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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:33pm On Nov 20, 2018
vicholas:
Good day sir, I use Toyota Avalon 1999 model and it consumed too much fuel. please sir what can I do solve this ?

where is your temp gauge most times when driving? Is your check engine light sign on all the time?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by khassy(m): 12:38pm On Nov 21, 2018
Good day Gazzuzz.

Two days ago on my way from Lagos my car Ac suddenly stopped working about 5hrs into the journey.. took it to my kazeem and he said he'll need to fix something's and change the air filter.

He did that and I collected my car yesterday afternoon..

After driving for about an hour again, the fan went off again and later in the evening for the first time since I have been using this car my car overheated.

Temperature was on the last red, has to quickly park and all my coolant was already sizzling out from the reserve.

I called him, he came and checked, said he couldn't find anything. He poured water into the radiator and advised I take it home and bring it today.

I checked the car this morning for burnt gasket or leaking radiator and everything seemed fine. The radiator water didn't even reduce.


He checked it Thia morning and still couldn't find anything, he later said I should drive the car around and bring it in the afternoon so he can check again.

Please what could possibly be wrong.

The car is a Camry 08

NOTE
I have always used coolant since I got the car, never mixed my coolant before

I used Mobil 1 5w30 and always change my oil at 4500miles, recently moved to Mobil 1 extended and my odometer is approaching 4500miles already
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ochima75(m): 11:14pm On Nov 21, 2018
My honda accord is very poor on fuel economy, can this sensors be the cause?? Because i got the p0141 & p1157 fault i. E o2 sensor & a/f sensor respectively
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:21am On Nov 22, 2018
Ochima75:
My honda accord is very poor on fuel economy, can this sensors be the cause?? Because i got the p0141 & p1157 fault i. E o2 sensor & a/f sensor respectively

yes
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:21am On Nov 22, 2018
khassy:
Good day Gazzuzz.

Two days ago on my way from Lagos my car Ac suddenly stopped working about 5hrs into the journey.. took it to my kazeem and he said he'll need to fix something's and change the air filter.

He did that and I collected my car yesterday afternoon..

After driving for about an hour again, the fan went off again and later in the evening for the first time since I have been using this car my car overheated.

Temperature was on the last red, has to quickly park and all my coolant was already sizzling out from the reserve.

I called him, he came and checked, said he couldn't find anything. He poured water into the radiator and advised I take it home and bring it today.

I checked the car this morning for burnt gasket or leaking radiator and everything seemed fine. The radiator water didn't even reduce.


He checked it Thia morning and still couldn't find anything, he later said I should drive the car around and bring it in the afternoon so he can check again.

Please what could possibly be wrong.

The car is a Camry 08

NOTE
I have always used coolant since I got the car, never mixed my coolant before

I used Mobil 1 5w30 and always change my oil at 4500miles, recently moved to Mobil 1 extended and my odometer is approaching 4500miles already

Engine type? 2az or 2gr?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by khassy(m): 7:40am On Nov 22, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


Engine type? 2az or 2gr?

2az
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ochima75(m): 7:41am On Nov 22, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


yes

Ok how much can i likely fix it??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:33am On Nov 22, 2018
Ochima75:


Ok how much can i likely fix it??

about 80k or about 30k.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by delec002(m): 2:49pm On Nov 22, 2018
Oga Guzzuzz,

Thanks for the other time and advise,

i have change my oil from XHP to mobil 1, I change the 6 plugs to new one and still have this light VSC, TRACK OFF and check all have been permanently on kindly advice what i need to do, if something i accelerate and the ref is reading above 3, the check light will be flashing .

kindly advise please
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ofemmanutosure: 5:34pm On Nov 22, 2018
Oga gazzuzz.

The ABS and BRAKE light once in a while comes on even while driving but goes off after some time. This does not in any way affect the driving but gives me concern.

What do you think could be the cause.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:17pm On Nov 22, 2018
Ofemmanutosure:
Oga gazzuzz.

The ABS and BRAKE light once in a while comes on even while driving but goes off after some time. This does not in any way affect the driving but gives me concern.

What do you think could be the cause.

scan abs
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ofemmanutosure: 6:20pm On Nov 22, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


scan abs

Thanks for the prompt response. But i dont know how to scan that. Do i take it to a workshop for that.

Or better still. I can bring it to your shop if you dont mind.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:12pm On Nov 22, 2018
Ofemmanutosure:


Thanks for the prompt response. But i dont know how to scan that. Do i take it to a workshop for that.

Or better still. I can bring it to your shop if you dont mind.

www.gazzuzz.com you can book an appointment at the base of the page
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaz4sure2015: 10:10pm On Nov 22, 2018
Good evening Oga Gazzuzz

I recently discovered that the driver side of my lexus es 350 is not cooling but only the passenger side is cooling.

I took it to a workshop and they confirmed the gas level is low ,I refilled the gas last 3 weeks ago and the ac worked perfectly and I discovered this evening that the driver side is not cooling again and only the passenger side is cooling

Kindly assist with possible solution

Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by khassy(m): 2:36am On Nov 23, 2018
khassy:


2az

Gazzuzz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:29am On Nov 23, 2018
kaz4sure2015:
Good evening Oga Gazzuzz

I recently discovered that the driver side of my lexus es 350 is not cooling but only the passenger side is cooling.

I took it to a workshop and they confirmed the gas level is low ,I refilled the gas last 3 weeks ago and the ac worked perfectly and I discovered this evening that the driver side is not cooling again and only the passenger side is cooling

Kindly assist with possible solution

Thank you

its leaking. Leaks could be in a number of places, will recommend you diagnose with modern equipment
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:32am On Nov 23, 2018
khassy:
Good day Gazzuzz.

Two days ago on my way from Lagos my car Ac suddenly stopped working about 5hrs into the journey.. took it to my kazeem and he said he'll need to fix something's and change the air filter.

He did that and I collected my car yesterday afternoon..

After driving for about an hour again, the fan went off again and later in the evening for the first time since I have been using this car my car overheated.

Temperature was on the last red, has to quickly park and all my coolant was already sizzling out from the reserve.

I called him, he came and checked, said he couldn't find anything. He poured water into the radiator and advised I take it home and bring it today.

I checked the car this morning for burnt gasket or leaking radiator and everything seemed fine. The radiator water didn't even reduce.


He checked it Thia morning and still couldn't find anything, he later said I should drive the car around and bring it in the afternoon so he can check again.

Please what could possibly be wrong.

The car is a Camry 08

NOTE
I have always used coolant since I got the car, never mixed my coolant before

I used Mobil 1 5w30 and always change my oil at 4500miles, recently moved to Mobil 1 extended and my odometer is approaching 4500miles already

a failing fan most likely
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:39am On Nov 23, 2018
delec002:
Oga Guzzuzz,

Thanks for the other time and advise,

i have change my oil from XHP to mobil 1, I change the 6 plugs to new one and still have this light VSC, TRACK OFF and check all have been permanently on kindly advice what i need to do, if something i accelerate and the ref is reading above 3, the check light will be flashing .

kindly advise please

you still have a misfire. It might be fuel pressure related.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by khassy(m): 2:50pm On Nov 23, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


a failing fan most likely

Fixed

Said the fan relay or something wasn't working fine

Car has been up and working Sha..

Thanks for the help

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chechem: 6:51pm On Nov 23, 2018
Oga Gazzuzz,

Please Sir, which would you advice between 2007 corolla and 2007 City. Looking for low maintenance cost and ruggedness...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:14pm On Nov 23, 2018
Chechem:
Oga Gazzuzz,

Please Sir, which would you advice between 2007 corolla and 2007 City. Looking for low maintenance cost and ruggedness...

The only reason I'm recommending a corrola is because you will not get a Foreign used city.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mercurypanther(m): 8:00pm On Nov 23, 2018
Please what is your Advice on buying an Honda civic 2003..in terms of maintainance and Repairs then Fuel economy And Note its my first car.. thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:01pm On Nov 23, 2018
Mercurypanther:
Please what is your Advice on buying an Honda civic 2003.. And its my first car.. thanks.

old car, if abused has really horrible issues.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mercurypanther(m): 8:02pm On Nov 23, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


old car, if abused has really horrible issues.
okay thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mercurypanther(m): 8:06pm On Nov 23, 2018
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chechem: 8:29pm On Nov 23, 2018
GAZZUZZ:


The only reason I'm recommending a corrola is because you will not get a Foreign used city.
What if I can get a foreign used one? Means I should go for it. Thanks Sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by temi2008: 10:07pm On Nov 23, 2018
Oga Gazzuzz,

discovered my Honda civic 2002/03 automatic gear transmission jerks when changing gears.I scanned it at the error message/code was
P1768 Clutch pressure control (linear) solenoid valve A failure
A rewire recommends I buy a new gear..Need your advice

How much is a new gear for Honda civic 2002/03?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:54am On Nov 24, 2018
temi2008:
Oga Gazzuzz,

discovered my Honda civic 2002/03 automatic gear transmission jerks when changing gears.I scanned it at the error message/code was
P1768 Clutch pressure control (linear) solenoid valve A failure
A rewire recommends I buy a new gear..Need your advice

How much is a new gear for Honda civic 2002/03?




cc kashif
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaz4sure2015: 7:59pm On Nov 24, 2018
Good evening house

Please can someone advise me on the likely cost of buying AC condenser for Lexus ES 350 2007 model.

It’s urgent please and I will also appreciate a referral
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by prof2015(m): 8:47pm On Nov 24, 2018
Ofemmanutosure:
Oga gazzuzz.

The ABS and BRAKE light once in a while comes on even while driving but goes off after some time. This does not in any way affect the driving but gives me concern.

What do you think could be the cause.
also check your break fluid.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by prof2015(m): 8:51pm On Nov 24, 2018
kaz4sure2015:
Good evening Oga Gazzuzz

I recently discovered that the driver side of my lexus es 350 is not cooling but only the passenger side is cooling.

I took it to a workshop and they confirmed the gas level is low ,I refilled the gas last 3 weeks ago and the ac worked perfectly and I discovered this evening that the driver side is not cooling again and only the passenger side is cooling

Kindly assist with possible solution

Thank you
meet a competent AC technician to vacuum check and use Leak test ink to find out the exact location of the leak and fix accordingly. Please always vacuum before applying refrigerant. Vacuuming removes all the air in the system. Compressed air forms moisture which can corrode the internal parts of your AC system.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kaz4sure2015: 9:43pm On Nov 24, 2018
prof2015:
meet a competent AC technician to vacuum check and use Leak test ink to find out the exact location of the leak and fix accordingly. Please always vacuum before applying refrigerant. Vacuuming removes all the air in the system. Compressed air forms moisture which can corrode the internal parts of your AC system.

Prof please can you recommend someone for me because it seems competent modern car AC engr are very scarce

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