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advanceDNA:
100k...as at 2022.?? Wow...I missed out on good deal.... Sigh!!

I guess I always assumed Toyota engines and gears na die

Yes the engines and gear of toyota nah still die bros, I never absolve the brand of high handedness just that the IS250 engine was dirt cheap for its age then, I am not certain of the transmission price sha back then

advanceDNA:
Even with this dollar hike...400k??..... Okay oooo......

Yes 2022 4GR was 100k , 2gr was 350k while 1GR is around 600k. The 2.5L V6 4GR isn't expensive though then I heard its because it wasn't a sort after engine

advanceDNA:
For u to be thinking about Is250 ..u obviously have more than a few change to spare......so go ahead and buy...

.my own advice to anyone that wants to buy a car is.......can u afford the engine and gear when they decide to show u pepper.?

.....is250 engine shouldn't be less than 800k... Gear seff na die.....

. All other parts na small change..like 40k, 70k, 25k, 150k...

IS250 engine isn't that expensive should be 400 to 500k, 4GR is the cheapest engine for recent toyota cars, nah IS350 engine dey expensive.

ugreat:
Hello my Ogas,
Please help me recommend a good transmission oil for 2006 Sienna. I will do a solenoid swap/replacement/work on the transmission and will appreciate if a good transmission fluid is recommended here. Thank you in advance

2004 to 2006, toyota recommends Type T-IV

2007 to 2010, toyota recommends toyota WS

Check your transmission dipstick, the recommended fluid is engraved on the Iron

I learned mechanic work, I bought tools and I now fix my vehicle by myself. Also all my 9 children must learn handiwork that is beneficial, carpenter, plumber, bricklayer, welder, fashion design, hairdresser etc. So no need to patronize outsiders when we need services.

Money wey I don receive almost chop am finish how much be the money gan sef wey the man dey carry chest like ostrich

olumide4christ:
Thanks so much for your comments, sir...God bless you!

I have read about that oil dilution issue but some say that it occurs as a result of the cold climate in the West and it may be less of an issue over here due to our weather.

What's your opinion about that, sir?

If you are convinced it's a good buy, if you can get the other engine variants than the 1.5T even better.

olumide4christ:
Hello @nurey and all the other car gurus in this section, could you help me make a comparison between the Toyota Corolla 2016 and the Honda Civic 2016. I need to make a good decision.

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏and God bless you all for your inputs!

both cars a so identical and very close. Though civic trumps a bit in the fuel economy department, also the hatch design of the civic gives it an outward appeal compared to corolla.

Though user reviews talk about oil dilution in the 1.5L turbo engine of the civic especially frequent city drives. Apart from that, your choices are topnotch

I think it's better you hear about it from the horses mouth. If you are in Lagos mile 12 is the home of this buses maybe you can ask the drivers.

Sabo market too at Ore has this Van's plenty. The drivers will tell which is best, where they fix there's, part availability etc.

TrebleChamp:
Good afternoon car gurus, please what is your advice on buying a 2022 Honda HRV? How solid is the HRV compared to a Kia Seltos or Hyundai Creta of similar year? Thanks
cc nurey, kingreign and others...

You can never go wrong with honda, they are tested and trusted.

I don't know much about the creta and seltos but they are pretty more common on road than the HRV in lagos

OfficialHommy:
Please, does anyone know how much this car currently is - either used or Tokunbo? Honɗa Edix 2005.

I'd also love to know where I can get it.

That's Honda FRV check jiji you should find samples there

OctavianAC:
How about Mazda 626, like 2010 upward

No mazda 626 in 2010, best was 2002 to 2005 tops after that it's just mazda 6

If your area is prone to flood, the Aveo is a bad choice. Other than that, the Aveo is fairly reliable and will always get you from point A to B.

The ford is known for transmission issues. Also the EPS of that ford is expensive and not readily available I got this info a long time ago about this particular model year focus.

Try honda product with the money you have, civic or Accord

stevebankz:
Okay, thank you so much for this information, I casually asked a dealer about my gearbox price and I was told it’s 22pin and cost about 900k-1m naira. is this the same gear box

yes it is around that price, you know say toyota owners dey go through alot

Theflint1:
Okay, thanks. I ran it for like an hour parked and noticed nothing, then took it for a ride and still nothing, was a short ride sha, less than 3km to and fro.

That is not the issue then, you. Need professional assistance

My current vehicle doesn't use engine oil though

Theflint1:
okay, so like how many minutes should I leave the car running for before I'd observe any evaporation if the issue is from there?

Check your temp guage but I believe 20 to 30mins should do while parked

Theflint1:
Thanks chief, checked the engine oil dipstick, not milky white, but the radiator cover, I noticed a hole on the head of the radiator tank, and I don't think that hole was there before. I attached the image for reference...do I need to change the tank, or it can be fixed?

If that hole is your issue, once the engine gets to operating temperature, you will see water/coolant or steam escaping from there so run the test, if that is the issue, replace the radiator tank.

Interceding is what is currently happening in our world today. May Allah make us steadfast to just cause.

Amin

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Theflint1:
Hello house, please what could be the issue?

A couple of days ago, doing my regular morning oil and water check, I noticed that the water in the radiator had reduced, I topped it off and used the car for the day. On my way home I was getting notification from the dashboard that I should check coolant...got home and a couple hours later I opened the engine to see if the water in the radiator had dried, only to see that I forgot to cover the rubber radiator tank (I left the lid on the engine instead), I replaced the water in the radiator, and since then, the water from the radiator keeps evaporating and telling me to check coolant. I know my forgetting to cover the radiator has caused something, please any ideas on what the problem might be?

leakage
1. check the engine oil dipstick, if milky white is noticed then the gasket has been affected by the high temperature and the water or coolant is mixing with the engine oil.

2. if the dipstick is clean, then change the radiator cover, probably as you left it on the engine, the heat has damaged the rubber and it can no longer hold pressure.

3. if after changing the radiator cover it is still same, then you need to check the radiator itself, it may be faulty.

i don go carry big farm this year join my former farm, i don also train hybrid wild dogs for farm thieves. Atleast 2000tons of plantain by this year ending. I have taken care of food for my 3 wives and 9children, nah school fees remaining but my tenants should be able to solve that issue.

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL.

let me call your husband @kingreign your wife needs help

AchrafHakimi:
What year?

Any year your budget can afford but for 2002 to 2006 stay away from XC90 fitted with a Turbo 6cylinder engine T6.

Cars plenty 2.5m can buy nah except you are adamant on Toyota but if not
1. Nissan sentra/Almera 2002 upwards
2. Nissan micra 2000 upwards
3. Hyundai accent 06 to 2011
4. Kia Rio 06 to 2011
5. Kia picanto
6. Mazda premio
7. Mazda 323
8. Hona civic 2004 upwards
9. Honda CRV 2003 to 2006
10. Nissan primera 2002 upwards
11. Ford focus 2002 upwards
12. Volvo S60
13. Volvo XC90
14. VW/ford/seat sharan/galaxy/Alhambra

Cars plenty still

klenton:
Makes sense, I think I will take time to look for the exact gasket, another thing I want to know is if the top MUST be grinded when changing the gasket

Since it's over heating I believe they will have to grind it, but the technician fixing it should know all that.

symbianDON:
please what is the price range for J35Z2 for Accord?

i have no idea boss.

klenton:
Thanks a lot for this input as am really worried, a car I bought less than 2months ago and now I have to change gasket

I think the follow come gasket is iron, are you suggesting the mechanic should get another iron gasket to replace the burnt gasket or should he use fiber gasket, which is what is mostly obtainable in the market

if the gasket is made of iron, he should replace it with iron gasket, all this fiber I don't get.

klenton:
I have a Lexus Es 350, the car recently overheated and I noticed some milky substance mixed with the engine oil, which suggest that my top gasket could have burnt and I now intend to change it.

but my worry is whether the car will remian the same after changing the top gasket, the car was just bought last year November.

secondly I want to know the kind of gasket I should use to replace the burnt one, should I get the same iron gasket which the car comes with or I should use the fiber gasket as replacement (the fiber gasket is what my mechanic actually recommends we use)

2GR is an aluminium engine, ensure the mechanic checks the block well for compromise because if the internal components are compromised you need to get a replacement engine not changing gasket. If the block and internal component are okay, then the gasket should be iron (i believe graphite) and he shouldnt double the gasket oooo.

People need to stand up for themselves rather than waiting for ineffective government

xtivin2:
Ask for year first na...haba

What do you mean by year he has already given us the car model abi is there a 2020 RX300

fineboynl:
lol last year before tinubu comes in to spoil every. Some but transmission for rx330 650k. Only transmission. When they mounted it transmission fluid will leaking underneath it. What can they do? Transmission that was waybill from lagos?

is like you dont know what 1mzfe engine is. it is a 3.0L engine fitted to RX300,Avalon, highlander and first gen sienna. he isnt talking about 3mzfe (3.3L)