Tomjazzy2:


I've scanned twice and no error code came up.

My thermostat is functional and radiator on factory settings.

Can the choice of oil used to service impact on fuel consumption rate?

Yes it can. However, I do not know your driving style and the state of your air intake cleaner element too.

Good evening.
When ever is start my 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5l when cold in the morning and also when driven and parked for 6-7 hrs, and I start the engine it will start and off immediately, sometimes it will start jeck for 3-4secs and normalize. No code was seen when scanned. MAF sensor, fuel injectors and throttle body all cleaned, changed engine air filter, changed fuel pressure regulator and spark plugs changed yet the problem persists. I stay in PHC. Any help on this.

Stanleyallen17:
Good evening.
When ever is start my 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5l when cold in the morning and also when driven and parked for 6-7 hrs, and I start the engine it will start and off immediately, sometimes it will start jeck for 3-4secs and normalize. No code was seen when scanned. MAF sensor, fuel injectors and throttle body all cleaned, changed engine air filter, changed fuel pressure regulator and spark plugs changed yet the problem persists. I stay in PHC. Any help on this.

Looks like fuel pressure regulator valve issue. I am only assuming but can’t conclude as I have not checked the car yet or a proper diagnosis has not been carried out.

Stanleyallen17:
Good evening.
When ever is start my 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5l when cold in the morning and also when driven and parked for 6-7 hrs, and I start the engine it will start and off immediately, sometimes it will start jeck for 3-4secs and normalize. No code was seen when scanned. MAF sensor, fuel injectors and throttle body all cleaned, changed engine air filter, changed fuel pressure regulator and spark plugs changed yet the problem persists. I stay in PHC. Any help on this.

You seem to have a fuel delivery issue.
1st test your fuel pump pressure (at the tank and before the line goes into the injectors) with a pressure tester then compare reading with manufactures specifications.

If you get an inconsistent reading over several test, then your pressure regulator should be inspected and replaced if bad.

If you get an abnormally high reading (which I doubt in this case) your pressure regulator should also be inspected and replaced if bad.

If you get a low reading at the fuel line in the engine compartment but significantly higher reading at the fuel pump housing, then you likely have a blocked line.

If you have a low reading at the pump, then you'll have to replace the entire fuel pump assembly for peace of mind.

Stop throwing parts at the car unless they're bad.

kingreign:


The reason I asked was traffic volume but it’s no problem since you have earlier stated about the traffic issue.
Can you kindly scan the car and post codes pls?
Also, If your car radiator fan is constantly coming on pls revert back to factory as it may cause the car system not to go to closed loop.

location where the is use has nothing to do with fuel consumption,

The car radiator fan has nothing to do with close loop rather it will consum more fuel for running constantly

The thermostat is what helps the engine reach close loop quickly by restricting coolant flow , the temperature sensor signal ECU when engine reach it operating temperature to operate the injectors in close loop with the help of the o2 sensor , even when the fan is running constantly

REMEMBER TIMENAMONEY

timenamoney:
location where the is use has nothing to do with fuel consumption,

The car radiator fan has nothing to do with close loop rather it will consum more fuel for running constantly

The thermostat is what helps the engine reach close loop quickly by restricting coolant flow , the temperature sensor signal ECU when engine reach it operating temperature to operate the injectors in close loop with the help of the o2 sensor , even when the fan is running constantly

REMEMBER TIMENAMONEY

Guy why you dey attack OP?
No man is an island of information and knowledge.

Tomjazzy2:
Hello house, please I'm I just being paranoid or is my car just consuming too much fuel lately?

I've bought from both Eternal and Energymatic that have good fuel, but consumption rate still seem high. So I decided to monitor the last fuel I got.

192kms was my ODO reading for the 26 liters of fuel I got. All city drive, mostly with AC. Spent little time in traffic during this time.

For an 05 Corolla, please is this a fair return?

Recently, I've had to change my plugs and air filter, service my injector and nozzles.

your Corolla takes 26 miles per gallon for city drive and 36 for high way

Reserve a gallon of fuel in the trunk (bot) when the low fuel warning light comes up, park and refill the gallon into the car then reset and use trip A or B To calculate miles covered when the low fuel light comes up again to determine your fuel consumption, repeat to be sure

If there is a check engine light with out codes ,then the ECU is bad

jceesquare:

Guy why you dey attack OP?
No man is an island of information and knowledge.

How has the above correct information I gave have to do with attacking op with his wrong misinformation he has been displaying here, pls keep mute like him if you don't have any thing to say

kingreign:


Is this car driven in Lagos or in Lugbe or Kubwa or Mararaba?

Tomjazzy2:


PH. But what does it really matter the location? I already mentioned that little time was spent on traffic during this time.

Lol

Tomjazzy2:


I've scanned twice and no error code came up.

My thermostat is functional and radiator on factory settings.

Can the choice of oil used to service impact on fuel consumption rate?

Yes using the recommended engine oil viscosity helps to reduce fuel consumption, because when you use thick 20w50 instead of 5w30 it add stress to the oil pump and lead to fuel consumption
Also note , driving with O/D OFF also effect fuel consumption

Remember TIMENAMONEY

Good morning,
I purchased a 2005 V6 3.3L Highlander about three weeks ago. I stay around Mowe, Ogun State. My car recently become unstable in motion, it swerves and sometimes it feels like the steering is not total control of the wheels. This could happen regardless of the speed, road condition or driving condition. It could happen when the brakes are applied, or when driving on uneven road. Kindly note that prior to this development, the car has a bad rear absorbers and a weak steering pump which I was planning to replace.

Secondly, I would like a recommendation for a trustworthy and reliable professional who can help diagnose and fix the error-lights on the car's dashboard. Please see screenshot 1 below.

Thirdly, I started noticing that the ABS module is leaking, and the brake fluid is going down. Please see screenshot 2 below.

Fourthly, I also noticed some black oil stains around the timing belt cover. Please see screenshot 3 below.

Thanks you for your help.

timenamoney:
How has the above correct information I gave have to do with attacking op with his wrong misinformation he has been displaying here, pls keep mute like him if you don't have any thing to say

Taa keep quiet.
You guys have been having back and forth at each other.

staticstring:
Good morning,
I purchased a 2005 V6 3.3L Highlander about three weeks ago. I stay around Mowe, Ogun State. My car recently become unstable in motion, it swerves and sometimes it feels like the steering is not total control of the wheels. This could happen regardless of the speed, road condition or driving condition. It could happen when the brakes are applied, or when driving on uneven road. Kindly note that prior to this development, the car has a bad rear absorbers and a weak steering pump which I was planning to replace.

Secondly, I would like a recommendation for a trustworthy and reliable professional who can help diagnose and fix the error-lights on the car's dashboard. Please see screenshot 1 below.

Thirdly, I started noticing that the ABS module is leaking, and the brake fluid is going down. Please see screenshot 2 below.

Fourthly, I also noticed some black oil stains around the timing belt cover. Please see screenshot 3 below.

Thanks you for your help.

For the unstable driving condition, you'll need to inspect your entire suspension components (both front and back) including the steering rack.

You'll need a professional scan tool to scan your vehicle for error code.

Replace ABS and bleed the brake system. Bleeding ABS can be tricky.

For the oil leak, you'll need a competent technician to physically inspect where it's coming from. Leaks around the timing belt region is a disaster in waiting as oil leaks can damage your belt and subsequently damage your engine.

Call 07089030689 for assistance.

staticstring:
Good morning,
I purchased a 2005 V6 3.3L Highlander about three weeks ago. I stay around Mowe, Ogun State. My car recently become unstable in motion, it swerves and sometimes it feels like the steering is not total control of the wheels. This could happen regardless of the speed, road condition or driving condition. It could happen when the brakes are applied, or when driving on uneven road. Kindly note that prior to this development, the car has a bad rear absorbers and a weak steering pump which I was planning to replace.

Secondly, I would like a recommendation for a trustworthy and reliable professional who can help diagnose and fix the error-lights on the car's dashboard. Please see screenshot 1 below.

Thirdly, I started noticing that the ABS module is leaking, and the brake fluid is going down. Please see screenshot 2 below.

Fourthly, I also noticed some black oil stains around the timing belt cover. Please see screenshot 3 below.

Thanks you for your help.

Since you stay at Mowe in Ogun state, which is not far from Ogba, Lagos, I may suggest you contact Gazzuzz and book an appointment with him to assist you with this car repair.
Your car needs physical inspection and proper diagnosis to correct the anomalies.

timenamoney:
location where the is use has nothing to do with fuel consumption,

The car radiator fan has nothing to do with close loop rather it will consum more fuel for running constantly

The thermostat is what helps the engine reach close loop quickly by restricting coolant flow , the temperature sensor signal ECU when engine reach it operating temperature to operate the injectors in close loop with the help of the o2 sensor , even when the fan is running constantly

REMEMBER TIMENAMONEY

If you’re not one who has a childish, immature mindset, you’d know that what you typed is not too far from what I said even though I made it easier for the complainant to understand and you went out with all technical jargons. Now you had given out the technical jargons what if the complainant response is ‘kindly explain in more simpler terms?’
This is where you exhibit your folly.

ITK Swerve!

kingreign:


Since you stay at Mowe in Ogun state, which is not far from Ogba, Lagos, I may suggest you contact Gazzuzz and book an appointment with him to assist you with this car repair.
Your car needs physical inspection and proper diagnosis to correct the anomalies.

Thanks for your suggestion. Can you help me with Gazzuzz contact or workshop address please?

staticstring:


Thanks for your suggestion. Can you help me with Gazzuzz contact or workshop address please?

+234 803 391 0382
Gazzuzz.

kingreign:


+234 803 391 0382
Gazzuzz.

Thanks, I just got off the phone with him. He said he's not interested in repairing the car. I asked him any reason for that? He said he's not just interested.

staticstring:


Thanks, I just got off the phone with him. He said he's not interested in repairing the car. I asked him any reason for that? He said he's not just interested.

That’s okay, I don’t know anyone in Mowe that I can recommend. You can ask people within your vicinity.

staticstring:


Thanks, I just got off the phone with him.[b] He said he's not interested in repairing the car. I asked him any reason for that? [/b]He said he's not just interested.

I saw it coming.
I'm not speaking for him though but this is what I think might be his reasons.
1. You just got the car (Nigerian used I suppose). If you had done proper pre purchase inspection, you wouldn't be in this situation.

2. Chances that the car is rusty or will have rusted bolts is high. As a technician, fixing rusty suspension parts can be a pain.

3. The age of the car. He doesn't want to take his chances with aged cars. Getting parts can be an issue unless you're ready to buy brand new parts.
A technician that has dealt with changing faulty power steering with used one will understand the gamble involved, not to talk of ABS

4. Time. Fixing that car would mean investing time in it which can be very expensive (figuratively).

timenamoney:
your Corolla takes 26 miles per gallon for city drive and 36 for high way

Reserve a gallon of fuel in the trunk (bot) when the low fuel warning light comes up, park and refill the gallon into the car then reset and use trip A or B To calculate miles covered when the low fuel light comes up again to determine your fuel consumption, repeat to be sure

If there is a check engine light with out codes ,then the ECU is bad

I didn't understand your reply.

On the first paragraph of your reply: Is that the actual current consumption rate of my car or what it ought be?

On the second paragraph: You mean I should wait for the low fuel signal to show, then refill and monitor till it shows another low fuel sign?

On your last paragraph: There's no check engine light on my dash.

Good evening sirs, yesterday I changed the lower arm of my car, after the arm was fixed and we started the ignition of the car the steering wheel turns to the right itself and it's always stiff when trying to turn back to the left side, the power steering is electric and this has never happened before. Car is 2017 accord, kindly help suggest what could be wrong thanks.

Hustlersdiary:
Good evening sirs, yesterday I changed the lower arm of my car, after the arm was fixed and we started the ignition of the car the steering wheel turns to the right itself and it's always stiff when trying to turn back to the left side, the power steering is electric and this has never happened before. Car is 2017 accord, kindly help suggest what could be wrong thanks.

Ask your mechanic to go over his work again.
It would be difficult to diagnose remotely since the issue started after you changed the arm. It's possible they've knacked the hell out of your outer thyroid while removing the arm and the shock wave affected your rack.

Hustlersdiary:
Good evening sirs, yesterday I changed the lower arm of my car, after the arm was fixed and we started the ignition of the car the steering wheel turns to the right itself and it's always stiff when trying to turn back to the left side, the power steering is electric and this has never happened before. Car is 2017 accord, kindly help suggest what could be wrong thanks.

jceesquare:

Ask your mechanic to go over his work again.
It would be difficult to diagnose remotely since the issue started after you changed the arm. It's possible they've knacked the hell out of your outer thyroid while removing the arm and the shock wave affected your rack.

Seconded!

jceesquare:

Ask your mechanic to go over his work again.
It would be difficult to diagnose remotely since the issue started after you changed the arm. It's possible they've knacked the hell out of your outer thyroid while removing the arm and the shock wave affected your rack.

Is there no way for mechanics to work on suspensions without all these plenty knackings? Na so oyibo dey knack too?

vivalavida:

Is there no way for mechanics to work on suspensions without all these plenty knackings? Na so oyibo dey knack too?

There are tools for it. But trust me, the knacking works faster and better in some cases. You just need to know where to hit and the force to use.

vivalavida:

Is there no way for mechanics to work on suspensions without all these plenty knackings? Na so oyibo dey knack too?

Tools don’t come cheap, a lot of times, most highly equipped shops and garages import these tools and equipment from abroad and you’d not expect them to charge you little when they’re using their expensive tools on your vehicle(s).

Tomjazzy2:


I didn't understand your reply.

On the first paragraph of your reply: Is that the actual current consumption rate of my car or what it ought be?

On the second paragraph: You mean I should wait for the low fuel signal to show, then refill and monitor till it shows another low fuel sign?

On your last paragraph: There's no check engine light on my dash.

1st is what it ought to be

2nd is procedure to calculate how many distance or miles your car cover with a gallon (4 litres) of fuel to determine your fuel consumption , which is referred as miles per gallon , for example if you buy 20 litres of fuel and your engine consum 4 litres at 26 miles, you should cover 26×5 =130 miles before your 20 litres is used up

kingreign:

Yes it can. However, I do not know your driving style and the state of your air intake cleaner element too.

Good evening sir
A mechanic charge me 15k to clear as program signs on my dashboard to fully cleared the signs
The signs were showing danger signs and few others !

quinSonia:




Good evening sir
A mechanic charge me 15k to clear as program signs on my dashboard to fully cleared the signs
The signs were showing danger signs and few others !

I don’t understand, pls what vehicle is this and what was wrong with it that made them need to reprogram it?

kingreign:

I don’t understand, pls what vehicle is this and what was wrong with it that made them need to reprogram it?

A 09 VENZA and the there was danger sign and few signs on the dashboard