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nairamaniac:
Please how are you guys tracking this fuel thingy?
By car's onboard computer, I believe you mean OBD2? If Yes, please how do u use the OBD2 to track the mpg?

Also, what is the aCar android app all about?

Please
Noticed you guys were also once active on this thread.

Car onboard computer are the Nav screen, embedded in it is an mpg calculator that is controlled by the ECU. It isnt limited to only cars with Nav screen, I have seen such in a Mazda 626 wagon 2000 model with one small screen by the radio side.

Acar android app uses what you already have on your odometer. By full tank and measure its quantity as X litres, then reset the trip A or B to zero, drive till your reserve light comes on, pick the distance as Y kms. Then calculate how many Ykms your X litres of fuel gives you and you have A kms per B litres of fuel

Eg my accent is 40L full tank and I was able to cover 400km to reserve tank. Means my accent consumes around 8 to 10L per 100km journey

valarinz:
Stopped adding over a year ago, im only announcing it here so people stop requesting.

Lets do our thing in peace over there, devoid of the bad vices Nlers bring along

E CHOKE

OfficialDJ:
you're a mumu man.
My 2015 comes in soon.
It definitely would have berthed if not for grimaldi's endless delay...

Have you serviced your regurgitated jalopies you call cars

Your 2015 CLS is as big as PMB achievement that we can't see it.

My CLS is coming soon just like APC promise

Abegi I no get strength drive your CLS in piss and let me drive my Corolla in peace. The highway is wide enough for the both of us

OfficialDJ:
can't you live without Google?
Eeew

Oya face your CLS we never carry the matter reach channel 10

weyreypey:
You have none. Since the Fulani herdsmen rape conceived you

You will know since rape is your handiwork

The only kingpin I know is the one in spiderman cartoon. Very wicked boss, hires the likes of Dr octopus, Dr croc, the shocker, chameleon etc to cause havoc and torment Peter parker

weyreypey:
That's no European car. Talk with understanding.

Argue with your ancestors

weyreypey:
I don't see the misfortune of owning such nonsense contraption happening. I do European through through

Is Corolla not made in Europe? Be talking like someone with mouth diarrhea

Philadelphia:
The Lincoln is way behind in all the metrics you indicated for comparison. You must source parts for this car outside Nigeria.
The Lincoln didn’t get the best rating for handling or performance.

Now this leaves you with the FX35 and the RX350.

Both are great cars and reliable as long as you carry out regular maintenance and use genuine fluids and parts. For the metrics, below are my assertions:

Performance: FX35 wins
Reliability: RX350 wins (slightly more reliable)
Handling: FX35 wins
Maintenance: RX350 wins.

If I’m to add more;

Speed: FX35
Prestige: FX35
Easy to fix: RX350
Appeals more to criminals: RX350

Overall, I’ll pick the FX35 over the RX350 because I prefer quality ride, handling, speed, peace of mind, and prestige in a car.

I wish you luck in your choice.

Lincoln mkx is Ford edge which is Mazda CX-9 so the parts are available in the market maybe body shell parts only can be tough but who uses his car for road rage.

beholy2020:
Thanks all
This helps a lot

God bless you all.
I was thinking that they don't have the same engine sitting.

The engine sitting is identical you need to swap some other things like throttle and sensor. On the long run it's better to buy the 06 own. The easiest thing would have been to swap internal engine part.

shamsay22:
I have a Corolla 2009 in very good Condition that I bought from someone a couple of months ago. Recently I started to like Benz models and especially the affordable 1999 Benz C180. My questions here are
1. Is it worth it if I sell the Corolla and buy a brand new C180 tokumbo?
2. Between the 1999 C180 and C230, which one is the best in terms of inexpensive maintenance? What is the difference between these two?

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Wait you mean you will sell a 2009 Corolla and buy a 99 Benz. Seriously my guy you funny no be small

Ask yourself this question, what does the W202 have that the Corolla lacks? For your information, here in Benin W202 drivers are taxi men, police and agbero must disturb you

606thearena:
Good evening boss thanks for your information and insight I’m really grateful boss .God continue to bless you for the work you doing here and all the help you rendering .


Good evening Nairalanders. And Toyota gurus I will be needing your advice once again . But this time is about security of this Toyota Camry 2010 how safe it is if parked in open area. Is very easy to steal from parking lots.

I was considering buying steering and pedal lock don’t know if is security is tight . And maybe tracker later after some months . Please house I will be very grateful if enough advise and recommendations can be given . Because if stolen i fit faint o �� . So please any advise would be welcome with great gratitude.
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Steering and wheel lock would protect against unannounced car theft, that is a thief that just steals car by luck, as long as they have not monitored you enough to come with oxy_acetylene or metal saw.

Tracker is also good if well done it would enable you retrieve the vehicle but some daring robbers know how to trace the tracker and disable it.

The only protection that is solid is Almighty God or using dark forces because most cases of theft of Toyota are gun point. Always be watchful when driving and reduce night driving in some areas known to harbor criminals.

Readonee35L:
If his shaft head has an issue, abs wont calibrate.

He has already bought the sensor so let him just change and see.

But my comment is on shaft causing stiff steering on the rav4 which I doubt

fk001:
Bro Nurey.

I don't know whether my car fuel consumption is highit usually does 9 to 10 km /litre

I drive with Ac always on, and high speed must times. Is a 1.8 engine 4 plug not v6.

You are in a comfortable zone considering age of vehicle, octane rating of oil fuel and the very bad environment we thrive in. Your vehicle is okAY

dicksonadams:
The differnt in fuel use is insignificant. I suggest you go for the V6... The 4 cylinder is prone to oil burn.... Uber ride are usually long ...

07 to 09 4cylinder is 2azfe 2.4L prone to oil burn

10 and 11 4cylinder is 2.5L 2arfe very solid engine

beholy2020:
Good day house
Is nice to be here. Please admin post this on front page.

Please mechanics and experience car users in the House, I want to know
If you can replace your Honda pilot 2006 engine with Honda pilot 2003 engine.

If yes why?
If no why?

Thanks
Your contribution
Will be of great help.

both model had j35a5 and 06 had j35a6

the diff btw the engines is hp and torque. every other thing is same compression , bore stroke etc. the engine is swappable

606thearena:
Good morning Nairalanders. I need your advise Toyota gurus I have plans to buy a 2010 Camry le I was opting for the v4 but the dealer said v6 is better that v6 does not consume fuel like that. I was considering fuel consumption b4 because of the fact I wil be using it for bolt and personal use .
I will be glad if suggestions and advise could be made as soon as possible b4 he brings the car on Monday .
Thanks In anticipation

a v6 equipped engine on regular street legal cars is a no no for E-hailing and cab\taxi. Buy the 4cylinder though a compact sedan is better than the camry

Monopoly1:
Hello comrades, pls how do I solve ABS problem in Toyota RAV4, 2010 model. I have bought the sensors already. The steering is still stiff. Now mechanic said I should change shaft. I'm I on the right track.
Pls assist. Thanks.

your rav4 is equipped with electronic power steering not rack and pinion i dont see how shaft made it stiff

for the abs normally a scan would reveal the culprit but replace the sensor and see if all is well

fk001:
So if I want to do my car change of ownership, I will go with the receipt/certificate instead of duty right?

Also I base in Abuja, I bought the car from a friend that wants to relocate to US, the car was first bought by bank to his uncle, then his uncle hand over to him.


The issue is the car has Lagos plate number and I am in Abuja, VIO here in Abj said that to do change of ownership and retain plate his data that is in lagos need to be erased that means the change of ownership is not possible here in Abuja only lagos can do it.


Or I should just forget the data that is in lagos and do Abuja plate registration.


Pls I need your insight

Thanks

Speak with pattybf she is knowledgeable in registration I dont know how those registration stuff works besides you dont need custom docs or exercise certificate to register a vehicle

fk001:
Nurey I had that Corrolla South African model doesn't come with custom duty when bought brand new by bank.

It only has receipt how true is it

Yes receipt or certificate from dealership stating so

Luvties:
Is it safe to convert a 2.5L engine of a T4 transport from fuel injector to carburator?

Of recent the engine is giving me problems and my mechanic advice me to convert to carburator then I will get rest of mind.

I need advice from experience members.

Thanks

A T4 was never offered with carburetor engine. Change your mechanic

ade95:
Guys .. good morning , please what’s your take on Infiniti G37 2010

Good ride, use quality oil, parts are a bit pricey when available. It's a luxurious sports car dont expect much fuel economy with the 3.7L HR engine but the economy is smiles per gallon handles well too on the road.

GAZZUZZ:
Will close 21st of sept 2021

The youths are not ready to learn a trade free of charge, adjust your age bracket to atmost 60years. At least some of us that are old can buy electric screw driver for the hard work and come along with our grandchildren for other sundry tasks

mustykay:
Why do you think the price of Toyota Avalon is far cheaper than Lexus ES. Pls I really need expert opinion on this.

Who told you that it's far cheaper? Tell us what year Avalon to ES you are comparing because Avalon is expensive than ES or they normally be on par in terms of pricing

Parts expensive

Ensure to check the internal water pump regularly failure would lead to catastrophic disaster

Kewtt:
.... It all began with a jiji advert W211 at Osogbo. I had preinformed the seller a day before of my journey.... And informed the seller before I set out to Osogbo

Them for kidnap you at least we go get peace for car talk for a while.

On the other hand kidnapping you nah bad market as your rust bucket isnt worth it

Timblogga:
you mean V6 is more expensive to purchase or maintain please ?

My bad made a mistake the 2010 had only V6 and i4. The maintenance isnt expensive, it is reliable and good both 4cylinder and V6 engines cost above 1m to replace so dont dull on fluid use and timely maintenance

Pix1 is 02-09

Pix2 is 2010 upwards

Timblogga:
Please I need advice on 2010 4runner. That could be my second car. Also hope it’s not too expensive to maintain like Benz cars?

Not expensive to maintain. But the v6 engine is more expensive than the v8 engine

SolarEdge:
I was intercepted by the men in Black this morning opposite abesan estate gate, few meters away to AP filling station. The officer stopped me and requested i opened my boot, I did and came out to open for him...he further requested for my driver's license and car documents, I presented to him. He requested for my tint permit I presented to him...he was dumbfounded. He said ehhnn where's your medical report for the tint permit..I was like I don't understand. Boom! Oga asked his boy to take me to station. They were done for the day..all the police men followed me to area P command few meters away from the round about.
They asked me to park at the back inside the command, and took me to one office..I was even trying to see if like 2k can allow me go because I was in a hurry before taking me to the station, but the officer did not want to hear my plea.

On getting to the station, they gave me a form to fill and instructed I write a statement that I am medically fit and I did not have a medical report yet I have a tint permit. I said no I won't write any report, they seized my car key at this point.
So I was thinking, I needed to go pick my daughter from school at 12:30pm..why all this delay. So I put a call through to a top commissioner in Abuja because I was helpless at this point..and I explained my ordeal that the only documents out of my possession is my medical report and he asked me to give the phone to any officer at sight...which I did and immediately he introduced himself the officer stood up..took the phone to the boss and he also stood and boom my car documents and key was handed to me.. I checked to be sure the documents was complete.

This happened few minutes ago, even when I have this contact to call I was still willing to part with at least 2k but they won't want to listen to me..this is my experience.

PS: my car tint is not factory fitted.

There is no medical report for factory tint but non factory tint needs medical report.

The day I drove from Lagos to benin without tint permit on a factory tint dat, I hear wen. Every checkpoint extorted me, I paid about 2k in total with plenty abeg, I was allowed only because I had family in the car.

Since I did the permit nobody has asked me for medical report they just scrutinize the tint and let me go

GAZZUZZ:
This platform has been a blessing to me and my business , and as a result I will be paying it forward again.

https://www.nairaland.com/2399080/apprentices-paid-wanted



I will select 4 individuals within the age bracket of 21-28 years of age who are willing to sacrifice 547days of their lives to learn a trade (Automobile repairs).

Requirements.

1. Must speak English.

2. Must own a good phone with available data for the duration of internship .

3. Must have proof of family backing and financial support for the duration of internship.

4. Must be able to comfortably get to the shop before 8:30am ( max proximity of an 8km radiau is Prefered)

Workshop location : https://maps.app./QUpJaNpnV3NDc5hj6

5. Must not have any medical conditions that are contagious, or that will restrict the individual's ability to execute tasks given.

6. Must not do drugs alcohol or cigarettes.

Your gender is irrelevant, your educational qualification is irrelevant, religion, tribe not important.


How to apply, send an email to gazzuzzatyahoodotcom, telling me about your self and why you want to become an automobile mechanic, and what you know about cars / repairs.

Include your full names and phone number.

The shortlisted candidates, will receive a response for a physical interview which will include their guardian/s .

After interview, the 4 candidates that meet Prefered requirements and best fit the description will receive notifications to start internship.

Kindly note.

You will not be paid.

Please do not send a mail more than once as it will invalidate any mails sent.

Pls do not message me on WhatsApp concerning this offer.


Wish you all the best as I start to read your mails.


Gazzuzz

Age Racism and adult discrimination would not be tolerated on nairaland. So those of us that a X2 and X3 the age should not be given equal opportunities to be ASE certified?

My God is watching you.

VINASPLACE:
Please I need help in making the right Choice.
I'm torn between
Lexus Es330
Toyota Camry 2010
Toyota Corolla 2010
Which of these cars can handle a slightly bad road
I don't really go out much I run my business from home but the road that leads to my house is bad and Suv is not an option since my hubby already owned one. Thanks.

2010 Camry with the 2.5L 2arfe engine 4cylinder. Rugged and good fuel economy. Just ensure you are on 16inch rims

fabienjoe:
There are different classes within the midsize segment..Your argument can be stretched to mean Mazda 6, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 etc are competing with E Class, BMW 5 series, etc..That, to me is some stretch..I concede the former vehicles have grown in size over the years but they are not regarded as competing in the class of E class and 5 series yet..

Bros seriously I didn't pass through school at all and your English sef is already confusing me, let me find a learned person to breakdown your queens English, then I would reply

Shalom