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seanfer:
Thanks for the response.... Is it advisable to get a naija used?

Do all the important inspection if the faults aren't bank breaking you buy.

seanfer:
Hello Gurus in the house please I will like to know if 2009 Ford Escape is a good buy... What are the Pro's and Con's... Availability and How Cheap/Expensive the parts, Mechanic..... Please this is urgent.

it's a good car, reliable though body parts are a bit on the high because there seems to be no Chinese clone in the market and tokunbo aren't much. But a solid car all the same whether it's the Mazda variant or the mariner. They use same engine throughout the line.

computerglobal:
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HeavenlyBang:
His car isn't revving, though?

His car works perfectly currently according to him.

on the 3rd try the car function correctly.

He also replied again that the car has not misbehaved since then. You seems to be close on the TPS thing since no revv instead of revv but no movement

DreCharles:
He is in Oyo state if I'm correct. We are states apart

iberekodo, camp, lafenwa, itaoshin exterior ends of abeokuta to ikoyi is less than 100km journey that's 2hours journey or 3hours journey with traffic. Ikoyi to rad is around 30 to 40kms and it's highway driving. just book appointment for a Saturday and leave early you can even reach Lagos in 1hr if you are a RuffRyder like me.

though I have not seen a big car shop in abeokuta though

king406:
Nurey wetin benz do you?

Benz no offend me at all at all, nah the Benz or nothing fans dey always try to re-write history the wrong way, we have to put a check to that

weyreypey:
Another Islamic fast needs to be proclaimed.... you're going offrail so fast

we have not finished,it's not too late to join

laudate:
Sorry... what do you mean by "interference" engine?

In simple terms an interference engine gets valves bent when the timing gives way in motion or when it is not in motion and you kick the car and engine rolls.

"valves aren't expensive but the job is" means each valve could cost you not more than 2 to 3k for quality but the job is a tough one, engine has to be brought down opened and dismantled, bent valves removed and Engine internals scrutinized for other faulty components like seals, engine block, piston damage if non then it has to be coupled back exactly with the right torque wrench for bolts . in other words your average Joe doesn't have the required expertise or tools for doing it. The engine though will work but won't last.

antagonist:
all these fake review threads everywhere

soon now this one will be updating thread for the next 5 years like kakaki and his 2014 post

very unnecessary thread, we are still dealing with kakaki and people are adding more

ewa jijo olomo

eyin so mori ti ewe ti agba

ewa jijo olomo

laudate:
Pls how does one fix the valves in a 2007 Nissan Xterra? The mechanic said the timing chain had a problem. This was replaced. Now he is saying all valves were affected and have to be replaced? I don't understand. Is he correct? How much are the valves? Any ideas?

Interference engine, timing faulty affects valves. timing chain issues were non existent in those engine year. Always ensure you use full synthetic oils for timing chain fitted engines wrong oil causes timing chain issues

Newbreed2018:
Hello bro! I see how intellectually sound u r with vehicles. I'm torn in between buying 06 civic or 07 elantra for my mum just for city driving.
Considering naija factors, which is a best choose?
Tnx

I see more Civic on road than the Elantra not because the Elantra is a bad car but it's segment to me is undefined or non existent. The accent is more of a Corolla or Civic competitor the Elantra is just a figure head.

The Civic has digital speedometer, leather seat optional in a trim with a potent 1.8L engine,solid transmission and no ball joint brouhaha. Petit for a lady. I think your mama would look dashing cruising a Civic in a Civilization.

ITbomb:
I have been using Total 7000 synthetic engine oil for over a year now but the product has been scarce to buy and I need to switch to what every other person is using - Mobil, for peace of mind

Which of the Mobil oil spec is good and available for replacement?

Hyundai Accent 2013
15-50W synthetic oil used

you shouldn't toy with that engine, they we're basically built for non repairs especially those bought brand-new in Nigeria.

I did just advice you check for sludge before using a synthetic (with bleach) because once that engine starts to show symptoms of damage it's the beginning of the end.

when switching to synthetic use 5W30 or 5W40 for engine protection

HeavenlyBang:
Lol, nice joke. A much heavier Infiniti Q50 Red Sport does 0-60 in 4.5s with 400HP. The A35 already does it in 4.7s with just 302 HP.

The A45 will do it in 4.0s, easily. Watch and see.

Till then, Adios Amigo

TY4succex:
Hi Nairalanders, Can I change my Toyota Camry 2004 LE 2.4L tyres from 205/65/R15 to 195/65/R15? I do not have problem with Ground clearance as I 've got a taller shock absorber for that; just to mention. I just want to change to a narrower one. Any major implication ?

No implication, Tyre is just slimmer or narrower.

HeavenlyBang:
Las las.


Anyway, 400 HP on a car as light as the A45 is enough to tension M3's and C63's.

See wetin the new Supra dey do with only 350 HP. I expect the A46 to have a 0-60 of about 4s flat. 1/4 miles in about 12s.

haba Bros stop jumping the gun, it would be a miracle if it achieves it at 5secs. but we shall be waiting at the 370z corner

HeavenlyBang:
Right. You know I only argue with hard data and facts. I dey wait you for front.

You know nah, Las Las we go leave horse power focus on 0-62 and quarter mile nah the Koko for the matter be that

HeavenlyBang:
Current F1 uses turbocharged V6s, not V8s.

Bros, your point is invalid.

The Nissan engine you talked about is a racing engine, and I've gone on to give you an example of a Mercedes equivalent engine that completely destroys it. Nissan hasn't done anything groundbreaking.

In terms of mass production engines used in street legal cars, this 2.0L on the A45 is king.

you want to argue Sha I will wait for you by that sweet corner, where you always enter my trap. 2020 is a few months away

cc LeJeun, sooperrescue

HeavenlyBang:
Racing engines and mass production engines are very different. One is built to last like 1k miles max, the one is built to last hundreds of thousands of miles.

I'm not sure if you're serious but Mercedes has a 1.6L turbocharged F1 engine that makes close to 900 HP. It's also on the Mercedes One:One, I believe.

This 2.0L engine is very impressive no matter how you spin it. In comparison, the Nissan GTR only makes 600 HP from a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V6.

Don't try to downplay what Mercedes achieved.

This is for history, let it be known that the smallest engine with the biggest hp was first done by a Japanese manufacturer, the Germans won't steal this

The Benz 1.6L you talking about is a V8 not something less and the Mazda 1.3L V8 for same race category was a badass.

kingreign:
Picture or adobvelive

I dub thee "sir doubting Thomas of Nairaland" you may rise (enlightened) as a Knight

Nissan 1.5L 3cylinder 400hp is still a step ahead of thus mediocre engineering Benz or nothing fans am at home come and beat but don't kill me

mediocre achievement when Nissan has a 1.5L 3cylinder power house with 400hp.
cc Heavenlybang and weyreypey

mediocre achievement when Nissan has a 1.5L 3cylinder power house with 400hp.
cc Heavenlybang and weyreypey

luvinhubby:
I don't know about Dextron III for Toyota, but your experience is not related to a Honda on that.
Thought Toyota gears use Type T4 or WS?

no, sienna 2000 is dextron 2 or 3 as recommended by manufacturer not type T-IV or WS. And I have used texamatic dextron 3 b4 but not in the market again reason I decided to try the Oando.

luvinhubby:
Debatable, DEXTRON III is a spec and not a brand

I am not attacking you but I wonder why you keep recommending Oando dextron 3 especially for a Honda baby boy with know gear issues. My experience with that oil is very bad, at high temperature when transmission is very hot (1hr driving) my gear (sienna 2000) was flaring badly and refused to leave gear 1, it was hovering between neutral and gear 1. When I reached home next day nah confirm total drain and I used Total MVLV which I can tell you is the best thing after maiyonnaise.

kanuisagoat:
I have this annoying vibration and my observations are detailed below

-It starts at exactly 50mph under accleration.
-Once the gear changes and RPM drops, vibration reduces
-If I let off the gas pedal, I no longer feel vibrations
-If I maintain my speed at 50mph, I don't get vibrations.
-The vibration is not felt in the steering wheel but on the vehicle itself

Vehicle is an 07 accord

Please, what am I looking at

wrapped Tyre,

tell the vulcanizer to help you check for contour on Tyre

switch the rear Tyre to the front and drive for confirmation

Jack front of car up and spin the Tyre while gear at N and car securely wedged and fix you binocular eyes and watch the tyres roll, a deformity can be noticed.

faulty engine and transmission seating,

check your seating for damage, change as appropriate, vibration not too noticeable may be due to minor engine seating faulty.

Check engine light

if you have you check engine light on, it's time to scan fault may be from engine internal component or transmission itself, scan and tackle issue to avoid overblown damage

Sportwin:
This car is a bastard


What could this mean

Started it's wahala this morning again

The car would take several beating from the road nah, just like Anthony Joshua. Just drive to your destination and find a technician or you can look under the car yourself and check loose cables seems you entered several potholes with speed.

Sportwin:
Please I am traveling with my private sienna
I have been stopped on the way by task force benue

They said I have to pay 30k that they task sienna and hilux cars for state clearance or something of that nature and they will give me some receipt


Please I want to know if it is legal or illegal
Because I have all other documents including my tinted permit
I am currently parked

It is not only highly illegal but criminal payment too. Stand your ground that it's a private car and you are not expected to pay a dime besides you are not an indigene of the place

DUNKA:
Been seeing a lot of cars dealers claiming cars are upgraded cars but buyers beware. Please read article in respect of do called upgraded cars they are all fradulent and deceitful claims.

https://sundiatapost.com/2018/08/28/things-to-know-before-you-buy-an-upgraded-car-in-nigeria-by-samuel-ajayi/

if you are the original owner of the write up do make corrections there are some errors there, also some hearsays manufacturer don't change engine in 10years in a model neither do they change vehicle body every 5years, they do as at when due and depending on alot of factors like continent, financial cost and competitor offering.

eg Toyota sienna 1st generation ran the 1mz in it's initial release before the same 1mz was re-tweaked with VVTI that's just 3years. so many model years I can talk about what manufactures actually do is continue research and when a break through is evident to cause additional increase in Engine performance they begin to phase it out.

Then talking about design manufacturer deem it fit to change it, take the 19xx accent for example the same design ran in Asia for along time Hyundai just rebadged it as Verna and sold it as recent as 2014

GCFR696:
Good morning Sirs/Ma'ams

So I changed the engine to my 2005 Accord V6 over a month ago but it has been one electric fault to the other. From burnt ECU (2 actually) to revving stuck at 3000 rpm, mixing, cold start etc. Also sometimes when I step on the acceleration pedal I hear a crack sound from the engine area (not all the time tho). Yesterday I was inspecting the engine and I notice smoke coming out of the alternator even when ignition is turned off so I disconnected the battery.
This morning I was checking online for possible causes of all these issues and I came across the type of engine we bought, it was for evil spirit (2008 v6). The mechanic had the top changed with the old one though.
Could this be the cause of my problems?
Please I need help.

you have solved your issues yourself, wrong engine replacement is bound to cause issues. Do the right thing before the vehicle catches fire on motion

also I don't think he bought a V6 for the 08 upwards Accord it would be more expesive than your 3.0 engine, he could have bought a 3.2 in an Acura TL 19xx or the 3.5L in Honda/Acura legend pre 2005 model years

seanwilliam:
i just say make i carry papa car enter street o, i don start am like 5 times the car no gree( be like say na fuel). suddenly the steering knock, key no gree enter again. abeg before he comes back on saturday. wetin i go do o

I can see that you are total novice in vehicle and most don't see it, I doubt if you can decipher the year of the Nissan.

Anyway there is something called steering lock. Meaning the ignition will not turn and the steering would lock (not budge clockwise or anticlockwise.) to solve it, slide the key into the ignition, while trying to turn the key, just budge the steering clockwise and anticlockwise continuously till the steering frees and the ignition key can now turn.

If you were able to free the steering and ignition but car doesn't still start just find people to help you push the vehicle and keep the gear (manual or auto) at Neutral (N) and the car would move by external force acting upon it. you won't spend up to 2k for this just park it close to exact spot and if Daddy ask tell him the rain is the reason the car seems to move from the initial position and feign ignorance

dapotemi:
Boss Nurey, pls i intend getting honda odyssey 1998/99 model. it will be used to convey passenger frm mowe to island every morning and back in d evening. I notice alot of people using it for same purpose, infact two of our company driver uses same. What do you think about d car generally, my only observation is that most of d ones i see usually have dis negative camber. Your opinion sir.

buy only 2002 to 2004 with the 5speed transmission the 1999 to 2001 with 4 speed transmission was very unreliable.

but above all if you aren't bothered about space the Honda shuttle would be more appropriate the Odyssey is prone to rust and deformity.