idtwo:

Guru, I seek your opinion on Hyundai sonata 2008 & 2009. Both are naija used sir.

were they bought brand new in Nigeria?
i would prefer the 09 sonata (facelifted model)

ojeysky:


I don't consider myself to be guru, but buying naija used car has string attached unless you are certain of the maintenance culture of the seller. However it's normally easier to get some naija used value/reliability in Toyota products, perhaps also because parts are readily available even if/when they breakdown but also because there are some high grade kazeems who still understand Toyota to some extent

You are hereby Knighted...

captainuc:
Tuwale Guru!

Abeg, 406 car, Nigerian used. Can it be reliable?

No sir.

Denn:
Hello

The subject refers.

I want to swap the complete power train in a 2013 Kia Rio to any other engine that can work seamlessly. I need information and guidance from people who have seen it done before for this model or who knows technicians that can do it within Lagos.

Prior Information
The current engine is stock but it is on its final leg of life.

The engines used for these models were not designed to be repaired (as I unfortunately found out the hard way). Bolts strip for no reason and the metal clearance after just 100,000 km sounds like afrobeat infused with weed. I do not intend to spend 500k on replacing the engine with a toks so I want to do a custom build using cheaper but more reliable powertrains (a Toyota Corolla 1ZZ comes into mind)

Please dont advise that I retain the stock form. I hate that block with a passion.

I have done engine swaps and conversions in the past for FR configurations (BMW mostly) but this is a FWD set up in a small space.

current specs
2013 Kia Rio with full OEM powertrain
4 cylinders
6 speed Manual transmission

future specs
2013 Kia Rio with a different powertrain (possibly any reliable one)
4 cylinders
Automatic transmission preferred


Advice and experiences can please be shared via comments here.

Thanks

PS: image is just an example of a 2013 Kia Rio and not mine. Source is Google

Remember you replaced a BMW engine with another BMW engine installed for the same model years

Denn:


Thanks for the input Gazzuzz.

The 2007 Hyundai Elantra is very similar to the 2007/8 Kia Cerato and even shares similar power train and layout.... exhaust manifold in front and intake manifold from the rear of the engine.

The 2013 Kia Rio on the other hand has a completely opposite layout with intake in front and exhaust at the rear.

Vehicles with exhaust manifolds in front have their exhausts modded to flow under the engine around the beam, rack and other components all the way through the bulkhead.

This would involve modifying the steering rack set up, fabricating a lower beam as the Elantra or cerato is wider, and hammering the bulkhead to pave way for the exhaust pipes.

The current set up has the steering rack directly sitting in any space the proposed exhaust might try to snake through and the opening on the body for the exhaust extremely higher than the beam to allow for the default exhaust to just slip out straight to the back without any bends.

Infact, I bought a 2007 Kia Cerato just to do this and saw all these issues.

The 2009 Kia Cerato on the other hand has the first iteration of the same engine in the 2013 Kia Rio with a plastic intake manifold in the front and the exhaust at the rear. Infact, my brief glance tells me it is the same block, save for difference in displacements....the same block I am trying to run away from. The major difference I noticed is that the 2009 is a drive by cable while the 2013 is a drive by wire.

Sighs..

This is a lot of re-engineering in which cost-wise, is a bummer.

have you considered installing instead the 1.6 L Gamma I4 GDI installed in the US spec of this car?( it seems you have the 1.2L engine in yours?). I think this engine may have a more robust design.

Yes it would also require associated ECU and wiring but would it not be a 'cheaper' option?

adebrain:

My speedometer is functional. Also my check engine light is not on.

Check the condition of your gear oil(ATF). if already black and burnt, prepare for gearbox replacement. If just brown, replace atf and gear filter (gear sump has to be removed to access filter)
Filter must be brand new.

jones56:
Am in need of 1zz engine to buy please anyone with useful information should contact me 08035090318

Cc. Gazzuzz

oluwealth:
Good evening sir.
My Toyota Avensis 04 is displaying ABS AND AIRBAG light.
Am I save to travel with it?
And what does the light displayed mean?

Those features are there to enhance your safety in the event of avoiding(ABS) or preparing (airbag) for a crash.

idtwo:

Somebody help!

what year sir?

Cosplay:
Did any of the airbags deploy during the collision?

Of course it did sir. Only the trained eye will know

He is hiding the airbag light on the instrument cluster ( hence the half picture of the cluster)

adebrain:


Ok guru,

I drive a Corolla S 2004. When the automatic gear system is transitioning from gear 1 to 2 it performs normal. However, from gear 2 to 3, it sometimes doesn't respond as the car behaves as if it's placed on neutral. Hence I just shift the gear from D to 2 to salvage the situation. Please note it's not every time this occurs. Sometimes the gear functions properly. Awaiting your response. Thanks.

is your check engine light on? is your speedometer functional?

SaniSANOH:
Would you advice me to go for used Mercedes-Benz C300 09 or Tokumbo C240? What are the the common issues associated with C300 and 240 respectively?

The C240 is what year sir?

babyboy4every1:
May God punish all kazeems in nigeria. I installed my car thermostat this morning. I travelled 2 ladipo &met with a heavy traffic, 2 my surprise d temperature guage was stabilized. I was wondering why it was removed initially. All i hv nt done is to revert d fan to default. Will luk 4 a good rewire to do that for me 2moro.

Now you see the light sir

babyboy4every1:

thanks for ur response. Im seeking for ur opinion sir. Is it tru that, if d valve stem is changed, d engine might will be smoking? Ur response is all i need.

possible.
if engine smokes when you rev engine to 4000-7000 rpm and you see smoke , your rings are toast.

Johnsonkeyz2019:
Please Help o my Honda Accord 2006 I was driving yesterday morning I noticed the AC Cool breeze and I was surprised coz I never turned AC now I put it off and it came up again later and had been doing that since

Now I notice whenever I start the Car both the cooling fan and the Condenser fan comes up now which is wrong

Condenser fan should only come up when I turn on AC so please what should I check ? What could be wrong coz now I'm forced to use Air condition Everytime which is bad

Please help on this o Honda Accord 2006

if no wrong electrician has ever touched your car, then you may be having electrical issues affecting your AC operation (always on)
Get a sound electrician (or ac technician to sort this out. It may be a sticking relay that is stuck on.

Bright2:
Hello motorguru, thank you for outstanding support.
Pls I uses 2007 honda pilot with an issue of high fuel consumption, after scan it generated a code P0 172 and later generated another code, P0 430. Now the car no more accelerate faster as it use to.

On P0 172, I've worked on the injectors and they are OK, checked for exhaust leakage and it's OK, I've not changed any sensor yet.

Pls I need your assistance.

for the P0430, ensure your catalyst is not blocked.
That can cause acceleration problems

babyboy4every1:

i eventually found an engineer. He said, dere is a very high tendency for d car to start smoking if the valve stem seals is replaced. So therefore it must be ringed along side d valve stem seals replacement. How tru sir.

he is recommending a complete overhaul of engine.
the choice is yours sir.

Makawhizzy:
Please my liberty Jeep 08 shows check engine on dashboard and after scanning we found out catalytic converter and O2 sensor needs to be replaced. I bought new ones and they were replaced. Fuel consumption reduced and no more noise from exhaust but the check engine signal is still on and three new lights are on which are service 4WD and I can’t change from 2WD to 4WD Plus the road traction signal which is obviously due to the 4WD system when I checked the manual. Please what’s the solution?

The AC is not blowing as much as the Corolla I use what could be the cause as well?

Scan the vehicle for codes.
for ac, check operation of condenser fans, ensure condenser is not blocked, check refrigerant charge.

efizyhenchmen:
Hello Car guru, I have 2005 Honda accord, each time I engaged it to D it will start vibrating and if I remove it from D to N even with AC on it becomes normal.. Kindly advise me? I have changed all the engine seats...

Recheck all engine seats. Ensure the ones replaced are originals and not Chinese clones.
scan vehicle if there is any check engine mount and ensure that the active engine mount vacuum supply( located in front of engine ) is in good working order

HERE!

Newbreed2018:
No CEL Sir.

Perform tuneup: Spark plug change, engine air filter, EGR/ Throttle body cleaning. 250K miles is not beans.

Also ensure that timing belt change has been performed (considering the mileage)

USE GENUINE PARTS ONLY.

darejem2002:
Pls I have Mazda Xedos 9 and it is extremely overheating and I've done all I could to stop it but all proved abortive and my radiator is not leaking I can't travel long distance what can I do?

are your fans working? is your thermostat working? have you ever worked on your engine before? any funny coloration of your coolant?

babyboy4every1:

God bless u &ur handiwork. Alot of kazeems everywhere in abk. Infact, most of them can nt identify where to locate d egr valve (someone told me on nrlnd 2 clean it). So, i ws so confused. All they kept saying is "u hv to ring d engine" without even considering other possible causes as u just suggested now. Where is ur workshop located? Ur contact? Or betterstill, can you recommend any engineer in abk. Thanks.

at your location i cant unfortunately.

Ukeachu1:



good day bro. I get a high humming noise whenever AC is turned on (even at the lowest) on a 2006 rav 4. it cools very well too. Wat could be the cause.

Could be the operation of your cooling fans (which should be normal)

another possibility is the compressor bearing going bad (cheap fix)

Newbreed2018:
Hello sir! There's this 03 avalon 3.0 L. I'm using atm. No CEL. Last week I filled the tank to brim and zeroed my odometer and got only 193 miles out of it till the fuel Guage turned red.
Two days ago I bought fuel of 2k/13 litres and on my dashboard it showed 38miles, but my odometer only read 18miles till fuel Guage turned red.
Problem iv noticed is that the fuel mileage reading on my dashboard drops faster than anything. From 38 miles it will drop to 30miles, from 30 to 24, 20, 15, 10, 5 and the next thing is 0 mileage but my odometer will be accurate to record for me like only 18miles and my fuel Guage turns red again.
Could it be that the fuel is pouring away somewhere cos I frequent filling station every now and then because the fuel Guage drops so fast.
Car is 250k miles, problem free vehicle cos the right fluids are used on it.
Please any suggestion/solution for this?

Is your check engine light on?

radautoworks:


Please don't. Not in the same sentence. It implies we are similar.

My apologies ma'am

Johnsonkeyz2019:



Good day I want to know where I can get the right engine oil to service my Honda Accord 2006

Cc. Radautoworks, Dru23

Johnsonkeyz2019:


Then secondly my Honda Accord 2006 started a funny scene yesterday I just felt AC breeze without turning AC on nd I turned it off after sometime it came up again ND it's been doing that since then please what could be the Cause nd possible solution

check for intermittent ac compressor operation

here!

Wike to Ameachi right now:

GCFR696:


Thanks a lot.
This will be very helpful.

Kind regards

you are welcome sir.

adebrain:


Dear Car Guru

I have similar challenge. However, my car is a Toyota Corolla 2004 and the issue is only when the car is switching from gear 2 to gear 3. Pls what's your advice.

I would appreciate a specific experience with your Car.