oil and it doesn't accelerating any longer.

Incase you want to recommend, Please can I get the persons number? I stay in ibadan

Sorry sir for the predicament.
What is the color of the smoke? Is it pure white? Bluish white? Black?

If it is pure white, you may have to focus on your diesel injectors.you may have bought bad diesel , and the fuel cannot burn properly. In this case, severe engine performance issues will occur(lack of power).

If it is bluish white, then your piston rings or valve stem seals or pcv valve may be damaged.

If it is black, then your injectors may need to be recalibrated, as the car is burning too much fuel.

Vbabs:
I drive a Honda Accord 05.

1. When I start in the morning the engine idles at 0.5RPM, as such drags and vibration are felt. But when warm it goes up to 0.8RPM.

The usual behavior I expect is to have about 1.2RPM when cold and it lowers to 0.8 when warmed up.

2. When warmed up and I shift gear to drive, the RPM drops from 0.8 to 0.5.

Kindly advice.

starting the car in the morning (cold start), engine rpm should be at least over 1000 rpm to allow quick engine warm-up, before it settles to around 650-750 rpm(on most cars). yours not doing that could signal a problem with the idle control system or coolant temperature sensor not giving signal to ensure idle up of engine. please perform a scan to ascertain what the problem is and while at it , ensure your temperature gauge is reading properly.

Putting your gear to drive usually loads the engine and causes rpm drop, but should not cause noticeable vibration. scan vehicle and post results here sir.

Onigastephen:
Oga Guru,

How u dey? If I pack my 2018 lexus LX 570 for my garage without use for 3 years and return to it.
Wetin go happen to the engine and the configuration? I want travel. Abegi!!!

I am very good sir.
That is quite a long time to store a vehicle in a tropical climate without any form of activity (warming up, driving etc).
Anyways , this is what i would advise you to do:

1.Give the car a proper wash (including the undercarriage in particular) and ensure there is no mud gathering anywhere. Then if possible, wax the car.
2. drain the oil and replace with fresh oil and filter
3. Ensure that there is at least half tank of fuel in the tank. then if possible, look for fuel stabilizer to reduce the possibility of varnish forming in the fuel tank
4.Park the car under a shade or in a garage to protect from rain and sunshine(i would personally not use tarpaulin)
5. Remove the battery and store in a safe place
6. Transmission must be in park(of course) and do not engage the parking brake to prevent pads from sticking.
7. Inflate the tires to above pressure specs or better still, Place the car on jack stands
8. use rat poison or traps around car and engine bay to prevent damage to wires
9. Use desiccant (or camphor ) in car
10. Pray to God.

double3:
Please does ur services include vehicle inspection??

At the moment no sir.
But we can recommend you to reputable monikers here on Nairaland upon request.

diportivo:
na the first law of motion u use Greek take write for ur first paragraph so



if na so Mr adebayo take talk am when I dey school I for vex comot for science class go art straight ni




very insightful piece bro.....ur head is there sir

Thank you sir for your kind words

Nice ride. Still available?

Interesting choice of cars sir.
The C180 is a little too underpowered. Meaning you might struggle to get it up to speed when on demand . it is the pre facelift model, so expect some gremlins that might come up once in a while which may be more frequent, as it is a Nigerian used car, Please ensure that this car is NOT CONVERTED! Most cars having this engine specification are usually from Ireland and the UK.

The E320 seems to be a better choice to me, although I would be very wary of the SBC system or in layman terms; brake by wire. The unit wears out after certain number of brake depressal, or at specific high mileages. It is also Nigerian used, so due diligence must be sought. Please remember this is not your regular Toyota or Honda product.


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Sircreeden:
Please house I'm about to choose from this both Nigeria used Benz E320 2005 v6 engine.... And Benz C180 2003 4 plug

Which of this cars OK...

Please need your urgent advice

Interesting choice of cars sir.
The C180 is a little too underpowered. Meaning you might struggle to get it up to speed when on demand . it is the pre facelift model, so expect some gremlins that might come up once in a while which may be more frequent, as it is a Nigerian used car, Please ensure that this car is NOT CONVERTED! Most cars having this engine specification are usually from Ireland and the UK.

The E320 seems to be a better choice to me, although I would be very wary of the SBC system or in layman terms; brake by wire. The unit wears out after certain number of brake depressal, or at specific high mileages. It is also Nigerian used, so due diligence must be sought. Please remember this is not your regular Toyota or Honda product.

Double post.

Mods please delete

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M70yoV2ZizY




“All objects (both earthly or celestial) persists in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless it its compelled to act otherwise by an external force impressed on it” –Isaac Newton, 1686.

Automotive and vehicular design have over the years, through innovation attempted to make the automobile safe particularly when involved in a collision. This have led to huge development in ‘Active safety’ ( involving suspension design, anti-lock braking systems(ABS), Vehicle stability Control/Assist, Traction control systems and any other system that can make a driver avoid an accident) and ‘Passive safety’( involving structural integrity of the vehicle chassis via the development of crumple zones that deflect and absorb energy away from the occupant cabin, seatbelts, airbags and any other system that can protect the occupants of the vehicle if the crash is doomed (or na deemed) to happen).

As all bodies are bound to obey the laws of physics, it is only normal for any person (or object for that matter ) to keep moving when a car is rapidly decelerated from 50mph(80kph){the usual crash test speed used in vehicle testing) , like this video to 0 mph. The issue here is the time it takes to achieve that , which is usually in the domain of less than a 0.2 seconds. How bad can this be? One may ask.
Let say James weighs 90 kg(in mass), and his weight is 90*9.81= 883.9 N this is me experiencing 1g, g being acceleration due to gravity.

Now if James is involved in an accident , and for some reason forgot to wear his seatbelt, and was travelling at 50 kph (was not tempted that day to drive fast) the force he would experience would be= ((90*(50-0)*1000/3600)/0. 2=6250 N. this means he will experience a force equal to over 7 times his weight! This explains why the test dummies (in the attached video) were easily thrown out of the front windscreen. And this only gets worse at higher speeds.

Airbags help, but there are only effective when the occupant have been properly restrained by the seat belts (+pretensioners). In fact airbags can kill if they deploy too close to the occupant, as they are released with an explosive force, and within a very , very short time.

So guys, what you see in this video can indeed happen. Always wear your seat belts, no matter how short the trip may be!



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seanfer:
Motorguru... Please I’m planing to get Honda Accord 2005/2007 Nigerian Used... But I have read and see so many Honda’s with leg pull Issue... Please what can one do to avoid the embarrassment of leg pull... Which one will you recommend in terms of Engine, Durability, maintenance and security...
Your response would be of great help...

The 7th generation accord is a very good and reliable ride. However, addressing your concerns (which by the way is quite common), it is good to ALWAYS use genuine parts (the ball joint) when replacing. This can give you years of trouble free driving.

A dead giveaway(in most cases) to predict the ball joint failure is a creaking sound (like a door having rusted hinges) whenever you turn your steering left or right. Once this is observed, replace immediately! With genuine parts of course.

I will seriously recommend the 2006-07 models of this generation and not the early models (2003-04), due to the risk of having engines with excessive oil consumption(4 cylinder) and gearbox failures(v6 models).

It is technically possible.
But not financially wise. You will end up spending more, particularly on the available expertise which, if you cut corners, will be an issue of trial and error.

But if you till insist, here are some of the replacement parts you will require:

1.2az-Fe engine (this alone is over 300K if buying complete with alternator, power-steering pump and AC compressor)
2.U240E transmission(4 speed automatic, 2002-2004) or U250E 5 speed automatic (2005-06)
3. Complete engine and transmission wiring harness
4.Engine ECU for 4 cyl engine/transmission
5.Complete driveshaft (left and right)
6.Engine sub-frame for 4 cyl engine
7.Radiator
8. Engine mounts
9. fluids
10.Power steering rack (not too sure on this one)
11. Unforeseen contingencies

Even if you intend do a swap with your current drivetrain, you will defintely be shortchanged.

My advice?

Sell the v6 camry and buy the 4 cyl variant.



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luminouz:
Lmaoooo...
That's stuff is basic physics na...litters the net,just Google

It was her interest in the concept that endeared me.

Ranchhoddas:
Are you sure? There's a very fine between genius and madness you know.

In advanced physic there is the theory of Parallel universe (or what you call multiverse). It postulates that at this very moment, there is a version of you doing different things at any given time.

your inquires pls

tsephanyah:
If you enter a big enough black hole, reality will be split in two. In one reality, you instantly burn up. In the other, you plunge in unharmed.

This is reasoning at genius level.
Did you study physics?

JhaayYoung:
Thanks for the response. I was told the matrix security system isn’t as porous as the corolla (Brainbox theft and complete theft) then I was told the Canadian 4wd isn’t advisable, more like some trims are less prone to defect than the others . I just want to gather all the information I can before taking the decision .

The security system you get in the matrix is not too different from what you have in the Corolla. It is just that the Corrolla is more popular, hence susceptible to theft more.
The 4wd is more complicated than the 2wd ( obviously) hence a little more expensive to run and maintain.
Good luck with your purchase sir.

ilobasama:
Many thanks sir. When you say higher milage, can you quote some numbers?? Do you mean 150k and above or??

For the 4cyl variants the issue of oil consumption was recorded as early as 70 thousand miles. If you are buying Toks, your best best is a detailed Vin report that may reveal the history of the vehicle

JhaayYoung:
Good morning sir,
What is your thought about buying the Toyota Matrix 03-07 as per maintenance and car security in comparison with the corolla, what year or variant would you recommend or should be avoided?
Thanks!

The matrix shares similar components and chasis with the corolla. Maintenance is basically the same, mechanically.
Security? Well it is a Toyota, it is hotcake so, you understand
The basic advantage the matrix has over the corrola is the boot capacity since it has a lift back instead of the traditional boot.
Also, some come in 4wd variants and higher ground clearance.

ilobasama:
sir, please what is your take on the rav4(08) MODEL in tearms of fuel economy, ruggedness on the road and general usage . I just sold my camry muscle and this is my next choice of car.

Or would you advise a better option to the rav4?

Thanks for your response sir.

The 2008 Toyota Rav4 is pretty reliable, coming in 2 variants: a 2gr-fe v6 engine and 2Az-fe 4 cylinder engine. If going for the 4 cylinder, you need to be wary of the problem of excessive oil consumption in higher mileage ones. The v6 ones are very reliable.
Weak suspension is another weak point on the vehicle . Another concern might be the AC compressor failing ( variable displacement compressor fitted to the 4 cylinder variants) at higher mileages.

Notable good alternatives are:
2008 Honda crv
2008 Mitsubishi outlander. (V6 version)
2008 ford escape( not too sure of this one)

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GAZZUZZ:
when you buy a Foreign used car, if you inspect the intake area and injectors from combustion side, they are usually very clean. The catalytic converters usually very white.

Give car 3-6months go back and Inspect. The catalytic converter would have turned brown and intake and injectors would have turned black with tarlike substance on the exposed surfaces.

This is irrespective of the use of recommended oil or presence of a DTC.

We have very shitty fuel.

The ford's, Acura and honda's are very susceptible to our bad fuel and the catalytic converters get blocked really quick, it's worse when theres an emission DTC and engine is not running efficiently. for most toyota's, they burn out their catalytic converters, but cannot be said of other brands.


hopefully Dangote will get it right.

A very, very sad reality. This is another reason Toyotas are highly valued in this part of the world.

Anytime one intends to swap a failing fuel pump assembly with a toks(used ) one, that is when you will weep for this country.
Dangote? Well, till then.

Gbaj:
Thanks or your prompt reply. The ATF was changed a year ago. Have had the knock sensor codes for about a year too. Could it be the tranny filter?

You are welcome sir.
I hope the exact atf was used as a replacement( Toyota Type T-IV)?

eRex:
So I have this Camry 2000 droplight.

In serious hectic traffic jam, temperature falls below 1/4 marker.
On top speed, fast moving free flowing traffic, temperature rises to almost half marker.
Even with AC on.
Temperature has never exceeded the half marker though.
But....
I need explanation as I am confused.

Both fans works well

Hello sir,

It is most likely that your thermostat has been removed ( I will not say stuck open, because this is Nigeria )
Most likely your fan has been wired to start running immediately the ignition is switched on
The test you did is a good indication that the airflow is correct ( paper sticking when placed front of radiator).
As long as you have never experienced overheating , you are safe( in the short run). The only concern is that your engine will take a much longer time to reach operating temperature( hence closed loop). This will in the long run accelerate engine wear .

Your best bet? Confirm is your thermostat is in place, ensure your radiator is not blocked or leaking, and rewire your cooling fans to factory specs.

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Sorry, I am from Krypton. I do not know the Daily planet guy you are talking about