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Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Miee: 7:01pm On Mar 12, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqD9F49x0Mc

The Mercedes CLA series was introduced to suit the budget friendly market. However is the top-of-the-line CLA45 AMG worth $56,000?
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Ekeoma3650(m): 11:20pm On Mar 13, 2023
i 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: Car Talk Chat Room by ibinaboonline: 8:12am On Mar 15, 2023
Your expert and experienced opinions needed, please.
What are your opinions of this car? 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by nurey(m): 2:26pm On Mar 15, 2023
ibinaboonline:
Your expert and experienced opinions needed, please.
What are your opinions of this car? 2015 Chevrolet Cruze.
If you are buying because it's cheap, you will pay the balance in maintenance cost and parts replacement
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by dicksonadams(m): 9:47pm On Mar 15, 2023
nurey:
If you are buying because it's cheap, you will pay the balance in maintenance cost and parts replacement
what if he is buying because it is normal price or expensive will he still need to pay the balance? grin
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by ibinaboonline: 6:24am On Mar 16, 2023
Thank you. You're correct, I found a cheap one in good condition. Although, I care more about if the parts are readily available at all, and I can easily find mechanics in the south east knowledgeable about the car.
nurey:
If you are buying because it's cheap, you will pay the balance in maintenance cost and parts replacement
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by nurey(m): 8:25am On Mar 16, 2023
ibinaboonline:
Thank you. You're correct, I found a cheap one in good condition. Although, I care more about if the parts are readily available at all, and I can easily find mechanics in the south east knowledgeable about the car.
I don't think the engine in those vehicles are complicated, your avg Joe can fix any issues as long as parts are available.

Now availability of parts is the game changer, american vehicles aren't that common but probably you can source for parts in largest spare part mkt in the east if not available lagos should suffice if you can afford cost of waybill when you find a reliable part seller
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Nobody: 7:31am On Mar 17, 2023
Lexus ES 350

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Year : 2010

Location : Lagos

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Contact or text me on WhatsApp for Price, inspection and negotiation.

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by celestial1: 11:49pm On Mar 18, 2023
Good day guru in the house, my highlander 2005 steering rank was leaked but it's soft and working fine,I take it to power steering mechanic to repair steering rank but to my surprise the power steering pump didn't pump again and steering is stiff then he told me I have to buy steering pump and I did he fix it steering still stiff,he return the pump and bring another one he fix it still stiff,I don't know what to do,I have been going to his office over 4days now
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by oluayebenz: 12:05am On Mar 19, 2023
celestial1:
Good day guru in the house, my highlander 2005 steering rank was leaked but it's soft and working fine,I take it to power steering mechanic to repair steering rank but to my surprise the power steering pump didn't pump again and steering is stiff then he told me I have to buy steering pump and I did he fix it steering still stiff,he return the pump and bring another one he fix it still stiff,I don't know what to do,I have been going to his office over 4days now
Replace your steering rack with a new one.
Your mechanic as messed up your rack when repairing it.
Your pump is never the problem.

I'm not a mechanic o, awaits more advice from the guru's.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by kingreign(m): 8:49am On Mar 19, 2023
Asquare84:
Who can recommend a good mechanic for Mercedes car for me, location is in abuja
07034581213
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Texcyndy: 10:01am On Mar 24, 2023
I have Toyota Camry 1996. Sound engine.
Last price 750k
090955 84 114

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Adaba0803(m): 10:30am On Mar 24, 2023
Good morning engineers in the house pls I need you input on this my car issue, the car is Honda Civic 06 (Asia) initially the car jumped timing and eventually 4 valve was bent cos it refused to start and I tried it for 2 days before we discovered it was timing issue. We opened the cylinder head and replaced the bent valve the car stars now but number one cylinder misfires I switched both the coil and spark plug to another cylinder but number one still misfires but it drives fine even with ac on it doesn't stall but while on idle (parked) if I rev it it revs and the rpm goes below 1 and stalls pls what could be the problem and possible solution pls.

Pls help a brother my mechanic said it will normalize it's self and I'm not too cool with that.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Aghaclem67: 7:37pm On Mar 24, 2023
I recently changed my Corolla auto gearbox and I am noticing that whenever I engage the gear on reverse the car vibrates and makes cracking noise. Please what is the issue and how can it be rectified? Thanks in anticipation of a solution from the experts.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Pneumaa(m): 7:13pm On Mar 25, 2023
Hey guys, I'm in a fix here.. I wanted an SUV but a deal for a Hyundai elantra popped up, please advice between Rav4 2008 Nigerian used vs Hyundai Elantra 2015 toks standard both going for 3m+ range?
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Miee: 6:42pm On Mar 26, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaCLPKAf0NE

Why everyone wants the $15,000 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by jceesquare(m): 8:17am On Mar 27, 2023
Adaba0803:
Good morning engineers in the house pls I need you input on this my car issue, the car is Honda Civic 06 (Asia) initially the car jumped timing and eventually 4 valve was bent cos it refused to start and I tried it for 2 days before we discovered it was timing issue. We opened the cylinder head and replaced the bent valve the car stars now but number one cylinder misfires I switched both the coil and spark plug to another cylinder but number one still misfires but it drives fine even with ac on it doesn't stall but while on idle (parked) if I rev it it revs and the rpm goes below 1 and stalls pls what could be the problem and possible solution pls.

Pls help a brother my mechanic said it will normalize it's self and I'm not too cool with that.
The valve on number 1 cylinder is not closing or opening properly.
Your cylinder might also be cracked
Or it could be a misaligned top cylinder gasket.
You would need to run a compression test on that cylinder to confirm if it holds enough pressure.
The fix would be
a. To "grind the affected valve and port" (your "turner" should know what to do) or replace valve.
b. Inspect the cylinder for cracks.
c. Inspect and replace top cylinder gasket.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by jceesquare(m): 8:20am On Mar 27, 2023
Aghaclem67:
I recently changed my Corolla auto gearbox and I am noticing that whenever I engage the gear on reverse the car vibrates and makes cracking noise. Please what is the issue and how can it be rectified? Thanks in anticipation of a solution from the experts.
Remote diagnosis would be difficult. Ask your technician to physically inspect the transmission and scan for transmission related codes.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Michael548(m): 10:17am On Mar 28, 2023
You can contact me for your professional car inspection incase you want to buy a car anywhere in the southwest. 08167469103.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by skywalker240(m): 5:56am On Mar 31, 2023
celestial1:
Good day guru in the house, my highlander 2005 steering rank was leaked but it's soft and working fine,I take it to power steering mechanic to repair steering rank but to my surprise the power steering pump didn't pump again and steering is stiff then he told me I have to buy steering pump and I did he fix it steering still stiff,he return the pump and bring another one he fix it still stiff,I don't know what to do,I have been going to his office over 4days now
Change your steering rack
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by celestial1: 7:39am On Mar 31, 2023
when i first my car my steering will soft but stiff again after 10mins of driving , any solution to this
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by jceesquare(m): 9:42am On Mar 31, 2023
celestial1:
when i first my car my steering will soft but stiff again after 10mins of driving , any solution to this
Check if the reservoir is dirty. Change and flush the system if dirty.
Also check to see if the return line goes behind the radiator for proper cooling as overheating is known to cause it.
Lastly check your pump as a failing pump will not pump a thinner oil viscosity (especially when oil is hot).
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by Adaba0803(m): 4:30pm On Mar 31, 2023
Thanks a lot I'm just getting this now the car now works well now after few kilometers drive the missfiring stops .


[quote author=jceesquare
post=122090866]The valve on number 1 cylinder is not closing or opening properly.
Your cylinder might also be cracked
Or it could be a misaligned top cylinder gasket.
You would need to run a compression test on that cylinder to confirm if it holds enough pressure.
The fix would be
a. To "grind the affected valve and port" (your "turner" should know what to do) or replace valve.
b. Inspect the cylinder for cracks.
c. Inspect and replace top cylinder gasket.[/quote]
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by jceesquare(m): 5:21pm On Mar 31, 2023
Adaba0803:
Thanks a lot I'm just getting this now the car now works well now after few kilometers drive the missfiring stops .
Good to know.
All you needed all along was for the engine to break-in.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by ManAdii: 6:45am On Apr 01, 2023
Good day car gurus.
Are oil filters generic or car model specific?

I want to get oil filter for my VW mk5
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by lyort: 10:42pm On Apr 03, 2023
Adaba0803:
Good morning engineers in the house pls I need you input on this my car issue, the car is Honda Civic 06 (Asia) initially the car jumped timing and eventually 4 valve was bent cos it refused to start and I tried it for 2 days before we discovered it was timing issue. We opened the cylinder head and replaced the bent valve the car stars now but number one cylinder misfires I switched both the coil and spark plug to another cylinder but number one still misfires but it drives fine even with ac on it doesn't stall but while on idle (parked) if I rev it it revs and the rpm goes below 1 and stalls pls what could be the problem and possible solution pls.

Pls help a brother my mechanic said it will normalize it's self and I'm not too cool with that.
There's compression leak in that cylinder, were the new valves grinded and tested for leaks after fitting. Your mechanic might have your engine opened up again
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by eedrees(m): 6:02pm On Apr 07, 2023
Good evening everyone.
Please I would love to know if anyone has an idea about Ford Edge 2012. What are the cons of this car. I’m thinking of getting one. Is it a good car to buy.

Re: Car Talk Chat Room by otimothy(m): 5:39pm On Apr 08, 2023
Good evening senior men, please I need abit of help with my Honda accord 2006, it started accelerating and decelerates on its own, switch off the car off and on and it's still same thing, removed battery terminal head and it stopped, please anyone experienced such and how it was resolved. It all started yesterday.
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by jceesquare(m): 9:49am On Apr 09, 2023
otimothy:
Good evening senior men, please I need abit of help with my Honda accord 2006, it started accelerating and decelerates on its own, switch off the car off and on and it's still same thing, removed battery terminal head and it stopped, please anyone experienced such and how it was resolved. It all started yesterday.
Scan the car, then post codes for remote assistance
Re: Car Talk Chat Room by mbg:
Hello my people, I would appreciate the experts advice on the following.

I am about buying a SUV and I’m considering the following
1. Infiniti Fx35, 2007/2008
2. Ford Edge, 2012
3. Honda Pilot 2007
4. Hyundai Santa Fe 2008
5. Mercedes Benz ML320/ML350
6. Mitsubishi Pajero 2008

Please I need your expertise and candid advise on “Reliability” and Durability which are my major concern. I don’t want a vehicle rid with electrical issues and would eventually disappoints on the road. I also care about style and prestige but within my listed options oooo. Kindly help please. Thank you’ll
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