radautoworks:



1st time user, rav4

Seconded

seyimii:
Please, can mitsubishi space wagon gdi engine work with the intank fuel pump only after disconnecting the secondary pump on top of the engine. My mechanic said this is possible but i believe there will be inefficiency in the running of the engine.

Bad idea.

Internal pump fuel pump pressure is inadequate for the nozzles

tojahh:
Abeg how much is transmission for Honda civic 2003?

Cc. Luvinhubby

xscoffy:
I went to buy a car as low as 300k.... I saw some clean Mitsubishi products as low as 200k,NY mechanic said the products are sh!ts.. I have to listen to him. Saw a Peugeot 306 of 350k,my mechanic said its old model... What do u guys suggest

I think you are interested in something that will serve you well. unfortunately the budget proposed may not give you your heart desire.
i would advise you save up some more and get something more reliable.

Nice one

Nigeria shall get there, one day.

here!

survivex:
Dear motor Guru,

My MdX 2007 sometimes shows check transmission mostly when I am reversing and there will be a flashing of the D- sign on the dash.

I check the transmission fluid and is a little low at the bottom of the lower dip sign instead of in between. So I asked a friend for his scanner and did a quick scan and it showed a code about transmission range switch open or short circuited.

Although when this error shows up, the car still drives smoothly without any slip, noise or drag. I don't just like to see any yellow sign on my dash.
Please what can I do to fix this.
Thanks

get an electrician/tech to correct this problem and you are good to go

Smartchoiice:

Diesel flush it. And refill.

hmm.

tojahh:
Please

Scan my Honda civic 2003 car and I got this.


P0730

What's the way forward uncles?

are you experiencing very hard shifting?

this might be calling for a transmission servicing.

get a tech that will clean up your soleniods...then you are good to go

RealDannie:


Morning Boss,

Took it for repair last week and they claimed that code 1 has been fixed that everything is fine but I noticed that I used more fuel during the week and went for another scan only for me to get about 8 error codes including the previous ones.

Please help
P0420
P0142
P0143
P0606
P0136
P0137
P0138
P0113

Now this is worrysome.


clear codes, and drive vehicle till codes come up again

then rescan

RealDannie:


Hey Boss,

I'll like to know the price range of the 02 sensor because my car is consuming much fuel, got the code 1 fixed and the panel beater said I should not worry about the code 2 but I noticed that I use more fuel than usual.

Please advise.

when last did you perform a tuneup( spearkplug change, air filter etc)

also when scanning , check and post short term fuel trims(STFT) and long term fuel trims(LTFT) here

Mrford:
Moto guru, weldone sire

Your candid advice is needed here. Which would you advice a first time user between 2006 and above Honda civic, City, and Toyota corrola.
In terms of Realiablity, comfort, and affordability

Budget is 1.5 to 1.8

your best bet would have been a Toyota Corolla,

Personally i see not much difference btw a 2005 and a 2006( both have drive by wire throttle)

so a budget of 1.8 should comfortably get you a 2005 Toyota Corolla

milliondollas:
good day what the cost of changing the engine of this car thanks

Cc. Gazzuzz

topzdan:
Please I drive a Toyota Corolla 07. I recently discovered the car keeps jerking for a while whenever I mistakenly speed into potholes and I recently changed the fuel pumps, plugs. What do you advise? Thank you

check and ensure all wiring connections are in place. possibly scan for codes

kayphyzee:
Good morning Op, quick one please. How would you advise on resolving a P0505 error code?

Thank you.

what vehicle is this sir?

oluwaleokey:
I got a naija used car but previous owner uses 20w-50 but changes often
As directed, i opened the engine oil cover to ascertain the level of Sludge in the engine (i dont know if it works this way) however find attached the pic.

I intend to use total quartz 9000 5w-40 for some time instead of straight 5w-30 due to what has been said.
Please recommend
Cc
Motorguru
Bigkendo

This is very tricky.

The pic shown is a huge precursor to engine sludge.
Before you perform engine oil change from the 20w50, get a mechanic to open the valve cover for inspection.

if sludge is present, please stick to the 20w50

if no sludge, try mineral (or syntheitc blend ) of the 5w40, and monitor oil consumption of engine

if no consumption present, move up to 5w-30

gokpoechi:
@MotorGuru

please what Toyota 4WD model would you recommend for an area that is usually waterlogged with lots of pot holes.

kindly take into consideration; easy maintenance, reliability and cost of engine

thank you

Highlander 2001-03 4WD

GAZZUZZ:


Go back to the original question. This merry go round is uncalled for.

Where is motorguru sef?

just back from my ashram

chukel:
is this a mistake?

Nope

toys2seven:
Please house. I'm thinking of getting either a Volkswagen Passat 2006 or Toyota Corolla 2001/2 (both Nigerian used) but the Toyota is more expensive than the VW. Is it safe to go for the VW or to beef up my budget and go for the Toyota.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers!

there is a reason why the Corolla is more expensive.

Sir, please go for the Corolla. Thank me later.

GAZZUZZ:


in my days we did inro-tech

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amywonda:
any where in lagos where I can pressure test?

Cc. Autologic, Mayor2013

amywonda:
Changed gasket of my Infiniti vq35de engine and it went off again on my first cross country Trip, do you reckon I change engines or is it something I should fix again? It's aluminium head and aluminium block

there is a possibility the cylinder head is warped, hence you may be loosing pressure.

you may need to perform pressure test on all cylinders, or in the worst case change engine.

PEACEFULRULER195:
Please, why does my fuel pump in mitsubishi space wagon fail almost everyday? Help please.

is your a GDI engine?

RealDannie:


Morning,

the codes are P0420 and P0142

Your catalytic converter is not working efficiently.(code 1)

Your Post catalytic(after catalyst) O2 sensor is bad.(code 2)

I would say work on Code 2 first.

Perkins1:
Please how much is door handle for Honda Civic 2003?

CC.Luvinhubby

PDF:
Good evening,

I drive a Honda Accord 2007 (DC). I was driving listening to the radio and all of a sudden, the radio screen just went blank, prompting the radio to stop and also there was no power to the accessory power sockets (both of them).

Please what specifically could be wrong?

your radio fuse is out

Naanshepnick:
Motor guru.
I want to buy a benz c280 2007 but on my research I learn that some of the car model between 2005 to 2008 with engine m272 v6 usually have balance shaft problem from 60k to 80kmiles .can the problem b fixed here in Nigeria?, Where can I fixe it?, Where can I find the balance shaft and how much do u think I can spend to fixed it.
Waiting for ur response I really like the car

If yours is a high mileage car, there is a chance it might have been repaired

It is an inherent design flaw of that engine.

Seunbukola187:
chief I greet you sir. Please I drive a corolla 2007 and the way it gulps fuel is out of this world. Did a scan today and the codes I got were P0101 and P0113 read a out it and I just want you pro's in the house to shed more light. Cos where I stay here I need to tell my kazzem what to do. Abeg please.
Cc motoguru

for the P0101, Check mass airflow sensor (MAF sensor) condition and its wiring

For the P0113 Check intake air Temperature sensor and wiring.

These can cause high fuel consumption