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Grupo:
Okay. Thank you.

Is it true that changing the transmission oil when the engine is warm damages the transmission?

Please reply.

Cc.

Some manufacturers recommend it, also to let the engine warm to ensure smooth flow of the fluid. But warm is normally a few minutes at cold start.

madapcmod:
2011, 2AR 4 plugs engine

Toyota ATF WS (world standard). for a drain and refill, the total quantity needed is between 3.6L to 3.8L to do that

minista94:
What evidence do you want?

I have gotten it from your reply no need

minista94:
Please do no change oil if it's not giving you any issue

What is your reason for this statement? Also back it up with evidence.

madapcmod:
Pls what's the recommended transmission oil for Toyota rav 4. Car was bought tokumbo but the trx oil is dark, though selects well.

Which model year, what engine size is the vehicle fitted with?

Why waste money buying battery, just carry the battery go rewire make he drain and refill am. No waste money buying new since nah fake full market

The rate of crimes now in the country is alarming, it is even getting worse day by day. Everybody want to reap where they didn't sow.

It is well sha, may be one day the country will be great

Ominie:
.. it's only an ignorant person that will compare an intel iGPU with an rtx 4060. Same laptop that has a higher variant with rtx 2050. A business laptop for that matter.

He said i am your alternate moniker nah , i have been in the market for a gaming laptop, i dont want to buy GTX variants, as i see better than RTX4060 @ 520k, my brother nah him make me research the too good to be true deal. Thank God i for dey regret by now

CaptainZubi:
I dey sure say Ominie is his alternate moniker.

@nurey make I explain am for you. intel Core Ultra 5 125U indicates its a 12th gen core ultra 5 . That 125U means its a 12th generation core ultra 5. Thats a processor So there is no way you can compare it to a GTX1050 you hear? No burst my belle abeg

your system GPU is not an ARC B580, yes i made an error in comparing the processor instead of the GPU which is still in my write up. What i expect you to do is debunk my claim and show the system came with an Intel ARC B580 not what i claimed it is.

CaptainZubi:
I dey sure say Ominie is his alternate moniker.

@nurey make I explain am for you. intel Core Ultra 5 125U indicates its a 12th gen core ultra 5 . That 125U means its a 12th generation core ultra 5. Thats a processor So there is no way you can compare it to a GTX1050 you hear? No burst my belle abeg

Yes that is your rocessor. The intel ARC you have is not B580, it is left for you kee on with your claim that it is better than a RTX4060, yes i made a mistake on your processor and i will correct it, your GPU is at best on par with a GTX1050 take it to the bank

Vianna:
Not supporting the guy but why are you contradicting yourself

how? his process is the intel ultra 5 125U and the ARC variant i already gave below. Say what you want but research on the model of the latop and have peace

CaptainZubi:
Everything is not about nvidea again. I'm sure you've not even heard of AMD radeon. Intel arc is the latest competitor.

Google is your friend, research and save yourself from embarassments like these.

https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/intel-arc-b580-vs-nvidia-160042724.html

Your system has is a intel Core Ultra 5 125U not even 125H, which i am certain is at best on par with a GTX1050 or lesser, interms of gaming consistencies, the 1050 is even better than the intel ARC the system has. The system you have has two specs, the high performance one came with a RTX2070.

Now tell me, how can a system with GPU better than a RTX4060 be capped at 520k? RTX4060 oooo where RTX2050 is currently sold for around 1m.

The intel ARC you are talking about in the link are the dedicated ones, the 750 and 770 variants.

Your ad can be tagged as click baiting, where person go buy hoping to have experience of RTX4060 and end up having something far less than claimed

integrated Arc Xe-LPG 64EU graphics that is the integrated graphics your system came with. to confirm press DXDIAG, go to graphics and see the graphics card model there

modified

Major issue I know about the vehicle is rust. My former neighbor got his own brand-new tear rubber. He was very lacking in maintenance but this car always responded all the time and rarely saw mechanic working on it.

macuwon:
1- The tyre type is the stock 195/65/R15
2 - heavy footed a few times but shouldn't reflect to that much of a difference.
3 - it doesn't have an mpg calculator, i measure by how many liters i buy, and set the trip odometer and also check the fuel level with my scanner and then compare it when the fuel has finished.
4 - It's VP trim sir, in between dx and lx.
5 - the maf seemed to be over reporting airflow, the readings were always high, from 2.4 to 4 and above, i thought changing it would fix the issue, but the reading has reduced a bit now, around 2.0 to 2.4 with the new sensor, though the first few days after installation, I was getting maf air flow as low as 1.9
There's no fault code, it came initially with a bad downstream 02 sensor and i replaced it and the light cleared but still consuming fuel. The only other fault code it has ever shown is the p0420 (catalyst efficiency below threshold) but I've cleared the code with my scanner and it hasn't come back. Can catalyst alone be the cause of the high fuel consumption? 17-20ltrs/100km

Also for me if i am in your shoes, i will go the easy route first, gather funds and fill your tank, do 100km then refill tank, if possible try it three times lets get an average. if you are getting anything higher than 10L (i factored in age of the vehicle and mileage) for city/combined then i can say the catalyst effect is letting the ECU dump more fuel than expected.

But if you are getting close to 15 to 20L per 100km, my brother you may have a leak. I am saying leak because i have experienced it, especially from the tank area which may not even give odour for quick detection, one has to go under to confirm.

macuwon:
1- The tyre type is the stock 195/65/R15
2 - heavy footed a few times but shouldn't reflect to that much of a difference.
3 - it doesn't have an mpg calculator, i measure by how many liters i buy, and set the trip odometer and also check the fuel level with my scanner and then compare it when the fuel has finished.
4 - It's VP trim sir, in between dx and lx.
5 - the maf seemed to be over reporting airflow, the readings were always high, from 2.4 to 4 and above, i thought changing it would fix the issue, but the reading has reduced a bit now, around 2.0 to 2.4 with the new sensor, though the first few days after installation, I was getting maf air flow as low as 1.9
There's no fault code, it came initially with a bad downstream 02 sensor and i replaced it and the light cleared but still consuming fuel. The only other fault code it has ever shown is the p0420 (catalyst efficiency below threshold) but I've cleared the code with my scanner and it hasn't come back. Can catalyst alone be the cause of the high fuel consumption? 17-20ltrs/100km

The way you calculate your mpg isn't really standard. You are supposed to buy full tank, do 100km then refill, that will tell you the mpg using the fuel gauge isn't standard because gravity affects it. Also the fuel level sensor is just showing a picture of what is available in the tank, it may not show difference when you you are 10L difference. Reason why when your tank is full, rate of reduction is slow, but when you enter half tank, rate of reduction recorded is high.

Catalyst job is to convert harmful gases into environmental friendly gas not fuel economy. The place fuel economy effect come into play is through the attached oxygen sensors. But it is still possible the inefficiency recorded by the ECU on the CC is causing the high fuel consumption.

macuwon:
The fan is not direct, thermostat is working

Ruled out
1. Direct fan connection
2. Thermostat

Since you said the check engine light isn't on, let's rule out things that can't be scanned
1. Tire type you are using and the pressure pumped into them. Bigger tires has changed your stock setup by the manufacturer

2. Your driving pattern and habit, if you are heavy footed on the accelerator, expect higher than normal fuel usage.

3. Does the vehicle have a mpg calculator? If no, then how did you calculate the mpg.

4. What engine is in your civic or which trim LX, EX, Sir? You may have bigger engine than regular civics.

5. You said you changed the MAF, why did you change it? MAF may be letting in more air than necessary and ECU trying to compensate for that, though I believe there should be a code.

macuwon:
Odometer is in kilometres not miles, I'm very sure. There's a button to switch between the two.

There is no fault code bro, just that from live data, long term fuel trim is -11. Injector width is 4.6ms

Injector width is within specs for idle. Your ltft says the engine is running rich, check your fan if they are direct and your thermostat if it is still there.

Also check your fuel tank, to ensure no leak from there.

Everybody gather dey suffer for this country.

The world sef is feeling the heat. I never chop since yesterday morning

Had a bent tire from the front side, they were bought new and already did 2yrs plus. I was sha managing it, got to Lagos Saturday night and promised to enter market on Monday for Tokunbo.
My mum was heading out on Sunday and I offered to drive her after all a bent tire that did 200km on very bad roads should be able to do 30km on smooth and small rough road (island to Ikorodu).

I was doing less than 80km cause anything higher gets the steering vibrating seriously nah him one of the front tire gaveway, nah so mama begin shout wetin be that, slowdown, no press brake

I was calm and allowed the vehicle to come to a slow speed and parked after the right turn to Oshodi. That was my first major tire issue since I have been driving.

Macmilla:
Injectors have settings? I've never heard this one before. Please educate us on how this setting works and how to adjust it?

1. What I mean by settings is standard, which is controlled by the ECU. The mechanic could have replaced his with wrong injectors.

2. They could have washed the injector with the wrong fluid thereby weakening the seals, it would cause leakage of fuel into the combustion chamber more than what the ECU should be spraying.

Irora Iya comes to mind, very disturbing development

Nigeria has been experiencing such vices and ills since time immemorial. It didn't start the Tinubu, it won't end with him.

Our prayer is a better nation for all to thrive in, let's hope the citizens strive towards it.

1. Change your mechanic first.

2. When you get a competent mechanic explain to him the fingering done by the previous mechanic, if he is good, he will know where to start from.

As coil has been changed plus spark plugs, next is to check the cylinders for compression nah him go lead to what is causing your misfire

But the former mechanic miss diagnosed the vehicle reason you are in this quagmire.

united4men:
Please which oil is best to service a Naija used Honda DC. Previous owner replaced the engine not long ago & used 20w-50 for it

If the engine is Tokunbo 5w30 should suffice. If you notice smoke or oil burn then maintain 20w50, change every 3000km or 3months which ever comes first

macuwon:
Vehicle Details
- *Vehicle Model:* Honda Civic 2011
- *Engine Size:* 1.8 liters

Fuel Consumption Details
- *City driving fuel consumption:* 20.9 liters per 100 km
- *Fuel consumption per km:* 0.209 liters/km
- *Fuel cost per km:* ₦183.92 (₦880/liter × 0.209 liters/km)

Method of Calculation
To calculate the fuel consumption, I used the following method:
- When the fuel gauge shows yellow (indicating reserve fuel level), I purchase approximately 23 liters of fuel (₦20,000 worth).
- I reset the trip meter after each fuel refill.
- I drive normally until the fuel gauge shows yellow again.
- The trip meter consistently shows around 110 km, indicating that 23 liters of fuel is consumed over this distance.

Observed Issues
- *High fuel consumption:* The vehicle's fuel consumption is higher than expected for a Honda Civic 1.8-liter engine, even with the air conditioner on.

Please What could be the cause and solution.it's a tokunbo vehicle, though the mileage is high.

1. Are sure the vehicle odometer is in km not miles?

2. Scan the vehicle, the code generated will let us know where to start your diagnosis from

temizeee:
Boss nurey i changed all my honda civic older model four 4 injector nozzles, since then i noticed higher fuel consumption could the nozzle cause the higher fuel consumption

Yes injectors have settings, check the exhaust if there is black smoke coming out from over dumping of fuel which results in incomplete combustion.

RHARPHELLE99:
Hello house

Please my check engine light started flashing and engine was rough idling as i was coming home today.

Scanned it and i saw P0303 cylinder 3 misfire
I know i have to check the coil especially on cylinder 3 because my mech just changed the 4 plugs during my last service last month.

Please what else should i look out for when checking tomorrow... Thanks

Easy diagnosis.

Switch coil 3 to another cylinder, if still same, switch the plugs. If the error moves from 3 to another cylinder, the coil or plugs is faulty. If it stays in cylinder 3, that cylinder has an issue, could be compression or overheating caused by gasket etc.

No need to run the fan direct yet or remove thermostat.

1. Let your mechanic check the condition of your water pump attached to the thermostat housing. Then replace the thermostat if you can maybe it is stucked closed.

2. Check your fans, they maybe weak, blowing in wrong direction or not working as expected.

3. Check the radiator too, it maybe clogged or expired. It was what caused my own overheating for identical vehicle outright change is the solution, brand-new not Tokunbo.

Checks will pinpoint exactly where the cooling issue is. Also better to use coolant than water in radiator.

ManAdii:
My people in the house. What do you guys think about 2005 Acura TSX?

Is buying the car in 2025 worth it?

It is a tushed up Honda Accord EOD EX-L trim. Buy if the unit is in good condition

Cost of living in Lagos fit Kee person. House, food, transportation would wipe away any savings

gsparks01:
From your 2nd point, can I say that it's the use of non-recommended oil that leads to the turbocharger getting damaged...

Age affects turbo chargers I believe they pegged it at 150k miles. It is a replaceable component.

Yes oil quality and condition would affects the lifespan of turbo charger kit. So ensure you monitor your oil changes and be weary of low quality engine oil

gsparks01:
yeah, I am inclined to believe it's lack of expertise regarding turbo. The way the mechanic talked ehn like it's one ticking time bomb if one buys it.

1. The oil dilution problem with the turbo engine but since you are okay with it, no issue.

2. Turbo engines need judicious fluid usage because they tend to work hotter, also the oil helps in cooling the turbo kit so recommended oil with right weight is highly required.

3. NA engines last longer than turbo fitted engines.

4. Expertise isn't really an issue if you are willing to learn about your vehicle and go extra mile to look for competent hands.