spill:
Hi Mskrisx,

Always call or visit mechanics that scans your car first before repairs or visit car scanner guys, it will definitely help.

The way I work on my car is this, I invite a car scanner to scan my ride anytime I notice anything abnormal. Immediately the problem codes are pulled out, I collect all the codes, make research and watch YouTube videos on how to fix the problems.

Then I will invite a mechanic and direct him on what I want him to do. I'm always willing to pay the mechanics well but must follow my instructions while working because I have done my research very well.

I drive around with less stress and I scan my car like 2 times in a month. I tried getting a scanner to be scanning it myself but Jumia delivered rubbish scanner that takes forever to connect to my car. I will make out chance visit the market and get a good scanner for myself to reduce cost of inviting the car scanner.

Always know the cause of the problem before working on your car. Don't allow mechanics to suggest or guess.

Finally, collect and keep safe every part a mechanic removed from your car. Make sure you collect the coils he replaced and keep it safe.

greggng:
A month tokunbo stressing you like this. I guess you didn't carry out due diligence before buying this ride . First , you have to go learn about car with a view to getting more experience on how car works . This might sound naive but is truth ...otherwise you may be forced to sell this ride to someone that understands what he ought to do. May be they sold a lemon to you . Take it to a good mechanic for proper check up

mrphysics:


I don't need to read further to know this is Toyota Camry 2012-2014 Model.

I had also exact same experience and still having some issues.

This is not my first car but none of them have given me issues like this. I was even considering selling the car. @Mskrix, these are the things I did to stop the overheating:

1. Got a new Gasket (A good one)
2. Removed the thermostat and allowed it flow through
3. Used a relay and something to ensure the fan is blowing at all time and doesn't fail during driving
4. Changed the radiator from single cell to double cell

If you do this as I guess you may have done some of them, you shouldn't be having issues.

Important to state that the first Top Gasket I put was a fake one, so it burnt and dropped me on the road at night.

Mskrisx:


Good evening. When I went to buy this car, I went with a mechanic and he told me all is good. Same him is fixing my car now. Please any mechanic suggestion? As I am currently in lagos.

Blackbishop:


Don’t ever take this advice just my one kobo advice sha

Give me a call sha

Daniluv1:
Must you own a car?

Sell jare and stop disturbing us here we have more important issues to talk about

Abeg I hear say soup and Vaseline don cost now

How person wan come take[b][/b] dey masturbate now[b][/b]

Mskrisx:


Yes, I almost die.
I’d rather have a pregnant Wife than not being to afford any bride price at all.
Bro na MY CAR, and one good mechanic’s touch, everything bad will be history. ( that’s why I am soliciting opinions.

Na poor man say Guinness they sweet am when Andre Rosé Dey.

Thank you and happy trekking.

kokanepyramid:

Making your fan work as soon as you start the car means you are bypassing the thermostat and it is a bad idea

Mskrisx:


Good evening. Please I read all you wrote. This Mechanic seems incompetent. Can you recommend anyone to me as I am currently in Lagos. Thank you Sir.

H2ho:

Sell the gaddam thing

frowland:


Water pump is the cause and you guys should stop this sordid method of bypassing the radiator fan as a solution to cooling.

buygala:


A problematic car is worse than trekking..in fact, at some point you will get to start envying those trekking...

Let's just hope you haven't used your money to buy "village people".. if you have, I assure you that a short time from now, you will trek with a heavy heart when the car has demolished your bank account

Mskrisx:
Good evening everyone.
Please I bought my car about a month now. (Toks)
As I was bringing it in, I didn’t know the car was overheating and it burnt my gasket. I fixed it in agony.
Now just today, after parking it for 9 days I called the mechanic who told me I had to change the 4 coils, plugs and do a fresh servicing. I did all this and even bought two new gallons of coolant. Dear people, do you know that after an hour of all this, I tried to test drive , just along the way I noticed the car was over heating then I Tried to look for a little safe place And park. I opened my engine bay and noticed that gasket is burnt again! All my money down the drain! The stress, the agony, the everything. I’m so so sad! Trying really to be strong. Please people, what can I do? Now the car won’t start and I had to pay a towing van to tow it. Sorry about my grammar. My heart is just too heavy. Thanks. Any opinion is welcome.

Mskrisx:
Good evening everyone.
Please I bought my car about a month now. (Toks)
As I was bringing it in, I didn’t know the car was overheating and it burnt my gasket. I fixed it in agony.
Now just today, after parking it for 9 days I called the mechanic who told me I had to change the 4 coils, plugs and do a fresh servicing. I did all this and even bought two new gallons of coolant. Dear people, do you know that after an hour of all this, I tried to test drive , just along the way I noticed the car was over heating then I Tried to look for a little safe place And park. I opened my engine bay and noticed that gasket is burnt again! All my money down the drain! The stress, the agony, the everything. I’m so so sad! Trying really to be strong. Please people, what can I do? Now the car won’t start and I had to pay a towing van to tow it. Sorry about my grammar. My heart is just too heavy. Thanks. Any opinion is welcome.

Mskrisx:
Good evening everyone.
Please I bought my car about a month now. (Toks)
As I was bringing it in, I didn’t know the car was overheating and it burnt my gasket. I fixed it in agony.
Now just today, after parking it for 9 days I called the mechanic who told me I had to change the 4 coils, plugs and do a fresh servicing. I did all this and even bought two new gallons of coolant. Dear people, do you know that after an hour of all this, I tried to test drive , just along the way I noticed the car was over heating then I Tried to look for a little safe place And park. I opened my engine bay and noticed that gasket is burnt again! All my money down the drain! The stress, the agony, the everything. I’m so so sad! Trying really to be strong. Please people, what can I do? Now the car won’t start and I had to pay a towing van to tow it. Sorry about my grammar. My heart is just too heavy. Thanks. Any opinion is welcome.

kokanepyramid:

You’ve only fixed the symptoms not the cause, all the above steps will kill your engine faster.

There’s an optimum temperature the engine is meant to operate at, and you are obviously running it below it.

Mskrisx:



Leave that spirit, soul, monbojombo! Do it physically and that's all.... Hehehehe

Thanks I did in my soul, Spirit and mind yesterday. Thanks

muller101:
Check if your fan is working fine. And also the thermostat.

Mskrisx:


Yes, I almost die.
I’d rather have a pregnant Wife than not being to afford any bride price at all.
Bro na MY CAR, and one good mechanic’s touch, everything bad will be history. ( that’s why I am soliciting opinions.

Na poor man say Guinness they sweet am when Andre Rosé Dey.

Thank you and happy trekking.

Mskrisx:
Good evening everyone.
Please I bought my car about a month now. (Toks)
As I was bringing it in, I didn’t know the car was overheating and it burnt my gasket. I fixed it in agony.
Now just today, after parking it for 9 days I called the mechanic who told me I had to change the 4 coils, plugs and do a fresh servicing. I did all this and even bought two new gallons of coolant. Dear people, do you know that after an hour of all this, I tried to test drive , just along the way I noticed the car was over heating then I Tried to look for a little safe place And park. I opened my engine bay and noticed that gasket is burnt again! All my money down the drain! The stress, the agony, the everything. I’m so so sad! Trying really to be strong. Please people, what can I do? Now the car won’t start and I had to pay a towing van to tow it. Sorry about my grammar. My heart is just too heavy. Thanks. Any opinion is welcome.

fijabs:
So sorry bro, just sell the car, don't let anybody sweet mouth you into repairing the engine, or if you can afford to buy a new engine, complete engine not half engine o, God will help you.

nosiebaba:

If you value thermostat in the tropics more than you value your engine, no wahala.

spill:
Hi Mskrisx,

Always call or visit mechanics that scans your car first before repairs or visit car scanner guys, it will definitely help.

The way I work on my car is this, I invite a car scanner to scan my ride anytime I notice anything abnormal. Immediately the problem codes are pulled out, I collect all the codes, make research and watch YouTube videos on how to fix the problems.

Then I will invite a mechanic and direct him on what I want him to do. I'm always willing to pay the mechanics well but must follow my instructions while working because I have done my research very well.

I drive around with less stress and I scan my car like 2 times in a month. I tried getting a scanner to be scanning it myself but Jumia delivered rubbish scanner that takes forever to connect to my car. I will make out chance visit the market and get a good scanner for myself to reduce cost of inviting the car scanner.

Always know the cause of the problem before working on your car. Don't allow mechanics to suggest or guess.

Finally, collect and keep safe every part a mechanic removed from your car. Make sure you collect the coils he replaced and keep it safe.

kokanepyramid:

You’ve only fixed the symptoms not the cause, all the above steps will kill your engine faster.

There’s an optimum temperature the engine is meant to operate at, and you are obviously running it below it.

The radiator coolant, fan and thermostat are working together to ensure it stays at that range.

Buying new gasket doesn’t solve overheating issues. Gasket got damaged cos engine overheated hence you are to find what actually caused the overheating before replacing gasket.

kokanepyramid:

All these yarns are hogwash your Kazeem tells you.
I’ve owned a BMW 325XI for 5 years and a Honda Accord for 3 years I’ve never bypassed anything in my cooling system. I change my oil once a year( I use synthetic oil) and my cars are still delivering. Never had a breakdown other than that related to a weak battery. My cars have never slept in mechanic workshop for whatever reasons and I use them in Lagos traffic and travel interstate sometimes.

Blackbishop:


Don’t ever take this advice just my one kobo advice sha

Give me a call sha