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2cribz:
Its working with ecu.....

Engine thermostat doesn't work with ECU. There's no wire connection on the thermostat

Bola4boy:
Pls I need help. I bought a thermostat for my honda accord, i decided to test it inside hot water. The valve opened ( became longer ) but didn't close again after removing from the boiling water. Till now, it's still open. Is it how it should be? I thought it should close when cold. Pls help

Did you buy it brand new or tokunbo?

Grupo:
Did you buy it brand new or tokunbo?

Tokunbo. I can't get brand new around me

2cribz:
Oga your engine is burning oil wither from burnt piston top or stuck piston rings caused by carbon build up. Pour 2 litres of nnpc gear oil into the engine.fire it aggresively for 2days or a week,drain out all the oil. It will help unclogg your piston rings and also eash out the engine internals. Its a good process.but works in the long run. When turning in new oil,add stop smoke 2 cans into the engine and thebremaining 4litres of engine oil. The smoke should dissapear within 2 days.if ubchexk your muffler tip,im so sure it will be mad carbon filled/black powder. Youtube is there,type flushing engine using kerosene or gear oil.u will see the process on youtube.

Angrygoat on the beat

My car, a Lexus ES 350 2010 model is due for service and the Mobil engine oil I normally use is unavailable in my location at the moment. Now, I am considering getting a different one (also Mobil) and wish to know if there's any disadvantages in changing/switching it.

I attached the images of both engine oils below. The first one is what I have been using since December 2023, and the second one is what I am considering.

Please I need honest opinions on this.

Thank you!




Also, is Dru23 a reliable vendor? Are is products genuine and shipped directly from the US as he claims?

Grupo:
Did you buy it brand new or tokunbo?

Its obviously defective. Replace immediately.

josephsm823:
Oga GAZZUZZ and others ! Please glk 350 2012 gear noise when shifting gears. No error codes or check. It's driving well, but the noise when shifting to park, neutral, reverse, or drive is bothersome.

Most likely an internal issue with the selector or the Electronic Range Sensor. Better still to have it physically examined.

Tokenism:
I'm thinking of buying a car diagnostic scanner, can anyone advice me on which one to go for? Thanks in advance

All you need is on Jumia Online

IceDune:
Good day all,
My 2003 Accord loses power while driving (the car goes off) I have to turn off the ignition and restart the car to continue. Things I noticed:
1. Before it goes off, the RPM starts dropping till it goes off even if I continue pressing on the throttle.
2. Sometimes when it starts dropping and I let go of the pedal, it picks up and normalize for some distance.
3. It's worse when the fuel is below the half tank or lower.
4. Often happens when I go up or down a slope, sometimes it just happens on flat roads.
5. Codes are P0135 and P0141

Update on this:
The culprit for issues 1-4 was the filter in the fuel pump. Cleaned the pump assembly and changed the filter because the old one is clogged. Car has been driving like butter.
As for the error codes, when I have spare change I'll change the sensors. Just like Scotty Kilmer said, the codes can be ignored.

igbsam:
What am i hearing ?

Is Gazzuzz really dead? What happened? Jesus

Na so we see am o.

Sankabson:
Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily bypass it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to bypass the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

I have bypass the heater core in my RX300 for few years now. No issue. I have also removed the whole dashboard before no big deal. Just get competent hands.
The two apprentice that did the remover were below 23yrs old age.

IceDune:
Update on this:
The culprit for issues 1-4 was the filter in the fuel pump. Cleaned the pump assembly and changed the filter because the old one is clogged. Car has been driving like butter.
As for the error codes, when I have spare change I'll change the sensors. Just like Scotty Kilmer said, the codes can be ignored.

This happens on my corolla, currently. How much did you get the fuel pump?

Who here knows how much for toyota corolla 2006 model windscreen, please.

A coconut fell and smashed mine at Lagos Convention Center where i parked at the entrance this Saturday. The fact they don't have signs to make drivers aware & outline safe spots to park, is looking like something to sue for.

Lemme know the price first tho.

Tokenism:
I'm thinking of buying a car diagnostic scanner, can anyone advice me on which one to go for? Thanks in advance

Have you been able to buy one?

Greetings great minds,
Just bought a pontiac vibe 2004 Nigerians use from a dealer about a month ago, wanted to change the oil and I tried calling him to ask if he has idea of the oil the former user which is actually the first user uses but said no idea, abeg how do I know the best oil to use?

Alfabest07:
Who here knows how much for toyota corolla 2006 model windscreen, please.

A coconut fell and smashed mine at Lagos Convention Center where i parked at the entrance this Saturday. The fact they don't have signs to make drivers aware & outline safe spots to park, is looking like something to sue for.

Lemme know the price first tho.

Tell your insurance to fix it

Hollawayn05:
Greetings great minds,
Just bought a pontiac vibe 2004 Nigerians use from a dealer about a month ago, wanted to change the oil and I tried calling him to ask if he has idea of the oil the former user which is actually the first user uses but said no idea, abeg how do I know the best oil to use?

First determine how long it has been in use in Nigeria before you bought it.
If more than 2 years, you can try 10w40 first.
If you experience oil burn, then switch to 20w50

Alfabest07:
Who here knows how much for toyota corolla 2006 model windscreen, please.

A coconut fell and smashed mine at Lagos Convention Center where i parked at the entrance this Saturday. The fact they don't have signs to make drivers aware & outline safe spots to park, is looking like something to sue for.

Lemme know the price first tho.

When I bought this windscreen in 2022, it was around 49k.

So adjust for inflation and you may get a faint idea of how much it'd cost now.

Grupo:
When I bought this windscreen in 2022, it was around 49k.

So adjust for inflation and you may get a faint idea of how much it'd cost now.

okay, thank you. Does it have different qualities (grade)? My friend who doesn't really know about sha suggested i make sure i don't buy inferior grade

Alfabest07:
okay, thank you. Does it have different qualities (grade)? My friend who doesn't really know about sha suggested i make sure i don't buy inferior grade

I don't know about grades.

Grupo:
I don't know about grades.

Thank you

Alfabest07:
Who here knows how much for toyota corolla 2006 model windscreen, please.

A coconut fell and smashed mine at Lagos Convention Center where i parked at the entrance this Saturday. The fact they don't have signs to make drivers aware & outline safe spots to park, is looking like something to sue for.

Lemme know the price first tho.

You will lose if you sue.

You parked your car there at your own volition and cars are parked at owners risk.

Go and fix your car (it will cost about 85k). How much will a court case cost you again?

9icetoo:
You will lose if you sue.

You parked your car there at your own volition and cars are parked at owners risk.

Go and fix your car (it will cost about 85k). How much will a court case cost you again?

It's a leisure park, i mean, why wouldn't they put up signs for where is safe to be & not. If it was a child standing there nko.
Or even their securities should direct people where not to park to avoid such accidents, since they feel coconuts gives their place a nice aesthetics.

I know I will not loose if i get a good lawyer, but this is Nigeria & if we go by the name, a govt owned property. They will trash the case everly.

Where i keep 85k bros. Knowing better how things are in our dear country - make i go find 85k nau, that's the wisest option for me afterall.

josephsm823:
Oga GAZZUZZ and others ! Please glk 350 2012 gear noise when shifting gears. No error codes or check. It's driving well, but the noise when shifting to park, neutral, reverse, or drive is bothersome.

I think oga gazzuzz is late

oluwaseyi0:
I think oga gazzuzz is late

Gazzuzz late What happened? Jeez

Alfabest07:
It's a leisure park, i mean, why wouldn't they put up signs for where is safe to be & not. If it was a child standing there nko.
Or even their securities should direct people where not to park to avoid such accidents, since they feel coconuts gives their place a nice aesthetics.

I know I will not loose if i get a good lawyer, but this is Nigeria & if we go by the name, a govt owned property. They will trash the case everly.

Where i keep 85k bros. Knowing better how things are in our dear country - make i go find 85k nau, that's the wisest option for me afterall.

If you do not have 85k for glass, where do you intend to source money for lawyer?

You should have taken note of your surroundings before parking.

If its a child that the coconut fell on, it will be termed an accident and the parents will have to answer why they allowed their ward to play under a coconut tree.

Have you ever seen anyone park his car under a breadfruit tree in the village even when the space under it is free?

Have you ever seen anyone chilling u der a breadfruit tree even when it is free and provides enough shade?

Even goats and sheep know to steer clear of it.

And you have more sense than them.

Do not park under trees whose fruits are as big as or larger than your fists

You do not need a warning sign to know that.

You can sue if you wish.

9icetoo:
If you do not have 85k for glass, where do you intend to source money for lawyer?

You should have taken note of your surroundings before parking.

If its a child that the coconut fell on, it will be termed an accident and the parents will have to answer why they allowed their ward to play under a coconut tree.

Have you ever seen anyone park his car under a breadfruit tree in the village even when the space under it is free?

Have you ever seen anyone chilling u der a breadfruit tree even when it is free and provides enough shade?

Even goats and sheep know to steer clear of it.

And you have more sense than them.

Do not park under trees whose fruits are as big as or larger than your fists

You do not need a warning sign to know that.

You can sue if you wish.

I've decided what to do & it's not suing. But don't let irregularities in Nigeria limit your knowledge. A public space like that is supposed to have signs regardless if individuals have common sense or not.

I'd be paid for damages if the country had a working justice system except they show where they have the signs & it's then obvious I was blind to it.

Go ask better lawyer what I'm saying.

If you'd call it an accident when it's a child, what will you call it differently as it's a car?

Alfabest07:
I've decided what to do & it's not suing. But don't let irregularities in Nigeria limit your knowledge. A public space like that is supposed to have signs regardless if individuals have common sense or not.

I'd be paid for damages if the country had a working justice system except they show where they have the signs & it's then obvious I was blind to it.

Go ask better lawyer what I'm saying.

If you'd call it an accident when it's a child, what will you call it differently as it's a car?

Things you suggested:
1. Broaden my knowledge....
2. Ask a better lawyer.....

What you will do:
1. Replace your glass
2. Respond to me again (if you wish).

Things you shouldn't do again:
1. Park under coconut trees
2. Ask if you can sue if the coconut tree decided to break your glass.

9icetoo:
Things you suggested:
1. Broaden my knowledge....
2. Ask a better lawyer.....

What you will do:
1. Replace your glass
2. Respond to me again (if you wish).

Things you shouldn't do again:
1. Park under coconut trees
2. Ask if you can sue if the coconut tree decided to break your glass.

perfect 👌🏾

Alfabest07:
This happens on my corolla, currently. How much did you get the fuel pump?

N3,500

U no are almong fruit tree park under.na coconut. U try sha

I have a Toyota Camry 2005(automatic), bought the car as Tokunbo in January 2022. Recently decided to do a full body work which made the car spend some weeks at the panel beater/painter shop.
Before then I have been worrying if the gear oil needs changing as I have never changed the gear oil since I bought it.
Yesterday after the car was brought back, I noticed it kicked a little when I put the car in reverse, just a slight kick but changing to Drive or Neutral is smooth. It got me worried if it was normal or the gear was beginning to have issues or do I need to do the oil change?
Pls advice cause having to change gears in this economy is no easy feat.
Is the slight kick something to worry about?
Is it because the car has not been driven for a while that caused the kick ?
Do I need to change gear oil?

Your expert advice needed please.