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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ZhyonKross(m): 8:58pm On Nov 12, 2021
Deigofortune:
Thanks alot Boss...I'm really Grateful For this Information..


You're welcome brodaly

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Phobos19: 10:17am On Nov 13, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Radiator can be modified to work safely

Radiator reverted (thermistor installed)

Background history: Months ago, the radiator fan stopped working, the radiator motor fan was the culprit. Changed the fan to same model type, few days after, the motor got burnt again.
Went back for another radiator fan but I'm quite sure it's not the model that was installed (it has 5 blades as against 4 blades that was previously installed). No issues afterwards

Following this recent revert, was using the car with AC, then noticed the temp rising, put the AC off to cool the engine. Later inspected and the radiator fan has stopped work. Fan rolling well.....checked fuse box and found out that the 20A fuse has burnt. I replaced it with one of the 20A spare in the box.

A week later, same issue (while using AC).....replaced with another 20A spare

Two weeks later (yesterday) stuck in traffic while using AC, same issue, put off AC, car temp returned back to normal....but now I've run out of spare 20A fuse. I'm going to put in a spare 30A fuse temporary.

Question: What's the likely cause and solution?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:51am On Nov 13, 2021
Phobos19:


Radiator reverted (thermistor installed)

Background history: Months ago, the radiator fan stopped working, the radiator motor fan was the culprit. Changed the fan to same model type, few days after, the motor got burnt again.
Went back for another radiator fan but I'm quite sure it's not the model that was installed (it has 5 blades as against 4 blades that was previously installed). No issues afterwards

Following this recent revert, was using the car with AC, then noticed the temp rising, put the AC off to cool the engine. Later inspected and the radiator fan has stopped work. Fan rolling well.....checked fuse box and found out that the 20A fuse has burnt. I replaced it with one of the 20A spare in the box.

A week later, same issue (while using AC).....replaced with another 20A spare

Two weeks later (yesterday) stuck in traffic while using AC, same issue, put off AC, car temp returned back to normal....but now I've run out of spare 20A fuse. I'm going to put in a spare 30A fuse temporary.

Question: What's the likely cause and solution?

Naturally should.not blow a 20a fuse. Motor is bad.

Once could argue its a higher rated fan capacity but 20a on a cooling fan is just fine.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Phargbemmy(m): 12:06pm On Nov 13, 2021
Hello professionals @Gazzuz and co, please I noticed that my Honda civic 2006 feels heavy when the AC is on. AC is manual. Its slow when moving in traffic, but it is flying when the road is clear and it has space to speed. I noticed this is when the AC is on. Car bought naija used and my first Honda Civic experience.

Please is this normal?


@Gazzuz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 5:58pm On Nov 13, 2021
slowice:


Its a 2007 honda accord, been using it for a year. I use total quartz and I change oil monthly.

Thanks for the clarification. God bless you
Continue using your total quartz jejely.
Switching to synthetic now can cause serious damage

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 6:00pm On Nov 13, 2021
Phargbemmy:
Hello professionals @Gazzuz and co, please I noticed that my Honda civic 2006 feels heavy when the AC is on. AC is manual. Its slow when moving in traffic, but it is flying when the road is clear and it has space to speed. I noticed this is when the AC is on. Car bought naija used and my first Honda Civic experience.

Please is this normal?


@Gazzuz
What's the AC repair history?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nwauwa(m): 6:10pm On Nov 13, 2021
Pls who can recommend a good brakemaster in Ajah area of lagos?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by slowice(m): 7:43pm On Nov 13, 2021
olumzzz:

Continue using your total quartz jejely.
Switching to synthetic now can cause serious damage

Wow.. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Emekayoung(m): 8:45pm On Nov 13, 2021
dicksonadams:
how much for market now
120k
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Phargbemmy(m): 10:00pm On Nov 13, 2021
olumzzz:

What's the AC repair history?

Baba, I really cannot tell baba mi. Its the AC really because I observe that when AC is off, car just dey fly
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tunashg: 11:49pm On Nov 13, 2021
grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 12:26am On Nov 14, 2021
tunashg:
Hello good evening to everyone in the house.

I just bought a nigeria used Lexus 2008 ES 350.
I noticed a check engine sign, check VSC and one other red alert sign.(picture of the dashboard is attached)
Note:
1) the engine was serviced three days ago on the same day it was bought.
2) this is my first car

Kindly assist with the possible solutions and advise ,thank you

Congrats on the new car. You need to scan the car to know what's wrong with it.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by molybdenum0012: 7:29am On Nov 14, 2021
Hey guys, please what could be wrong with my Toyota Corolla 2005 model. I notice that each time I start the engine, it makes “ kpu kpu kpu” sound and when I change gear.But it stops once the car start moving. No noteceable smoke from the exhaust.

My kazeem mechanic checked but told me not to worry about it. But since it was not sounding like this before I feel it is something to worry about .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Phargbemmy(m): 12:49pm On Nov 15, 2021
Hello house,

Need an advice for a friend.

Bought a nija used Honda civic a month ago and has not gone long distance but drives everyday like 10km. He went to Lekki yesterday from Ipaja, first he noticed that the engine is usually hot when he got to Agungi( no coolant in the radiator, just water) and also this morning, maybe because of the over 154miles travelled he noticed that the engine shorts oil.

Here is his question sirs, @Gazzus,

1. Can the hot car engine cause his engine oil to evaporate? ( uses XHP Mobil 1000)

2. Can the coolant that is not in the radiator cause the engine to be hot but not overheating.

3. What can he do differently to prevent further harm to the engine ( engine steams well and does not smoke).


Elders in the game and professionals, please advice is needed.

@Gazzuz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by okwypascal: 2:48pm On Nov 15, 2021
Good afternoon bosses, please my Toyota Sienna 2005 just locked up, the key won't turn to start, steering is hooked(won't turn), brake is not pressing. Please what do I do.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 3:21pm On Nov 15, 2021
okwypascal:
Good afternoon bosses, please my Toyota Sienna 2005 just locked up, the key won't turn to start, steering is hooked(won't turn), brake is not pressing. Please what do I do.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP9SdtLsWDY
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by okwypascal: 3:47pm On Nov 15, 2021
frebor:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP9SdtLsWDY


Boss I've tried this even before I came here, I don't know if there's something else wrong with it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by safsoorg: 8:10pm On Nov 16, 2021
Hello Gazzuzz, please I am getting the following errors on my Hyundai Accent:
P0077 (Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1)
P0626 (Generator Field / F Terminal Circuit High)
P0326 (Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
My car sometimes jerks, shakes and drags in its movement.
Please, how do I resolve these issues completely as I have tried one or two mechanics without success?
Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Felakezman(m): 9:25pm On Nov 16, 2021
Pls house how much is steering pump of toyota camry 03 4plug and also lower arm
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:53pm On Nov 17, 2021
safsoorg:
Hello Gazzuzz, please I am getting the following errors on my Hyundai Accent:
P0077 (Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1)
P0626 (Generator Field / F Terminal Circuit High)
P0326 (Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 or Single Sensor)
My car sometimes jerks, shakes and drags in its movement.
Please, how do I resolve these issues completely as I have tried one or two mechanics without success?
Thank you

Did you just buy it? What year?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by safsoorg: 4:18pm On Nov 17, 2021
GAZZUZZ:


Did you just buy it? What year?

No, I didn't just buy it; I changed the engine.
Hyundai Accent 2012
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:44pm On Nov 17, 2021
safsoorg:

No, I didn't just buy it; I changed the engine.
Hyundai Accent 2012

very simple.

Have all connections checked again.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by chrisja(m): 10:16pm On Nov 17, 2021
Hello everyone, my car(Toyota Camry 2005 v6) radiator started leaking recently. I took it for repair but it didn't solve it, I was told to get a double cell radiator since the one currently there is a single cell.. What do you guys think?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 4:35am On Nov 18, 2021
chrisja:
Hello everyone, my car(Toyota Camry 2005 v6) radiator started leaking recently. I took it for repair but it didn't solve it, I was told to get a double cell radiator since the one currently there is a single cell.. What do you guys think?
Single or double ko matter.
Just get original one
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by chrisja(m): 7:08am On Nov 18, 2021
olumzzz:

Single or double ko matter.
Just get original one
Thanks Mehn
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 10:36am On Nov 18, 2021
Hello guys, please, how best can I repair my torn bumper so it doesn't open up again?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Besto(m): 11:00am On Nov 18, 2021
samuelson06:
Hello guys, please, how best can I repair my torn bumper so it doesn't open up again?

Buy New one and save yourself the stress

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 11:35am On Nov 18, 2021
Besto:


Buy New one and save yourself the stress

It's not a big tear.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Meklex(m): 12:02pm On Nov 18, 2021
I noticed that my o2 sensor connection was removed by the previous owner and I asked the mechanic to reconnect it, he did and my car started getting hard to accelerate. I removed the 02 sensor connection and everything went back to normal. Should I continue driving the car like that? It's a corolla 2003
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 2:18pm On Nov 18, 2021
Meklex:
I noticed that my o2 sensor connection was removed by the previous owner and I asked the mechanic to reconnect it, he did and my car started getting hard to accelerate. I removed the 02 sensor connection and everything went back to normal. Should I continue driving the car like that? It's a corolla 2003

Do a scan first.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Meklex(m): 2:23pm On Nov 18, 2021
Structuralman:


Do a scan first.
I did a scan when I reconnected the o2 sensor and this was the code.

I removed the connection and rescanned and the code went away

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:23pm On Nov 18, 2021
Meklex:
I noticed that my o2 sensor connection was removed by the previous owner and I asked the mechanic to reconnect it, he did and my car started getting hard to accelerate. I removed the 02 sensor connection and everything went back to normal. Should I continue driving the car like that? It's a corolla 2003

Replace the O2 sensor

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