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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by gambus007(m): 7:06am On Sep 01, 2018
Chechem:
Dear Me Gazzuzz,

I trust your judgement as an expert and guru in your chosen field. Please Sir, help me make a choice between 2003 model Corolla and 2003 c180. Just judge on general terms. Thanks.
Go for benz C kompressor for good fuel economy and comfort .Most importantly Benz security will keep your mind and soul at peace unlike Corolla.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chechem: 5:22pm On Sep 01, 2018
nwanneni:
random little things that might just break.you are talking to a benz or nothing guy here bro.
Okay bro. Thanks a lot. That means some components aren't durable na.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chechem: 5:26pm On Sep 01, 2018
radautoworks:
Thank you for excluding me from this blasphemy
Blasphemy kwa? Because I ask a question? Nawa for some people. I asked a question concerning 2 cars I have interest in, Gazzuzz said its sacrilege, you said blasphemy... isorite!

Not everyone knows about cars like that, that's one of the essences of this thread.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chechem: 5:27pm On Sep 01, 2018
gambus007:
Go for benz C kompressor for good fuel economy and comfort .Most importantly Benz security will keep your mind and soul at peace unlike Corolla.
Thanks bro
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 5:29pm On Sep 01, 2018
Chechem:
Blasphemy kwa? Because I ask a question? Nawa for some people. I asked a question concerning 2 cars I have interest in, Gazzuzz said its sacrilege, you said blasphemy... isorite!

Not everyone knows about cars like that, that's one of the essences of this thread.
Relax, it's a running joke on here not about you specifically. Don't take it personal.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 5:32pm On Sep 01, 2018
gambus007:
40k for what now? Please explain better because I yam not understanding what to use 40k for? Every month for car if is in good condition?
https://www.nairaland.com/4669209/how-buy-used-car-nigeria#70175706
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ik121: 10:09am On Sep 03, 2018
Dear car gurus. My toyota highlander overheated dis morning as i saw smokes coming out frm my bonnet. I pulled over nd opend my bonnet only to discover dat water in my radiator was really boiling dat it threw off d radiator cap nd d full water in my reservoir dried up. I'v only driven 5 mile b4 dis happened. This has never hapnd in 3yrs v bn using vehicle. I called my kazeem nd he suggested i remove my thermostat to save cost nd stop d overheating or i shud change my follow come radiator to double cell. I'm confused on wat to do d reason i brot dis matter. I'v driven ds car for good 3 yrs nd v bn using coolant, synthetic oil. Cc: GAZZUZ, obekediamondfuto, thebigkendo, Radautoworks, mayor2013, AutoElectNG etc
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 10:36am On Sep 03, 2018
ik121:
Dear car gurus. My toyota highlander overheated dis morning as i saw smokes coming out frm my bonnet. I pulled over nd opend my bonnet only to discover dat water in my radiator was really boiling dat it threw off d radiator cap nd d full water in my reservoir dried up. I'v only driven 5 mile b4 dis happened. This has never hapnd in 3yrs v bn using vehicle. I called my kazeem nd he suggested i remove my thermostat to save cost nd stop d overheating or i shud change my follow come radiator to double cell. I'm confused on wat to do d reason i brot dis matter. I'v driven ds car for good 3 yrs nd v bn using coolant, synthetic oil. Cc: GAZZUZ, obekediamondfuto, the.bigkendo, Radautoworks, mayor2013, AutoElectNG etc
Were the cooling fans running when this happened??

What year is your highlander? 4 cylinder or V6
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ik121: 11:14am On Sep 03, 2018
thebigkendo:
Were the cooling fans running when this happened??
What year is your highlander? 4 cylinder or V6
its a v6 2004 Highlander Boss. The fan comes up only wen engine is hot.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by siina(m): 12:46pm On Sep 03, 2018
Please what is the price of radiator fan for ML500 benz, 2003 model. Pls I need urgent reply, thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 1:45pm On Sep 03, 2018
ik121:
its a v6 2004 Highlander Boss. The fan comes up only wen engine is hot.
I suspect either your cooling fans failed to come on or your thermostat was stuck close.
-Ask oga rewire to test both fan motors, if they check out fine.
-He should use a multimeter to test the 3 fan relays and the 2 temperature switches(in boiling water and normal water)
-You can also crudely test your Thermostat by dropping it inside boiling water for some time, all things being equal it should opens.


NB It's possible you checked your coolant level & did not replace the radiator cap back correctly, that could cause overheating also
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ojemedad: 3:13pm On Sep 03, 2018
My Toyota Camry 2010 makes cracking noise whenever I put it on gear and on reverse, what could be the priblem
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:24pm On Sep 03, 2018
ik121:
Dear car gurus. My toyota highlander overheated dis morning as i saw smokes coming out frm my bonnet. I pulled over nd opend my bonnet only to discover dat water in my radiator was really boiling dat it threw off d radiator cap nd d full water in my reservoir dried up. I'v only driven 5 mile b4 dis happened. This has never hapnd in 3yrs v bn using vehicle. I called my kazeem nd he suggested i remove my thermostat to save cost nd stop d overheating or i shud change my follow come radiator to double cell. I'm confused on wat to do d reason i brot dis matter. I'v driven ds car for good 3 yrs nd v bn using coolant, synthetic oil. Cc: GAZZUZ, obekediamondfuto, thebigkendo, Radautoworks, mayor2013, AutoElectNG etc
someone forgot to place the cover on your radiator. no matter how hot an engine is, the pressure cap will never leave it's installed position if locked properly in place.

currently you Might Might be able to escape with a slap on the wrist. Just pour water into the Radiator and continue driving, if after 1 week you do not notice any misfires, or buildup of oil under the pressure cap, then drain the water, and install toyota coolant.

good luck.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 3:26pm On Sep 03, 2018
Ojemedad:
My Toyota Camry 2010 makes cracking noise whenever I put it on gear and on reverse, what could be the priblem
you need better explanations sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by siina(m): 3:38pm On Sep 03, 2018
siina:
Please what is the price of radiator fan for ML500 benz, 2003 model. Pls I need urgent reply, thanks
GAZZUZZ please I need reply on this
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 4:03pm On Sep 03, 2018
siina:
GAZZUZZ please I need reply on this
I am sorry I do not know.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 5:14pm On Sep 03, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
someone forgot to place the cover on your radiator. no matter how hot an engine is, the pressure cap will never leave it's installed position if locked properly in place.

You are underestimating village people angry angry angry

Radiator hose should give-way before Radiator cap go pop
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 5:25pm On Sep 03, 2018
thebigkendo:
You are underestimating village people angry angry angry

Radiator hose should give-way before Radiator cap go pop
confam!
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ik121: 7:35pm On Sep 03, 2018
I'm really grateful GAZZUZ nd thebigkendo. I guess fault was mine.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 7:58pm On Sep 03, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
someone forgot to place the cover on your radiator. no matter how hot an engine is, the pressure cap will never leave it's installed position if locked properly in place.

currently you Might Might be able to escape with a slap on the wrist. Just pour water into the Radiator and continue driving, if after 1 week you do not notice any misfires, or buildup of oil under the pressure cap, then drain the water, and install toyota coolant.

good luck.
Best advice so far. Loose cap caused this
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:01pm On Sep 03, 2018
Ojemedad:
My Toyota Camry 2010 makes cracking noise whenever I put it on gear and on reverse, what could be the priblem
If by cracking you mean a loud thump or thud maybe along with a jerk, check your motor mounts.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 8:13pm On Sep 03, 2018
radautoworks:
Best advice so far. Loose cap caused this
Aunty iv missed you o kiss
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:18pm On Sep 03, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
Aunty iv missed you o kiss
Three two days left and body is feeling it embarassed

I can't even stay awake with all the painkillers
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jarkbauer: 8:27pm On Sep 03, 2018
radautoworks:
Best advice so far. Loose cap caused this
That's why it's easy for gazzuzz to be arrogant. The guy is good. He's very knowledgeable
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by menstrualpad: 8:50pm On Sep 03, 2018
he is saying rubbish ignore him... I sold mine after I failed to destroy the engine

Chechem:
Okay bro. Thanks a lot. That means some components aren't durable na.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:56pm On Sep 03, 2018
jarkbauer:
That's why it's easy for gazzuzz to be arrogant. The guy is good. He's very knowledgeable
Isaiah 2:11 and 5:15. No one can afford to be arrogant. Gazzuzz himself will tell you this.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 9:32pm On Sep 03, 2018
jarkbauer:
That's why it's easy for gazzuzz to be arrogant. The guy is good. He's very knowledgeable
It falls on both sides of the fence ...

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by luluspin(m): 10:41pm On Sep 03, 2018
Good day gurus pls i need your advice on a 2005 Mercedes Benz c230k am almost getting it, but every single man I meet tells me it's a problematic car with no value, and the kompressor engine is a lot of headache, because there are no Mercedes Benz around that is knowledgeable about a kompressor engine
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(op): 6:30am On Sep 04, 2018
luluspin:
Good day gurus pls i need your advice on a 2005 Mercedes Benz c230k am almost getting it, but every single man I meet tells me it's a problematic car with no value, and the kompressor engine is a lot of headache, because there are no Mercedes Benz around that is knowledgeable about a kompressor engine
nwanneni come help please.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nobody: 7:57am On Sep 04, 2018
luluspin:
Good day gurus pls i need your advice on a 2005 Mercedes Benz c230k am almost getting it, but every single man I meet tells me it's a problematic car with no value, and the kompressor engine is a lot of headache, because there are no Mercedes Benz around that is knowledgeable about a kompressor engine
well,nigerians are known to always talk shit about whatcthey don't understand.
The car is a very economical,sporty and powerful piece all wrapped in one,but has some things it does not like;
No cutting corners.you put it's specified engine oil,gear oil and steering oil all the time
No try an error with this piece.always scan it before doing any repairs
Never put water as its coolant,ever!!!
Parts are relatively cheap,but does not like it when faults are left unnattended to for a long period of time.
Don't buy it from someone,buy a tokunbo of it.the person might not have followed this rules strictly.
All in all,its a very good and reliable car
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nepapole(m): 7:33pm On Sep 04, 2018
Good evening oga gazzuz,
Pls do u have an idea of how much the alternator of honda pilot 2012 cost?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by luluspin(m): 10:08pm On Sep 04, 2018
[quote author=nwanneni post=70885739]well,nigerians are known to always talk shit about whatcthey don't understand.
The car is a very economical,sporty and powerful piece all wrapped in one,but has some things it does not like;
No cutting corners.you put it's specified engine oil,gear oil and steering oil all the time
No try an error with this piece.always scan it before doing any repairs
Never put water as its coolant,ever!!!
Parts are relatively cheap,but does not like it when faults are left unnattended to for a long period of time.
Don't buy it from someone,buy a tokunbo of it.the person might not have followed this rules strictly.
All in all,its a very good and reliable car


Thanks bro
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