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| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by basadenet: 6:58pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
I need help with my 406 saloon car. The engine is perfect from my point of view, but the problem is that, it keep showing check engine light once in a while when driving. what could be the cause? |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:04pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
basadenet: you need to have the vehicle scanned. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tojahh(m): 11:53pm On Mar 11, 2016 |
[quote author=GAZZUZZ post=43660796][/quote]. Thanks I just notice oil dripping from underneath my engine, took it to Kazeem he checked and say its my power steering "that I need to change the steering". I was so shocked that I had to speed off from there to another guy who says its the power steering oil that I should just monitor it and always top it till am ready to change the steering. I find this absurd! Changing steering? Who does that!!! Pls help. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:49am On Mar 12, 2016 |
tojahh: kazeem is right, you should prepare. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by billyG(m): 7:02pm On Mar 12, 2016 |
tojahh:That iz what happen when 1000s of Mech.engineering graduates only want r do white collar jobs. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaycodes: 7:54pm On Mar 12, 2016 |
tojahh: You need to change the steering rack and pinion assembly. While not a professional in anyway, I have learnt a lot when this happened to me. Just changed mine as well., and the kazeem messed with the hose while connecting the pump. I tracked the leak to the hose and replaced it myself. Get ready the steering assembly is kinda pricey. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ukata16(m): 4:03pm On Mar 13, 2016 |
Oga @Gazzuzz please I just want to het your opinion on this. Honda accord 1998 i4 Using my trip meter I I did i70km before refueling. Found out I used 28 litres to do 170km. Considering apapa hold ups and using ac twice, can I say my car is at a considerable fuel consumption rate ( considering age) |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:42pm On Mar 13, 2016 |
ukata16: I would say it's poor but onyibo didn't make calculations for lagos traffic  so enjoy ya car. If you have an error code, fix it. 1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Belvinho(m): 12:28am On Mar 15, 2016 |
Thanks guys for all the care and love. The car just recently left the workshop and it's recovering. The following were carried out; 1. Diagnostic scan which discovered misfire in all 6 cylinders. 2. Damaged throttle position sensor. 3. Faulty solenoid(A/T). 4. Faulty flat switch (A/T). 5. Faulty Bank 1 (oxygen) sensor. All but 5 has been fixed as by replacing all the mentioned parts and by servicing the nozzles and changing the plugs and coils. 5 is yet to be fixed as the correct sensor is yet to be procured by my mechanic. Fuel economy has really improved as testing is still ongoing. Best regards Belvinho |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Macmilla(m): 7:01pm On Mar 15, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:Plz, any idea how I can download user manual and repair manual for 99 Toyota solara v6. I've tried googling without success. Thanks in advance. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by basadenet: 9:12pm On Mar 15, 2016 |
how much does it cost to get a vehicle scanned? |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:55am On Mar 16, 2016 |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by leTrizzle: 11:20am On Mar 16, 2016 |
Had this funny sound when steering to the extremes, left and right. On observation, I discovered my power steering fluid was low, I topped it n it stopped. Pls what could be the cause of the shortage n what's the remedy. Thanks. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tojahh(m): 2:18pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
leTrizzle: I experience same with my Toyota Camry 1996 model... once you steer to the extreme, you get that funny sound but i just topped the power steering oil and yet i still notice the sound so i checked to discover that there's a hose which was not properly fastened. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:21pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
leTrizzle: fluids don't vaporise (well not all the time) find the leak, check all pipes and the actual steering rack, you might have to drive over a pit to look from the bottom. 1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Experience4u(m): 4:38pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
I guess his car based on mine is in good condition. Mine I use 58liters for less than 280 miles. That's so bad. Though I have a check engine light bank 1 sensor 2 circuit malfunction. 2004 Rav4 GAZZUZZ: 1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by timifakay(m): 9:46pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Just read through the whole thread and I love the way lots of issues have been dealt with. What has kept people from asking questions? |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tojahh(m): 10:38pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Abeg Gazzuzz, My car always overheat and the movement is not sound, kazeem said my Themostat is bad and the fuel pump is bad too (that I've to change it). I've changed the plugs as he suggested yet its still there. Please help. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:40am On Mar 18, 2016 |
timifakay: 1039 posts  weldone1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:53am On Mar 18, 2016 |
tojahh: possible cause of overheating are possible leak points include hoses, the radiator, water pump, thermostat housing, heater core, head gasket, freeze plugs, automatic transmission oil cooler, cylinder heads and block. Perform a pressure test. Your vehicles sluggish movement could be caused by a lot of factors, including the fuel pump, it's always wise to test stuff before replacing, the vehicle can be scanned if equipped with an OBD socket/scanner. It is advice able to diagnose problem properly before jumping into repairs. It would also help if you could state the type of vehicle you use, model, engine type and so on. 1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by timifakay(m): 9:00am On Mar 18, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:Took me 4 days. 1 Like |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by tojahh(m): 9:06am On Mar 18, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: Thanks so much bro. I use a 1996 Toyota Camry (Orobo) V6 Engine, Auto Transmission. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by victoreo(m): 9:44am On Mar 18, 2016 |
Hello How can one get a car scanner to buy bro. I think one needs to have a scanner handy. Please can you tell how much it costs? |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:06am On Mar 18, 2016 |
victoreo: Seton 07025336181 |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by victoreo(m): 12:17pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obekediamondfuto(m): 5:44am On Mar 21, 2016 |
please gazuzz I need a 03 Camry air fuel sensor, can't get one in owerri.... can u help? got a p1135 code |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obekediamondfuto(m): 5:47am On Mar 21, 2016 |
4cyl, looked the part no online and got 234-9010 and 234-9041 |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Waspy(m): 1:15pm On Mar 21, 2016 |
@GAZZUZZ , pls, I need ur help. I usually have trouble starting my Primera 99 P11 only in the mornings. It just wouldn't start. I ve called my auto electrician to check it but he told me I'm not turning the ignition very well as the battery and every other thing seems fine, yet the problem persists. A friend advised me to depress my accelerator twice before turning the ignition switch and this seems to work. Pls what might probably be wrong ? |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:37pm On Mar 21, 2016 |
Waspy: you will have to scan/diagnose. Usually the coolant temperature sensor. Or possibly fuel pressure. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Waspy(m): 1:46pm On Mar 21, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:Alrite.. thanks. I'll let you know how it goes. |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by obekediamondfuto(m): 10:59pm On Mar 21, 2016 |
gazuzz please oh, my own issue nko |
| Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:38am On Mar 22, 2016 |
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