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Buharifan:
My chevrolet (an american car) shows 'engine power is reduced' on dashboard and the exhaust emits black/gray smoke.

I am in Abuja.

What could be the issue please?

I believe your engine could be on its last leg. Contact a professional to inspect probably kingreign

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BornToSucced:
Compare a Toyota Avalon 2011 to a 2009 Lexus ES350/RX350

Key points.
Efficiency
Durability
Luxury
Economy
Maintenance

Route: Daily commute to/from work (Anthony - Ikoyi everyday)

Efficient they are all efficient

Durability they are all almost the same, difference is negligible

Luxury the Avalon tops, followed by RX next is ES

Fuel economy ES, Avalon and RX are so close

Maintenance, in term of cost and parts availability ES would be cheaper followed by RX then next is Avalon.

All the vehicles have same 3.5L V6, identical 6speed transmission.

The luxury fittings of the Avalon ship is filled with a lot of standard equipment that the highest trim of the ES may not come with. Though the 09 Rx is a redesign, it is luxurious too.

I would say pick the ES it is a short wheel base compared to the Avalon, has good fuel economy and more appropriate been driven personally, the Avalon feels like a chaffeur vehicle.

If you need the ground clearance needed during raining season in ikoyi, the RX is your vehicle and would prove to be a Swiss knife in other to attain a balance in your needs

Raydos:
Do we even have common Electricity??

When our youths are busy watching BBNaija instead of using that energy to fight for a better Nigeria!!

Did you fight for a better Nigeria during your youthful days? You didn't do the right thing at the right time, you are now pushing the load on the youths.

if your children complain to me that you no let them watch BBN, me and you go enter the same trouser that day

drtee247:
We are even yet to be given appointment letters. As it’s a new place, the last doctor was given appointment letter after working for about a year just to make it official

simple since you weren't given an appointment letter detailing terms of service, if you leave without notification, nothing can be done to you.

They can't take you to court without an appointment letter but as Nigeria jaga jaga they can send amry and break all breakable bones in your body for eloping from work

nonhuman:
I am considering between this two rides, the one to buy as a Nigeria use car both cars are neat interiors and exteriors including engine 4 plugs but I am confuse which one of them to buy my considerations are

Comfort driving
Easy maintenance
Better Fuel economy

I don't want to be a regular kazeem shop visitor, please help me guys

Toyota Camry and suspension change are 1 and 2

Toyota Camry and robbers stealing it whole are like Siamese twins.

Honda EOD and ball joint removal but with notice to owner are like 1 and 2

Honda EOD and gear failure if not maintained well is like Siamese twins.

so choose your devil well with this points.

anjilgreat:
Good day Sir. Pls I need your advice on the best choice to make. I want to get a Toyota Highlander with i4 engine between 2005-2009 for city driving on bad road in my location. Which year will you advise?

Although, a friend who is also a car dealer, is suggesting that he prefers I go for the 2005 model, I just want other opinions to make my final decision.

CC: Heavenlybang and other gurus in the house

Thanks in anticipation

05-07 uses the 2.4L 2azfe

08-09 uses 2.7L engine

newer is always better if you can afford the 09 and find the 4cylinder engine it is a much better buy.

Mpasimdi:
Good day all, please I want to get an 8th generation civic between 2006-2010. But I'm seeing 2 different types, all claiming to be either 2007 or 08 or 09. One has tiny curvy headlamps and semi arched tail lights, while the other has bold headlamps and bold tail lights as well. What's the difference and which is better. Although both have similar interiors

The first one is the North American model it comes into Nigeria as Tokunbo

The second one is Asian model comes into Nigeria as a brand-new unit.

the second one is more common and body parts available, both vehicles are good but ensure to check the engine walls well, the vehicle is plaqued with cracked engine block especially the tokunbo unit. so shine your eyes

Johnsonkeyz2019:
Pros in the house please what part of the suspension can make a vehicle to kinda be dragging sideways on rough roads during speed

Honda pilot

Wheel alignment and balancing have been done
One Busshion that was bad on the driver side has been changed and I the ball joint sud be fine also

So please what other part can be responsible for that imbalance on highway especially when the highway isn't the smooth one

Cc

Sway bar

bad shocks

loosened suspension bolt

bent chassis

etc

franklin93:
Hello Guys,

Pls has anyone had an experience converting the 2004 Honda civic from Automatic Transmission to Manual transmission? I wish to do mine.

Anyone who has done it should kindly help me with the list of part used.

Thanks guys!

Sell the Automatic and use the money buy one fitted with manual transmission. Both transmission are very popular for that model year

winner915:
Hello all, pls what's Ur take on a 9ja used NISSAN ALTIMA??

2002 upwards with CVT avoid it like a plague

I have seen 08 LE hybrid with thumb/push start

GAZZUZZ:
Make me an offer and it's yours

200k with a bottle of chilled Monte Carlo what do you say?

[quote author=winta2008 post=91825010][/quote]Buy it if it passes all mechanical inspection in flying colors

kingreign:
He wont understand because he's not a Toyota person. Lemme explain to him in Nissan terms.

@nurey, try it with a pathfinder VQ35DE and and Infiniti FX or G35 VQ35DE let's know the outcome.

there is no need to explain anything, the op was specific with what he needs. So are you saying a 2az fitted into 2004 Camry with automatic transmission same 2az wont work for a 2004 Camry with manual transmission?

GAZZUZZ:
try it in 3mz and 1mz 2001-2007 Highlander /Lexus Vehicles


There is different engine for same vehicle with same badge o!

He specifically said Honda Civic and I specifically told him if it's same engine doesn't matter whether one is manual transmission and the other automatic transmission.

I know even for sienna 1st generation 1mz is different from 1mz with vvti

olaboyeh:
Pls urgent response..

Is it possible to use honda civic 07 manual engine in an automatic...

Pls o..is it possible

Engine is engine, nothing like manual engine. Also a car can be available with 2 types of transmission manual or automatic.

if your engine spoil change it to the exact engine, whether the donor car was manual or automatic it doesn't matter, the engine would work for any transmission as long as it's same engine

usafemo:
Hi all,

I wanna buy a nissan murano 2005 SL, what point of view should I check before buying ?

Response will be highly appreciated

If tokunbo or naija used check the transmission well well and ensure it is in good condition.

After buying change your transmission oil every 6 months if you can afford it use Nissan NS-2 which is a CVT fluid nothing else.

NOTE
MURANO is fitted with CVT not regular Automatic transmission and any automatic transmission fluid you pour inside would damage the transmission

tunjity26:
Good a.m please help a bro in making this decision i am to pick between volvo s80 2000 and nissan altima 2.5 2005 please which one is better NOTE i intend to use it for just office(island) to house(mainland) movement!!!

thanks in advance also but are clean BODY vies oooo

S80 but avoid the T6 engine, good luck

nonhuman:
Between Peugeot 407 and and Honda accord 2004 (EOD), which one of them is more durable in terms of
Fuel efficiency
Strong legs
Comfort drive
Cost of maintenance
City driving

Southwest or southeast Accord preferable

North Peugeot 407 would do.

fuel efficiency depends on what engine each is carrying less Litre better economy

strong legs depend on user maintenance culture and ability to do the right thing at the right time

comfort driving depends on trim you buy of your choice

cost of maintenance not fixed also but both have parts available and are known to make durable cars with good engine.

city driving buy the least Litre each manufacturer fits 2.4 for Accord while the 407 I believe starts from 1.8

Johnsonkeyz2019:
Please what could be wrong
Cc

blinking D-light has to do with transmission fault. first step is to check the ATF whether it is guaged and color if clean or burnt.

You can then drain and refill the transmission if problem continues scan the vehicle to retrieve codes

sirleke:
@luvinhubby,@nurey,@radautous

I must confess you guys have been great, do not know if you are been paid for all you do but Jah bless

In two weeks a friend will be getting either a Camry 2004 i4 or EOD 2004 i4

Please a sincere advice is needed

Thanks

let him get 05 to 07 Accord rather, leave 03 and 04 if you can due to gear issues.

for the Camry the 2.4 2azfe also has a factory defect, but if you can get a moderate mileage and do proper inspection fine. Also Camry and robbers/vandals are like bread and butter

boxymccoy:
How can one identify the Europe version from American version?

American is 5door sedan, Europe is either 3 or 5 door hatchback

Chibossboi:
Hello car guru in the house A friend of is in need of a small car, Car with hatchback.
He want to use the car for delivery service. Pls any recommendations?

Toyota Corolla Europe
Toyota Yaris/Echo Europe
Honda jazz
Honda Civic Europe
kia picanto
Kia Rio hatchback
Nissan Micra
etc

hapiaka:
i already chance the alternator

if you change your defective alternator to another defective alternator, how do you expect the battery to charge?

Carfreak966:
Bros nurey And tpound is custom papers necessary for a Honda EOD?? Is it a must to have it when the seller doesn’t have it

Any clean car with recent plate number must be stopped by customs and the document asked. except you intend to drive it within the state, you are safe.

HeavenlyBang:
Which appeal abeg?
This rubbish car?

To you it maybe rubbish to the avid followers it's the best thing after Banga soup

Carfreak966:
That kpom made me laugh as if the car is fuvking itself hahahaha. I really appreciate you. Did you say two times in 10 years wow!??

The parts is It Tokunbo that is okay to buy or Brand new? And what is the name of the products?? OEM right?

Brand-new Honda shaft tokunbo all the way my brother no go use money Bleep ashawo (brand-new chinko parts) buy Tokunbo rather.

Carfreak966:
King nurey the Indaboski bahose Of Auto Nigeria limited plc I greet you

How long do you advice one should use his ball joint before he changes it?? Please advice

Another Indaboski Tpound & Kingreign biko come here bikonu

Till you start hearing kpom/kpakpa sound from under the vehicle

There is no definite time, remember I bought mine brand-new in Nigeria not Tokunbo with high mileage, so I changed the shaft 2 times for 10years

hapiaka:
Happy sunday,
pls Nairalander help me, i bought a Toyota Siena 02 less than 3 weeks ago.
when we bought the car we drove it down to ibadan, i gave it
To mechanic to fix brake pads, changes spring and chek the arms e.t.c
To a painter to do some touching so after like a week the battery was giving issues while we were still doing some finishing work on it. we will use another battery ti jump start it (starting it with another battery then put my own into me it), i realize my battery will not still start after running the car for about 20-30 mins.
so i bought another battery and things seems normal, went to rewire to, run a scan (ABS light is on dashborad since we got the car and the scan showed that the letf hand side of the front Tyre sensor was no tightened which was tightened and the light goes off) fix securtity lock (car Door lock), frod light.
After 2-3 days i left house drove for about 500meters and packed, when i moved again and had to pack after about 50 meter, i realize the engine did not start again it was cracking but not starting, so we put another battery and it started, meanwhile my new batterry is less down 2 weeks, so i called a re-wire to run a check with he siad i need to change the alternator which i gave him money to changed, and i droped my battery with a charger, so later in the day the re-wire brought the car, (his shop is about 3km to my house), i tried to start the car with the battery will use in the morning it was cracking as well as it could not start not until i put my newly charged battery. i did not pay the re-wire that i told him to let me test the car first which he agreed.
The second day i tested it, drove it about 2km packed if for hrs and it started thus i paid the re-wire all this happened on tuesday 7/7/2020,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday i checked the car daily and it started (i will just start the car for about 2 mins and switched and go out with another car).
This morning been Sunday we used the car to church use AC, sound and drive for about 4-6 km to the church after 2hrs service i drove back home 4-6km again but on getting to my compound i realize the car radio was seizing which i did not bothered, so i packed and went inside only for me to come out 3hrs later to drive the car it began to crack again.
pls what is going on ? while will a car that started normal and i drove i drove for about 4-10 km today be cracking for low battery again.

I had this same issue recently and it was due to partial contact. tighten your battery head well, also check the alternator if it is charging the battery.

ParkiaZerm:
Hello house.
Pls. Compare 2013 honda accord and 2013 Nissan Altima in (both I4 and V6) in terms of
1. Reliability
2. Cost of maintenance
3. Performance in the V6 models


Thanks.

Even though I like experimenting with new things, I will pick the Accord because it is tested and trusted. It tops out in most basic things a vehicle stands for.

reliability Accord

cost of maintenance Accord

performance Nissan

Design Nissan

resale value Accord

for outward appeal and head Turner the Nissan has it. But like I said the most basic important things, the Accord wins

seanfer:
The reduction will occur because of the absence of Thermostat or gasket change? Please I need answer.

fan run direct would ensure engine doesn't reach the optimum working temperature, meaning the ECU will continue to dump more fuel into the cylinder to try and get engine to the optimum temperature.

That's the reason why most engines with fan ran direct always have their rpm not falling below the 1 mark

harshimyomesk:
My Oga thanks, aside the body parts, hope other parts are similar to the Toyota of its category, I mean the engine, gearbox, shafts and the rest

you shouldn't have much issues with engine and gear box. you may just have problem with brain box if there is need for change and some peripheral parts.