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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bfn1: 10:55pm On Mar 09, 2023
kunkelhanspeter:
What is the meaning of this
Distance to empty on Avalon 2014 ?
With the fuel in the car, you can still drive across 205 miles before it stops.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Thurmieee: 9:39am On Mar 10, 2023
Guys please this car is Toyota Matrix 2010. It stalls when climbing up or when it's slow. The car vibrates all round ,it feels heavy to drive, the smoke is smelling fuel, it kills coil.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 9:43am On Mar 11, 2023
Thurmieee:
Guys please this car is Toyota Matrix 2010. It stalls when climbing up or when it's slow. The car vibrates all round ,it feels heavy to drive, the smoke is smelling fuel, it kills coil.

Tackle the misfire and the timing codes and your issues would be resolved.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Thurmieee: 12:48pm On Mar 11, 2023
jceesquare:

Tackle the misfire and the timing codes and your issues would be resolved.
But how?
Do they have to open it the neck just dey change coil everytime. It works well for days den returns to that state. Do they need to reset the timing?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 8:17pm On Mar 11, 2023
606thearena:
Good morning Nairalanders .
Pls I need your advise since I bought my car since august 2021. I have not changed the gear box oil .
I was told not to be in haste to change it, unless after one year . Car make Toyota Camry 010 v6 engine . I fell it is due Pls guys I don’t know the best type of gear box oil to buy I use Mobil 1 for the oil maintenance. Pls your advise and recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Bought mine in 2019, till date I haven't. I know someone that got his' in 2017, he's not change too. Though ours are direct toks. If yours is direct too, I'd advise you leave the car alone.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 5:14am On Mar 12, 2023
Thurmieee:

But how?
Do they have to open it the neck just dey change coil every time. It works well for days den returns to that state. Do they need to reset the timing?
What is the repair history prior to this complain?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 606thearena: 9:12am On Mar 12, 2023
samuelson06:


Bought mine in 2019, till date I haven't. I know someone that got his' in 2017, he's not change too. Though ours are direct toks. If yours is direct too, I'd advise you leave the car alone.

Good morning sir . I bought mine direct tunkobo
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 10:01am On Mar 12, 2023
606thearena:


Good morning sir . I bought mine direct tunkobo

Leave that car alone. When the time is ripe, buy original ATF from Amazon. They'll deliver to your doorstep.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mattbass(m): 10:28am On Mar 12, 2023
Good morning guys, please when i tend to reverse or move my car (Honda civic 2008) i do hear some kind of sounds from the stirring what could it be?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Thurmieee: 10:51am On Mar 12, 2023
jceesquare:

What is the repair history prior to this complain?
Hmmm the rapair history......
It burnt gasket..... So they changed the gasket and the mec said we should ring it cos it might av affected it.
Since then sha.....it doesn't short oil or anything.
Just that that the work isn't balanced.....it doesn't get to it's higher gear easily , then all this steady change of coils ....it's my mum's car so she doesn't take it anywhere. But when I drive it I know there's a lot wrong with it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by michytluv: 11:26am On Mar 12, 2023
Everybody i need help, bought throttle body for Toyota Corolla 2003 like 5 times, keep on buying fake from Ladipo. Na wetin dey worry the car, pls help me All , even my mechanic no Sabi beta own help oooooo
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Grupo(m): 1:22pm On Mar 12, 2023
michytluv:
Everybody i need help, bought throttle body for Toyota Corolla 2003 like 5 times, keep on buying fake from Ladipo. Na wetin dey worry the car, pls help me All , even my mechanic no Sabi beta own help oooooo

But throttle body doesn't go bad that often na. I may be wrong.

So are really sure that the problem of the car is throttle body?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 12:29pm On Mar 13, 2023
Thurmieee:

Hmmm the rapair history......
It burnt gasket..... So they changed the gasket and the mec said we should ring it cos it might av affected it.
Since then sha.....it doesn't short oil or anything.
Just that that the work isn't balanced.....it doesn't get to it's higher gear easily , then all this steady change of coils ....it's my mum's car so she doesn't take it anywhere. But when I drive it I know there's a lot wrong with it.
If you're in Lagos, kindly call 07089030689 let me take a look at the car.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Thurmieee: 12:34pm On Mar 13, 2023
jceesquare:

If you're in Lagos, kindly call 07089030689 let me take a look at the car.
I'm in Lagos Epe. Where is your workshop or how can we meet
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 12:37pm On Mar 13, 2023
Thurmieee:

I'm in Lagos Epe. Where is your workshop or how can we meet
07089030689
Workshop is located in Abule Egba
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 11:08pm On Mar 13, 2023
Hi guys, my car Toyota Camry 04 V4 , My issue is that the car do over heat when I speed from 80 upwards and whenever I ON AC, but when am in stand still traffic even for two hours, it won't over heat but once I speed off , the temperature will be raising and if I slow down it will also be going down.

This also happens when I ON my AC. The engine sound normal.

Just the over heat when I speed from 80km and when I ON my AC. The temperature will increase..

When I open bonnet to check, water will be boiling at the water reserve ( asin the water from radiator will be going back to water reserve and it will be boiling )
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by CrownedPhoenix: 4:38am On Mar 14, 2023
Please can anyone recommend a clearing agent here?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mcdreamy15: 6:10am On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:
Hi guys, my car Toyota Camry 04 V4 , My issue is that the car do over heat when I speed from 80 upwards and whenever I ON AC, but when am in stand still traffic even for two hours, it won't over heat but once I speed off , the temperature will be raising and if I slow down it will also be going down.

This also happens when I ON my AC. The engine sound normal.

Just the over heat when I speed from 80km and when I ON my AC. The temperature will increase..

When I open bonnet to check, water will be boiling at the water reserve ( asin the water from radiator will be going back to water reserve and it will be boiling )
have you checked if the cooling fans spin?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 7:06am On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:
Hi guys, my car Toyota Camry 04 V4 , My issue is that the car do over heat when I speed from 80 upwards and whenever I ON AC, but when am in stand still traffic even for two hours, it won't over heat but once I speed off , the temperature will be raising and if I slow down it will also be going down.

This also happens when I ON my AC. The engine sound normal.

Just the over heat when I speed from 80km and when I ON my AC. The temperature will increase..

When I open bonnet to check, water will be boiling at the water reserve ( asin the water from radiator will be going back to water reserve and it will be boiling )
Check all the cooling systems components from fan speed and direction, radiator cover, radiator fins for blockage and leaks, thermostat if present (if it's partially blocked or functioning abnormally), cooling pipes for leaks and rust blockage (seen this a lot with people who use water instead of coolant) to your water pump.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 7:13am On Mar 14, 2023
Mcdreamy15:
have you checked if the cooling fans spin?

Yes both are working
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 7:17am On Mar 14, 2023
jceesquare:

Check all the cooling systems components from fan speed and direction, radiator cover, radiator fins for blockage and leaks, thermostat if present (if it's partially blocked or functioning abnormally), cooling pipes for leaks and rust blockage (seen this a lot with people who use water instead of coolant) to your water pump.


I use water, will check the pipe and my mech is saying I should change gasket.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Grupo(m): 7:27am On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:



I use water, will check the pipe and my mech is saying I should change gasket.

From what you described, your gasket is the likely culprit.

Does the water in your reservoir or radiator short? Meaning you have to top it up every time?

If so, it's either your gasket is bad or you have small leaks especially in your radiator.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 7:43am On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:



I use water, will check the pipe and my mech is saying I should change gasket.
How did he get to that conclusion?
You said car does not overheat when idling for 2 hours and only overheats when moving at 80km/h and with AC on right?
So I assume you have a restriction in coolant flow possibly from the water pump.
If he has the kit for coolant leak down test, he's diagnosis would be better.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 8:58am On Mar 14, 2023
jceesquare:

How did he get to that conclusion?
You said car does not overheat when idling for 2 hours and only overheats when moving at 80km/h and with AC on right?
So I assume you have a restriction in coolant flow possibly from the water pump.
If he has the kit for coolant leak down test, he's diagnosis would be better.

Like this morning, I left house by 5:40am from ijegun to VI through the 3rd mainland bridge, I maintained speed level of 40-60km/h. Even with all the traffic, e no still over heat till I reach office and park. It can stay more than 2hrs without over -heating as long as I no drive pass 60km and I no put on AC. I dey drive this car every day ( Monday to Friday to VI ) without over-heating.

Please recommend wia I can go for the test. Me don't want to change my gasket and still having same issue.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 9:02am On Mar 14, 2023
Grupo:


From what you described, your gasket is the likely culprit.

Does the water in your reservoir or radiator short? Meaning you have to top it up every time?

If so, it's either your gasket is bad or you have small leaks especially in your radiator.

I just worked on the Radiator on Saturday was doing before and mechanic recommend I wash the radiator which I did. Still no difference.

Once I put water for reservoir, it will dry up but radiator will still be having water.


I only top up when am leaving for work in the morning, til will carry me tll I reach office for VI and when am leaving office, I top water again and it will reach me till I got home ijegun
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nacozee: 10:28am On Mar 14, 2023
samuelson06:


Leave that car alone. When the time is ripe, buy original ATF from Amazon. They'll deliver to your doorstep.

What time is the ripe time to change it
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jceesquare(m): 10:49am On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:


Like this morning, I left house by 5:40am from ijegun to VI through the 3rd mainland bridge, I maintained speed level of 40-60km/h. Even with all the traffic, e no still over heat till I reach office and park. It can stay more than 2hrs without over -heating as long as I no drive pass 60km and I no put on AC. I dey drive this car every day ( Monday to Friday to VI ) without over-heating.

Please recommend wia I can go for the test. Me don't want to change my gasket and still having same issue.
If you did all that, then your gasket is not burnt.
Kindly call 07089030689 for assistance as remote diagnosis would not be visible.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 11:50am On Mar 14, 2023
nacozee:


What time is the ripe time to change it

Keep studying the color change and smell from time to time. Compare with reported changes for your ATF found online.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Grupo(m): 12:08pm On Mar 14, 2023
Ekeoma3650:


I just worked on the Radiator on Saturday was doing before and mechanic recommend I wash the radiator which I did. Still no difference.

Once I put water for reservoir, it will dry up but radiator will still be having water.


I only top up when am leaving for work in the morning, til will carry me tll I reach office for VI and when am leaving office, I top water again and it will reach me till I got home ijegun

If you top up water that often, the likely culprit is your gasket.

N.b. I no be mechanic o
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 4:01pm On Mar 14, 2023
jceesquare:

If you did all that, then your gasket is not burnt.
Kindly call 07089030689 for assistance as remote diagnosis would not be visible.

That's my issue, I thought when gasket is bad, it will allow water to mix with oil. But water and oil are not mixing together and the engine sounds normal.

If the gasket is that bad, e for don stop on top bridge as I go to work everyday with the car to VI.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 4:03pm On Mar 14, 2023
Grupo:


If you top up water that often, the likely culprit is your gasket.

N.b. I no be mechanic o

I only add water in the morning when am leaving for work and after close of work when am going home. It has Neva over heat when am driving far distance as long as I maintained 40/60km/h without AC.


If my gasket is bad, shaa oil will be mixing together with water. But my oil is good and engine sounds great
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ekeoma3650(m): 4:08pm On Mar 14, 2023
If gasket is bad, it will allow water to be mixing together with Oil, but my own don't and is still over heat when I Speed above 80km and when AC is on.

Once I applied pressure, the temperature will go up, but on a low pressure, the temperature will be static.

My fan is working perfect work and my radiator is neat.

What's the problem?

Electrical or mechanical

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