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 Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 9:15pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
IYIMAN:Aha!! For how long has your coolant been drying up every two days? How many of your fans keep working after engine is shut off. The left, the right or both? You should have 2 fans. Most likely, the cooling fan started misbehaving after the coolant leaks started. Therefore, the ideal way to go is to FIRST address the coolant issue, and the fan/ thermostat behaviour MAY normalize. That doesn't mean you can't check your fan's fuse/relay though. However, if after doing that and nothing is amiss, focus on sorting out the coolant issue first. Since you said your engine is running fine and no overheating, you may have a rather slow external coolant leak, which you should patiently look for by tracing the coolant lines, preferably just after driving the car. You may need to examine on a ramp from below too. Pay attention to the water pump area and the metal pipe running into it from one end. The colour of the coolant may stain any area of leak to give it away. Another possibility is an incompetent radiator cap. Watch out for steam or small leaks around the radiator cap when engine is really hot. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 10:18pm On Oct 12, 2016 |
IYIMAN:How about checking up the fuse/relay (as your case may be) controlling the fan for anything that could short-circuit it e.g. rust/gunk, moisture or a melt? If this were to be the case, replacing this might just solve the problem. While you're at it, watch out for Gazzuzz/ luvinghubby to add more perspective. Cheers! 1 Like |
| Health › Re: Meet Godwin Maduka, One Of Africa's Richest Medical Doctors (Photos) by nas00(m): 7:32pm On Oct 05, 2016 |
I join other Nairalanders to appreciate the spirit of love being shown by Dr. Maduka. However, this is what I have to point out: Before Dr. Maduka could become CEO and MEDICAL DIRECTOR, he needed to have completed a medical degree and did subsequent sub-specialty training (residency). In Nigeria today, one of the major reasons the health sector is in chaos is because unions (physiotherapists, nurses, pharmacists, health records officers etc) are protesting vehemently that the office of the Chief Medical Director be made open to all. How our health sector will progress at this rate is beyond me. 1 Like |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 6:02pm On Sep 05, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:A million thanks for the update, Gazzuzz. Never thought it could happen in practice that temperature gauge would remain flat on C in spite of engine work, the stock single cell radiators and all. Wow, that's sick! Btw, I become paranoid whenever I hear any 'kazeem' use the word switch. It's my opinion that not everything they call 'switch' is actually a switch. Based on what i've observed, they often use the word as a vague description for specific car parts, the proper names of which may not even be in general use. Cheers! |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 9:36am On Sep 04, 2016 |
Baylam:Hehehehe!! My Chief, I suspect that 'switch' is your THERMOSTAT. When he removed it, the fan worked... Meaning he's removed the regulatory function of the thermostat. Your fans will now be working right from the moment you turn your ignition on. That's never good for your fuel economy! Gazzuzz had pointed this out in his very first response and re-emphasized by quoting himself. He is probably right. Do as he advised. Meanwhile: While a diagnostic scan may reveal other possible troubles with the car, i'm not sure it will show you anything concerning a removed thermostat. Could anyone in the house with broader scan-tool experience kindly comment on this too? I hail. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 3:14pm On Sep 03, 2016 |
Baylam:Okay Sir. I'm a bit surprised your temperature begins to approach the zero mark on ONE fan, and with greater load on the engine. Under normal circumstances, your temperature gauge pointer should be around the same point (usu a bit closer to half mark than zero) whether your a/c is working or not. This is because the thermostat constantly kicks the fan on and off to maintain a constant engine operating temperature. One of your two fans is linked to the a/c (right/ passenger side fan). Since you say your temperature gauge is always below half mark, in spite of a fan 'not working', I would suggest you take the car for a test drive WITHOUT using the a/c. Keep an eye on the temp gauge all along. If it rises beyond half mark, it's either due to failed cooling fan OR low coolant. To determine which one of the two is the problem, open your car hood and let the car continue to idle if the temperature rises all the way to half mark without the fan kicking on, the fan isn't working. If fan kicks on, then your coolant level is low. Reasons why fan may fail: 1) Removed thermostat with subsequent incorrect connection. Also, if the radiator was recently removed, there's a plug to the thermostat, which could have been completely forgotten and left disconnected 2) Burnt relay: Have relay controlling fans checked Meanwhile, note that: -A lower than normal/ recommended engine temperature will burn more fuel -A/C use will burn more fuel, but certainly not at an alarming rate EXCEPT the a/c thermostat is removed or engine bad ab-initio. Btw, was ur radiator removed recently? |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 8:16pm On Sep 02, 2016 |
Baylam:Any corresponding rise on your temperature gauge up to half mark or beyond, when idling? |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 8:20pm On Sep 01, 2016 |
luvinhubby:Thanks for the alert bro. How can we get these fake products banned from the Nigerian market? .. Imagine how many gearboxes will get destroyed when unsuspecting buyers use this!! |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 10:38pm On Aug 24, 2016 |
adanny01:Hullo Sir! Thanks for your important and correct observation. As I hurriedly scanned through earlier in the day, I certainly had a mental impression of an earlier model of Accord, in spite of the fact that vinzita1 had clearly written 2013 (dunno how I managed not to let that sink in). Maybe because we've not been discussing much about the more recent models here as often. Just settling in for the day and I see my error. Apologies to vinzita1 and all. Like you said, the power steering problem described by vinzita1 has actually been reported by MANY other users of the model. I guess it's the 'achilles heel' of the series. Imagine how embarrassing it could be for a vehicle's steering system to fail in transit! The more alarming thing is that many reported failure at a mileage less than 40,000. This might mean potential consumers may want to stay away from the model. One user reported that symptoms stopped only after steering rack was replaced. @vinzita1: You may want to do as advised by adanny01.. You may gain some insight regarding what to do. Do let us know if any codes were pulled on scanning. Regards! 1 Like |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 6:36am On Aug 24, 2016 |
vinzita1:You are likely dealing with power steering pump failure, which may be outright or the system needs flushing. Before total failure, did you ever hear a squealing noise whenever you start the car or when you turn the steering? Action: - Check power steering fluid LEVEL and COLOUR (appears clear pink or dirty?) - Check your power steering pump and trace hoses linked with your engine running, while having someone turn the steering all the way to the right and left. You are looking for leakage or squeals. - Power steering switch may be faulty - Power steering pump itself may be the culprit Report what you find, so you can gradually narrow down to the main problem. Cheers! |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 11:40pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
drumma:Clean or replace your fuel pump. This might involve a repeat of injector cleaning too. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Shooting At Munich Shopping Center In Germany, 6 Dead by nas00(m): 7:06am On Jul 23, 2016 |
This was my worst fear when Germany opened her borders to admit millions of Syrian refugees in the name of 'helping' Syria several moths ago  I kept wondering if Mrs Merkel and German secret service realized that the people they are 'helping' are a perpetually ungrateful lot of bast.ards. Now, one can only pray that God helps Germany, that such a beautiful society does not get ruined by these religious fanatics. They have willingly allowed the enemy in at a time they weren't thinking. 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Dino Melaye Visits Bourdillon Street In Lagos - See Photos by nas00(m): 6:28pm On Jul 16, 2016 |
Before saying "eyin da?", why didn't Mr Melaye pay a 'courtesy' visit to Jagaban in his villa? If Dino could be so stupid as to go take a picture on Bourdillon, just to prove a point to retards like him, after his deliberate verbal assault and sexual harassment of Mrs Remi Tinubu... How could he have not paid Tinubu a visit? I guess he was at least wily enough to realize he might regret it. Dino is indeed a disgrace  1 Like |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 7:07am On Jul 09, 2016 |
Macmilla:Quad tip exhaust is not a standard feature of any of the trims of the 2006 and 2007 Honda Accord. It may be retrofitted with one though, but I can imagine how expensive that would be. Except we ask the owner in this case, can't be sure how he got his. Possibilities could be: 1) He bought the car that way: That is, the previous owner (assuming car was bought Toks) might have been a performance freak, and installed the exhaust 2) Owner installed it himself. The so-called 'pimping'  As to what's in the hood, I assure you this is the EX-V6 with a 3.0L engine. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 9:55pm On Jul 08, 2016 |
kingreign:I concur Sir. The car looks like a hearse already I wonder what appeals to the 'aesthetic' senses of people who fancy painting their cars so. But hey, our ideas of 'beautiful' differ from person to person. Plus, na the owner get hin car. He can paint it however he pleases. |
| Culture › Re: Ooni Ogunwusi Arrives Nigeria Today. Pictured At Murtala Mohammed Airport by nas00(m): 9:16am On Jun 28, 2016 |
chrysophem:When did the Oonirisa become Minister of Education, Minister of Labour and Productivity, NUC or Salaries & Wages Commission. Your ability to reason and make sound judgement is questionable. 1 Like |
| NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience At Taraba Camp, Batch A, Stream 2, 2016. by nas00(m): 9:15pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
Rinzman:Nice one. You camped in Wukari exactly a year after my set (Batch B, 2010). I served in Karim Lamido, but came all the way to Mambilla Plateau (lodged at a hotel in Gembu) to spend some time. That was a 16-hour journey (6 hours by road from K/Lamido to Jalingo; 10 hours from Jalingo to Gembu). I would never have had the slightest inkling of how much I missed, had I not gone on that trip Do you remember any or all of these features? -**The Highland Tea factory is in KAKARA.. With vast a plantation of tea leaves (I noticed you said Nguroje. Nah) - There is also a hydro-electric dam under construction in Kakara. The lake is such a beautiful sight. - The Nigeria Football Federation has a high altitude training ground on the Mambilla Plateau (I think in MaiSamari, but can't remember precise location now) - There are extensive areas of softwood plantation. I was told those beautiful trees were first planted on the plateau by white people. There is lumbering activity, and the characteristic vehicles used to transport planks on the plateau have a funny look (like wagons used by Nazi Germany to prosecute the Second World War  )... Trucks that bring goods to Mambilla often take planks OR cattle back in return.- If you stand for a while at NGUROJE, you would notice clouds drifting through the houses, including yourself... AND if you stand at a point you can observe the deep green valleys below, you would see clouds hanging in the air below the level where you stand - When you talk in Nguroje, you observe a visible flow of steam from your mouth - There are two houses (duplex) side by side in Gembu, said to each belong to Obasanjo and Atiku. The houses are on the steeps of a small hill - The people of Mambilla have a peculiar type of basket they carry to farm. It has straps, and it is usually carried on the back, exactly the way one would carry a school bag. - Because Gembu is just about 15 minutes to Cameroonian border by bike, there are lots of Cameroonians in Gembu. Cameroonian products also come in via that route. E.g. Drinks - Abundance of very fresh and cheap fruits in Gembu - There are no mosquitoes, unlike what you have elsewhere in Nigeria. Sardauna LGA is the equivalent of Yankee in Nigeria. I wish I served there like you  One more thing, TR is in NORTH-EASTERN Nigeria, not north-central. Cheers bro! 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 4:51pm On Jun 21, 2016 |
bashexyz:You are very close to luvinghubby nah. He has a base in Oyingbo, which is just within walking distance from Yaba. Call him, I guess he can link you up with a good technician. Macmilla:Mostly true Sir. Lagos people ehn.. na their way. No be small thing |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 1:15pm On Jun 20, 2016 |
bashexyz:Your location is the most important info Sir. Add your location, so that the appropriate persons can assist. Cheers! |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 1:49pm On Jun 18, 2016 |
diggy4real:Your A/C low pressure circuit should not freeze. Could be, most likely, due a faulty thermostat. Have a sensible a/c technician check your thermostat function. 1 Like |
| NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience At Taraba Camp, Batch A, Stream 2, 2016. by nas00(m): 7:12am On Jun 17, 2016 |
Sirsubway1:You probably chilled at Serti, a town within Gashaka L.G.A. There is an armored military cantonment in Serti with tons of those military guys. The interesting thing I noticed about the North is that uniformed men (police, army, NSCDC etc) were usually very friendly towards civilians, unlike in the South-West, where I came from. Coming from Bali towards Mambilla, you would pass through numerous military check points. Some of these check points actually have huts where I think the soldiers live while on duty, yet they were never aggressive. Soldiers sacrifice a lot. I wonder what they eat and if they have families.. I love them too.  Had a number of them as friends during camp. The funniest of them had the nickname 'no be lie'. Dude was so unusually short for a military man. But the day I fear God na d day d guy provoke. He single-handedly punished all the platoons on parade ground for a long while, beating non compliers with a huge stick. Even his colleagues could not intervene. Eventually, na we 'mammy crew' rescue the camp that day when we promised the guy any amount of beer he wanted from that day till the end of camp. I was not punished with the others that day though, as my 'rank' had already risen in camp before then. I could count the number of times I attended parade throughout. Maybe 4 times. Na either mammy or camp clinic steady There was this UBANDOMA joint in mammy. That was our melting pot for 'shayo' and 'asun'... Then IYA IJESA for confirm pounded yam If you've been there, say aye!  1 Like 1 Share |
| NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience At Taraba Camp, Batch A, Stream 2, 2016. by nas00(m): 10:15pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
Opiletool:The first time I saw the snake, it was a huge, majestic, golden coloured beast (cobra). It dazzled brilliantly in the hot Taraba sun. My first instinct was to dash away as fast as possible...but I noticed the snake had already fixed its eyes on me and was studying me, I guess. I just decided not to run, lest it 'flies' and attack. Instead, we both stood looking at each other for a while, then the snake moved first. It turned away from me and crawled into the next compound. You could feel its weight as it dragged away. I heaved a sigh of relief and went my way. Somehow, I felt if I had made any movement that day, e fit turn long tin. Subsequently, I dey jam d snake for backyard steady, but we just dey do the normal tuale for each other.. It seemed to like coming out when it is sunny. I think it lived in the soak-away behind the house. There were lots of snakes in Karim Lamido. A soldier even had a snake bite in my compound while lying outside at night to take fresh air due to the ambient heat. Luckily, he survived and the snake was killed 2 Likes |
| NYSC › Re: My NYSC Experience At Taraba Camp, Batch A, Stream 2, 2016. by nas00(m): 8:52pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
JessiliciousJes's: Nice thread and a cool way to unwind for you and us. I got interested in your story because, like you, I camped in TR and served there as well. That was 6 years ago, and the nysc camp then was within the Polytechnic, Wukari. I had a lot of thrilling experience and stories to tell by the time I completed the year. If you stay back for your service year after camp, try to set aside time and some money to visit these places: 1) Gashaka-Gumpti National Park 2) Mambilla Plateau (Popularly called Gembu). You will definitely hear about Gembu in camp. You may also hear about 'Snake Island' (Karim Lamido, where I served). Guess what, a huge snake actually resided behind my apartment throughout my service year, but we gave each other mutual respect. Anytime I saw it, I never tried to attack it and it reciprocated my kind gesture till I left I wish you a successful service year. Cheers! 13 Likes |
| Family › Re: Introverts Lounge (Extroverts Pls Keep Off !!) by nas00(m): 5:27pm On Jun 16, 2016 |
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| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 1:26pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
Beehandz:Luvinghubby is in Lagos. He has an outlet in Oyingbo, where you can buy. Contact him via his mobile number (check his signature) 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Beautiful Nature Of Mambilla Plateau In Taraba : Why You Should Consider Touring by nas00(m): 4:37pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
Nguroje, where people live in the clouds Nobody can truly appreciate the beauty, the value, the thrill of Mambilla until he/ she visits the place. All the way from Gashaka up the steeps into Mambilla, the traveler's thrill is second to none. Natural springs, monkeys, the bottomless gorges, winding route, beautiful scenery etc Especially if you love Geography and like nature. You've gotta love Mambilla. 2 Likes |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 2:25pm On Jun 13, 2016 |
safex:No. They come in 1 quart units. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 1:20pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Macmilla:No Sir. I only wanted safex to be able to recognize it, in case someone wants to deceive him. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 7:47am On Jun 12, 2016 |
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| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 9:45pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
safex:Welcome Sir That is exactly what I mean. However, what will determine if you need to do a second ATF change is this: **After your first drain and refill procedure, drive the car around for a day or two, then remove your ATF dipstick and check the colour, smell and consistency (rub fluid between your fingers). Colour should be clear pink (not dark), should not smell burnt and when you rub between your fingers, you should not feel any fine particles. Otherwise, a second drain and refill is indicated. Nonetheless, it is generally better to repeat the oil drain and refill, at least once (or more, till the above-stated conditions are met). This is because it is NOT possible to drain all the fluid in your transmission at any single attempt. You can only drain about 2/3rds (except you dismantle the transmission), so there will always be some old/dirty fluid left behind to dilute the fresh one you are adding. The more times you repeat the procedure, the fresher ATF you have in there. That said, you might have noticed some improvement in symptoms right from the time you perform the first drain. Following the guide however prolongs your transmission life and improves overall performance, especially if you change ATF at recommended intervals (see your owner's manual). Concerning where you can get ATF-DW1, you can contact luvinghubby (He sells) or buy from Amazon/ ebay. Beware of any other ATF, as ATF-DW1 is the only one formulated for Honda transmissions. Good luck. |
| Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by nas00(m): 8:19am On Jun 11, 2016 |
afoxy17:Open the hood and look beneath your brake fluid chamber. It is connected to this 'servo' via a master cylinder. safex:Do a drain and refill of your transmission fluid, using ATF-DW1 only. You may need to repeat the procedure once or twice, depending on how dirty the transmission fluid is, until you have it fresh and clean. Hopefully, your transmission's malfunction has not reached the point of no return. Cheers! |
Chai,farming is their way, lots of corn,millets, brown beans,cassava,guava,tomato,tea plantation at NGURUOJE(HIGHLAND TEA) such a beautiful place, to mention a few.Then there is GECHAAN(a centre built by a faith-based organisation for people living with HIV/AIDS),their sponsors are majorly USAID. Men,my students loved us cos we taught them with so much intensity and tried our best to instill in them the 'can-do it' mentality. Many of them still call me to ask about my well being,teachers and student alike(even after years after my service year). I now belong to the school of thought that says,'never judge a book by its cover.' So many fond memories of Gembu