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Omike85:
coastal oil..the mechanic just replaced the timing belt

nickxtra:
Oga Gazzuz, good day. Pls is it normal for air to blow out from the left side of my car AC air outlet in the dashboard while the car is on motion even when the AC is not on? I just noticed that recently and I can't remember if it has always been so. Secondly, how does one know faulty front upper arms of a car? The front upper corners of my car makes some noises as if there are losed or worn out bushes or tightenings. I have changed stabilizers linkages, later mechanics asked me to change the front shock absorbers, which I did, yet the sounds continued. The mechanic took one of the upper arms as sample to Zuba spare parts market to buy new upper arms, but he was advised that the upper arm was still OK. He came back, put it and even put more washers to make them tight, yet the sounds have continued and this is really disgusting.

ukata16:
The cruise control works but the dash board light that should indicate that's it's working is not showing

Omike85:
is it safe to use two different types of synthetic oil of the same spec?

GAZZUZZ:
tested while driving?

ukata16:
I I slowly release the brake, the car moves at a particular speed. On reverse it moves as I also release th brake. So I assume that it's working. I tried to use the buttons on the steering to control th speed and I didn't notice any change

seyisanya:
Hello Mr Gazzuzz, Please I need your professional advice as I'm in Abeokuta at the moment.

I bought a Tokunbo Corolla 2003 LE(American spec) in December 2015 but as a new driver, I've not been doing things right.

First, I travel from Lagos to Abeokuta and Abeokuta to Lagos fortnightly but always jumps in and out of pot holes(as an inexperienced driver). Again, whenever I park, most times, i remove the car key before I realize I've not put the gear in park position.

Yesterday, I stopped to refill my tank which was exactly at half-tank mark on the indicator but didn't remove the key from the ignition and my car was on drive while the attendant was attending to me. Afterwards, I set out to Abeokuta from Lagos and behold by the time I arrived Abeokuta the CHECK engine light was on. What could be the problem, sir?

Thanks and so sorry If this is not the right forum for this

GAZZUZZ:
the highlighted should not be possible. Your lock has been tampered with, replace the lock to avoid car theft. The check light could be anything, unless you scan there's no way to know what the check light means. Have the car scanned and post the codes here then I can interpret.

ukata16:
Oga @Gazzuzz good afternoon. Pla the pick are 2 areas in my engine that are either broken(rust) and or not screwed in.
Please can you help me identify what they are and functions.
Honda Accord 1998 i4.
Thanks so much

ukata16:
Thank you for your prompt reply. As for the brake line that's unscrewed do I as a mechanic to screw it back or find out why it was unscrewed. Thanks

freshvine:
Engine Doctor, please I drove a neighbor's 2005 Toyota camry and discovered the engine stalls before getting to speed. I told him that something is definitely wrong with the transmission but he objected explaining that his close confidente that brought the car from Cotonou took him to a reliable mechanic where it was prep and tune up.

To buttress his point he opened the car booth and brought out a half filled can of Sea horse dextron 111 type transmission. When I saw it I decided to check the transmission type from the dip stick only to discover it requires type IV and quickly told him to empty his transmission immediately for the recommended type.

Though he hesitated but promise to change it when he returns from over 250 miles journey to and fro he's embarking.

The car is I4 cylinder engine.
Would the transmission fry before he's back or am I really exaggerating with my over Sabi?
What type of transmission will you suggest he uses?

Thanks @ GAZZUZZ

blazetitov:
Thanks Boss. God bless you and your work.

I cleared the codes and did a re-scan, only code P0016- crankshaft position, crankshaft position, correlation bank 1 sensor A came up and the check engine light went off but came up again this morning.


**Modified: Boss, i gave your number to my friend. He should get in contact soon.

blazetitov:
Oga GAZZUZZ,

Hope you doing great. My friend spoke quite nicely of you, your work, your diligence and expertise demonstrated in resolving the issue with his 2007 Camry which you fixed for him. Though i have not met you in person, but i recommended you based on pedigree on this forum. Thanks for not letting me down.

thanks for your contribution to the ministry

DatechMan:
I just got a Used toyota Corolla 2006 Model 1.8L V4 Manual Gear.
I want to share the major problems I have observed with the car. I'm doing this so that I can know the next thing to do.

1. Car vibrating in Reverse gear (owner claimed it's clutch disk fault)

2. Unlike my official Hilux, this car doesnt pick fast at gear 1. I have to rev a bit or pay extra attention to the clutching.

3. The temperature guage on the dashboard is not working.

Kindly shed more light on this.
Thanks
#GodBlessNigeria

ekeochaeke:
Oga gazzz. Pls can you recommend any good toyota gear mechanic in port harcourt...

GAZZUZZ:
clutch might cause problem 1 and 2. Problem 3 could be from the instrument cluster(dash board side) or coolant temp sensor (engine side)

firstfuckson:
Gazz man. Thanks for your help on this thread.
I drive an 03 corolla. I got it in January last year. It was naija used earlier. I believe the previous owner got it in January 2012. I do not know the service history but I think it was not serviced previously with 5w 30 motor oil.
Since I got it I have serviced trice with 5w 30 motor oil. I serviced last august last year. I do not drive much maybe around 2000km since last service date. But when I checked the oil level this morning though the oil is still relatively OK but due for service I notice the oil has gone down. The level is close to quarter above the first hole on the dip stick. When I serviced last it was almost close to the second hole in level on the dip stick.
My neighbors say my engine may be getting weak. So I ask should I still continue with my 5w30 engine oil or use another heavier engine oil for the next service. And what could be the possible cause of the issue and likely remedies to the shortage of oil.
Hope you can understand my issue.

GAZZUZZ:
what was the brand name of the 5W30 you used initially

ukata16:
Oga @Gazzuzz I noticed this spill of grease when doing a routine check on my wheels( been hearing squeaky sounds when I drive on rough roads)
Please help me diagonise this one

Thanks