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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:36pm On Jul 24, 2022
Creditalerts:
@ Mr gazzuzz and all experienced car owners help,I bought a lexus es330 3 months now,tokunbo I'm enjoying the car but the wiper is dealing with me ,I have changed the wiper relay,wiper motor but still the intro mode on the wiper don't work and when I off the wipper it will stop anywhere,someone said I should scan to know the actual problem but I'm a novice on this .any suggestions will be highly appreciated thanks

Send a pic if what you replaced
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Creditalerts: 6:08pm On Jul 24, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Send a pic if what you replaced

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:33pm On Jul 24, 2022
Creditalerts:
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Some wrong wiring moves are in place somewhere in that car.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Creditalerts: 6:39pm On Jul 24, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Some wrong wiring moves are in place somewhere in that car.
please how do I detect this ,the electrician noticed there is current around the wiper fixing joint ,infact anytime the wiper motor after fixing touch the body of the car the wiper fuse will cut ,we have to place it on a rubber, please any suggestions I need help
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nymphomaniac(m): 6:50pm On Jul 24, 2022
Creditalerts:
please how do I detect this ,the electrician noticed there is current around the wiper fixing joint ,infact anytime the wiper motor after fixing touch the body of the car the wiper fuse will cut ,we have to place it on a rubber, please any suggestions I need help
for now you must drive only in dry season. Pele

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Creditalerts: 7:11pm On Jul 24, 2022
nymphomaniac:
for now you must drive only in dry season. Pele
Lol I must find remedy
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by iykecollins1(m): 7:19pm On Jul 24, 2022
nymphomaniac:
for now you must drive only in dry season. Pele
grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Danthemariner: 10:48pm On Jul 24, 2022
iykecollins1:

grin


Pls help... My Honda EOD 2005 steering vibrate wen ever i hold brake... But wen I'm on speed it moves normal., but once i hold break my steering vibrate.. Pls help
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mashnino(m): 9:41am On Jul 25, 2022
Danthemariner:



Pls help... My Honda EOD 2005 steering vibrate wen ever i hold brake... But wen I'm on speed it moves normal., but once i hold break my steering vibrate.. Pls help

brake disc might be the culprit here

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by RABIUR(m): 4:57pm On Jul 25, 2022
@GAZZUZZ and other experts in the house, please what can I do to clear this Check engine code. The car is Toyota Camry 2005. Thank you

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Soki234: 11:16pm On Jul 25, 2022
Creditalerts:
@ Mr gazzuzz and all experienced car owners help,I bought a lexus es330 3 months now,tokunbo I'm enjoying the car but the wiper is dealing with me ,I have changed the wiper relay,wiper motor but still the intro mode on the wiper don't work and when I off the wipper it will stop anywhere,someone said I should scan to know the actual problem but I'm a novice on this .any suggestions will be highly appreciated thanks


The "intro" mode on your es 330 wiper is most likely a rain-sensing one i.e., if put in that position, it will automatically start functioning if rain/water hits your front windshield.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Creditalerts: 4:09am On Jul 26, 2022
Soki234:



The "intro" mode on your es 330 wiper is most likely a rain-sensing one i.e., if put in that position, it will automatically start functioning if rain/water hits your front windshield.
God bless you, the car have a rain sensing wiper ,I disconnected it
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:56am On Jul 26, 2022
RABIUR:
@GAZZUZZ and other experts in the house, please what can I do to clear this Check engine code. The car is Toyota Camry 2005. Thank you

Look at these 2 devices. I did not say replace them.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ReformerD: 9:35am On Jul 26, 2022
Please is Mobil super 2000 5w-30 a good substitute for mobil 1 5w-30 since the two are 5w-30 oil type , the car In question is Hyundai/koa 2013
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by RABIUR(m): 10:29am On Jul 26, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Look at these 2 devices. I did not say replace them.

Thank you for your reply.

I just checked your location, it is Ogba and I stay around Ogba too. Can you share your workshop address, I want to bring the car. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:24am On Jul 26, 2022
ReformerD:
Please is Mobil super 2000 5w-30 a good substitute for mobil 1 5w-30 since the two are 5w-30 oil type , the car In question is Hyundai/koa 2013

One is mineral oil the other full synthetic oil.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dicksonadams(m): 12:41pm On Jul 26, 2022
ReformerD:
Please is Mobil super 2000 5w-30 a good substitute for mobil 1 5w-30 since the two are 5w-30 oil type , the car In question is Hyundai/koa 2013
either mineral oil or synthetic oil, make sure you use the right oil weight, in your case 5w30 and make sure don't let the oil stay too long before changing, 3000 miles or 3 month to for mineral oil, and 6000 miles or 6 months for synthetic oil ( best estimates)

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ReformerD: 4:52pm On Jul 26, 2022
dicksonadams:
either mineral oil or synthetic oil, make sure you use the right oil weight, in your case 5w30 and make sure don't let the oil stay too long before changing, 3000 miles or 3 month to for mineral oil, and 6000 miles or 6 months for synthetic oil ( best estimates)


I can switch from Mobil 1 to super 2000 5w-30 without any issues right ?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 11:33pm On Jul 26, 2022
ReformerD:



I can switch from Mobil 1 to super 2000 5w-30 without any issues right ?

Stick with Mobil 1. See ehn, if your car don pass 2010, you can't be treating it like a bolugi (pako lorry)

All this econs wey we dey try do no go pay afterall.

Super 2000, 13k for 3000 miles
Mobil 1, 30k for 6000 miles

The 4k difference na better longetivity for your engine.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by HumorMe(m): 11:41am On Jul 27, 2022
with the security situation in the FCT, there is a need to secure your vehicle

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jinka(m): 12:46pm On Jul 27, 2022
frebor:


Stick with Mobil 1. See ehn, if your car don pass 2010, you can treating it like a bolugi (pako lorry)

All this econs wey we dey try do no go pay afterall.

Super 2000, 13k for 3000 miles
Mobil 1, 30k for 6000 miles

The 4k difference na better longetivity for your engine.

Good day Boss

I use Mobil 1 (30k naira) for my Corolla 2009 recommended. The issue here is that I don't usually drive the car, I only drive it twice a week for a short distance.
So at the end of 6months, I normally discover that I only drove about 1500miles, which dosent worth the money paid. I don't know if I should be using Mobil Super of 13k naira

What advice would you give me pls

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 9icetoo(m): 2:47pm On Jul 27, 2022
jinka:


Good day Boss

I use Mobil 1 (30k naira) for my Corolla 2009 recommended. The issue here is that I don't usually drive the car, I only drive it twice a week for a short distance.
So at the end of 6months, I normally discover that I only drove about 1500miles, which dosent worth the money paid. I don't know if I should be using Mobil Super of 13k naira

What advice would you give me pls
Extend to one year. Nothing go happen.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by frebor(m): 5:44pm On Jul 27, 2022
jinka:


Good day Boss

I use Mobil 1 (30k naira) for my Corolla 2009 recommended. The issue here is that I don't usually drive the car, I only drive it twice a week for a short distance.
So at the end of 6months, I normally discover that I only drove about 1500miles, which dosent worth the money paid. I don't know if I should be using Mobil Super of 13k naira

What advice would you give me pls
.

Yh, stick with Mobil 1. Low quality oil will deteriorate over time while sitting. Take the car out more, run it hard so moisture and carbon deposits can be burnt out.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jinka(m): 7:45pm On Jul 27, 2022
9icetoo:

Extend to one year. Nothing go happen.

Wow really? You mean I can run the car for one year and still be okay?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 9icetoo(m): 12:00am On Jul 28, 2022
jinka:


Wow really? You mean I can run the car for one year and still be okay?
As long as it's original Mobil 1, yes.

Oil sellers may not like my point of view but Mobil 1 oil makers support it.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by onyii255(m): 9:38am On Jul 28, 2022
Good morning everybody.
I have a 2012 Camry that had previously been serviced with Mobil Super 2000 5W-30 Semi synthetic engine oil.
The specification on the engine oil cap is however OW-20.
The car is currently at 60k miles. Can I change to servicing with the specified OW-20 without issues or continue with 5W-30??

I would appreciate your contributions.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sammily(m): 1:22pm On Jul 28, 2022
I have a 2006 toyota corolla that was having hard starting in the morning, it needed to be cranked 2 to 3 times before it starts but drives and starts normally for the day. Took it to the mechanic and the fuel pump was changed. The cold start sensor was also changed and its solved the problem of the hard starting. But now the check engine light is on and its bring P0441 and P0455 error codes. Could this be related to the fuel pump change and if so what can be done to rectify it. I have clear the error code but it normally return in 2 days, Thanks.

cc Gazzuzz

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:26pm On Jul 28, 2022
sammily:
I have a 2006 toyota corolla that was having hard starting in the morning, it needed to be cranked 2 to 3 times before it starts but drives and starts normally for the day. Took it to the mechanic and the fuel pump was changed . The cold start sensor was also changed and its solved the problem of the hard starting. But now the check engine light is on and its bring P0441 and P0455 error codes. Could this be related to the fuel pump change and if so what can be done to rectify it. I have clear the error code but it normally return in 2 days, Thanks.

cc Gazzuzz

Mechanic solved one problem and created another . Your fuel tank is unable to hold vacuum, it is leaking air pressure, retrace steps, find leak

Cc buygala

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:27pm On Jul 28, 2022
onyii255:
Good morning everybody.
I have a 2012 Camry that had previously been serviced with Mobil Super 2000 5W-30 Semi synthetic engine oil.
The specification on the engine oil cap is however OW-20.
The car is currently at 60k miles. Can I change to servicing with the specified OW-20 without issues or continue with 5W-30??

I would appreciate your contributions.


I have supplied the oil and filter.

Thanks for patronage

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by checkmatez: 4:25pm On Jul 28, 2022
Good evening all
Please what causes fuel odour to be present inside the car for like 30mins just after refueling tank from fuel station?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dicksonadams(m): 5:55pm On Jul 28, 2022
checkmatez:
Good evening all
Please what causes fuel odour to be present inside the car for like 30mins just after refueling tank from fuel station?
Close window and door when buying fuel

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