dru23:


I just chatted with the person that bought the compressor for the owner of the Tucson...... Now whether it was bought from Dana Motors or not ....

But the most important thing was that it was not a USA spec ... That was the bases of the debate.......

Everyone here in cartalk think they know everything from their Oga all the way down to his errand boys .....

Experience is always a good teacher .. I talk from experience .....

dru23:



When looking for parts, it is in ur best interest to go by parts number. You try and match part number from whatever part u want to replace........ You need to go back to few pages . to understand what am saying....


Now few years ago . A Nigerian Hyundai Tuscon 2011 0r 2012 can't recall the exact year. The Tucson was bought brand new from Dana Motors. The a/c compressor was bad and needed replacement.

Keep in mind the Dana tuscon is a different engine from the USA spec .. So I was able to match the parts number from the Dana Nigerian Tucson to the USA parts.. It was the exact number.........

During installation the USA spec could not fit exactly in the engine bay area . it was by an inch or so and it was too tight tob sit in the engine bay area . so the mechanic was able to construct a small space for it to fit.. And the a/c worked ...

My theory here is because the Dana Tucson engine size is much smaller than the USA .. So it was an issue of having enough space. Again both a/c compressor have the same part number.......

So now am trying to prevent the same issue from happening to the 2017 accent....

Again young man, when looking for parts you don't by the compatibility bullshit.. You take the old part number that needs replacment and match it with the new replacement . this method will leave no room for errors ........

adubam:


Thanks. No solution?

adeola111:
Sir I have an amorphous solar panel which produces 120v at peak. I installed an mppt charge controller of 50v max and 20amp rating. It blew the controller in minutes. What can I do to step down the voc so as to protect my mppt.

GAZZUZZ:


The gods told him? Or he calculated it based on scientific means.

diportivo:



u are patient trying to school that one that doesn't know anything

poster already wrote that the vehicle was bought brand new....what else is there to say?

leave him with his folly.....2017 don turn 2007 in context

he's even busy justifying his claim.by saying engine prices have gone up......engine wey be say na since time immemorial e don dey cause headache

e ku suru o.......iru yi ni naija yi need as agbomola

9icetoo:

If you no speak gbati mgbati, you no know go rest.

How I want take know wetin you talk there now?

Mtchew.

Dru23, you self na wao.

2017 car same with 2007?

As what na?
Hyundai are on their second model or even third from 2007 to 2017 na.

If you get the compressor, tell am say he dey and tell am how much.
Simples. All this long Tory no dey necessary na.

I come in peace oo.

dru23:



Hyundai engine are not that expensive that you are making it out to be ......i had use them in my fleet doing uber .. Elantra to be specific 07 to 08

aaking:



Sample: tell your mechanic to remove the thermostat from the engine. Do not change the fans unless if they're not working fine.
If the problem persist then go for bigger radiator to replace the one in the car

Whytdot:
I want to get a durable car, within the range of 1.3-1.7. It’s my first car, what car should I go for? And is there any good vendor that sells online?

Yansham:


I noticed no more coolant in the reservior and the level of coolant in the radiator is dropping and water has been poured into it.

Yansham:


I want to change it.

Yansham:
What coolant is recommended or can I use for a Toyota Camry 2007?

Any specific brand I should lookout for?

The coolant I met in the car upon purchase is green in color.

Yansham:
Good evening house.

I want to buy a car battery.

What are the things to look out for?

What brand is advisable?

Ivan18888888888:



“Anyway” not “Anyways” also. Anyways with the S is considered slang, and is a part of nonstandard, colloquial English.

Now piss off !!!

Ariiinze:


How much??

lawsonevidence:
Abeg I have a little issue Lexus house... How do you deal with the premium fuel rule on Lexus GS.... I am going to a 2014 GS and I just noticed it only accepts premium fuel. Make I nor go buy wetin I nor fit maintain

Ivan18888888888:



Na ur papa big blockus go go home go bulala ur mama !!!


Stop quoting me “ Mr whatever you are know to be “

Ivan18888888888:
Hello everyone again

Pls disregard that nicompoop that just quoted me .

Like I said I would love to know the best possible alternative for a bmw catalyst

Bobbiet:
Good evening engine professionals.

I got a car on hire purchase, Nigerian used.
I use it for E-hailing.

I've used the car and currently the car has issues. It started with shorting oil which I started servicing every 3weeks. Right now, car engine is weak and it smokes like crazy.

The mechanic checked and said the engine has been ring(Ed)(sed) before so he said I have to re-bore.

Please profs, I intend using this car a while after balancing and I need the surest solution possible.

I want a Belgium engine but mechanic said re-bore puts engine at same grade with Belgium.

I'm a novice and I am confused.

Please I need suggestion and advice.


Re-bore said 150k... Belgium engine is 380k to 400k
Advice please

Ivan18888888888:
Good day everyone !!!

Considering the cost of a bmw catalyst. What is the best possible alternative ?

GAZZUZZ:


Dru will always be Dru

dru23:


the oxygen sensor could have shorted out on the exhaust system or the wiring from the battery to the sensor has a short or break in it.

Check the oxygen sensor and see if the wiring is plugged in and if there is any broken wires at or near the sensor..

Check all those things out.. And do not let any mechanic bypass those sensors. And do not let any mechanic retape any sensor wire..

Those sensors at times are worn out and need total replacement .... Either way try those things and if nothing works buzz me up .. I will see if I can import brand new sensors from the USA .. I will be loading in the next 2 weeks.....

And funny enough I imported a 2010 model sport about 2 years ago( pics below) .. They are really nice cars and easy to maintain .. Use the correct fluid and the car will serve you for many years to come

AKINSULU:
Thanks Dru23 and Gazzuzz.
I switched from 5W40 to 20W50 (both total), I have been using 20w50 for over one year now and do oil change at every 2000 miles (I cover 2000 miles in less than two months because I do more of interstate travel)

I want to switch from total 20w50 to seahorse 20w50 (as I will have to top with 3 to 4 liters of oil before my oil change at 2000 miles, no engine smoke of any form) as it looks thicker, hoping not to do more than 2 liters before my oil change.

Is it safe to switch or I should stick to my total 20w50.

In summary I just need oil with thicker viscosity.
Car mileage is around 150k.

Thanks

Siberia01:
I have observed that the Peugeot 508 is more expensive than Lexus ES350.... Have checking across
Retailers and jiji

Considering the fact that the Lexus is more luxurious with Good trimmed interior

While the Peugeot is mostly plastic interior ( my opinion)

The Lexus comes with 3.5L V6 and more powerful than the Peugeot ( I guess)

I don't know In terms of handling and others

But I know European cars tend to have a good highway performance and handling than the Japanese


BTW

I think the Peugeot is too overpriced abeg

Thompz43:
I'm considering buying a Nigeria used Lexus ES350 soon, it going to be my first car , please kindly advise me on what to look out for...

freemayor4u:
Hello my good people
Please which one should I buy from the above 2 vehicle
Give me your candid advice
Your experience
Fuel consumption
Reliability
Durability
Maintenance cost
Spare parts costs
Thanks
Please give me your best advice

Dtruthspeaker:


My CRV is 8 years now and I have never topped off. Just keep an eye on your engine temp.

Honda says we should change at 3-5 years but I am waiting to see if temp reaches half.

Right now, I am around 4 O clock and everything works perfect.

dru23:



Not at all sir.......... But my point here is that there is a herd mentality here on this forum. And am sure some claims are malicious in manner ........

I was a victim of such herd mentality, I was accuse of selling fake Mobil 1 oil and few people try to lay claim that I sold them fake oil.......


It was all jealousy and certain cabals here ( we not going to mention names ) were part of the campaign. It was about 2 of my most loyal customers that came to defend me .. Others that bought oil from keep shut and didn't anything........


We as a people need to stand up to such cabals and weed them out .. A lot of monikers here are jealous of other people success .... .

The hate is very real here.. I hope u get my point

GloriousGbola:


UnFortunately for you, there are multiple other people with similar complaints of poor service

I am sure you can begin to tell us about how all of them bought junkers or Nigeria used cars or what ever nonsense your addled brain will spill out.

It is clearly be too hard for you to understand that there is a problem with rad and her business model

It is far easier to blame to owners of the vehicles.

But then, you aren't a business owner and you clearly do not have the mental capacity to be one. At best you have the mentality of a ladipo tout who can never take responsibility for any failure and is only good for gaslighting annoyed customers

You also have poor reading comprehension since you missed the fact that rads team messed up two of my cars, a sienna and a Ford ranger

But you do you, overgrown edgelord looking to troll and talk shit like a 10 year old

Feel free to stand in the corner while the adults talk this out. When we need some entertainment, you have our permission to drop some misyarns

biosilicon:


My brother this is a bitter lesson. I forgot to mention that on my way back the second time car completely went off in the middle of the road, turned out they did not even screw on the battery correctly. That workshop isn't worth the price they charge atall!!!