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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 6:41pm On Sep 25, 2018
themonk:

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No vex I be JJC for this one but I don dey learn grin
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You dey use your bus carry passengers or load?
Most engines will consume more oil at higher speed & load
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by themonk(m): 6:45pm On Sep 25, 2018
thebigkendo:

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You dey use your bus carry passengers or load?
Most engines will consume more oil at higher speed & load
I lease it out and collect delivery everyday. It is used for carrying passengers.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 6:59pm On Sep 25, 2018
themonk:

I lease it out and collect delivery everyday. It is used for carrying passengers.

So it's for transportation.
The driver's driving pattern could also increase the oil consumption.
Overloading would also increase oil consumption..

My advice don't change the engine, just keep using the vehicle like that. Top the engine oil when low

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by themonk(m): 7:13pm On Sep 25, 2018
thebigkendo:


So it's for transportation.
The driver's driving pattern could also increase the oil consumption.
Overloading would also increase oil consumption..

My advice don't change the engine, just keep using the vehicle like that. Top the engine oil when low
Thanks bro, that's what I'll do. I heard the engine is about 150k now can't blow that much money now.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jossytech(m): 7:48pm On Sep 25, 2018
Anyone with mobil 1 5w-40. I need 4 litre
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Timbuktu14(m): 6:21pm On Sep 26, 2018
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by J0hnTrevolt(m): 5:53pm On Sep 28, 2018
Oga gazzuz, please i just noticed that of late my fuel range drops drastically. For instance if i buy fuel of 5k, my fuel range on the dashboard will display 128 miles, but when i exhaust d fuel till my guage turns red and i check miles driven on my trip A all i see is about 85 to 90 miles driven, so i keep wondering where disappeared the remaining mileage? Please this is a serious concern. The said car is a v6 02 avalon
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:57pm On Sep 28, 2018
J0hnTrevolt:
Oga gazzuz, please i just noticed that of late my fuel range drops drastically. For instance if i buy fuel of 5k, my fuel range on the dashboard will display 128 miles, but when i exhaust d fuel till my guage turns red and i check miles driven on my trip A all i see is about 85 to 90 miles driven, so i keep wondering where disappeared the remaining mileage? Please this is a serious concern. The said car is a v6 02 avalon

If you have no DTC's car is normal

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaz4sure2015: 9:58pm On Sep 28, 2018
Good evening Oga Gazzuzz

I need your help please

I had a lexus es350 , the dashboard was displaying oil maintenance error and low washer fluid error, after changing the oil with the recommended oil and filling the washer fluid, the error message is still displaying and wont go.

I recently change all my tires and did wheal balancing and alignment, after all this, the car is still displaying low tire pressure error and alignment error

Can you advise on the possible way of clearing all this error message please.

You can reach me on 08062144529 if require
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:23pm On Sep 28, 2018
kaz4sure2015:
Good evening Oga Gazzuzz

I need your help please

I had a lexus es350 , the dashboard was displaying oil maintenance error and low washer fluid error, after changing the oil with the recommended oil and filling the washer fluid, the error message is still displaying and wont go.

I recently change all my tires and did wheal balancing and alignment, after all this, the car is still displaying low tire pressure error and alignment error

Can you advise on the possible way of clearing all this error message please.

You can reach me on 08062144529 if require


One thing is certain, you have been using kaz4sure to do your jobs.

Maintenence lights can be manually reset by a combination of buttons (Run a Google search for your particular model)

TPMS for your vehicle might be monitoring 5 wheels instead of perceived 4. Pump all 5 tyres to 35psi (MAX) and see if the tyre pressure warning goes away, if it does not, you will need to visit a proper workshop to fix the warning lights.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaz4sure2015: 12:08pm On Sep 29, 2018
GAZZUZZ:



One thing is certain, you have been using kaz4sure to do your jobs.

Maintenence lights can be manually reset by a combination of buttons (Run a Google search for your particular model)

TPMS for your vehicle might be monitoring 5 wheels instead of perceived 4. Pump all 5 tyres to 35psi (MAX) and see if the tyre pressure warning goes away, if it does not, you will need to visit a proper workshop to fix the warning lights.



Please can you recommend one for me?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:27pm On Sep 29, 2018
kaz4sure2015:




Please can you recommend one for me?


TPMS tolu 0803 811 2614

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by rottenPussy: 7:36am On Sep 30, 2018
Oga Gazuz, weldone sir.

Recently I went to fix the dashboard light of my less than one month old camry. After some observation, the rewire said I should run my fan directly since it does not blow in realtime. But it does kickstart one I on the AC.

My mech however advice that I ignore him. He said I should continue using it that way while paying proper attention to the temperature signal. He then said if it singals over heating too frequent, then we might have to remove the thermostats.

P.S. It has not signaled overheating for once, and I also notice my fan automatically start up with the engine after working for sometime even without the AC being on (although have cultivated the habit of always running the AC at the expense of my fuel).

The question is, do I still have to worry after this observations?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:46am On Sep 30, 2018
rottenPussy:
Oga Gazuz, weldone sir.

Recently I went to fix the dashboard light of my less than one month old camry. After some observation, the rewire said I should run my fan directly since it does not blow in realtime. But it does kickstart one I on the AC.

My mech however advice that I ignore him. He said I should continue using it that way while paying proper attention to the temperature signal. He then said if it singals over heating too frequent, then we might have to remove the thermostats.

P.S. It has not signaled overheating for once, and I also notice my fan automatically start up with the engine after working for sometime even without the AC being on (although have cultivated the habit of always running the AC at the expense of my fuel).

The question is, do I still have to worry after this observations?

No worries, leave car alone
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by rottenPussy: 8:03am On Sep 30, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


No worries, leave car alone
Okay sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Blessedpikin(m): 11:43am On Sep 30, 2018
Can I use these oil on my lexus ES 330 "06

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumanja: 3:03pm On Sep 30, 2018
Good day oga gazzuzz.. what type of battery does Highlander 2007 use. Thanks in advance
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:57pm On Sep 30, 2018
Blessedpikin:
Can I use these oil on my lexus ES 330 "06

yep
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:09pm On Sep 30, 2018
olumanja:
Good day oga gazzuzz.. what type of battery does Highlander 2007 use. Thanks in advance

70ah battery.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumanja: 9:40pm On Oct 01, 2018
Thanks
GAZZUZZ:


70ah battery.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by J0hnTrevolt(m): 8:03am On Oct 02, 2018
GAZZUZ please kindly assist me to dat ur tyre thread. I can't find it please. Tnx
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by haykay2005: 9:39am On Oct 02, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


Same with oil pressure, same with battery lights, same with abs. Scan the car.
Car scanned." No code found in the ecu". What other hidden things can cause high fuel consumption in this situation?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:55am On Oct 02, 2018
haykay2005:

Car scanned." No code found in the ecu". What other hidden things can cause high fuel consumption in this situation?

Take a pic of Live data please, let me see fuel trims.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by cucumbar: 1:46pm On Oct 02, 2018
Hello, please what do I need to change in my Honda Accord? I discovered that hitting little pebbles on the road Tilts my steering wheel to the right or left,and I could lost control if I don't hold the steering firmly. It will be serious trouble if I enter a pot hole ,As it normally feels like the car wants to veer off the road anytime I go over an uneven surface.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:44pm On Oct 02, 2018
cucumbar:
Hello, please what do I need to change in my Honda Accord? I discovered that hitting little pebbles on the road Tilts my steering wheel to the right or left,and I could lost control if I don't hold the steering firmly. It will be serious trouble if I enter a pot hole ,As it normally feels like the car wants to veer off the road anytime I go over an uneven surface.

strip suspension. Identify faulty suspension parts.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Wilfredpat22(f): 5:11am On Oct 03, 2018
Toyota Camry 2001 for sale.

*with Complete papers expiring August 2019
*Ac working with Gas
*Securities on the car include- Steering Lock and Door automatic lock
*Black Alloy Rims
*Extra Tire


Going for 630k last slightly negotiable
Location -Ibadan

Call /WhatsApp Zero Eight One Five One Three eight nine nine one five
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:16am On Oct 03, 2018
Wilfredpat22:
Toyota Camry 2001 for sale.

*with Complete papers expiring August 2019
*Ac working with Gas
*Securities on the car include- Steering Lock and Door automatic lock
*Black Alloy Rims
*Extra Tire


Going for 630k last slightly negotiable
Location -Ibadan

Call /WhatsApp Zero Eight One Five One Three eight nine nine one five

its not a 2001
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thetrailseeker: 7:54am On Oct 03, 2018
Morning bro,

I noticed the Radiator is leaking but the reservoir still hold water.

Question is, how long/far can one drive it like that ?.

I wouldn't be able to fix it till weekend but someone said it's no problem that the reservoir does same job.

Please, I defer to your expert opinion.

Thanks.

GAZZUZZ
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:14am On Oct 03, 2018
thetrailseeker:
Morning bro,

I noticed the Radiator is leaking but the reservoir still hold water.

Question is, how long/far can one drive it like that ?.

I wouldn't be able to fix it till weekend but someone said it's no problem that the reservoir does same job.

Please, I defer to your expert opinion.

Thanks.

GAZZUZZ

park it before you have to open up the engine to fix it.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Wilfredpat22(f): 9:49am On Oct 03, 2018
Toyota Camry 2001 for sale.
*with Complete papers expiring August 2019 *Ac working with Gas *Securities on the car include- Steering Lock and Door automatic lock *Black Alloy Rims *Extra Tire

Going for 630k last slightly negotiable Location -Ibadan
Call/WhatsApp zero Eight One Five One Three eight nine nine one five
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lasignor(m): 10:02am On Oct 03, 2018
thetrailseeker:
Morning bro,

I noticed the Radiator is leaking but the reservoir still hold water.

Question is, how long/far can one drive it like that ?.

I wouldn't be able to fix it till weekend but someone said it's no problem that the reservoir does same job.

Please, I defer to your expert opinion.

Thanks.

GAZZUZZ
Better don't use the car. I spent close to 150k to fix head gasket and some other stuffs some weeks back. I noticed a leak but ignored cos I do short distance. The car overheated, temp gauge didn't rise cos I was on the highway. Head gasket burnt. Car lost compression, had to tow to my mechanic's workshop (towing van collected 20k). Lots of seals got damaged. Top cylinder was badly affected. All of this because of one 25k radiator that I didn't replace on time.

By now, you know better. angry

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