kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?

kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?

kcbaba007:


can he use synthetic oil after rebuilding the engine?

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.

radautoworks:


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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

GAZZUZZ:


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

radautoworks:


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

double3:

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

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.

kcbaba007:


kindly enlighten us on the conventional u talking about pls

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.

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.

GAZZUZZ:


servicing history?

GAZZUZZ:


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

4llerbuntu:


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

Bigsteveg:


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

GAZZUZZ:


what engine oil type? Grade? And brand used?

Bigsteveg:

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

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.

GAZZUZZ:


servicing history?

larrixauto2017:
Ask

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

Bigsteveg:

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