₦airaland Forum

ariesbull:
I drive an ML 350 and the fuel guage started having problem when my mechanic changed the fuel pump

How do I rectify this ....

They will check the fuel sender unit first, if that is okay your issue maybe electrical. But my guess is the fuel sender unit was properly calibrated

Samantha124:
What if that big person is a troll? Should nairalanders just humble themselves just because the person could be a big boy

A troll should be given wotowoto anytime they misbehave irrespective of social status

Yes one of the richest man in Nigeria. I had a business proposal to present for a small startup in agriculture.

I put my phone on the table and he saw the familiar NL layout at the end he said "though he doesn't buy into my business idea but it's nice to meet a fellow Nlander" he told me his moniker sha.

People dey NL if you are humble you will meet ur helper. Many big guns dey NL and nah dem "dey play pass" with very unserious character

Padestiny:
Thank you… I go to Ladipo in the morning to get someone that’ll work it. I hope someone can come with me to Ajah to fix it. 2weeks now e never start.

If you check mega chicken while heading to Ajah there is Mr milex/transmission there coloured yellow with big open space you can head in and relate with them if funds is not an issue. They can tow the vehicle to their garage and fix.

Besides there are many garages along that Ajah-lekki highway with technicians

oladele239:
Please whats fuel consumption of sentra 2004 like?

1.8L and 2.0L are low in fuel consumption

The 2.5L is medium in fuel consumption

Padestiny:
Good evening guys

After I scanned the car these are the codes

Pls what and what should I do that’ll make it work


P0020
P0123
P0343
P0453
P2135

P0020 (crankshaft position actuator bank 2) and P0343 (camshaft position sensor) has to do with your crankshaft and camshaft position sensor which when weak will not send the required signal to the ECM and in turn the ECM will switch off spark and fuel delivery nah the problem of the first brainbox stopping your shocking issues.

P0123 and P2135 is your throttle sensor while P0453 is just emission that one can't cause the non start issue.

You will start your journey from p0020 and p0343, the rewire needs to find the required sensor, trace the wiring for continuity then clean the sensor if it's still same, you may need to replace the sensors with OEM.

Focus more on the P0343 because it can also mean you have timing issues but above all you need a qualified technician not some roadside doddle.

Ensure the car dey good condition and carry extra fluid just incase (engine oil, coolant, power steering, brake fluid) I didn't add transmission fluid cause anything make you need that one, your journey don end be that car not moving an inch.

Then your docs and necessities because of FRSC they are ruthless and wicked. Ensure all docs complete then check
1. Fire extinguisher not expired
2. Tires are not less than 2019 since date of manufacture
3. Jack, wheel spanner, extra tire and C-caution
4. No extra led light attached to vehicle in anyway or form
5. Brake light and signal light some dey ask you to put gear in reverse to check the light sef. After you pass these ones next

Dont exceed 100km per hr as a first time traveller because bad roads, also try and follow a car with average speed you can keep up with, when he enter pothole, you dodge am.

Carry 100naira note like 2k gum body, police must beg you sha even if all your documents complete, give them as your mind direct you.

Godspeed

chemashie:
Please how can I fix a problem of fuel gauge on my MB 2003 C180? The fuel gauge stopped working after I changed the dashboard recently. Also, the speedometer on the new dashboard shows 0-160 mph as against 0-260 km/h on the previous dashboard. My mechanic asked me to get another dashboard for the card.

The wiring may be different reason for the failure. You should have replaced with exact dashboard. But let a qualified rewire check the wiring.

Your cluster is calibrated in MPH, 160mph is equivalent to 256kmh so no much difference. Just have it in mind that at 62mph you are doing 100km already

JustCryptos:
Why a previa please? Does it have similar room space? And yes, it's mainly knock about work.

I handle my supplies once a week on other days, the car will be mostly idle since I have a smaller car.

This may change next year if I give the smaller car to madam.

It is easier to modify, has a 4WD variant, has manual transmission as manual transmission is better for the work you want to do and manual will last better than the auto also manual is mostly maintenance free. yes it has similar room in fact the previa is mainly used for those kind of work

JustCryptos:
Hello sir, I just stumbled on a post where you talked extensively on your experience using the Sienna. I'll like to seek your honest and humble opinion.

As mentioned in an earlier post, I have decided to sell my Xterra to buy a Sienna. The primary reason for the car is to carry 50kg gas cylinders. I do a lot of gas supplies and need something that can carry the load. On two occasions, I've seen dealers use Siennas and I was impressed. The last 1 I saw loaded 11 50kg cylinders. Mas my Xterra can do is 7.

That said, what model would you recommend? Would you recommend a Nigerian used?

You will need to modify the rear suspension setup if you wish to use the sienna to carry such heavy goods.

The model your money can buy but since nah knock about with reckless abandonment you wan use am do, I will advice 1998 to 2003 model year. A Nigerian used is okay if all checks out.

But for me i will advice you look for a 4wd manual transmission toyota previa first generation, it is sturdier than sienna and easier to use. I think it started from 95 to 2004 or so

Bukola94:
I agreed with you on Golf3, but will you also advice someone go for golf 4 2004 or 06 because of more recent out of 2003 0r 2004 Toyota Camry ?

If that's your Choice. Golf 4 is good on gas but he dey get minor electrical issue

Tucode:
Omo… 2016 Hyundai Sonata interior sweet o. My guy is in the market for a new whip, we were looking at Honda accord 2015 then we saw a 2016 Sonata. The car enter my guy eye since because it’s even cheaper. So I say let me help him ask some questions about it here… Is the car reliable? Gurus in the house please.

Well the engine is far better than the 2011 to 2014 sonata. If its fitted with the 1.6T or 2.0T engine I did say buy the accord but if nah the non turbo engines buy but ensure to be ontop of your maintenance game

Superman94:
Hello house, my car which is Toyota Camry 2010 consumes fuel at a high rate, the catalyst and every other thing are intact, what could be the cause.
NOTE: it wasn’t like this before, just started recently, I’m tired

Start by scanning the vehicle. The codes will give a diagnosis on what to work on

ModJ1:
Please house I need help to get navigation and radio code for my newly purchased tokunbo Honda pilot 2011 model

Check the glove compartment a sticker of the code should be pasted there. A five digit number.

If the vehicle came with owners manual glance through it may be available there.

If all these fail, you will have to get it online using your VIN and radio serial number

Pilot don press spoil button go land for Asaba pilot high on colos

Press my brake and swerve offroad. Car can damage but I am still alive.

Nah normal pattern for Sagamu-Ijebu ode road, death trap + daredevil drivers

Itel I hope una don fix battery too hot phone shutting down issues on una phones

hello66:
Between 2016-17 Toyota highlander

And 2016-17 Honda pilot

And 2016-17 Honda CR-V


Need help to recommend

Cc:nurey.

Highlander, cute, sweet and still spacious for whole family

talknadogood:
I've a 4runner suv and I'm planning to integrate it to my transportation business. I'm planning to go into courier service business in portharcourt. I'll be getting some motor cycle for the business in January. So I'm asking is it possible to add my 4runner suv as part of the business. Or what best way do I use the 4runner to generate income. I'll be reading your comments. Thanks

oga cut the head commot turn am into pickup dey carry kolanut, rubber, charcoal, cassava, palm-nut etc you go make so much money for bush work dem go think say nah ritual doings.

KDInteriors:
Which model between 007-010 V6 is best

This man, you wan kee person sha. Any way 2010 is better than earlier years

KDInteriors:
But which will you Choose between Lexus and Camry XLE 07-010 models

Lexus nah, it's a fancy camry V6

KDInteriors:
Ok bro what about lexus es 350 2007-2010
@nurey
@everyone

It's a very fancy Camry same engine and transmission in camry V6

KDInteriors:
Okay thanks alot but please what about the 2010 XLE V6 I will like to know If it's a good option and also the common problems (do or don't)
@nurey
@everyone

It is very okay. The V6 in the 07 to 2011 is very okay same 2grfe if you are not interested in fuel economy the V6 will do you good

These are the kind of stories you hear and life becomes extremely overwhelming.

The sins of others are what innocent Nigerians are paying for.

KDInteriors:
Okay bro
Tell me about the 2010 series(XLE, LE and SE) first please tho I will also want to know about the 2009 series too if it won’t be much stress for you🤲

XLE, LE and SE are just trims meaning accessories is what differentiate the vehicles, they have same engine, transmission and body identical to 95%.

XLE has leather, better audio system, reverse cam with dvd screen etc it is always more expensive because it Carries premium features.

LE is luxury edition, it may have leather things that are standard in XLE trim will be optional on it meaning the person buying new can add something's he likes.

SE is sport edition has added body kits and side skirts to make it look sporty with tuned suspension for sporty ride but not good for bad roads in naija.

Focus on XLE or LE of the vehicle. The 07 to 09 engine is known for oil burn on the 4cylinder engine reason we always advocate for the 2010 or 2011 4cylinder

Ojukwubucket:
You know any one in the line who can teach me one or two pls?

Sorry if am asking for too much..

No I don't know anyone

Wizdom0091:
Thanks Boss, I really appreciate all the effort. It was serviced recently but i will change the oil. I will keep checking the dipstick and change the oil February (most likely) or before then. I hope it won't be too late by then.

Is it safe to switch from the Ammanco 20W-50 to 5W-30? The first service was the Ammanco oil

If vehicle is tokunbo you can switch to 5w30 it won't have any damage on engine.

If nah naija used, ask owner what oil grade him dey use if nah 20w50 it is better you stick to that, change 3months or 3000km which ever comes first. But if you want to switch naija used 20w50 to 5w30 you do it step by step. You first start with 15w if all is well move to 10w in next service then finally 5w if no issues.

2023ending:
thanks but i know all that. we only change the valve seal. Its the same engine i was using before. A Very silent engine. What’s likely cause of noise after valve oil seal change?

Everything inside the engine can cause noise, even a forgotten foreign body inside when bolted back can cause it too.

Noise needs physical inspection to determine like I said I can't categorically pinpoint the issue because valve seal was worked on

You have given dru23 a break and latched ontop another person

Laslas APC agbado fon reach your side wey dey cause you to read book of lamentations

2023ending:
what could be the cause of that noise? I don’t know describe the noise its. Can’t it be fix?

We can't diagnose sound online, it is a physical inspection thing. Also top cylinder might need to come off for inspection to determine what is causing sound.

2023ending:
@nurey

Ok. The oil I bought was mobil 1000 20w50.

Engine recommended oil 5w20. After the rebuild.
I was confused which oil to buy it 20w50 or 5w30. Because engine has been using thicker oil. And I think I bought the 20w50 because of the crankshaft because the engine has been using thinker oil and we didn’t change anything from the crankshaft like metal.

What we change was rings and valve seal.

There is this noise coming from the top. I grind the valve and change all the valve seal. I don’t know of that where the noise is coming from.
But the people that ring it told me the sound is not from the engine itself. They said to use it like that for sometime.

But yesterday i took it to another mechanic to help me check the tapping sound. The man said its from the top cylinder cup. He said it look like oil is not circulating well enough. My first time of hearing the word cup. He said i should drive it for sometime or i can top it with oil treatment it will stop.

I was thinking if to add mobile 5w30 or oil treatment will stop that noise?

If there is tapping sound, the first mechanic no complete his job then. Nah to dey use the car like that why saving up for replacement engine.