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thinkmoney:
Yes
I have a 2010 Corolla that I need a catalyst for

BlindAngel:
Mine is 2012, I don’t know If It uses the same catalyst with the 2010 Corolla, u should ask a qualified technician and revert back to me.

afobam:
I had a corrola 2003 when i was doing the comparison. On paper, i know the corolla is actually better. But so many things also affects the fuel consumption of a car. A lot of cars have been worked on too. I once had a civic that takes me Ado to Ife to and fro 15 liters bro.

BlindAngel:
Where are you located??

BlindAngel:
Yes, only the Corolla catalyst Is available.

Glocal1:
What brand of car do you drive and what's the year of manufacture, engine capacity?

Offpointng:
Boss do you have idea bout Toks Toyota Camry 2012/13

Do you have a good review bout the car cuz the beauty is what is attracting me to it

2cribz:
I will keep singing it to ypur eyes. Don't be dumb. Even if u import a 2020 car,to nigeria. Nigeria itself is hell fire. The car won't withstand all the bullshit that comes with riding in naija,give the car just 3months,it would start shorting oil,gulping fuel,ac would pack up,electronics would malfunction,gear would spoil. The point is nigeria is a dead country and a 2020 car and engine is too fragile...if I plan to import any car. From 2010 to 2013 max. Old cars are stronger.. nigeria sells fake engine oils,fake gear oil,fake petrol,fake ac gas,fake car parts,just name it. I regret everyday being a Nigerian.

Gerrard59:
So how do owners with exotic cars in dem Lekki, VI and Abuja cope? Those oil&gas employees, crypto players etc.

AfDapone:
what is cleaning and how to clean the corolla throttle body sir?

AceRoyal:
What number can I reach u on?

BlindAngel:
Firstly, it depends on your location, where are you located?

emmyN:
You seem to have a lot of spare money. Stop replacing car parts randomly. Get a diagnosis at an auto diagnostic center.

BlindAngel:
I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.

BlindAngel:
I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm passing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

hollas2jnr:
1. Does the engine still have it's thermostat in it?

2. What tyre size is on the wheel?

3. Have you done and OBD scan on the car?

BlindAngel:
1...No, I don't think the engine still has its Thermostat on it. Because whenever I start the motor, the fan normally start turning immediately, and from what I have read lately, If the thermostat Is on it, it's not supposed to turn instantly.

2...The tyre size on the wheel Is 215/60/R16 but three of them has filed up, so I changed all 4 tires with my corolla tyre's 205/60/R16 and input the Camry tyre's on my corolla.

3...Yes, I have done an OBD scan when the speedometer stopped reading, It was the sensor on the tyre, it was replaced and the speedometer start working perfectly fine again.

hollas2jnr:
From your feedback, if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.

BlindAngel:
I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.

Rexology:
Greetings to all Auto experts here.
My 2AZ Engine is shorting oil and there is sign of oil in the radiator. Looking at the cost of replacing the engine, should I rebuild the engine and if I rebuild, will it last long?

Please advise me.

hollas2jnr:
Mobil Super 2000 is a semi-synthetic oil, and not a full synthetic oil, as recommended for your car. It's better you go for the full grade synthetic oil, which is Mobil1.

Mind you, be careful with where you source your oil. Our naija markets is full of adulterated engine oil, Mobil1 is one of them.

honda001:
if he is changing engine oil every 3000 miles..i think he is good to go with the mobil 2000

afobam:
You took my advice finally. I am so proud of you. Since you are a toyota fan anyday anytime with your love in tokyo for Toyota . camry 2014 i4 thumb-start would do well. Please join keyless gang😀

Axel1:
I got 34 miles , which is equivalent to 55 kilometers.

hollas2jnr:
Full synthetic offers superior llubrication and temperature stability. So, even the semi-synthetic when new and unused, cannot be compared to the full synthetic. That means changing it after every 500 miles doesn't count.

honsule:
Am using Hardex fully synthetic. 5w 30. The 5,000 miles or 6months is still applicable? or I should push further.. To 7,000miles

BlindAngel:
I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.

emmyN:
Okay, good luck with that. Do your due diligence all the same. Check the VIN history to be sure you are not getting a flooded or accidented ride.