Solohitt555:


And it happened to me yesterday! Engine died on the highway! Me of all people ���

I found that I'd driven off without radiator cap on, after topping up water.
After 45min to 1 hour in Lagos traffic in blissful oblivion, the engine stopped. In the last two minutes or so, I noticed like pinking noise that got worse, then low power, then looked at temp gauge and it was near red. Just at that instant, before I could switch off, the engine stopped.

This is a well-tuned 1MZ-FE on a 2001 Avalon.
I'm not a car novice by any stretch, which is why this is so distressing.

Please guys what and what am I looking at here. Could there be a safety mechanism here.

Safety Mechanism?

You are joking baba, na y I no know wetin I wan talk for your matter

Blackbishop:


Short answer change the valve body.

Done and it was okay.

@blackbishop
please my Toyota sienna doesn't accelerate normally
Like when press the accelerator the car just doesn't respond it will be as if you aren't accelerating at all
If paraventure it finally changes from gear 1 to gear 2 it will be hard for it to change to gear 3 until u push more fuel to d engine by putting ur leg on d accelerator and removing your leg then pressing it down again
I'm suspecting the plug
by the way it's a 2009 model sienna

Topolino2:
@blackbishop
please my Toyota sienna doesn't accelerate normally
Like when press the accelerator the car just doesn't respond it will be as if you aren't accelerating at all
If paraventure it finally changes from gear 1 to gear 2 it will be hard for it to change to gear 3 until u push more fuel to d engine by putting ur leg on d accelerator and removing your leg then pressing it down again
I'm suspecting the plug
by the way it's a 2009 model sienna

Boss first thing first run a scan it will save you alot of guess work.

There are couple of issues that will cause it. Coil and plug for one, fuel pump, Throttle body in quote. And so on that is y it's better to scan and we move from that

henryutd:

Done and it was okay.

Cool

Blackbishop:


Boss first thing first run a scan it will save you alot of guess work.

There are couple of issues that will cause it. Coil and plug for one, fuel pump, Throttle body in quote. And so on that is y it's better to scan and we move from that

Ok thanks

hian

nor break this table ooo

leave prof biko

olenyi:


How can you claim not to be a car novice and you are topping your radiator with water. What happened to manufacturer recommended coolant? You of all people?

And you say its a well tuned engine but it needs to be topped with water every morning. Where is your water going to? You of all people?

My warm regards.

BamBamK:
hian

nor break this table ooo

leave prof biko

The thing tire me sef. He was busy contradicting himself all through.

My warm regards.

olenyi:



The thing tire me sef. He was busy contradicting himself all through.

My warm regards.

Oga abeg free my guy. Na just mistake which can happen to anyone.

olenyi:



The thing tire me sef. He was busy contradicting himself all through.

My warm regards.

good day house. I drive a honda accord 2010, I recently noticed that my car doesn't start at once in the morning or after I have packed it for a long time. I have changed fuel pump,changed plugs, still no changes.
I scanned the car..got a code P0011, please I need help on this..

I have a mercedez Benz c230 Kompressor (2004 model) with 271 i4 engine.
Car doesn’t start, sound like no compression when u crank the car . I got it scanned the are the codes I got : p0365- camshaft position "B" circuit bank 1
2:p0128: coolant thermostat ( coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature ) .
Note: these two codes are the current codes when the car was scanned. I list the pending codes below:
1: the two current codes showed up on the pending codes follow by these other codes; p0335- crankshaft position circuit "a”
P0336- crankshaft position circuit “A” Range/performance . Please how do I go about this repair engineers

Neyohpinpin:
good day house. I drive a honda accord 2010, I recently noticed that my car doesn't start at once in the morning or after I have packed it for a long time. I have changed fuel pump,changed plugs, still no changes.
I scanned the car..got a code P0011, please I need help on this..

Change the VTC - Valve Timing Control

SteveUg:
I have a mercedez Benz c230 Kompressor (2004 model) with 271 i4 engine.
Car doesn’t start, sound like no compression when u crank the car . I got it scanned the are the codes I got : p0365- camshaft position "B" circuit bank 1
2:p0128: coolant thermostat ( coolant temperature below thermostat regulating temperature ) .
Note: these two codes are the current codes when the car was scanned. I list the pending codes below:
1: the two current codes showed up on the pending codes follow by these other codes; p0335- crankshaft position circuit "a”
P0336- crankshaft position circuit “A” Range/performance . Please how do I go about this repair engineers

Change the Crankshaft position sensor also known as shock sensor by local mechs

Good Evening. please I want to buy Kia Rio/or cerato 2003-2008 or Hyundai Accent 2003-2008. please what is the major problem with both cars and which is advisable to go for in maintenance, spare part availability, mechanic and fueling.
Thanks in anticipation Engineers

Toyota Camry 2007 drags when on speed
A Camry 2007 was brought in with a complain of dragging when in top speed. After driving a bit with the car it was as if the engine was working under alot of pressure, unable to breathe fine.

The car owner ran a scan and came up with some codes; P0128 and P0420. The P0128 was for coolant thermostat Malfunction.

P0420 was for Catalyst Converter below threshold. On further diagnosis we discovered the catalyst Converter was never in the car just an empty exhaust. Removing the whole exhaust reveals more damage done by probably a mechanic previously. The other hollow after the Post-CAT was filled wires (picture below).

After fixing the catalyst and removing the wires also servicing the transmission. The vehicle was back to full performance.

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Today I will be discussing more about those that are using Mobile XHP oil 20W50.

I will not condemn the oil but be careful what you put in your engine, now a car was brought down with a wierd noise coming from the engine. A Toyota Camry 2007, at first running a scan was not the best cause of action so we drove round and driving back to the workshop I noticed the Engine oil light blinking, which was a red flag.

Getting to the workshop, I removed the oil cover that was on the engine to check the pressure of the oil pump. It was relatively low and couple with the sound. I decided to drain the engine oil and open up the sump.
Removing the sump I saw cake - I mean the engine oil has caked inside the sump blocking the filter and oil pump. I removed the cake and try brushing the rest with a petrol and I decided to replace the filter with a new one.

Further investigation from the owner he said he has been servicing the car with the Mobile XHP since he bought the car and serviced the car every 3 months.

On conclusion I told him anytime he wants to service the car he should at least drive round for an hour plus then they drain the oil when it's still hot so some of the cake will come out. By that some cake will dissolve temporarily due to the hot engine oil.


Note: Always check the cover of the Mobile XHP that it was sealed and the cover is blue and not black

Well-done bro for the good work.
Pls I have an issure with a car I bought recently volkswagen touran 2.0 fsi .
The problem of the car was it was over gouged with oil after which it stated smoking.
According to the owner ,he said they have refused the oil to the normally gauge , and was told the smoke will reduce.
But it's one week now and the smoke it still there.
I manage to travel with the car which I end up buying close to 6 liters of engine oil.
And I also noticed the plugs don't fire well and the number two plugs socks oil but the rest plugs are just black but not socked like the number two plug.
There is also a check engine light on it.
The engine also vibrates due to this condition.
I need advice on what to do cos I don't want any bad mechanic to damage the already sick engine.

eduman07:
Well-done bro for the good work.
Pls I have an issure with a car I bought recently volkswagen touran 2.0 fsi .
The problem of the car was it was over gouged with oil after which it stated smoking.
According to the owner ,he said they have refused the oil to the normally gauge , and was told the smoke will reduce.
But it's one week now and the smoke it still there.
I manage to travel with the car which I end up buying close to 6 liters of engine oil.
And I also noticed the plugs don't fire well and the number two plugs socks oil but the rest plugs are just black but not socked like the number two plug.
There is also a check engine light on it.
The engine also vibrates due to this condition.
I need advice on what to do cos I don't want any bad mechanic to damage the already sick engine.

First what is the color of the smoke?
Two - Plug getting soak that will have to be Top engine seal leaking oil into the plug chamber.
And your engine sucking oil at that rate gives me the impression of a crack engine block.

In conclusion you are buying another engine bro

Hello
Please my 2015 Camry,
on the point of offloading from the container, the shaft pulled, done the replacement but since then, it jerks badly on the 2nd and 3rd gears...

uchman:
Hello
Please my 2015 Camry,
on the point of offloading from the container, the shaft pulled, done the replacement but since then, it jerks badly on the 2nd and 3rd gears...

Bro more diagnosis will give more insight on that issue

eduman07:
Well-done bro for the good work.
Pls I have an issure with a car I bought recently volkswagen touran 2.0 fsi .
The problem of the car was it was over gouged with oil after which it stated smoking.
According to the owner ,he said they have refused the oil to the normally gauge , and was told the smoke will reduce.
But it's one week now and the smoke it still there.
I manage to travel with the car which I end up buying close to 6 liters of engine oil.
And I also noticed the plugs don't fire well and the number two plugs socks oil but the rest plugs are just black but not socked like the number two plug.
There is also a check engine light on it.
The engine also vibrates due to this condition.
I need advice on what to do cos I don't want any bad mechanic to damage the already sick engine.

Bro anything volkswagen is one of the worse cars anyone can buy .. I was tempted to buy it few years ago. I do see those cars cheap in the auction ..

But I will never buy it at all .. I wish u had thought of it before buying it .....retail value for that car alone is another challenge on its own. And how many volkswagen mechanics do u know ....


Volkswagen products are just bad cars.......

welcome back

dru23:


Bro anything volkswagen is one of the worse cars anyone can buy .. I was tempted to buy it few years ago. I do see those cars cheap in the auction ..

But I will never buy it at all .. I wish u had thought of it before buying it .....retail value for that car alone is another challenge on its own. And how many volkswagen mechanics do u know ....


Volkswagen products are just bad cars.......

Car 2005 BMW 318
Engine E46 4 plug

Blackbishop Help me;

After changing the turtle Atuator the EML light gone and my car still do not accelerate above 30mph.

The car was scanned with lunch device and no code came up.

The car starts at one kick and idles very well. It also drives fine if you do not go above 20mph

Am suspecting the ECU is bad.

cc:
Blackbishop

eddiense:
Car 2005 BMW 318
Engine E46 4 plug

Blackbishop Help me;

After changing the turtle Atuator the EML light gone and my car still do not accelerate above 30mph.

The car was scanned with lunch device and no code came up.

The car starts at one kick and idles very well. It also drives fine if you do not go above 20mph

Am suspecting the ECU is bad.

cc:
Blackbishop

Boss good day first of all nothing like turtle, it is Throttle body. And again did you change the whole Throttle body or just the actuator on it?

Also vehicle speed sensor can be the culprit too.

Did you check the oil level or just check the spark plugs if they are soak in oil

BamBamK:
welcome back

Thanks man .. Cartalk cabals banned me for 1 year .. Am back with a vengeance now .. A vengeance to educate the public and save them money by offering quality products.......


Cartalk cabal just put a battery pack on my back .

Am back better than ever and cartalk section saying dru we feeling u man..

Blackbishop:


Boss good day first of all nothing like turtle, it is Throttle body. And again did you change the whole Throttle body or just the actuator on it?

Also vehicle speed sensor can be the culprit too.

Did you check the oil level or just check the spark plugs if they are soak in oil

Yes Boss it's throttle body. I changed the whole throttle body. Spark plug is not soaked, oil level is OK. Speed sensor I have not checked that. Will check the speed sensor tomorrow and get back to you.

thank you

Blackbishop:


First what is the color of the smoke?
Two - Plug getting soak that will have to be Top engine seal leaking oil into the plug chamber.
And your engine sucking oil at that rate gives me the impression of a crack engine block.

In conclusion you are buying another engine bro

hh

Blackbishop:


First what is the color of the smoke?
Two - Plug getting soak that will have to be Top engine seal leaking oil into the plug chamber.
And your engine sucking oil at that rate gives me the impression of a crack engine block.

In conclusion you are buying another engine bro

I became a little confused as to the last 3liters I bought in aba when coming down to ph with all the distance was still at normal gouage.
There by I bought almost 4liters while on thesame journey while coming from enugu thesame day.but when I checked this morning ,the engine oil was at normal gouage.
I also noticed two bust hose which was splashing oil all over the engine while on high way.
Al thesame I intend getting a good Machanic to open up.