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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bastien: 3:22pm On Apr 13, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


You do not scan a car when you have issues like oil indicator on when running. There will be no related codes.

Check if you have engine oil in the engine .

If you do, then It is a sludge related incident
thank you sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 5:15pm On Apr 13, 2021
blazetitov:


Good Morning Boss,

Thanks for the other time.

Update:
So i checked for air leaks as advised and i didn't see any though my check might not have been exhaustive. But i discovered that the air filter was not fixed properly and a hose to the engine has the clip on the on the body of the rubber instead of the mouth. So those two were corrected and i cleared the error code. It didn't come up for 3 weeks.

However, it (P0101) came up again on Easter Monday (last week), i cleared it, drove the car for a week. Then the check engine light was up again last night. Same error code P0101.

I also noticed the engine hesitates a little when i try to accelerate or when i want to start it.

Kindly assist.
replace filter
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 5:58pm On Apr 13, 2021
obidevine:
Hello gurus. My car is a toyota 4 plugs camry 2012.

Sometime this year the car tends to power down when I'm driving ( the engine just goes off). I took it to a mechanic and he cleaned my throttle body, the engine stalling stopped after cleaning the throttle body.

This issue (engine stalling) while driving started again just yesterday. I really don't know what could be causing this.

Radautoworks Gazzuzz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 6:00pm On Apr 13, 2021
obidevine:
Hello gurus. My car is a toyota 4 plugs camry 2012.

Sometime this year i noticed that the car tends to power down when I'm driving ( the engine just goes off). But when i crank it up again it starts immediately like nothing happened. I took it to a mechanic and he cleaned my throttle body, the engine stalling stopped for about 2 months after cleaning the throttle body.

This issue (engine stalling) while driving started again just yesterday. I really don't know what could be causing this.


Radautoworks Gazzuzz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:15pm On Apr 13, 2021
ceelog:

Petrol

Realistically 20w50 3-5k km.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DonnyE(m): 6:18pm On Apr 13, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


possible clogged radiator.

Start with backwashing in a car wash.
Please I am having an issue where the coolant dries up in the reservoir tank and now I use water to top up. No visible leaks. 03 corolla. Less than 1 year toks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:26pm On Apr 13, 2021
DonnyE:

Please I am having an issue where the coolant dries up in the reservoir tank and now I use water to top up. No visible leaks. 03 corolla. Less than 1 year toks.

There is a leak. It is visible, start with water pump

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by blazetitov: 6:42pm On Apr 13, 2021
radautoworks:
replace filter

Thanks a lot.

I already replaced the filter.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by blazetitov: 6:44pm On Apr 13, 2021
melviniyke2002:
dust off ur engine air filter,get mass airflow cleaner n clean ur mass airflow sensor,allow to dry n reinstall den clear error code

I did this all this earlier. Maybe i should repeat the process.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kala111: 7:11pm On Apr 13, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replacing oil pump will not solve low oil pressure issues.

You have excessive clearance between crankshaft and bearings.

You need to do a major engine overhaul which will involve replacing the crankshaft or cutting it to next possible size and replacing bearings.

Thank you very much Oga Gazzuzz

The issue of engine oil light and knocking sound has been resolved.

What he did was to loosen the engine completely. He changed the bearings and repack the metals with paper together with the crankshaft for a firm grip due to clearance as he said the crankshaft is still ok.

My car seems to work perfectly now but when I start engine in the morning, the car rpm raise high and dropped down gradually below 1000 until it jerks and power off. But when I raise the car for several minutes it picks and work normal.

Also, i noticed its consume fuel and makes a humming sound especially when engine is warm.

What could possibly be the issue again.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DonnyE(m): 7:32pm On Apr 13, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


There is a leak. It is visible, start with water pump
Thanks. It has been checked by my mechanic, he didn't see any leak too. I recently washed my radiator and AC condenser and I am still observing the situation.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emmyN(m): 10:26pm On Apr 13, 2021
After reading all the complaints in the last two pages, I'm beginning to wonder why we own cars. Make we just dey use bicycle dey go na, wahala too much cheesy

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ExecutiveDC: 10:32pm On Apr 13, 2021
Just got a 2008 Toyota Highlander Tokunbo. Please I need recommendations on the type of oil to use and transmission fluid and any other useful tips for maximum output of the vehicle.As a first time Driver and car owner, your recommendations are highly welcome. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:00am On Apr 14, 2021
kala111:


Thank you very much Oga Gazzuzz

The issue of engine oil light and knocking sound has been resolved.

What he did was to loosen the engine completely. He changed the bearings and repack the metals with paper together with the crankshaft for a firm grip due to clearance as he said the crankshaft is still ok.

My car seems to work perfectly now but when I start engine in the morning, the car rpm raise high and dropped down gradually below 1000 until it jerks and power off. But when I raise the car for several minutes it picks and work normal.

Also, i noticed its consume fuel and makes a humming sound especially when engine is warm.

What could possibly be the issue again.



If the crankshaft (according to his naked eye) is still ok, why not just replace the bearings? Why use paper?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:02am On Apr 14, 2021
ExecutiveDC:
Just got a 2008 Toyota Highlander Tokunbo. Please I need recommendations on the type of oil to use and transmission fluid and any other useful tips for maximum output of the vehicle.As a first time Driver and car owner, your recommendations are highly welcome. Thanks

Mobil1 5w30 engine oil and filter,

Toyota W.S Transmission oil. You can get it from 08033910382 in Lagos

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:04am On Apr 14, 2021
blazetitov:


I did this all this earlier. Maybe i should repeat the process.

Maybe you should not.

Go back and search for an intake leak. You have a performance code.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ExecutiveDC: 6:48am On Apr 14, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Mobil1 5w30 engine oil and filter,

Toyota W.S Transmission oil. You can get it from 08033910382 in Lagos
Thanks brother, I don't know if the mentioned transmission fluid can be way billed to Ibadan today. Please let me know, thanks very much.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by blazetitov: 7:07am On Apr 14, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Maybe you should not.

Go back and search for an intake leak. You have a performance code.

Morning Boss,

Thanks a lot.

Please guide on how do i can effectively do that? I only tried to trace, listen and use water on the air intake pipes which i believe might not be that helpful.

Best regards.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:17am On Apr 14, 2021
ExecutiveDC:
Thanks brother, I don't know if the mentioned transmission fluid can be way billed to Ibadan today. Please let me know, thanks very much.

Contact the number, they deliver round Nigeria daily
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by arantess: 10:44am On Apr 14, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Cannot be solved remotely
thanks for your time sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by melviniyke2002(m): 2:25pm On Apr 14, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Mobil1 5w30 engine oil and filter,

Toyota W.S Transmission oil. You can get it from 08033910382 in Lagos
grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by CsRockefeller(m): 5:50pm On Apr 14, 2021
Help me out here guys.

My brakes have been acting like they are about to fail lately (not that it doesn't stop when applied but extra force has to be applied)

I brought it to our company's mechanic to help me check it out and this was the result in the picture below, he said he needs to get a new one for 20k, isn't it an overkill?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bskyb(m): 6:16pm On Apr 14, 2021
Hello all,
I need to tow an Acura MDX 2003 from Ibadan to Lagos, does anyone have contacts of people that can do this for me? And ideas about possible cost?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 7:27pm On Apr 14, 2021
CsRockefeller:
Help me out here guys.

My brakes have been acting like they are about to fail lately (not that it doesn't stop when applied but extra force has to be applied)

I brought it to our company's mechanic to help me check it out and this was the result in the picture below, he said he needs to get a new one for 20k, isn't it an overkill?

Those stuffs aren't installed in a 1921 Ford T model. Where did he get them from?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by omorkelly(m): 8:10pm On Apr 14, 2021
bskyb:
Hello all,
I need to tow an Acura MDX 2003 from Ibadan to Lagos, does anyone have contacts of people that can do this for me? And ideas about possible cost?

0805 615 2233
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by drmuchin: 8:34pm On Apr 14, 2021
kingreign:


Those stuffs aren't installed in a 1921 Ford T model. Where did he get them from?

eleyi gidi gan
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bskyb(m): 2:48am On Apr 15, 2021
omorkelly:


0805 615 2233

Thank you..
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by CsRockefeller(m): 4:12am On Apr 15, 2021
kingreign:


Those stuffs aren't installed in a 1921 Ford T model. Where did he get them from?

I'm in trouble cry

Already sent him some money, what do I ask him now, so Bayo wants to rip me off cry
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:25am On Apr 15, 2021
CsRockefeller:


I'm in trouble cry

Already sent him some money, what do I ask him now, so Bayo wants to rip me off cry

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by CsRockefeller(m): 4:35am On Apr 15, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


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Please Boss, how do I approach the situation now? The Master and Savo components inside the engine are empty, it shows that he definitely loosed something, at the same time, my brakes are bad. What could be the issue?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:45am On Apr 15, 2021
CsRockefeller:


Please Boss, how do I approach the situation now? The Master and Savo components inside the engine are empty, it shows that he definitely loosed something, at the same time, my brakes are bad. What could be the issue?

kingreign:


Those stuffs aren't installed in a 1921 Ford T model. Where did he get them from?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 9icetoo(m): 6:55am On Apr 15, 2021
bskyb:
Hello all,
I need to tow an Acura MDX 2003 from Ibadan to Lagos, does anyone have contacts of people that can do this for me? And ideas about possible cost?
If your mdx is an awd, make sure the rear differential is disconnected from the transmission. To do this, disconnect the propeller, then tow with the front tyres off the ground. Do not tow that ride with the front tyres touching the ground. You will be buying a new transmission by the time you get to lagos.

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