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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by idris2g(m): 8:01am On Dec 27, 2024
Good day house,
I have an issue with my Honda Civic 2008 model. My car uses drum brakes (lining) at the back and it's always leaking oil every now and then. My mechanic and even brake master has changed the rubber severally but after few days or weeks it starts leaking again. I was now advised to convert it to brake disc to have peace of mind. Pls like how much would all the mechanical parts needed for the conversion cost before they start calling inflated price for me. Please....
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lohmann: 12:01pm On Dec 27, 2024
For this.. I think about these services forex
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 6:38am On Dec 28, 2024
idris2g:
Good day house,
I have an issue with my Honda Civic 2008 model. My car uses drum brakes (lining) at the back and it's always leaking oil every now and then. My mechanic and even brake master has changed the rubber severally but after few days or weeks it starts leaking again. I was now advised to convert it to brake disc to have peace of mind. Pls like how much would all the mechanical parts needed for the conversion cost before they start calling inflated price for me. Please....
Very simple thing
Get another back break drums
Get another break pots since they have work on d old ones,let then adjust the breaks well the leaks will stop.
But you can still convert to brak disks the choice is urs.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Manuella4ace: 9:31pm On Dec 28, 2024
idris2g:
Good day house,
I have an issue with my Honda Civic 2008 model. My car uses drum brakes (lining) at the back and it's always leaking oil every now and then. My mechanic and even brake master has changed the rubber severally but after few days or weeks it starts leaking again. I was now advised to convert it to brake disc to have peace of mind. Pls like how much would all the mechanical parts needed for the conversion cost before they start calling inflated price for me. Please....
Convert to disc break and have peace!

My 04 corolla was having same issue, till I converted to disc and have peace
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 12:35pm On Dec 29, 2024
komek:
Good morning my people,

Please I recently changed my Exhaust system and after sometime I noticed that my vehicle jerks while on motion, according to my mechanic he said that fuel mixes with water somewhere.

Now I hear a kind of sand at the back like woooooooooo while accelerating the vehicle. This sound can be frustrating. The mechanic said it is inner shaft bearing, which he has changed, yet the noise is still there. Please does anyone have an idea of what is wrong please?

Vehicle: Toyota Avalon 2022
Imagine buying such an expensive ride only to patronize cheap quarks as mechanic. Better sell that car before you ruin it’s glorious destiny
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 2cribz: 11:00pm On Dec 29, 2024
Is there brake oil,did u guage the gear oil while suv is on D and leg brake on,is there gear oil. Possible the fuse has burnt,or the connector has disconnected from clip,due to bad road,pithole,high bump,etc.... checl 1st b4 rewire go scatter the settings.i drove crv 2010 model for good 2years.so i sabi in and out
DonnyE:
Hello, please 2008 Honda crv 'P' parking light not showing on dash, so the car is cranking but not starting. Please help. Other light come up, like when you open the door, but those P, D3 lights are not coming up.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by melviniyke2002(m): 8:31pm On Dec 30, 2024
New year in a bit
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ifebazz(m): 4:55pm On Jan 01, 2025
Happy New Year Everyone, I wish everyone a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead.

I'm having issues with my 2010 Ford Edge power steering. Idling, it's a struggle to turn the wheels (especially to park the car in tight spots). I changed the power steering, yet I feel it has become worse because sometimes on high RPMS it takes some manoeuvring to get going properly. I need recommendations of knowledgeable mechanics to fix this for me.

Note, I noticed that my mechanic set my idling RPM at almost below 0.5, is this proper?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by codemaster2much: 1:45pm On Jan 02, 2025
2cribz:
Is there brake oil,did u guage the gear oil while suv is on D and leg brake on,is there gear oil. Possible the fuse has burnt,or the connector has disconnected from clip,due to bad road,pithole,high bump,etc.... checl 1st b4 rewire go scatter the settings.i drove crv 2010 model for good 2years.so i sabi in and out
what are the major type of issues that usually affects honda crv 2007 to 2011, I am thinking of getting one.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 2cribz: 11:56pm On Jan 02, 2025
None. Aside AC compressor going bad,none. Get a clean title
codemaster2much:
what are the major type of issues that usually affects honda crv 2007 to 2011, I am thinking of getting one.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bomaway007: 3:31pm On Jan 03, 2025
Happy New year everyone..pls l need help with my 2013 Camry..At first l was hearing a sound that always comes up in the afternoon when the weather is hot l will hear a sound for like a minute or two after l start the car and put on the AC and press the gas pedal ppl say it’s belt and not big deal but the real problem happened few days ago l was traveling and saw my temperature gauge above the middle l pulled up immediately and open the hood l saw my coolant reservoir full to the brim I let it cool down and I checked again then I saw the coolant in reservoir boiling then after some minutes again when it as cool down I can’t find any coolant in the reservoir and the radiator is low in liquid l called a roadside mechanic who said l needed to by coolant he bought the coolant and fill the radiator and also the reservoir to the marked point and I was able to drive the car to many destinations with the temperature gauge normal the second morning I checked again the coolant in the reservoir as dropped to the middle but radiator was full then I bought another coolant and topped the coolant reservoir again to the normal point and drive the car that day but the second morning l checked again and I can only see just small coolant in the reservoir below the lower mark what could be the problem my car AC work perfectly good
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 2cribz: 8:17pm On Jan 03, 2025
Welcome.hahahahahah.
Hahahahaha
Did you check your engine oil radiator..does it show cream or milk colour,if so
Hahahaha
Your engine don sapa
Buy toks engine or sell to aboki.
If no,then you have a leak between radiator hose,injector hose,check all the hose,anything hose check for bubble.how to check,take detergent,soak inside water,use foam to coat all the hose for engine bay,anywhere u see bubble na there e dey leak.
Bomaway007:
Happy New year everyone..pls l need help with my 2013 Camry..At first l was hearing a sound that always comes up in the afternoon when the weather is hot l will hear a sound for like a minute or two after l start the car and put on the AC and press the gas pedal ppl say it’s belt and not big deal but the real problem happened few days ago l was traveling and saw my temperature gauge above the middle l pulled up immediately and open the hood l saw my coolant reservoir full to the brim I let it cool down and I checked again then I saw the coolant in reservoir boiling then after some minutes again when it as cool down I can’t find any coolant in the reservoir and the radiator is low in liquid l called a roadside mechanic who said l needed to by coolant he bought the coolant and fill the radiator and also the reservoir to the marked point and I was able to drive the car to many destinations with the temperature gauge normal the second morning I checked again the coolant in the reservoir as dropped to the middle but radiator was full then I bought another coolant and topped the coolant reservoir again to the normal point and drive the car that day but the second morning l checked again and I can only see just small coolant in the reservoir below the lower mark what could be the problem my car AC work perfectly good
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DukeNija(m): 2:45am On Jan 04, 2025
codemaster2much:
what are the major type of issues that usually affects honda crv 2007 to 2011, I am thinking of getting one.
One of the best cars you’ll ever use in your life. And I’ve never used the car so I’m not patronizing. Please buy a very good one.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 6:27am On Jan 04, 2025
Bomaway007:
Happy New year everyone..pls l need help with my 2013 Camry..At first l was hearing a sound that always comes up in the afternoon when the weather is hot l will hear a sound for like a minute or two after l start the car and put on the AC and press the gas pedal ppl say it’s belt and not big deal but the real problem happened few days ago l was traveling and saw my temperature gauge above the middle l pulled up immediately and open the hood l saw my coolant reservoir full to the brim I let it cool down and I checked again then I saw the coolant in reservoir boiling then after some minutes again when it as cool down I can’t find any coolant in the reservoir and the radiator is low in liquid l called a roadside mechanic who said l needed to by coolant he bought the coolant and fill the radiator and also the reservoir to the marked point and I was able to drive the car to many destinations with the temperature gauge normal the second morning I checked again the coolant in the reservoir as dropped to the middle but radiator was full then I bought another coolant and topped the coolant reservoir again to the normal point and drive the car that day but the second morning l checked again and I can only see just small coolant in the reservoir below the lower mark what could be the problem my car AC work perfectly good
It possible you have a leak from somewhere
Radiator
Heater core
Water pump
Hose
Top gasket
Get a technician to help you check it troughly so you can know where the issue is coming from.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by SuperBaby: 3:41pm On Jan 04, 2025
Hello. I'd want to acquire a 2010 Acura TL as my first car; all I need is something comfy and reliable on the road; I'm not concerned with resale value. Furthermore, engine parts for the Acura TL are less expensive than those for the Camry Spider. Is buying an acura tl a good move? I need advice, please.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bomaway007: 5:26pm On Jan 04, 2025
2cribz:
Welcome.hahahahahah.
Hahahahaha
Did you check your engine oil radiator..does it show cream or milk colour,if so
Hahahaha
Your engine don sapa
Buy toks engine or sell to aboki.
If no,then you have a leak between radiator hose,injector hose,check all the hose,anything hose check for bubble.how to check,take detergent,soak inside water,use foam to coat all the hose for engine bay,anywhere u see bubble na there e dey leak.
Please where is the engine oil radiator located
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bomaway007: 6:44pm On Jan 04, 2025
Bomaway007:
Happy New year everyone..pls l need help with my 2013 Camry..At first l was hearing a sound that always comes up in the afternoon when the weather is hot l will hear a sound for like a minute or two after l start the car and put on the AC and press the gas pedal ppl say it’s belt and not big deal but the real problem happened few days ago l was traveling and saw my temperature gauge above the middle l pulled up immediately and open the hood l saw my coolant reservoir full to the brim I let it cool down and I checked again then I saw the coolant in reservoir boiling then after some minutes again when it as cool down I can’t find any coolant in the reservoir and the radiator is low in liquid l called a roadside mechanic who said l needed to by coolant he bought the coolant and fill the radiator and also the reservoir to the marked point and I was able to drive the car to many destinations with the temperature gauge normal the second morning I checked again the coolant in the reservoir as dropped to the middle but radiator was full then I bought another coolant and topped the coolant reservoir again to the normal point and drive the car that day but the second morning l checked again and I can only see just small coolant in the reservoir below the lower mark what could be the problem my car AC work perfectly good
My Mechanic said I should remove the thermostat…. Is this a good idea huh
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 8:08pm On Jan 04, 2025
Bomaway007:
My Mechanic said I should remove the thermostat…. Is this a good idea huh
No dont if you remove ur thermostat ur car will stary running on low temperature and will increase fuel consumption. The engine will start to build up sludge so dont.
Just try and look for the issue and solve it instead of adding more problem to it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 2cribz: 8:16pm On Jan 04, 2025
Na mechaic ..thats why i hate cars with too many useless plastic fancy covers. They need to remove all of those first to inspect .get yorself another engine bro.
Bomaway007:
Please where is the engine oil radiator located
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bomaway007:
2cribz:
Na mechaic ..thats why i hate cars with too many useless plastic fancy covers. They need to remove all of those first to inspect .get yorself another engine bro.
Well I believe my engine still work OK no bad sound even sometimes while my engine is running l will not hear the sound and try to start the car again thinking the car is off but it’s not that’s how cool my engine sound is. l started having this high temperature issue few days ago and I am really suspecting the serpentine belt
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by SuperCaptainZub: 3:44am On Jan 05, 2025
Who knows where I can get this in lagos for corolla

3k for anyone with a decent info

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by selfmadeOLX(m): 3:25pm On Jan 06, 2025
Bomaway007:
Happy New year everyone..pls l need help with my 2013 Camry..At first l was hearing a sound that always comes up in the afternoon when the weather is hot l will hear a sound for like a minute or two after l start the car and put on the AC and press the gas pedal ppl say it’s belt and not big deal but the real problem happened few days ago l was traveling and saw my temperature gauge above the middle l pulled up immediately and open the hood l saw my coolant reservoir full to the brim I let it cool down and I checked again then I saw the coolant in reservoir boiling then after some minutes again when it as cool down I can’t find any coolant in the reservoir and the radiator is low in liquid l called a roadside mechanic who said l needed to by coolant he bought the coolant and fill the radiator and also the reservoir to the marked point and I was able to drive the car to many destinations with the temperature gauge normal the second morning I checked again the coolant in the reservoir as dropped to the middle but radiator was full then I bought another coolant and topped the coolant reservoir again to the normal point and drive the car that day but the second morning l checked again and I can only see just small coolant in the reservoir below the lower mark what could be the problem my car AC work perfectly good
Replace your radiator cap (cover), it’s weak, cant hold pressure thus Your coolant is evaporating.

It’s a 2k fix
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by selfmadeOLX(m): 3:28pm On Jan 06, 2025
SuperBaby:
Hello. I'd want to acquire a 2010 Acura TL as my first car; all I need is something comfy and reliable on the road; I'm not concerned with resale value. Furthermore, engine parts for the Acura TL are less expensive than those for the Camry Spider. Is buying an acura tl a good move? I need advice, please.
Just have a fat budget for fueling and you will be good

https://www.nairaland.com/8301935/2013-acura-tl-first-car#133538482
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by abefeabebi(m): 6:28pm On Jan 06, 2025
Got a Camry muscle as toks Dec 13 and service Dec 16. But recently the maint required light just on,is it time for servicing?. Just 3 weeks work 2700km. Or something else need to be done
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 6:54pm On Jan 06, 2025
abefeabebi:
Got a Camry muscle as toks Dec 13 and service Dec 16. But recently the maint required light just on,is it time for servicing?. Just 3 weeks work 2700km. Or something else need to be done
Maintenance light was not reset when last they service ur car. Check google to see how to reset it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by conqueror221: 3:02am On Jan 07, 2025
Corolla 2009.
Though I changed the battery and have been driving the car with no issues for 2 weeks. Just yesterday, the alternator issue resurfaced. Now the battery light isn't coming up at all even when ignition is on. But the battery is still discharging while driving. The alternator was tested okay. I'm just tired.
erico2k2:
What car are you driving? cos some cars you have to reprogram the system to let it know it has to re charge the battery.There is a place to clixk that says change battery
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by conqueror221: 3:05am On Jan 07, 2025
[I did that it worked well for 2weeks and the issue resurfaced again. Alternator is not charging the battery again.quote author=Abbeyismo post=133327966]

Replace with another battery and test.[/quote]
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 7:13am On Jan 07, 2025
conqueror221:
[I did that it worked well for 2weeks and the issue resurfaced again. Alternator is not charging the battery again.quote author=Abbeyismo post=133327966]

Replace with another battery and test.
You need a good eletrician to help you check why it doing low charging.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by erico2k2(m): 7:47am On Jan 07, 2025
conqueror221:
Corolla 2009.
Though I changed the battery and have been driving the car with no issues for 2 weeks. Just yesterday, the alternator issue resurfaced. Now the battery light isn't coming up at all even when ignition is on. But the battery is still discharging while driving. The alternator was tested okay. I'm just tired.
Ask them to follow thet charging system, some cars have a huge fuse by the battery terminal,the often blow and local man mechanic have no clue,I just got back to Nigeris 2 days ago and my car is behaving exactly same way,So Im checking the fuse this morning
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by erico2k2(m):
SuperBaby:
Hello. I'd want to acquire a 2010 Acura TL as my first car; all I need is something comfy and reliable on the road; I'm not concerned with resale value. Furthermore, engine parts for the Acura TL are less expensive than those for the Camry Spider. Is buying an acura tl a good move? I need advice, please.
It is basically a honda,but the craze by Nigerians for anything toyota makes this car not popular,but in reality it beats toyota any day.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tundebabzy:
Good afternoon everyone,
I drive a Kia Sportage 2012. Engine was bad and I had it changed. Mechanic delivered with some faults (driver side window not working, AC not working, head lamp and dashboard light flickering intermittently). I took it for a spin and before I got back, the ride would keep going off.

I've scanned it and it came up with these codes: P0560, P0625, P2119, P2110, P0661, P0017. You can view the full report here - https://usait.x431.com/Home/Report/reportDetail/diagnose_record_id/28c6b094ge54KwtZtZoGOM2Ylp/report_type/D/l/en-us

Am I screwed?

Edit: I forgot to add that its leaking oil. Infact, the oil is on the "L" mark on the dipstick
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Abbeyismo(m): 1:40pm On Jan 07, 2025
tundebabzy:
Good afternoon everyone,
I drive a Kia Sportage 2012. Engine was bad and I had it changed. Mechanic delivered with some faults (driver side window not working, AC not working, head lamp and dashboard light flickering intermittently). I took it for a spin and before I got back, the ride would keep going off.

I've scanned it and it came up with these codes: P0560, P0625, P2119, P2110, P0661, P0017. You can view the full report here - https://usait.x431.com/Home/Report/reportDetail/diagnose_record_id/28c6b094ge54KwtZtZoGOM2Ylp/report_type/D/l/en-us

Am I screwed?
Let an electrician check the grand wires
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