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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 6:09am On Apr 27, 2019
kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?

That I’m not sure of
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by eagleeye2: 4:36pm On Apr 27, 2019
kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?
Kazeem told me that if I want to be using synthetic, I should buy tokunbo engine. But I after rebuilding i should continue with 20w50..... If I have the money, I would have gone for a tokunbo.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 5:09pm On Apr 27, 2019
kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?

You don't need to use synthetic if you use American grade conventional
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 5:10pm On Apr 27, 2019
eagleeye2:

Kazeem told me that if I want to be using synthetic, I should buy tokunbo engine. But I after rebuilding i should continue with 20w50..... If I have the money, I would have gone for a tokunbo.

NO. after rebuilding, you can use the conventional of the recommended oil
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by eagleeye2: 6:01pm On Apr 27, 2019
radautoworks:


NO. after rebuilding, you can use the conventional of the recommended oil
. I will try that.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by idtwo: 8:31pm On Apr 27, 2019
Hello experts in the house. Pls help clarify this for me. If a car's recommended engine oil is 5W30, if this car gets to Nigeria where there is no winter and I instead use 20W50, will this in any way affect the engine efficiency? I understand that the '5' in 5W is the oil viscosity at 0°celsius and the temperature here never drop that low. So why use the oil that was recommended in North America? Pls help me understand.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:33pm On Apr 27, 2019
idtwo:
Hello experts in the house. Pls help clarify this for me. If a car's recommended engine oil is 5W30, if this car gets to Nigeria where there is no winter and I instead use 20W50, will this in any way affect the engine efficiency? I understand that the '5' in 5W is the oil viscosity at 0°celsius and the temperature here never drop that low. So why use the oil that was recommended in North America? Pls help me understand.

I see you are fresh. Just do as manufacturer says you will be fine.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adanny01(m): 9:21pm On Apr 27, 2019
idtwo:
Hello experts in the house. Pls help clarify this for me. If a car's recommended engine oil is 5W30, if this car gets to Nigeria where there is no winter and I instead use 20W50, will this in any way affect the engine efficiency? I understand that the '5' in 5W is the oil viscosity at 0°celsius and the temperature here never drop that low. So why use the oil that was recommended in North America? Pls help me understand.

A 5w30 is a multi grade oil. This means that the oil has 2 temperature performance levels of low 5w (0w to 20w) and high 30 (20 to 50).

The fact that Nigeria does not have such cold temps for the 5w does not mean that the entire oil is not valid. The high temp grade of 30 is most important since a car would eventually heat up in less than 20minutes of cold start to between 80-100°c and stay there as long as the engine is running even if the ambient temperature is -50°c. If the 5w is invalid in Nigeria the 30 is valid from the north pole to the south pole and every where you go on this earth.

So just stick to the manufacturers spec.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by suco01(m): 9:44pm On Apr 27, 2019
nurey:


There 2 to 3 1MZ engines
1MZ black cover fitted into sienna, old Camry pencil and old Avalon not for you.

1MZ with silver cover, this is a Japanese version fitted into Supra and MR2 not for you

1MZ with VVTi gold/polished bronze like cover the first 2 should be cheaper than the 3rd so beware

1 and 2 are interchangeable but 3 isn't. Your exact engine is the 3rd one in the pix

oga nurey u be boss. Na that second one i bought for my sienna. That engine na fire for fire. I tear and dust anything..
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by suco01(m): 9:48pm On Apr 27, 2019
eagleeye2:

please
Someone said 150k another is saying 200k upwards. My Kazeem said I should bring it to him to ring.
Problem:
blue smoke and oil in spark plugs, not all the plugs. Travelled with it during the Easter weekend and it moves well.

I bought the second type for my sienna 180k. complete with all wire intact, with the kick and alternator... The engine na die. I dey dust anything moving on the road.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by idtwo: 10:08pm On Apr 27, 2019
adanny01:


A 5w30 is a multi grade oil. This means that the oil has 2 temperature performance levels of low 5w (0w to 20w) and high 30 (20 to 50).

The fact that Nigeria does not have such cold temps for the 5w does not mean that the entire oil is not valid. The high temp grade of 30 is most important since a car would eventually heat up in less than 20minutes of cold start to between 80-100°c and stay there as long as the engine is running even if the ambient temperature is -50°c. If the 5w is invalid in Nigeria the 30 is valid from the north pole to the south pole and every where you go on this earth.

So just stick to the manufacturers spec.
@adanny01, Respect sir. Thank you for your explanation. I guess the issue is kind of clearer now. Thanks again.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by idtwo: 10:11pm On Apr 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


I see you are fresh. Just do as manufacturer says you will be fine.
Oga Gazzuz, thanks sir.
adanny01 clarified things for me.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 11:00pm On Apr 27, 2019
radautoworks:


NO. after rebuilding, you can use the conventional of the recommended oil

kindly enlighten us on the conventional u talking about pls
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 8:21pm On Apr 28, 2019
double3:

TPS = throttle position sensor....Google for further info.

Thanks so much for that
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 8:27pm On Apr 28, 2019
idtwo:
Hello experts in the house. Pls help clarify this for me. If a car's recommended engine oil is 5W30, if this car gets to Nigeria where there is no winter and I instead use 20W50, will this in any way affect the engine efficiency? I understand that the '5' in 5W is the oil viscosity at 0°celsius and the temperature here never drop that low. So why use the oil that was recommended in North America? Pls help me understand.

Few months ago I was in this shoe of choosing after getting my Honda and I'm so happy nd feel fine coz I got the exact Oil the manufacturer prescribed 5w20 synthetic oil tho a bit expensive more than those common ones but trust me the confidence that comes with doing the right thing is 100 percent and u don't even v to change it every month like those other cheap oils
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 2:56am On Apr 29, 2019
kcbaba007:


kindly enlighten us on the conventional u talking about pls

Any American spec one. Carquest, Mobil, Valvoline, Quaker, etc
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kcbaba007: 7:47pm On Apr 29, 2019
Gurus in d house, i have a 2010 corolla, i want to change the electric power steering, what is d name it's being called and how much can i get it in d market?

thanks in advance for ur responses

cc Gazzuz
nurey
adanny01
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bigsteveg(m): 7:50pm On Apr 30, 2019
GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.

Hi GAZZUZZ, please how often do I need to service my Toyota Camry 2007, what mileage do I need to cover before servicing it. Thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:57pm On Apr 30, 2019
Bigsteveg:


Hi GAZZUZZ, please how often do I need to service my Toyota Camry 2007, what mileage do I need to cover before servicing it. Thanks.

servicing history?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Cupidkc(m): 11:09pm On Apr 30, 2019
Just wondering if anyone here have had a bad experience with Corolla Verso, the gear selection is just funny.
Will appreciate it if our car gurus can say something please.
Thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by drakeskull(m): 11:02am On May 01, 2019
Please I need Full (complete) bumper, radiator and full headlights for 2008 Lexus ES350.

cc gazzuzz, Luvinhubby
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bigsteveg(m): 11:12am On May 01, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


servicing history?

Was serviced March, roughly about 1000 increase in mileage since then, car not used everyday.
Thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 12:06pm On May 01, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


the cylindrical aluminum part is called a drier receiver, the electrical part on top of it is called a pressure switch.

Oga Gazzuzz can the pressure switch be changed without having to refill the system?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:48pm On May 01, 2019
4llerbuntu:


Oga Gazzuzz can the pressure switch be changed without having to refill the system?

NO
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:50pm On May 01, 2019
Bigsteveg:


Was serviced March, roughly about 1000 increase in mileage since then, car not used everyday.
Thanks.

what engine oil type? Grade? And brand used?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bigsteveg(m): 10:18pm On May 01, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


what engine oil type? Grade? And brand used?
See below for type of oil filter and engine oil used. Thank you
I used the 5W-20

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:56am On May 02, 2019
Bigsteveg:

See below for type of oil filter and engine oil used. Thank you
I used the 5W-20

on that particular model I will advise a 5w40 or 0w-40. That engine is prone to oil burn. Ensure you check engine oil levels regularly.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Debosneh31(m): 6:03am On May 02, 2019
Hello gurus in the house, I use a Honda Civic 2005, the steering is a bit stiff before moving the car, but gets free after moving IT, what could be the problem? Please
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Bigsteveg(m): 8:46am On May 02, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


on that particular model I will advise a 5w40 or 0w-40. That engine is prone to oil burn. Ensure you check engine oil levels regularly.
Okay, once I notice drop in oil level, I should go for servicing?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Monlo(m): 9:29am On May 02, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


servicing history?


larrixauto2017:
Ask

Good morning.I use Toyota Camry 2007,I observed that my traficators are no longer working(all 4),I called my repairer to fix it,he said it was the flasher,he changed it,and it was working again.The following day,in the morning I started the car,lol and behold it was not working again even till I got " to and fro " where I went that morning.Later in the afternoon,I started the car again to use,it was working. The following morning,I started the car again it was not working,I had to call my repairer back again,he had to change the flasher again,and it was working.This morning again it did not work while going out,even while returning it did not work.On getting home,with vexation I had to call my repairer to come fix it again,only for him to come,start the car,it started working again.

Intact am getting tired with this ,traficcators problem.I have observed that it doesn't work most often in the morning when I start the car to use,but often in the afternoon,it will work.
Please what could be the cause of this?
Also do you know the price of this " Flasher", new and Belgium?
Cos my repairer says,new one would not work for my car,and he has been using Belgium for my car.

Thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Debosneh31(m): 11:17am On May 02, 2019
Debosneh31:
Hello gurus in the house, I use a Honda Civic 2005, the steering is a bit stiff before moving the car, but gets free after moving IT, what could be the problem? Please
Please help oooooo
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:43am On May 02, 2019
Bigsteveg:

Okay, once I notice drop in oil level, I should go for servicing?


Just top it up

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