GAZZUZZ:


first you have to understand your engine. A 2005 Camry would be nearly 200-250,000miles.

Oil burn would have set in.

Start by buying what would make sense long term (forget what the books say)

5w30 full mineral oil for 3000 miles let's see how the engine handles oil burn.

dharrey2012:
Thanks for all you do, Oga Gazzuzz and all the great minds here.

I have a hard time choosing between these two cars, and I will really like your honest opinion on this;

Toyota Avalon 2005-08; and
Honda Element 2005 and above.

Are they both reliable? I have no issue with fuel or shape. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

drakeskull:
What's the solution to Camry 2013 transmission shudder that makes it exhibit a brief, intermittent transmission shudder while driving under light loads between 25 and 50 mph?

dharrey2012:
Thanks for all you do, Oga Gazzuzz and all the great minds here.

I have a hard time choosing between these two cars, and I will really like your honest opinion on this;

Toyota Avalon 2005-08; and
Honda Element 2005 and above.

Are they both reliable? I have no issue with fuel or shape. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

dharrey2012:
Thanks for all you do, Oga Gazzuzz and all the great minds here.

I have a hard time choosing between these two cars, and I will really like your honest opinion on this;

Toyota Avalon 2005-08; and
Honda Element 2005 and above.

Are they both reliable? I have no issue with fuel or shape. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

drakeskull:
What's the solution to Camry 2013 transmission shudder that makes it exhibit a brief, intermittent transmission shudder while driving under light loads between 25 and 50 mph?

Boss.... Post am biko


Na only torque converter I replace, sourced from local tranny sellers.

Main problem was identifying the updated torque converter (oyibo has a part number for it). I'm not even sure the one I used is the updated version but it's been working fine.

Basically.....

I took car there
Went with the torque converter I bought myself
Told them exactly what to replace.

Tranny filter was replaced
All ATF was replaced (drain and refill)

Did another drain and refill a week after(careful not to overfill).

It's been driving good ever since.


NB: the only sure way to get the updated TC is buying from eBay

lexini:
Good morning Gazzuzz

Please what is the cost of a 2014 Kia Rio engine?

The version bought brand new in Nigeria. Not US imported.

Please see attached engine bay

GAZZUZZ:


₦560,000 as at 27/04/2021

Trill2b:
Good day sir. A friend needs advise on a good used SUV (that is easy to maintain) to buy for N2m. Which do you advise?

dharrey2012:
Thanks for all you do, Oga Gazzuzz and all the great minds here.

I have a hard time choosing between these two cars, and I will really like your honest opinion on this;

Toyota Avalon 2005-08; and
Honda Element 2005 and above.

Are they both reliable? I have no issue with fuel or shape. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

GAZZUZZ:


₦560,000 as at 27/04/2021

lexini:
Thanks Gazzuzz

That cost isn’t friendly at all.

Is it possible to rebuild the engine? The issue the car has is overheating - all the time.

Please advise.

dicksonadams:


Nigerian used or tokunboh

timileyinoyela:
Naija used

PrinceDave001:
Hello Oga Gazzuz
I'm having a tough decision choosing between a 2007 accord and a 2005 Honda Pilot (Both Toks).
Can you give a comprehensive insight on both vehicles.
Cc. Nurey and other experts and users in the house.

dharrey2012:
Thanks for all you do, Oga Gazzuzz and all the great minds here.

I have a hard time choosing between these two cars, and I will really like your honest opinion on this;

Toyota Avalon 2005-08; and
Honda Element 2005 and above.

Are they both reliable? I have no issue with fuel or shape. I look forward to your feedback. Thanks

nurey:


Avalon is a V6 element is a 4 cylinder. Element body parts are scarce and expensive even in Lagos, Avalon has parts available though may be expensive.

Both are rare on road but element is even more rare to come by so you won't get bored of it.

Avalon more luxurious with good build quality, element is too plastiky.

Element has more pimping mods so can be turned from a cat to a lion, Avalon has no pimping mods.

Element if you desire ground clearance and okay with the seating arrangements and offcourse for haulage. Avalon for executive appearance.

MrJames007:
I'd laugh at you if I saw you drive inside that box.

Avalon it is.

nurey:


Avalon is a V6 element is a 4 cylinder. Element body parts are scarce and expensive even in Lagos, Avalon has parts available though may be expensive.

Both are rare on road but element is even more rare to come by so you won't get bored of it.

Avalon more luxurious with good build quality, element is too plastiky.

Element has more pimping mods so can be turned from a cat to a lion, Avalon has no pimping mods.

Element if you desire ground clearance and okay with the seating arrangements and offcourse for haulage. Avalon for executive appearance.

MrJames007:
I'd laugh at you if I saw you drive inside that box.

Avalon it is.

dicksonadams:


Avalon they say are old men cars....i will laugh him as well if he is not an old man. Honda element is more hippy and versatile, the k20 engine is bad ass rugged, and cheaper to replace.

3ncrypted:
Hello Gazzuzz. Good evening all.

I have a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Drives smooth but when I do a scan it gives an error code P0102 and also consumes fuel. Was advised by my auto MECH to change the MAF sensor. After changing it, same code popped up over again.

It was later found out that the plug for the MAF sensor wire had no earth (The wire cut somehow). After fixing the Wire and scanning, there are no codes. But now, the car keeps jerking or shaking on neutral and on gear one.

Any advise pls.

GAZZUZZ:


Rescan the car

dicksonadams:


Does element suffer from leg pull like most Hondas