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2cribz:
If the car is an old car from 200q to 2010. Pls i beg u,dont go and press spoil,ive told u what tondo earlier. Get a manual ac thermostat, it has wheee they connect wire to the fuse box of thw radiator fan,the wire is always blue,tell the rewire to connect the thermostat to the blue wire from under the ac fan diagram in the fuse box,so that once the conpreaaor cuts and picks,the fan also cuts and picks,putting less stress on the radiator fans,radiator fan motor as well as battery and fuel. If u like go and tell them to revert it. Just pray say u no see traffic. E go shock u say e go do overheating on factory fan reset or trying to revert back. If na old car,follow my advice or leave am like that
Car battery doesnt exceed 2years max.

Can you read and understand the whole thing you wrote there?
Wtf!

Na u no geh sense na.
Kip kwayet.
Kazeem

kingreign:
Can you read and understand the whole thing you wrote there?
Wtf!

Meklex:
Hi, guys, while traveling home for Christmas 3 days ago, I noticed that my temperature gauge was high, and water spilled from the reservoir onto my side mirror. I parked and opened the bonnet, and the reservoir was vibrating excessively. No spills from the radiator. I left it to cool down for 30 minutes and started it again, and the temp gauge went back to the middle. I drove it for 5 minutes, and it went back up. I found an auto electrician, and he said the fan has low pressure and suggested that I connect it directly, which he did. I was able to continue my journey without any overheating issues.

Now, my question is, should I continue using the car like that? What should I do differently? I bought the car 3 years ago, foreign used, and everything is still intact.

The car model is ES 300, 2003.

finally took the car to a mechanic today and he removed the direct fan connection and connected it back to factory settings, he use his car scanner to check and the fan comes on once the car reaches 91°c, so he said the thermostat is still working, he then checked the radiator cap and said it's likely why it overheated. My old radiator cap is rated 1.0 but I wasn't able to find it in the market, but I was able to find 0.9 and 108kpa, I bought both for 3k but currently using the 108kpa cos chatgpt said it's closer to 1.0 rating.

Should I continue with the 108kpa? I drove it around for more than 30 minutes with the AC on and there was no overheating.

Here's a picture of the old radiator cap.

Meklex:
finally took the car to a mechanic today and he removed the direct fan connection and connected it back to factory settings, he use his car scanner to check and the fan comes on once the car reaches 91°c, so he said the thermostat is still working, he then checked the radiator cap and said it's likely why it overheated. My old radiator cap is rated 1.0 but I wasn't able to find it in the market, but I was able to find 0.9 and 108kpa, I bought both for 3k but currently using the 108kpa cos chatgpt said it's closer to 1.0 rating.

Should I continue with the 108kpa? I drove it around for more than 30 minutes with the AC on and there was no overheating.

Here's a picture of the old radiator cap.

bro I'm having overheating issues on my Corolla 2009when the ac is on when driving ,
the electrician connected the fan directly to ignition
before, the fan only comes on at a particular temperature
mechanic checked and told me It's thermostat was removed
I have driven it for 2yrs without overheating and just started recently


but now the same issues still persists, is it possible to reconnect it back to how it was
and I'm planning on washing the condenser tomorrow I think it might be a clogged condenser

flamesthehussle:
bro I'm having overheating issues on my Corolla 2009when the ac is on when driving ,
the electrician connected the fan directly to ignition
before, the fan only comes on at a particular temperature
mechanic checked and told me It's thermostat was removed
I have driven it for 2yrs without overheating and just started recently


but now the same issues still persists, is it possible to reconnect it back to how it was
and I'm planning on washing the condenser tomorrow I think it might be a clogged condenser

the issue is definitely not from the fan then. So, reconnect it back to factory settings. And yes, it's possible to reconnect it back.

You should ask the ogas for the thread on what to do next. There's no harm in pressure washing your condenser and radiator and they are equally cheap to wash.

You can also describe your issue in detail to ChatGPT and it will give you ideas on what could be wrong.

Meklex:
the issue is definitely not from the fan then. So, reconnect it back to factory settings. And yes, it's possible to reconnect it back.

You should ask the ogas for the thread on what to do next. There's no harm in pressure washing your condenser and radiator and they are equally cheap to wash.

You can also describe your issue in detail to ChatGPT and it will give you ideas on what could be wrong.

okay thanks, do I take it to the electrician that connected it directly or find another electrician?

flamesthehussle:
okay thanks, do I take it to the electrician that connected it directly or find another electrician?

never go back to a mechanic that repaired your car the wrong way. Find a mechanic that uses a good car scanner, he will use that to detect what could be wrong with the car. The workshop I went to have different departments under one management.

Meklex:
never go back to a mechanic that repaired your car the wrong way. Find a mechanic that uses a good car scanner, he will use that to detect what could be wrong with the car. The workshop I went to have different departments under one management.

Please how much did yours cost ?

Meklex:
finally took the car to a mechanic today and he removed the direct fan connection and connected it back to factory settings, he use his car scanner to check and the fan comes on once the car reaches 91°c, so he said the thermostat is still working, he then checked the radiator cap and said it's likely why it overheated. My old radiator cap is rated 1.0 but I wasn't able to find it in the market, but I was able to find 0.9 and 108kpa, I bought both for 3k but currently using the 108kpa cos chatgpt said it's closer to 1.0 rating.

Should I continue with the 108kpa? I drove it around for more than 30 minutes with the AC on and there was no overheating.

Here's a picture of the old radiator cap.

Don't use this particular radiator cap, the rubber seal is broken and a chunk is missing.

Even if a car is overheating, as long as its temperature rises to the ECU target temperature range, the ECU will command the radiator fans to activate. Ensure there are no air pockets/bubbles in your cooling system, no leaks of coolant from any joint or pipe and your water pump works fine.

flamesthehussle:
bro I'm having overheating issues on my Corolla 2009when the ac is on when driving ,
the electrician connected the fan directly to ignition
before, the fan only comes on at a particular temperature
mechanic checked and told me It's thermostat was removed
I have driven it for 2yrs without overheating and just started recently


but now the same issues still persists, is it possible to reconnect it back to how it was
and I'm planning on washing the condenser tomorrow I think it might be a clogged condenser

Check your radiator, your water pump and your fan. Ensure the fan works when AC kicks in to draw air sufficiently to cool the system, ensure your radiator isn't blocked or damaged, ensure your water pump is fine. For good measure, check your ECT sensor to ensureit works.

flamesthehussle:
Please how much did yours cost ?

I paid 5k for workmanship and 3k for two radiator caps. So 8k total

kingreign:
Don't use this particular radiator cap, the rubber seal is broken and a chunk is missing.

Even if a car is overheating, as long as its temperature rises to the ECU target temperature range, the ECU will command the radiator fans to activate. Ensure there are no air pockets/bubbles in your cooling system, no leaks of coolant from any joint or pipe and your water pump works fine.

yeah, that's the old radiator cap, I am currently using another one with good rubber seals. I wasn't able to check the water pump yesterday cos the mechanic said it's pointless since it didn't overheat again after driving for 30 minutes. I am currently using water so, leaks can't be detected, will change back to coolant once I go back to base.

kingreign:
Check your radiator, your water pump and your fan. Ensure the fan works when AC kicks in to draw air sufficiently to cool the system, ensure your radiator isn't blocked or damaged, ensure your water pump is fine. For good measure, check your ECT sensor to ensureit works.

okay, thank you for your advice

the thermostat was removed
initially the fan turns on whenever I start the A.C before it was connected directly to ignition


for the radiator do I need to loose the radiator to check for it
and also the water pump is there also a way of checking it?

also partaking to the water pump since the car only overheats when the A.C is turned on do u think it's still a culprit?


I'm thinking of leaving it till I'm fully prepared and take it to a better Auto workshop where scanning and proper checks will be done

or should I go to normal mechanic for the checks?

Meklex:
I paid 5k for workmanship and 3k for two radiator caps. So 8k total

okay thanks, I think I should follow your idea of taking it to a better workshop like the one you visited

maybe manage it for a few weeks till I'm fully prepared
i think the fan running for those weeks won't really have a bad effect
and I don't drive regularly and far

Alaye my fans run direct,but the one that tuns mostly is the engine own,the ac own stsys off
cos it was wired to the ac relay ,so once ac picks and cuts,the fan ac also picks and cuts. Yhe only issue is the motor might get weak,accumulate dirt anddust and might cause some - ob your mpg,battery wontexceed 2 years. So yesh no much effect.i swesr my next car must be electric . And me i go buy my own power bank.

flamesthehussle:
okay thanks, I think I should follow your idea of taking it to a better workshop like the one you visited

maybe manage it for a few weeks till I'm fully prepared
i think the fan running for those weeks won't really have a bad effect
and I don't drive regularly and far

Meklex:
yeah, that's the old radiator cap, I am currently using another one with good rubber seals. I wasn't able to check the water pump yesterday cos the mechanic said it's pointless since it didn't overheat again after driving for 30 minutes. I am currently using water so, leaks can't be detected, will change back to coolant once I go back to base.

Very well then, keep an eye on the system.

flamesthehussle:
okay, thank you for your advice

the thermostat was removed
initially the fan turns on whenever I start the A.C before it was connected directly to ignition


for the radiator do I need to loose the radiator to check for it
and also the water pump is there also a way of checking it?

also partaking to the water pump since the car only overheats when the A.C is turned on do u think it's still a culprit?


I'm thinking of leaving it till I'm fully prepared and take it to a better Auto workshop where scanning and proper checks will be done

or should I go to normal mechanic for the checks?

Replace the thermostat, return fan to factory settings, check radiator, use good unit if its bad, visit a normal mechanic

If u like retrn the fan bwck to factory. No qorry,when e do overheating ,na kingreign go buy the gasket 4u.no worry.
Continue

flamesthehussle:
okay, thank you for your advice

the thermostat was removed
initially the fan turns on whenever I start the A.C before it was connected directly to ignition


for the radiator do I need to loose the radiator to check for it
and also the water pump is there also a way of checking it?

also partaking to the water pump since the car only overheats when the A.C is turned on do u think it's still a culprit?


I'm thinking of leaving it till I'm fully prepared and take it to a better Auto workshop where scanning and proper checks will be done

or should I go to normal mechanic for the checks?

2cribz:
Alaye my fans run direct,but the one that tuns mostly is the engine own,the ac own stsys off
cos it was wired to the ac relay ,so once ac picks and cuts,the fan ac also picks and cuts. Yhe only issue is the motor might get weak,accumulate dirt anddust and might cause some - ob your mpg,battery wontexceed 2 years. So yesh no much effect.i swesr my next car must be electric . And me i go buy my own power bank.

my car only has one fan
and I've driven it for 2 years using A.C without it overheating
and the fan only turns on when AC is on then
and sometimes when Engine is hot it automatically turns on

Good evening all
Please between Mobil1 5W-30 and Toyota genuine motor oil 5W-30 which is better for a low mileage es 350 2011 model

Stop fooling yourselfxa 2011 car,can never be a low mileage car.dey play. If qe check the VIN now e go don pass 150k miles.

Geekels:
Good evening all
Please between Mobil1 5W-30 and Toyota genuine motor oil 5W-30 which is better for a low mileage es 350 2011 model

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Please, are car parts for a 2005- 2006 Lexus LS 430 readily available in the Nigerian market?

If yes, are they pricey?

I appreciate your response

Cc kingreign

shoppyanno:
Please, are car parts for a 2005- 2006 Lexus LS 430 readily available in the Nigerian market?

If yes, are they pricey?

I appreciate your response

Cc kingreign

They're scarce, but when you find them, they're pricey.

kingreign:
They're scarce, but when you find them, they're pricey.

I appreciate your response 🙏🏻

guys please, i am about replacing my water pump which one better new or tokunbo part ?

darklala0006:
guys please, i am about replacing my water pump which one better new or tokunbo part ?

New, pls ensure you get OE parts.

Hello good evening house, please what is the best engine oil for Lexus GS 350(saw 5w30)
Thanks @ all

delan40:
Hello good evening house, please what is the best engine oil for Lexus GS 350(saw 5w30)
Thanks @ all

5w30.. preferable high mileage

kingreign:
New, pls ensure you get OE parts.

If you can find original