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ojeysky:


I guess you meant doesn't cool well, I experienced this with my Yaris and my guess was that it's because I do not have the ambient sensor for the AC installed (I just could not find the connect it after I bought the sensor)....I resolved to using an external thermostat. Now it cools better in the afternoon.

good advice

rhymz:
Mr guru pls help me...I drive a toyota Corolla 2005 anytime am driving in d afternoon I notice my ac does cool but at night it work well..plss wat could b d cost...i ve gas it yet no chnge..check if der is linkage none ...pls ua advice..

Check operation of cooling fan

Kaymaxine:
Please,I want to purchase a 2004 Volkswagen Passat!!!
What are the issues with the car
And compared with a 2004 Honda Accord

pls go for the 2004 Honda accord. It is more reliable

oluwealth:
Hello MotorGuru. Pls advice on which should I buy in terms of reliable, maintenance & fuel economy between 2003 Toyota Prius, 2003 Toyota Matrix and 2001 LEXUS Rx 300 all Nigeria used.

2003 matrix

youngcastle2:


Well done Sir, I use 09 Honda accord. But one day I noticed strange sounds from the engine while a road side mechanic who worsen the case of this car changed the camshaft and set the verbs but the sound still persisted so he noticed the metal or may be its called mental i don't know is causing the problem so after changing that the ending sounds cool but the car won't accelerate after it's been select to drive... It won't move as it suppose to and the temperature ain't normal either.... Different kind of rewires have worked on it still the same so a mechanic complained bout work the Celinda with the stupid fault engine detector so they work on it and it works but the problem return the following day. They said they need to set the ferbs cuz there's a sound its making they've been unable to fix that and now the gear is hooked not until I press a button beside the gear manually thats when I can put it on drive... What can I do please

Too much damage has been done. replace engine.

nurey:


The cary big daddy 05 or 06 doesn't have transmission issues, it was fitted with 2azfe a 4cylinder Toyota engine which was known to burn oil and had stripped head bolt issue. Not all the 2azfe but some batch.

The matrix is a good solid vehicle has a 4WD version evident when you look under at the rear an axle is present so when you get such specimen remember to put axle oil to avoid damage of the axle.

The cary muscle is also good, the 2007 has gear issues a known factory defect, it also comes with the 2azfe from 07 to 09, the 10 and 11 had a better 2arfe engine.

your 1m can't get you a solid cary muscle that starts from 1.5m. The 05-06 cary would be cheaper as naija used 1st body can go for 850 to 900 the remaining change use it to fix to your taste.
To cut your expenses down ensure the specimen you select is inspected by a mechanic, it has already been fitted with alloy wheels pot holes cause steel rim deformity

goodluck

This problem was exclusive to the 2az-fe 'phase II' engines which was fitted to 2007-09 Camrys, 2006-09 Rav4s and 2009 Corrollas. This was due to a revised piston and ring design which was to allow the use of lighter oil (5w-20). But this ended up being a disaster as oil consumption problems arose as low as 75k miles, leading to a class action lawsuit in 2014 in the US.

The gear issues were identified with cars equipped with the v6 engine.


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phoexix:
Even after 100 years....




No much difference.

SteveUg:
good afternoon sir, please what can cause an Hyundai accent 2006 model with an electronic power to be so free.... The steering is too free and all the ball joints, inner tie rod are was changed 3months ago. But I just noticed that the steering feels very free presently and mechanic are suggesting I change the complete steering rack . Please sir what culprit of these problem .

Do you feel some clearance when turning the steering?

august2224:


halo sir, I own a Nissan Maxima 1997 model. its automatic. engine is bad. I intend getting a new engine and changing to manual transmission.
Pls sir, how much does a Nissan VQ30de cost?
pls what are the other parts I need to get for the manual transmission?

cc. Costee

kernniejay:
Mr. Motorguru, i throw salute o. Weldone for the good job.

Pls i have an old Honda 1993 (halla), i discovered that it now brings out blue smoke when I start it in the morning after it has been parked for 2 days or more, then once i start driving, the blue smoke stops and begins to drip water from the exhaust, i have asked opinions from technicians and they told me different things, one mechanic said i should use an adoptor for one of my plugs, another said it is valve seal i need to change, one said i should be getting ready to change the whole engine as it cannot be ringed.

Right now iv am tired and confused, pls what exactly do i have to do to get this solved once and permanently?

Thanks a lot.

Your valve stem seals are bad. should be easy to replace.

dachoice:
Oga carguru, your candid advice on cars and car related matters is highly acknowledged and may the good lord enlarge your coast and imbue you with more insight.

I was using a Toyota Camry 2000 model before it was snatched at gunpoint unfortunately for me there no Security of any kind.

I am planning on acquiring a Lexus RX 300 (2000 - 2003)model

My budget is 1.2M
I am in Edo State

Your unbiased and candid opinion is highly solicited




Best regards

I believe you are gunning for a Nigerian used (looking at your budget)

It is a good car. Reliable Engine and gearbox.very reasonable luxury, given the age.

Watch out for:

Engine oil sludge in engine(as a result of bad maintenance). a tell tale sign will be an inspection of the engine oil cover.
Cracked exhaust manifold that will give a notorious P0171 trouble code(System too lean)
Suspension noise
Rust.


Please note that fuel consumption will be higher than the camry you used previously.

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myners007:

Good Morning Sir,Please i need advice on how to resolve a challenge of increasing temperature of My 2007 v6. The temperature guage ussualy rise to the middle level barely minutes after kick off.I took the car down to a radiator mechanic and he advised that i get a new radiator and that the one inside is expired. The radiator of the car was changed replaced with a belgium one this January and i wonder why would the radiator be replaced in such a short period of time.I also observed tremendous rise in the temperature whenever the ac is switched on.

Radiator should be replaced with a brand new unit.
Ensure cooling system has been bled properly.

Carter Bridge built in 1901 is one of three bridges connecting Lagos Island to the mainland, the other are the Third Mainland and Eko bridges. At the time of its construction, this was the only bridge connection between the mainland and Lagos Island. The bridge starts from Iddo on the mainland and ends at Idumota area of Lagos Island.

The bridge was named after Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter, a former Governor of the Colony of Lagos.

The Carter Bridge was originally constructed by the British colonial government, prior to Nigerian independence in 1960. After independence, the bridge was dismantled, redesigned and rebuilt during late 1970s. The Alaka-Ijora flyover, on the Iddo end of the span was completed in 1973.

Pic. 1 - The original carter bridge
Pic 2 - Carter bridge as it looks today.

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TobiDirax:


I agree with you. But that statement cannot be generalised. I sold my Toyota Camry 2005 in top condition and I bought Honda DC Nigerian used which has never given me any issue since I got it.

You were lucky

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9. W222 (2014 -date)

Officially unveiled in May 2013, the newest S-Class has a more streamlined appearance than the outgoing model. Some interesting features include a large front grille inspired by the F700 Concept car and LED lights used exclusively inside and out - a first in the automotive industry. Two strong converging character lines give the flanks a more sculpted look, while integrated exhaust tips and a large glass roof (likely optional) highlight the design.
Available luxury appointments over and above what was offered in the W221 include a choice of massage type for each seat occupant (the W221 offered various intensities of a single massage type) and two levels of premium audio from luxury German brand, Burmester.

The W222 has driver assistance systems aboard that allow it to steer a course within a lane and follow a leading vehicle for a short period (DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, also called traffic jam assistant). It will also slow or come to a dead stop and accelerate in response to traffic ahead. Mercedes engineers claim to have, under controlled conditions, ridden aboard a W222 S Class that has driven autonomously for 50 km, merely by altering parameters controlling equipment already fitted.

5. The W126 (Shagari ) 1980:

The W126 series premiered in September 1979, . The W126 line featured improved aerodynamics and enlarged aluminum engine blocks. The W126 was manufactured from 1979 through 1991 with a mid-cycle update. Coupé models based on the S-Class were reintroduced with the W126 (380/500 SEC). Total sales of the W126 S-Class sedans reached 818,036 units, with an additional 74,060 coupes sold.

In December 1980, the W126 introduced a driver side airbag, as patented by Mercedes-Benz in 1971, as well as passenger side airbags (in 1988), seat-belt pretensioners, and traction control. It was the first production car to feature an airbag standard, and as late as 1991 there were only a few other manufacturers in Europe who offered an airbag. The interior featured additional courtesy and reading lamps, along with heated seats and a more advanced climate control system. A four-speed automatic transmission was standard.

Although the top of range Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 of the previous generation was not directly replaced, the W126 carried forward the hydropneumatic suspension of the 6.9 as an option on the 500SEL. A new cruise control system was offered as well. Succeeding the roadster based coupes, the W126 introduced a two-door variant, the SEC coupé. The W126 S-Class received a mid-cycle update in 1985 with exterior modifications and engine upgrades occurred.

6. The W140 (the Beast ) 1991:

In 1991, the W140 series replaced the W126 line with the first production model assembled in April of that year. The W140 grew in proportions and featured two wheelbase lengths and a shorter-wheelbase W140 coupé.

The W140 cost 25% more than the W126 that it replaced and featured double-pane window glazing, self-closing boot lid and doors, electric windows with a jam-protection feature (lowering when encountering an obstruction), rear-parking markers in the US (which appeared on the rear wings when in reverse), and a heating system which emitted warm air while residual energy was available after the engine was turned off.

In 1993, Mercedes-Benz model nomenclature was rationalized, with the SE/SEL/SEC cars becoming the S-Class and alphanumerical designations inverted (e.g. the both 500SE and 500SEL became S500 regardless of wheelbase length). In 1995, the W140 received a minor face lift featuring clear turn signal indicator lenses on the front and rear as well as headlamps fitted with separate low- and high-beam reflectors for the US market. Following the mid-year face lift, the W140 coupe and sedan (Saloon) featured Electronic Stability Control. This particular generation of S-class is heavily referred to or nicknamed as the Mercedes "Shabah/شبح"(Meaning ghost when translated) in many middle eastern countries.

7. The W220 (1998):

In July 1998, the W220 was presented. The W220 S-Class was completely restyled, with a body that was slightly smaller and lighter than its predecessor. Unlike its predecessor, the W220 was not the first model to feature the company's new design theme for the next generation of Mercedes-Benz. This honor was given to the W168 A-Class when it launched in 1997. The new S-Class incorporated the new styling cues first introduced on the Mk I A-Class the year before (for example, the dashboard carried over the new styling details first seen in the A-Class), with a renewed focus on elegance and style in a more rounded shape compared to the preceding W140. Despite being smaller, the W220 S-Class offered more interior space than the W140. Production of the W220 S-Class totaled 485,000 units, slightly more than the production totals from the W140. The W220 was produced in a sedan version only.[11]

As with each new S-Class, the W220 brought in innovations such as Airmatic air suspension and Active Ventilated Seats (which used miniature fans in the seats to move air through perforations). A navigation system with center console-mounted screen display was introduced, along with the COMAND input control system. Other options included keyless entry and ignition, a radar-controlled Distronic cruise control system and a cylinder shut-off system called Active Cylinder Control. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system was introduced to the North America market S-Class for 2003, complementing the traditional rear-wheel drive configurations.

In 2002, Mercedes-Benz introduced the world's first preemptive safety system on the W220 with its first iteration of Pre-Safe. The W220 S-Class received an exterior refresh with updates to the front fascia. The grille angle was adjusted to a slightly more upright position, and the xenon-discharge headlamps were given a new transparent housing, replacing the earlier opaque versions. The front bumper's lower air intakes were also restyled.

8.The W221 (2006):

The W221 is slightly larger in all dimensions than its predecessor, and it features three newly developed engines with up to 26% power increase. The interior is completely new, all materials have been upgraded and make for a more luxurious ride, and the center console transmission gear lever has been replaced with a column-mounted shifter. New technological features on the W221 include an infrared Night View Assist feature and the latest Mercedes-Benz pre-collision system. The W221 features sharper exterior styling (most notably wide fender arcs) and technological improvements. The W221 is the second consecutive generation of the S-Class to be solely produced in a sedan body style.

In the US for the 2010 model year, the S-Class received a facelift across the entire model line in mid-2009. Daytime LED running lights were fitted to the outer edges of the bi-xenon lamp units.

Pic 5
The W126 (Shagari )

Pic 6
The W140 (the Beast )

Pic 7
The W220

Pic 8
The W221

1. The W180 'Ponton'(1954):

The W180 line debuted in 1954, and is the first lineup of "Ponton" models retroactively associated with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The W180 featured six-cylinder sedan, coupé, and convertible models, and was produced until 1957.
The "Ponton" lineup included four- and six-cylinder models, but only the six-cylinder W180 and W128 lines are considered part of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class chronology, as they were the most powerful "Ponton" versions available. Both "Ponton" models were Mercedes' first without a conventional frame, using a unitized body/frame construction.

2. The W111,112 "Fintail" (1959):

Mercedes Benz Fintail (German: Heckflosse) is an informal nickname given to Mercedes Benz vehicles notable for the presence of tailfins. The Fintail series replaced the Ponton series.

The W111 was a chassis code given to its top-range vehicles, including four-door sedans, produced from 1959 to 1968, and two-door coupes and cabriolets from 1961 to 1971. The W111, was initially attributed only to six-cylinder cars with 2.2-litre engines. The luxury version with big-block 3-litre engines were given the chassis code W112. The entry-level vehicles with four-cylinder engines were called W110. All three versions W110, W111, and W112, in both two- and four-door bodies, were built on an identical chassis.

3. The W108/W109 (1965)

The updated and larger W108/W109 model lines were introduced in 1965. The squarish W108 line included the straight-six M129 engine powered 250S, 250SE, 280S 280SE and 280SEL. In 1968 the 300 SEL 6.3 borrowed the 6-litre V8 from the W100 600 Pullman to offer a truly high-performance luxury sedan.

During this period, the designation S (for "Sedan" was used for standard carburated short-wheelbase models; an E (for "Einspritzung", German for fuel-injection) was added to the 250SE, 280SE and 300SE. Long-wheelbase models gained an L (for "Lang", German for "long", reflecting an extra 10 centimeters added in the rear passenger compartment. Since the advent of the W108 series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always included two wheelbase lengths, although not all wheelbases are sold in every country.

The more powerful 300SE and 300SEL models were classified as the W109 chassis, with front and rear air suspension (rather than the coil spring based W108 rear suspension), and available burl walnut interior trim, automatic transmission, and power windows.

In 1968, the W108 line dropped the 250SE in favor of the larger-engined 280S and 280SEL; the 250S remained as an entry model until 1969; the 300SE/SEL yielded their 3.0 litre inline-6 for the intermediate SL type (W113) 2.8 litre engine, and were later offered with a 3.5-litre V8 engine (in both the SE and SEL form, not in the U.S.) and 4.5-litre (U.S. only) and 6.3-litre V8 engines (in the SEL model only). The W108/109 lines, which eventually supplanted the W111 lines, were never available with four-cylinder engines.

4. The W116 (1972)

In 1972, Mercedes-Benz introduced the W116 line, the first to be officially called the S-Class.Produced from 1972 through 1980, the W116 series featured a four-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes. The 280, 350, and 450 (4.5L version) models featured SE and SEL versions. This was a groundbreaking sedan for Mercedes-Benz, and for the first time in the company history, the car had an obvious, blatant and outward emphasis on safety placed above a pure styling viewpoint. The overall design incorporated numerous safety features developed from the "safety research vehicles" in the mid-to-late 1960s to the very early 1970s.

These safety features include: padded door trim around the windows, heavily padded steering wheel (later to be replaced by an airbag with the Mercedes-Benz abbreviation of SRS standing for the English-language term Supplemental Restraint System), more comprehensive safety padding on the dashboard and around the interior, dual asymmetric windshield wipers, headrests with a center depression to locate the occupant's head in a more central position during a rear impact, a rain-water management system to improve visibility consisting of deep channels on both sides of the windshield and flowing into deeply channeled rain gutters, including similar designs on the side mirrors, rounded body shapes along the edges, such as the tops of the front fenders, etc., designed to ameliorate pedestrian injuries, ribbed rear taillamp lenses which would remain clearer of dirt on the recessed areas, an easy-to-access first aid kit stowed in a recessed compartment on the rear parcel shelf prominently labeled with the universally recognized "cross" symbol which represents "first aid", and several other subtle safety features related to both active and passive safety.

Pic.1
The W180 'Ponton'

Pic.2
The W111,112 "Fintail"

Pic 3:
The W108/W109

Pic 4.
The W116

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andykay:
What issues does a BMW e46 that have its battery at back has compared with one that has its battery in the front. Which one is the best? Thank you for your quick response

No problems with that. Car still performs as it should.

But the Main reason is due to weight distribution between the front and rear axles (50:50 weight distribution)

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nemadfsyahooc:
Pls house the rear brake lights of Camry 2008/stays on even when car is switched off. What could be the cause.

Faulty brake switch. Replace.

Aanumi16:

Good Morning.
Recently I observed that my Toyota Camry 08 i4 consumes more fuel than normal and a check engine came up. After scanning I have P2238 and P0172. Did an emission test and it failed. What do you think could be the problem?
Attached is my diagnostic report.
Need help here

Oxygen sensor faulty. Replace Oxygen sensor. Check and confirm all vacuum lines are in place.

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