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dejiconde:
Thanks for the response, water is wat I know they put in radiator. So wat should be the solution sir.

Water should never be the fluid to use in your radiator. The cooling won't be efficient as water boils.
Your engine suffers for it and its lifespan shortened.

What is recommended is 'coolant'. For instance, Honda recommends their own 'Type 2' coolant which a mixture of water and other additives that increase the boiling point of the fluid and keeps it from freezing in very low temperatures.

Generally, there are two types of coolants.
1) The pre-mixed: These already are a mixture of water and the 'coolant' additives. The common coolants sold in our environment are of this type (e.g. Total, Oando, Lb). They should be used ALONE to fill the entire radiator WITHOUT adding water, as they are already pre-mixed.

2) Undiluted coolants: Not common in our environment. These usually come with directions on how to mix with distilled water before filling the radiator.

Hope it's clearer now.

wizzle772:
Good evening everyone, please am having issues with my Honda Civic 2007, anytime I engage the gear to reverse mostly it delays like 10 seconds to engage, and ones it engages it jerks, have gone to scan it and it's bring out just P0747 only and I have tried many solenoid and still the same thing, have even change the 2 solenoid and still the same issue and also the the drive light blinks sometimes. Please someone should help me. Mechanic have change my gear oil like 4 months ago, I don't really know the gear oil he used, and the car has been working well since 4 month ago not until last month I started having this issue.

Have you ruled out a slow transmission fluid leak?

Commonly from poorly torqued drain plug or solenoid bolts.

Lastly, transmission may be on its way out.

dejiconde:
Also, I noticed shortage of water in my radiator and water is foamy. No sign of overheating and it doesn’t smoke.

What is water doing in your radiator in the first place?

Car abuse!!

The water probably has contaminants, causing it to foam.

YeyeBoyfriend:
Hello gurus in the house, yesterday, I drove my car to a location, parked and after about 15mins, I came back, started the car but refused to start, borrowed battery to start it (it worked) but went off while on a stop and move traffic

Tried to borrow battery to start it again, this time it refused to start but all lights was on, someone said the kick starter isn’t moving, he helped hitting the kick start with a long iron, after this was done (hitting the kick starter) the car starts again,

This morning I tried starting it, still didn’t work,
Pls is the problem the kick starter or something else, kindly help me out bosses, thanks

luvinhubby and all pls I need your input

What car model?

As it's been said, the problem is your kick starter.

To fix it, you have two options:

1) A good electrician can remove the starter and inspect. Most of the time, it is the 'brushes' in it that are worn and they can be replaced. This is cheaper than buying another starter. If it is the coil that's damaged, it may be difficult to repair.

2) Buy a replacement kick starter.

Good luck.

NuvioProcure:
so i took it to the mechanic so it was found that my brakepad left it position now it has placed well and the noise is gone.Thank you all

What a relief!

Thanks for the update �

Felakezman:
I have this codes

22-03 rocker arm oil pressure switch (a) circuit low voltage

70-20 A/T system malfunction

70-03 shift solenoid valve b stuck off

Pls help me as my gear takes about 6seconds to enter Drive forcefully in the morning

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw

Rocker arm oil pressure switch (a) circuit low voltage: Check wiring of your vtec solenoid. If intact, you might need to replace the solenoid to fix that.

A/T system malfunction: Likely due to input speed shaft sensor malfunction.

Shift solenoid valve b stuck off: Check the link below for possible causes/ what to do.

https://www.autocodes.com/amp/codes/p0756_honda.html

nas00:
If he truly has a low level of transmission fluid, he could have the symptoms described, without any diagnostic trouble codes.

Let him address the low transmission fluid first rather than scam first. Otherwise, there might be permanent damage to the transmission (gearbox). I guess he is still driving the car.

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw trouble codes.

@Felakezman

Conner44:
Most scanners can scan only the engine and few can scan the gearbox. Make sure you use a good scan tool that can read codes from both the engine and gearbox of your car

If he truly has a low level of transmission fluid, he could have the symptoms described, without any diagnostic trouble codes.

Let him address the low transmission fluid first rather than scam first. Otherwise, there might be permanent damage to the transmission (gearbox). I guess he is still driving the car.

If the gear continues to malfunction with a correct fluid level, you may scan. Generally, faulty transmission pressure sensors or shift solenoids would throw trouble codes.

NuvioProcure:
thank you i doubt if that is the problem, i think i know the ball joint sound moreover i changed it last month.

Noted Sir.

Good luck �

Felakezman:
Honda accord 03 the d started blinking this morning and my mech said the oil is bellow.. I want to drain and put in another.. Will that solve the problem?? Btw i scanned and it did not push out any transmission code sir

If the oil is still clear and pink, you may just top it off.

If the oil appears dirty on the dipstick, drain it and refill with three quarts of ATF-DW1.

Before you move the car, start engine and slowly run through all gears with your foot on the brake pedal.

Cheers!

Felakezman:
Is this he same as scanning the engine??

No Sir.

Transmission fluid means your 'gear oil'.

Check its level and rule out leakage. If level is lower than recommended, top it with the recommended ATF (gear oil). You didn't specify your Honda's model/ year.

Felakezman:
Good morning house.. I notice that when ever i start my car in the morning and engage the gear to drive it takes about 6 seconds to enter drive and move.. Sometimes it forcefully enters it after that.. It drives normally and the D Light on the cluster board does not blink.. Pls help honda gurus

Check your transmission fluid level. A low level would cause all symptoms you listed.
If transmission fluid is not low. Scan for transmission codes. Lastly, the tyranny might be on its way to giving up.

NuvioProcure:
Hello Guys,

Good morning i noticed a knocking sound from my front wheel on my Honda accord 2005 when i made a turn yesterday please what could it be ?

please you guys should assist , my first question didnt get a reply.

P.S Im a learner

Hello.

I understand that Luvinghubby has already drawn your attention to the drive shaft.
It could be your ball joint too (I would put this top of the list).
My Accord once gave knocking sounds on turning the steering, which was worsening with time. When I examined the front end, I narrowed it down to the ball joint. I replaced ball joints and knocking sounds disappeared.
Cheers!

A305:
This is to those commentators yelling GOD; learn physics.

1 - The victim wasn't speeding, hence, the impact of gravity wasn't intense.

2 - The tumbling (down the slope) as well slowed intended pressure of gravity, which means, the slope isn't a long distance slope.

Chances of survival in this scenario is 95% possible, this is why all passengers in the car survived. But if he had been on top speed, Chances of survival will be 50% and if that slope was a long distance slope; that would have been a DEAD END.

It would have been better for you to 'yell God' too.

With due respect, that was nonsense you wrote up there and you need to relearn physics.

The car was not an object in free fall ab-initio, so where the heck did your 'impact of gravity' analysis appear from?
Although gravity plays a role, it is not as direct as you made it seem.

I did not witness the accident, but provided the car did not fall off a sharp cliff edge to trigger somersault, then it had enough linear force, F, which became translational upon the vehicle itself due to sudden deceleration by an impact, hence rollovers until the energy is expended, then car stops somersaulting (Recall: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, hence transformed from one form to the other).


Note that 'F' above = vehicle mass x acceleration at time of impact (Newton's second law of motion)

Your number 2 statement is even messier. "Tumbling down the slope slowed down the INTENDED PRESSURE OF GRAVITY..."

Gravity and Pressure are two different phenomena in physics. Pressure of gravity 'off' me
If anything, while a car tumbles down a slope, gravitational force comes into play!

Maybe you are a comedian, but if you insist this is physics, something is very wrong.

Cheers man.

temi4fash:
No sir... Autocorrect

Please I noticed the Battery light of my Car take a long time before going off and when it does the sound of my car engine changes. More like its taking time to come up. Happens sometimes not all the time. What could be wrong?

Also, there is been a lot of noise when am driving my car. I have changed the bearing for the hub and still same. What could be wrong?

Please how much is original leakage and shock absorber for Honda City 2007.

Thanks

This suggests your alternator is not charging your battery as it should. Like it's been suggested already, I agree you should replace the alternator to avoid getting stranded one day.

You must first listen for where the noise is coming from (front right/left or rear right/left, engine bay etc) and when the noise occurs (e.g. when climbing a speed breaker, when turning steering etc). The information will be useful in determining the most likely cause.

Igemburg:
Car gurus, I have a challenge my Honda civic 09

The idle is not too smooth as it should be
Spark plugs change, ignition coil tested to be working fine
Air filter changed also
Throttle body cleaned
MAF sensor cleaned and scanner didn't bring out any error code
It starts on time and moves, but the movement not smooth as I expected especially when brake is applied.

Abeg help a brother

There is something called 'idle air control valve' below your throttle body. If it is dirty, idle may be rough. Open, clean, reinstall.

Does your steering vibrate when you apply the pedal brake? Is that what you meant in the penultimate sentence?

osato45:
My 2006 honda accord DC V6, doesn't start easily in the morning and sometimes later in the day. I need to turn the ignition twice or thrice before it starts

Before you replace fuel pump, there are easier things to rule out:

- Which engine oil do you use? If too viscous when cold (the likes of 20W-xy), you may want to use 5W-20 or 5W-30 semi synthetic or full synthetic.

- Optimize combustion by cleaning your fuel injectors, throttle body and replacing engine air filter.

- Less commonly, wearing starter motor brushes (starter motor is popularly called 'kick' or 'kick starter') could be another culprit. Generally, if this is the case, it may worsen rapidly over a few weeks and car won't even crank anymore.

- Also less commonly, a battery getting weak. Batteries generally require more 'power' to start up an engine in cold weather.

If all these are ruled out and symptoms persist, you may begin to pay attention to fuel pump.
First thing to check for fuel pump is to turn your key in the ignition to the intermediate position and listen for the whining sound of your fuel pump. You should hear it if in a quiet area. If weak (compared to how it used to sound) or absent, fuel pump suspicion stronger.

Cheers!

johnnymoy2007:
Good day my people. The steering of my Honda CRV 98 is way too soft that makes me almost loose control sometimes. What could be the problem please?

Most likely culprit is a worn steering rack. Replacing your steering rack should solve that. It is important to do that as soon as possible to avoid an accident.

DMechyy:
1. Bad steering rack
2. Worn out sway bar and bushing
Start with 2

Hmmm... Sway bar or sway bar links (aka 'linkage')?

You probably meant to refer to bad sway bar links, in which case, there car responds to steering but sways from side to side after sudden, sharp turns. Can also make one easily lose control of a car.

Bad sway bar bushings usually cause 'clanging' noise.

GCFR696:
Greetings my Ogas at the top
My 2005 Honda accord V6 vibrates/ gives rough idling when I turn on the AC but idling becomes smooth immediately I turn it off. Please where do I check?

Possible causes:
- Low rpm at idle when A/C on (?dirty IACV)
- Bad engine mounts

18wheeler:
Hi everyone! Feels great back here after a long while. Never left actually but no contributions as I changed from 1998 accord to a 2003
Mercedes c240. Well, I'm back now, just got a 2016 accord v6. Glad to see Gazzuz,luvinghubby, adanny01, nurey still offering help since the last 6years (wow @ 283 pages so far) that's how long it took me. Back here to benefit from the wealth of knowledge and experience and share mine as well. I believe my choice of returning to Honda is worthwhile. Bless you all.

Congratulations on your new car Sir.

First tip: Avoid parking your car close to a fence so. You never know, especially during rainy season.

Second tip: If you want your paint work to last, avoid parking under direct sunlight routinely. Shaded parking space better. Avoid using detergent to wash and wax at least once every three months.

Wishing you a pleasurable experience. It's a great car.

Cheers!

markpenk:
Unfortunately, I'm currently in Ibadan. Do you know any solid technician here?

Hullo Sir,

If you still need help in Ibadan, dial my mecho on 08038001922. His workshop's at New Bodija.

The top possibilities include:
1) A slow leak somewhere along your brake lines.

2) Air in the brake fluid circuit.

3) Failing master brake cylinder or vacuum assist system (servo).

Try to sort it out ASAP. You don't wanna be in an accident due to brake failure (I sincerely hope not).

Cheers!!

theoilguy:
They drive cars above 75k miles and don’t want the best oil for that age of engine.

Anyway, we ll continue to try to educate everyone

And who are 'they'?

Whoever you are, that statement speaks volumes about your character. Don't be disrespectful. Cheers!

dru23:
There is nothing wrong with high mileage oil .. Kindly get your facts. I use high mileage on all my uber cars and personal cars ..

Okay, never meant to argue with anyone.
For whatever reasons, the day you use any oil other than high mileage, you'll likely begin to find out. Cheers!!

temi4fash:
It's not under warranty self...

But thanks for yohr input sir

Understood.

Just trying to say that even Honda doesn't guarantee that your car will work well if you use other fluids apart from their recommended.

The reverse is also true.

temi4fash:
Can another CVT Oil be used apart from the Honda CVT oil for Honda CVT gears??.

No Sir.

Normally, that automatically voids your Honda warranty anyday.

radautoworks:
If na me talk am dem go say na because I wan sell market

Nor be lie. Na you and me fit understand each other. Most people out there just don't understand as much. All they wonder is why it should cost them so much to recharge their a/c

Aaaaarghmed:
not more than 5k

For refrigerant not more than 5k, expect substandard cooling (typically cold at night but you sweat in the sun).

If pure r134a must be used, can't be less than 10k.

The main problem is availability. Most of the refrigerant in our market are impure, hence cool poorly.

I have some available, but usually for private use cos most people out there won't want to pay for such. But that's premium service ... Pulling vacuum + charging

mythy70:
Hello house,

I changed my Honda Civic 03 gearbox last week, the Kazeem that changed it for me recommended and used Holt oil, which I'm not comfortable with.

I've decided to drain and change the oil now to a recommended transmission oil for the car, before I start driving or taking the car around.

1. Please what oil should I buy and use for the transmission? And if there is anyone that is selling, how much please?

2. For the engine oil as well, can I use Mobil super 2000 5w-30 the semi synthetic with black cover for the servicing?

3. How about the recommended oil seal to use?

4. For the transmission fluid, if I get the genuine one, I know I'll have to drain the previous Holt and pour the genuine one, I hope it won't have any issue on the transmission since I just fix it last week?

Thank you for your response! I'm a first time Honda user

Cc: luvinhubby and other gurus in the house

Hello Sir.

Sadly, you should have asked before filling the transmission with Holts ATF.

Right now, the ideal thing to do is to uncouple the transmission and drain the Holts fluid completely before refilling with recommended ATF. That's one hell of a job, but might be better than having to buy a new transmission soon.

The Mobil semi-synthetic engine oil is okay.

Not sure you will readily find the OEM oil seals in our market, except you import. I suggest you contact Luvinghubby, who might be able to recommend a locally available alternative based on experience.

Cheers!

mbahjohnpaul:
Good mrng pls is it advisable to use Mobil 1 extended performance advanced full synthetic for my acura mdx 06 or should I stick to the normal full synthetic. Servicing has always been done with normal Mobil 1. Cc nurey gazzuz luving hubby

Hello!

If it is the high mileage, extended performance Mobil 1, DO NOT USE except your engine is leaking oil already.
By 'leaking oil', I mean engine oil minimally SEEPING out of some parts of the engine, giving it a wet appearance.

If your engine block and sump are dry and free of engine oil seepage, continue with the normal full synthetic Mobil 1.

Why?
The HIGH MILEAGE, extended performance Mobil 1 contains additives that swell up your oil seals. The aim is to improve the competence of the seals in a high mileage engine (some of which are likely to have started allowing oil seep through).
However, the unintended consequence of using the oil in an engine not yet leaking oil is compromise of the integrity of intact seals....and they will soon start seeping oil.

I do hope you understand. Good luck.

temi4fash:
I notice my Check engine light comes up when my odometer get to 4rpm. it usually happens when am on the highway and picking up speed.

It's a Honda City 2007 vehicle. And engine does not change performance when it happens only jerks a lil

What could cause this??


Cc
luvinhubby
nas00
thebigkendo
Gazzuzz

It's an electrical issue. My guess would be an ignition coil-related issue, but you never can tell till you run a scan.
Do that and we go from there. Scan the car after a good drive (not after parking the car overnight or for longer periods).

theoilguy:
Thank you sir.. We appreciate your business

Hello Sir.

Kindly alert when you have Mobil 1 5W-20 in stock. I do not want the high mileage variant though. Thanks.