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Newbreed2018:
quote]Hello sir! There's this 03 avalon 3.0 L. I'm using atm. NO CEL. Last week I filled the tank to brim and zeroed my odometer and got only 193 miles out of it till the fuel Guage turned red.
Two days ago I bought fuel of 2k/13 litres and on my dashboard it showed 38miles, but my odometer only read 18miles till fuel Guage turned red.
Problem iv noticed is that the fuel mileage reading on my dashboard drops faster than anything. From 38 miles it will drop to 30miles, from 30 to 24, 20, 15, 10, 5 and the next thing is 0 mileage but my odometer will be accurate to record for me like only 18miles and my fuel Guage turns red again.
Could it be that the fuel is pouring away somewhere cos I frequent filling station every now and then because the fuel Guage drops so fast.
Mileage is 250k miles, car is problem free, right fluids are being used on vehicle.
Please any suggestion/solution for this?

Josiah360:
Boss Gazzuzz, please what does this codes mean? I noticed my speed can't go beyond 70mph and there's a slight jerk when I shift from P to D or R. Thanks.

GAZZUZZ:
traffic conditions?

Bizzyliss:
My es350 temperature gauge is normal but coolant dries up in the radiator

Newbreed2018:
I drive on a free way. No traffic sir.

Newbreed2018:
quote]Hello sir! There's this 03 avalon 3.0 L. I'm using atm. NO CEL. Last week I filled the tank to brim and zeroed my odometer and got only 193 miles out of it till the fuel Guage turned red.
Two days ago I bought fuel of 2k/13 litres and on my dashboard it showed 38miles, but my odometer only read 18miles till fuel Guage turned red.
Problem iv noticed is that the fuel mileage reading on my dashboard drops faster than anything. From 38 miles it will drop to 30miles, from 30 to 24, 20, 15, 10, 5 and the next thing is 0 mileage but my odometer will be accurate to record for me like only 18miles and my fuel Guage turns red again.
Could it be that the fuel is pouring away somewhere cos I frequent filling station every now and then because the fuel Guage drops so fast.
Mileage is 250k miles, car is problem free, right fluids are being used on vehicle.
Please any suggestion/solution for this?

eDriiz:
No it doesnt start easily. It actually started and ran on idle yesterday but after putting water in d radiator it refused to start again.

GAZZUZZ:
return engine, the head Cylinder is warped mechanic was right

GAZZUZZ:
just do a standard tuneup, clean and re-gap spark plugs, replace airfilter, clean MAF with MAF cleaner only. ensure fuel pressure is optimal.

GAZZUZZ:
coolant is leaking. Find leak, start with radiator.

Bizzyliss:
radiator is bad and i changed it but still over heating

Chechem:
Good evening Sis Gazzuz,

Please how do you see a Toyota avensis, 2003 model. I want to buy, tokunbo.

Thanks

paulbidex:
pls, what car can you recommend for a first time driver? I am planning to get a Nigeria used car because of my low budget but I don't really know which one to go for... I want something that can be easily maintained and low fuel consumption

GAZZUZZ:
sacrilege o!


It's a very good car, ensure you don't buy a right hand converted one.

GAZZUZZ:
Did you buy new or toks?

djkmz:
Hello Gazzuzz,

A friend of mine is torn between buying
Toyota Corolla 06 Naija used
Toyota Camry 05 Tokunbo
Toyota Bank Corolla 07 Naija Used

He wants a sound, economical and durable car that he can easily resell anytime. He plans to run uber with it on his free days to make small money... He likes the idea of a tokunbo, because he believes he'll get real value for His money, but he's considering resellability and fuel economy cos of the Uber side hustle.

What do you think?

simeon77:
Good evening sir. Among Mazda 626, Mazda 323 and Audi 80, which is more durable, and more economical? Thanks for your anticipated response?

SAVEDBABA:
Mr gazzuz i have a ford escape (1st generation), the curtent 2.3l engine is bad and my friend is considering, replacing the engine with the bigger 3.0l v6,is this possible.

lexini:
Good morning Gazzuz

My 2003 Toyota Corolla has an error code - p0420. Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)

What does this mean?

ojeysky:
Your catalyst converter may be faulty and may need replacement, but it's possible to fool the ECU in thinking that it's fine by using a spacer.

zamirikpo:
I like to share this experience and get ur views.

So a friend had to drive this 2007 Toyota camry from asaba to lagos for a wedding. It was loaded with baggage and 5 occupants. It drove smoothly and we arrived safely. I was driving behind him in another car.

The next morning we noticed that the engine oil in the camry had dried up completely, not even a drop was left on the dip stick. I had about a litre of engine oil in my car , which we poured in with the intention to top up later.

We forgot and drove the same car from isolo to gbagada for the wedding /reception. On our way back the car stopped on the road. Becos it was late in the night we towed it home. Next morning we discovered a pinch of oil on the dip stick , so we added oil, to my surprise it started though with a noise that cleared out after a while but somehow we discovered the alternator wasn't working.

My confusion is that can a dead alternator stop a moving car on the road or did the low oil issue cause the car to overheat and then stop. Or is the camry equipped with a system that prevents engine seizure which caused the alternator to fail in order to save the engine, cos am sure we would have lost the engine had that alternator not failed.

Am just confused ....we are afraid to travel back with the car now. Becos we are sure the engine oil will dry up before we get to asaba.