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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by autologic: 8:15pm On Jul 29, 2021
hazard1759:
Good evening everyone...I have Camry pencil light and I use Total Quartz 5000.I went for service yesterday and I couldn't find the Engine oil I normally use.My mechanic adviced that I should use Total Classic since I can't find Quartz 5000 so I changed it.

I want to know if my engine is at risk.How long should I change it and when changing it,should I revert back to Quartz 5000 or there's an engine oil u suggest I should use?
The golden question is which engine oil have u been using before
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by hazard1759(m): 10:49pm On Jul 29, 2021
autologic:

The golden question is which engine oil have u been using before
Total Quartz 5000
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sidvinci(m): 11:34pm On Jul 30, 2021
am having one unsolve problem. my e320 was converted to m111 engine. every since then the car dey overfloat. before I start the car I must remove the fuel pump wire from the switch . please what can be the solution
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by haslaw(m): 12:24am On Jul 31, 2021
Good morning GAZZUZZ,

I came across this OBD2 Bluetooth device and I am intending to buy it.. Do you think it will be worth it or I should just not bother.


Picture attached

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:28am On Jul 31, 2021
haslaw:
Good morning GAZZUZZ,

I came across this OBD2 Bluetooth device and I am intending to buy it.. Do you think it will be worth it or I should just not bother.


Picture attached

I have never used any of those devices, but technically it should read basic codes.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:29am On Jul 31, 2021
sidvinci:
am having one unsolve problem. my e320 was converted to m111 engine. every since then the car dey overfloat. before I start the car I must remove the fuel pump wire from the switch . please what can be the solution

Destiny of your vehicle has been hijacked . grin






Sorry uncharted waters.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 7:42am On Jul 31, 2021
haslaw:
Good morning GAZZUZZ,

I came across this OBD2 Bluetooth device and I am intending to buy it.. Do you think it will be worth it or I should just not bother.


Picture attached

It's an inexpensive tool for reading basic engine codes and some vehicle parameters as shown in the attached pictures.

If you have a car with ABS, SRS and TPMS systems, not useful. Transmission sef, nothing.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by haslaw(m): 10:07am On Jul 31, 2021
frebor:


It's an inexpensive tool for reading basic engine codes and some vehicle parameters as shown in the attached pictures.

If you have a car with ABS, SRS and TPMS systems, not useful. Transmission sef, nothing.

The video I saw on YouTube about the OBD2 Bluetooth scanner, the person used it to clear the TPMS and they claimed you use it to clear a host of other car issues. I'm thinking of buying it as a DIY guy since it's not so expensive.


Cc: GAZZUZZ

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 3:58pm On Jul 31, 2021
haslaw:


The video I saw on YouTube about the OBD2 Bluetooth scanner, the person used it to clear the TPMS and they claimed you use it to clear a host of other car issues. I'm thinking of buying it as a DIY guy since it's not so expensive.

This is different from what you posted before, 2k VS $50 + app fee
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 11:00pm On Jul 31, 2021
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aanumi16: 8:46pm On Aug 01, 2021
Good Evening Gazzuzz, kingreign and everyone.

Please can you refer me to where I can get TPMS for Toyota camry 2009.

I need two or four depending on the price.

Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 9:10pm On Aug 01, 2021
Aanumi16:
Good Evening Gazzuzz, kingreign and everyone.

Please can you refer me to where I can get TPMS for Toyota camry 2009.

I need two or four depending on the price.

Thanks
your location pls?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aanumi16: 9:15pm On Aug 01, 2021
kingreign:
your location pls?

Benue State.

Though location is not an issue
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:07pm On Aug 01, 2021
Aanumi16:
Good Evening Gazzuzz, kingreign and everyone.

Please can you refer me to where I can get TPMS for Toyota camry 2009.

I need two or four depending on the price.

Thanks

WhatsApp 08033910382
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aanumi16: 10:15pm On Aug 01, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


WhatsApp 08033910382

Okay sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dahreformer2666: 1:35am On Aug 02, 2021
HottieCoach:



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From the us or have us Locally source it for you.

Please can you locally source for kia optima 2013 gdi infinity side speaker for me
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by funlover1(m): 2:29pm On Aug 02, 2021
My Acura MDX 2004 experienced overheating and the mechanic decided we needed to change the radiator, we did that and everything was fine. But after then, I noticed the car won't start/crank easily. I initially thought it was battery but even after driving for several hours (after which the battery should have been charged enough) same thing was still happening.

I got a rewire who said it was the kick starter, we repaired the kick started but situation was the same. Then the mechanic recommended by the rewire discovered that oil was mixing with the oil, the oil was milky and the spark plug head was somehow wet.

This pointed to a bad gasket according to him.The mechanic changed the plug and after that the car cranked when we started it but that was the only time, the next morning it didn't crank ( just like it was doing before).

Now we have changed the gasket ,changed the oil but the car still won't crank.

The mechanic says we should change all the coil ( 6 of them) , he seems so confident that the car will work of we do that but I feel he is just doing trial and error.

Experts, kindly advise on what to do.

I am based in Lagos
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:46pm On Aug 02, 2021
funlover1:
My Acura MDX 2004 experienced overheating and the mechanic decided we needed to change the radiator, we did that and everything was fine. But after then, I noticed the car won't start/crank easily. I initially thought it was battery but even after driving for several hours (after which the battery should have been charged enough) same thing was still happening.

I got a rewire who said it was the kick starter, we repaired the kick started but situation was the same. Then the mechanic recommended by the rewire discovered that oil was mixing with the oil, the oil was milky and the spark plug head was somehow wet.

This pointed to a bad gasket according to him.The mechanic changed the plug and after that the car cranked when we started it but that was the only time, the next morning it didn't crank ( just like it was doing before).

Now we have changed the gasket ,changed the oil but the car still won't crank.

The mechanic says we should change all the coil ( 6 of them) , he seems so confident that the car will work of we do that but I feel he is just doing trial and error.

Experts, kindly advise on what to do.

I am based in Lagos

4 vital things to note when a car does not start.

1. Is there compression (valves, piston rings gasket)

2. Is there a spark ( spark plugs , coils, wiring)

3. Is there fuel supply (injectors, fuel pressure)

4. Is 1-3 available in the right sequence? (Timing)


At this point it is late to say replace mechanic, but try and check for what is missing in 1-4

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Alba3: 5:45pm On Aug 02, 2021
funlover1:
My Acura MDX 2004 experienced overheating and the mechanic decided we needed to change the radiator, we did that and everything was fine. But after then, I noticed the car won't start/crank easily. I initially thought it was battery but even after driving for several hours (after which the battery should have been charged enough) same thing was still happening.

I got a rewire who said it was the kick starter, we repaired the kick started but situation was the same. Then the mechanic recommended by the rewire discovered that oil was mixing with the oil, the oil was milky and the spark plug head was somehow wet.

This pointed to a bad gasket according to him.The mechanic changed the plug and after that the car cranked when we started it but that was the only time, the next morning it didn't crank ( just like it was doing before).

Now we have changed the gasket ,changed the oil but the car still won't crank.

The mechanic says we should change all the coil ( 6 of them) , he seems so confident that the car will work of we do that but I feel he is just doing trial and error.

Experts, kindly advise on what to do.

I am based in Lagos
I once had this issue; mine was Camshaft position error and that was resolved till date.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mrsdaniel: 8:20pm On Aug 03, 2021
Hello, pls I've a Sienna 09 with error code P0174 & P0430. What can be done to resolve this pls?

cc gazzuzz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bigsunny01(m): 5:58am On Aug 04, 2021
Please house I need a help on dis

I'm planing on going into uber/bolt business and I have dis two brand of cars in mind for personal use Toyota Camry (big daddy) or Honda civic? Which of dem is fuel economical and rugged in dis business, and if chosen out of them what particular year is best OK and reason?

Response from de experts will help a lot as I'm planning to get a good Nigeria used one....thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by HottieCoach(f): 6:01am On Aug 04, 2021
Dahreformer2666:


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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:28am On Aug 04, 2021
mrsdaniel:
Hello, pls I've a Sienna 09 with error code P0174 & P0430. What can be done to resolve this pls?

cc gazzuzz

Air leak bank 2 check leaking vacuum pipes.

Catalytic converter failure bank 1,

You can replace catalytic converter or use this

https://www.nairaland.com/6280487/catalytic-converter-problems-cheap-solution#96462231
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 6:49am On Aug 04, 2021
Good morning everyone. My car a 2012 camry makes a loud rattling noise upon start up after being parked overnight. This noise only lasts for about 2 seconds then stops after the oil has circulated.

Please @gazzuzz what could be the cause of this?

And what does it mean?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:05am On Aug 04, 2021
obidevine:
Good morning everyone. My car a 2012 camry makes a loud rattling noise upon start up after being parked overnight. This noise only lasts for about 2 seconds then stops after the oil has circulated.

Please @gazzuzz what could be the cause of this?

And what does it mean?

Is this the noise?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK3jEwMZoRc

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olaideslex(m): 7:07am On Aug 04, 2021
Good morning able technicians, thank you for the good job on this platform.

Please assist with resolution to these codes on my Camry 05.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 8:50am On Aug 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Is this the noise?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK3jEwMZoRc




Something like this but it quiets down after a few seconds
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:05pm On Aug 04, 2021
obidevine:


Something like this but it quiets down after a few seconds

Replace this or ignore it, it is NOT going to damage the engine

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:06pm On Aug 04, 2021
olaideslex:
Good morning able technicians, thank you for the good job on this platform.

Please assist with resolution to these codes on my Camry 05.

what are the driving issues
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 1:43pm On Aug 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replace this or ignore it, it is NOT going to damage the engine

Ok
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 1:45pm On Aug 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replace this or ignore it, it is NOT going to damage the engine

Thanks a lot. As long as it won't damage the engine. I'd rather let it be.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obidevine(m): 1:47pm On Aug 04, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Replace this or ignore it, it is NOT going to damage the engine

I'd rather let it be

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