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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 4:58pm On Jul 21, 2023
olaboyeh:


let's talk about this fuel economy sef... right now i don't even know if my car is consuming fuel or not.. i reset the trip Odo and got 300... after buy fuel tank... or let's say 45litres because my tank is 50 litres... is that good or bad.. also I'm not sure if my odo is miles or km... so it's confusing... Toyota matrix 07

This is fine. 480km/45ltrs=10.67Km/l.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olaboyeh(m): 8:41pm On Jul 21, 2023
Dozieson:


This is fine. 480km/45ltrs=10.67Km/l.
isn't my odometer in Km since it's from canada

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jammyboi(m): 11:09pm On Jul 21, 2023
[color=#990000][/color]Hello everyone,
my check engine light came on. I got the p2238 code after scanning. please what do I do next??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 11:54pm On Jul 21, 2023
Fuadeiza:
oga Gazzuz, can you please recommend me a very good mechanic in Ikorodu , Lagos.
I just got a camry 07, and i'm looking for a mechanic for proper check-up.
Cc diportivo
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 2:49am On Jul 22, 2023
olaboyeh:

isn't my odometer in Km since it's from canada

Try and use Google map to know. Driver from your house to your place of work/worship/business and see the total distance through Google map. Compare with the odometer distance.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nymphomaniac(m): 2:16am On Jul 25, 2023
Felakezman:
Good evening guys…pls who can recommend a scanner that can scar my Camry 03 and which is not expensive also..thanks
I have an x-tool advance scanner for 12k at Surulere. Never used. Hit me up via phone number in signature
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nymphomaniac(m): 2:19am On Jul 25, 2023
Felakezman:


My engine starts fine..I am guessing the vvti solenoid…can it be replacedthanks for the answers God bless
if it’s bank one, I can give for a token.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Etizz: 10:04am On Jul 25, 2023
Hello guys, good day to you all.....pls I changed d oil of my 2AZ engine and drove the car just for a day and left the car for work for about 3 months, now I am back, do I need to drive it till it gets to normal service interval .....


Note: Its mineral oil and I service monthly....
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by vivalavida(m): 12:20pm On Jul 25, 2023
nymphomaniac:
I have an x-tool advance scanner for 12k at Surulere. Never used. Hit me up via phone number in signature

That scanner finds it hard to scan toyota, lexus and Mercedes cars. I have it and have tried it on the following car models. But it works very well on honda and acura cars.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 12:48pm On Jul 25, 2023
Etizz:
Hello guys, good day to you all.....pls I changed d oil of my 2AZ engine and drove the car just for a day and left the car for work for about 3 months, now I am back, do I need to drive it till it gets to normal service interval .....


Note: Its mineral oil and I service monthly....

Drive for about 1000km and change to be on a safer side

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Etizz: 7:51pm On Jul 25, 2023
Dozieson:


Drive for about 1000km and change to be on a safer side


Thanks a lot Sir.....I appreciate
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bakbravo(m): 8:38am On Jul 29, 2023
Oga Gazzuz please am having issue with my peaugout 206 the one that has 307 engine. I have to top up water almost daily as the water keeps draining. My mechanic here in Katisina suggested I change the radiator which I did. It still didn't stop,so he said we should change the gasket we also did that. I'm also using radiator coolant but after every two days I must put water. Kindly advise on what to do.
Thank you Sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by veekid(m): 6:18am On Jul 30, 2023
Dozieson:


Search for OBD 2 Bluetooth scanner on JIji, konga, nairaland or jumia
I greet you bro, will this scanner also works for a Toyota Corolla 04?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 6:56am On Jul 30, 2023
veekid:
I greet you bro, will this scanner also works for a Toyota Corolla 04?

Yes sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bakbravo(m): 6:41am On Jul 31, 2023
veekid:
I greet you bro, will this scanner also works for a Toyota Corolla 04?
Thanks alot
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ifebazz(m): 2:37pm On Jul 31, 2023
Good day all, please where can I get this 20 inch Ford Edge alloy rim to buy?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 10:09pm On Jul 31, 2023
Dozieson:


This is fine. 480km/45ltrs=10.67Km/l.

I think my corrola is 50ltrs full tank. That's corrola 2010 SA model.

So I filled up half tank I guess it should be 25ltrs or roughly 26ltrs. I don't know exact full tank capacity.


I did 210km (To and fro- Bayelsa - Harcourt)


I don't have catalyst again.
Did this consume too much.
Meanwhile I still comes back with around 9ltrs.


Thanks for the response dozie
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 4:40am On Aug 01, 2023
Hallenjay:


I think my corrola is 50ltrs full tank. That's corrola 2010 SA model.

So I filled up half tank I guess it should be 25ltrs or roughly 26ltrs. I don't know exact full tank capacity.


I did 210km (To and fro- Bayelsa - Harcourt)


I don't have catalyst again.
Did this consume too much.
Meanwhile I still comes back with around 9ltrs.


Thanks for the response dozie

You mean you did 210km with 17liters? This should be 12.35km/l on PH-Bayelsa highway. I think this is fair enough
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 7:10am On Aug 01, 2023
Dozieson:


You mean you did 210km with 17liters? This should be 12.35km/l on PH-Bayelsa highway. I think this is fair enough
Thanks, I've been worrying about d consumption around city but I want to confirm if the absence of catalytic realy do anything and i have discovered none.

Thanks but city drive consumes my fuel so much.

I may finish full tank without even 100km to my odometer.

But the journey just added significant 215km to the odometer now and it's glaring.

Does d city drives causes it?.


REGARDING THE EARLIER ONE

Sorry, I bought 3 ltrs on the road for 2knaira because I was afraid.
So I came back with 6ltrs instead of 9 I gave earlier.

Thanks boss
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 10:08am On Aug 01, 2023
Hallenjay:

Thanks, I've been worrying about d consumption around city but I want to confirm if the absence of catalytic realy do anything and i have discovered none.

Thanks but city drive consumes my fuel so much.

I may finish full tank without even 100km to my odometer.

But the journey just added significant 215km to the odometer now and it's glaring.

Does d city drives causes it?.



REGARDING THE EARLIER ONE

Sorry, I bought 3 ltrs on the road for 2knaira because I was afraid.
So I came back with 6ltrs instead of 9 I gave earlier.

Thanks boss

first thing you should know is that your car odometer may be calibrated in miles and not km. city driving consumes more fuel than highway driving
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Hallenjay: 10:36am On Aug 01, 2023
Dozieson:


first thing you should know is that your car odometer may be calibrated in miles and not km. city driving consumes more fuel than highway driving
My odometer is in Km.
I clearly see 240km/h at the last end
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dozieson(m): 11:19am On Aug 01, 2023
Hallenjay:

My odometer is in Km.
I clearly see 240km/h at the last end

Okay. So scan your car and share the codes with us to see where the problem is coming from

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by maxwelljack11: 10:45am On Aug 02, 2023
Top 5 Maintenance Tips on Cars:

Change your oil and filter regularly. This is one of the most important things you can do to keep your car running smoothly. The oil lubricates the engine and helps to keep it cool. The filter removes dirt and debris from the oil, which helps to prevent wear and tear on the engine.
Check your tire pressure regularly. Underinflated tires can cause your car to use more fuel and can also make it more difficult to control. Overinflated tires can be dangerous, as they can blow out more easily.
Inspect your brakes regularly. Brake pads wear down over time, so it's important to inspect them regularly. If the pads are worn down, they will need to be replaced.
Check your fluids regularly. Your car needs a variety of fluids to run properly, including oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid. Check the levels of these fluids regularly and add more as needed.
Get your car serviced regularly. This includes things like rotating your tires, checking the alignment, and inspecting the belts and hoses. Having your car serviced regularly will help to catch any problems early on and prevent them from becoming major repairs.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dracoe(m): 9:17pm On Aug 02, 2023
Which engine oil is best for Lexus rx350 2011 ?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bizzyliss(m): 11:15pm On Aug 02, 2023
Dracoe:
Which engine oil is best for Lexus rx350 2011 ?
look for original mobil 1 0w 20 or liqui moly 0w 20
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:41am On Aug 03, 2023
Dracoe:
Which engine oil is best for Lexus rx350 2011 ?

08033910382

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by EPIJOE: 9:05am On Aug 03, 2023
tizteezy:
Hello Gurus
A friend wants to buy a Nigerian Used Volkswagen Passat 2007.

Is it a good ride?

How reliable and fuel efficient is it?

Thanks in anticipation of your reviews

Get the Jetta 2007 2.5litre engine instead, it's rugged and easy to maintain.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Deigofortune: 8:11pm On Aug 03, 2023
Pls am still suffering on this here is they code I’m, I have went as far as changing both my coil, plug and nuzzle

P0303
P2185
P0135
P0301
P0304
P0300

As for they overheating it only happened one’s beside they engine is less than 3months old and have not been to any stress due to this issue, it have been on parked since then, because of this issue it makes driving more difficult and annoying for me …. Pls your help and knowledge is highly needed …

GAZZUZZ:


misfire on cylinder 4.

Since I guess you have explored all spark and fuel supply options, it is time to check compression options with a cylinder compression tool.

Sadly I can guess the technicians working for you have no idea what I am talking about.

You might have to go the crude way of just repeating valve grinding .and hope for the best.

However Severe overheating can also affect piston rings so you might just have your work cut out for you.

God speed
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Valenjay: 8:31pm On Aug 03, 2023
Dozieson:


Okay. So scan your car and share the codes with us to see where the problem is coming from
pls boss between a new Honda v6 2007 engine mount and tokunbo for the front and back, which is more advisable to go for in terms of durability because the cost of tokunbo is much expensive to new one . Pls kindly advice
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Deigofortune: 8:36pm On Aug 03, 2023
Pls am still suffering on this here is they code I’m, I have went as far as changing both my coil, plug and nuzzle

P0303
P2185
P0135
P0301
P0304
P0300

nurey:


You have 3 cylinders misfire but only attended to two, if one cylinder misfire the engine light will blink, acceleration response will be low and exhaust fumes notice in cabin with black soot in exhaust. Also extreme vibration at stops.

Just scan the car now let's work with the codes, personal scanners start from 7k upwards
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Deigofortune: 8:39pm On Aug 03, 2023
Here is Dey Code Boss

P0303
P2185
P0135
P0301
P0304
P0300


nurey:


Blinking Check light is misfire which is fix by change of plug and or change of coil packs. Original china plug is 3500 for a pair, it may have increased now so probably the plugs you bought is low quality or fake.

In your report cylinder 2 didn't show up, you need to buy ur own scanner if you can then remove cylinder 2 plug and coil and switch around individually for 1,3 and 4 and see whether the error is still in those cylinder. If no error means your issue is plug or coil, if cylinder 2 accessories still shows error in those other cylinder then engine is the culprit or another thing.

Now Rescan vehicle and collect all codes, you could have ignition issues causing those misfire
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nurey(m): 11:49pm On Aug 03, 2023
Deigofortune:
Pls am still suffering on this here is they code I’m, I have went as far as changing both my coil, plug and nuzzle

P0303 - cylinder 3 misfire

P2185 - engine coolant temperature sensor faulty or your fan connection and thermostat have been tampered with.

P0135 - oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1 check wiring and general condition. If not solve, replace it.

P0301 - cylinder 1 misfire

P0304 - cylinder 4 misfire

P0300 - random multiple misfires caused because you have misfire in cylinder 1,3 and 4


I have told you to get to the root cause of ur misfire issues, since cylinder 2 isn't detected, use its plugs and coil to test the remaining cylinders but you will need a scanner for the investigation.

Your solution is straight forward, after the test you will know whether the parts you are buying sef are faulty or wrong ones

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