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Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 9:15am On Jul 03, 2019
noblefarm:
Hello, pls can you advice me on this Honda civic, the maintenance, fuel, faults etc.
hello sir the honda civic has a low maintainance cost and minimum fuel consumption if it is well maintain by your mechanic you will have no fault disturbing you, if you are going for inspection you can contact us we inspect cars for buyers
THANKS
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 3:25pm On Jul 03, 2019
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Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by noblefarm: 3:25pm On Jul 03, 2019
larrixauto2017:
hello sir the honda civic has a low maintainance cost and minimum fuel consumption if it is well maintain by your mechanic you will have no fault disturbing you, if you are going for inspection you can contact us we inspect cars for buyers
THANKS

Thanks for this
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 3:27pm On Jul 03, 2019
noblefarm:

Thanks for this
YOU ARE WELCOME,SIR
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 1:37pm On Jul 04, 2019
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Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Loujay(m): 1:09pm On Jul 09, 2019
Hello Sir. The two rear passengers windows of my Lexus ES330 are not working. They can't wind down either manically or electronically. Also, the right back suspension of the car seems to be bouncing, unsteady or leans downwards when it hits a bump. What could be the issue pls.
Thank you.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 7:10pm On Jul 09, 2019
Loujay:
Hello Sir. The two rear passengers windows of my Lexus ES330 are not working. They can't wind down either manically or electronically. Also, the right back suspension of the car seems to be bouncing, unsteady or leans downwards when it hits a bump. What could be the issue pls.
Thank you.
Hello sir for the two window not rolling down did you power it with the button in the driver door or you have used each button to power it so to figure out whether is the button or something else
And also for the bouncing when it goes into a bump might be the shock absober at the back but sir you will need to take to an auto mechanic workshop for physical inspection to figure out the exact cause sir
THANK YOU
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Loujay(m): 8:57pm On Jul 09, 2019
larrixauto2017:
Hello sir for the two window not rolling down did you power it with the button in the driver door or you have used each button to power it so to figure out whether is the button or something else
And also for the bouncing when it goes into a bump might be the shock absober at the back but sir you will need to take to an auto mechanic workshop for physical inspection to figure out the exact cause sir
THANK YOU
For the rear passenger windows, I have powered it with both the buttons in the driver's door and used each button yet they are still not responding.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 9:27pm On Jul 09, 2019
Loujay:

For the rear passenger windows, I have powered it with both the buttons in the driver's door and used each button yet they are still not responding.
Yes sir what you will need to do is that the problem is in the motor that drive the windows up and down may be faulty or there is a circuit problem but first they should check the fuse box they may be a fuse for the power window sir if is good or bad
Note ; The problem is not from the controller [button ] so far the front window are working with the button
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Loujay(m): 10:08pm On Jul 09, 2019
larrixauto2017:
Yes sir what you will need to do is that the problem is in the motor that drive the windows up and down may be faulty or there is a circuit problem but first they should check the fuse box they may be a fuse for the power window sir if is good or bad
Note ; The problem is not from the controller [button ] so far the front window are working with the button
Thank you, Sir Shegz.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 6:06am On Jul 10, 2019
Loujay:
Thank you, Sir Shegz.
You are welcome sir
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Canadanow: 7:59am On Jul 10, 2019
I have a question bro. My 2005 Sienna radiator is leaking already and I am about to change it. It's a single core radiator abi na single cell. Can I use double core? And what must I watch for? I have never changed any other thing in the vehicle since I bought it.
Thanks.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by ugreat(m): 8:03am On Jul 10, 2019
I have a 2001 Volvo V40 that consumes fuel 6l/25km, I have changed plugs,clean throttle body. What could be the cause?

NB: Fan is running direct. I'm afraid of reverting since I bought it with fan running direct
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 6:27pm On Jul 10, 2019
ugreat:
I have a 2001 Volvo V40 that consumes fuel 6l/25km, I have changed plugs,clean throttle body. What could be the cause?

NB: Fan is running direct. I'm afraid of reverting since I bought it with fan running direct
hello normally we don't support the year of that car but i will tell what can cause the fuel consumption the only thing that can cause the fuel consumption is that there is not [ catalytic converter and oxygen sensor and there is possibility of a leaking exhaust in your car system
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by ugreat(m): 8:05am On Jul 11, 2019
larrixauto2017:
hello normally we don't support the year of that car but i will tell what can cause the fuel consumption the only thing that can cause the fuel consumption is that there is not [ catalytic converter and oxygen sensor and there is possibility of a leaking exhaust in your car system
Thanks for the response. There's catalytic converter, but no oxygen sensor. Will check out for leaking exhaust cos I do perceive a foul smell sometimes.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 8:34am On Jul 11, 2019
ugreat:

Thanks for the response. There's catalytic converter, but no oxygen sensor. Will check out for leaking exhaust cos I do perceive a foul smell sometimes.
Ok sir you are welcome
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Loujay(m): 10:25am On Jul 11, 2019
I noticed a leakage on my car's valve cover. Is this a major issue I should be concerned about and what could be the cause and solution?
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by autologic: 10:26am On Jul 11, 2019
Loujay:
I noticed a leakage on my car's valve cover. Is this a major issue I should be concerned about and what could be the cause and solution?
Valve seal issue .change the seal .
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by ayodele2012(m): 11:34am On Jul 11, 2019
Good dsy. Pls I av chevrolet malibu 2008 model.the engine occasionally switch off when I match my brake at a bad spot of the road or if I want to slow down and I always need to restart the engine.what might be the cause?
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Ambalicious(m): 4:13pm On Jul 11, 2019
Please what's your opinion on resur engine kit.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 10:06pm On Jul 11, 2019
Loujay:
I noticed a leakage on my car's valve cover. Is this a major issue I should be concerned about and what could be the cause and solution?
Yes Sir you should be concerned about that cause it causes an oil shortage which may lead to engine knocking if the oil leaking is excess the best solution is to change the valve cover oil seal and immediately after that you should do an oil change sir
Thanks

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Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 10:15pm On Jul 11, 2019
ayodele2012:
Good dsy. Pls I av chevrolet malibu 2008 model.the engine occasionally switch off when I match my brake at a bad spot of the road or if I want to slow down and I always need to restart the engine.what might be the cause?
Hello sir there is leakage in the brake servo/booster or the hoses that foes in to it sir
So the best solution for this is to replace the brake servo and check for leakages around the engine vaccum system hose for replacement sir after doing all this your car will be very fine sir
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by ayodele2012(m): 10:39pm On Jul 11, 2019
larrixauto2017:
Hello sir there is leakage in the brake servo/booster or the hoses that foes in to it sir
So the best solution for this is to replace the brake servo and check for leakages around the engine vaccum system hose for replacement sir after doing all this your car will be very fine sir
thanks bro.pls can I get ur contact and where is ur workshop located.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 10:57pm On Jul 11, 2019
ayodele2012:
thanks bro.pls can I get ur contact and where is ur workshop located.
we are in lagos at alimosho local government lasu iba road sir
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by moluwaseun: 11:06pm On Jul 11, 2019
I really appreciate the good works you are doing, I noticed coolant loss in the radiator on my Toyota Highlander 2004, took it to the mechanic and he replaced radiator cap, still had same issues and car got overheated, took it back and noticed a leak on the plastic part on the top of the radiator, he replaced the plastic part and still same issue of coolant loss after driving, while washing the car this morning, I noticed lots of coolant on the rear floor just behind the front passenger seat, the coolant gets so much and also little around the front passenger just along the door side, but that if the rear floor seems so plenty after driving what could be the cause and solution I would appreciate thanks
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 11:28am On Jul 12, 2019
moluwaseun:
I really appreciate the good works you are doing, I noticed coolant loss in the radiator on my Toyota Highlander 2004, took it to the mechanic and he replaced radiator cap, still had same issues and car got overheated, took it back and noticed a leak on the plastic part on the top of the radiator, he replaced the plastic part and still same issue of coolant loss after driving, while washing the car this morning, I noticed lots of coolant on the rear floor just behind the front passenger seat, the coolant gets so much and also little around the front passenger just along the door side, but that if the rear floor seems so plenty after driving what could be the cause and solution I would appreciate thanks
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 11:34am On Jul 12, 2019
moluwaseun:
I really appreciate the good works you are doing, I noticed coolant loss in the radiator on my Toyota Highlander 2004, took it to the mechanic and he replaced radiator cap, still had same issues and car got overheated, took it back and noticed a leak on the plastic part on the top of the radiator, he replaced the plastic part and still same issue of coolant loss after driving, while washing the car this morning, I noticed lots of coolant on the rear floor just behind the front passenger seat, the coolant gets so much and also little around the front passenger just along the door side, but that if the rear floor seems so plenty after driving what could be the cause and solution I would appreciate thanks
Yes sir there is a leakage in the engine colling system which may be the hose or the radiator or the water pump it self and also around the coolant passage in the engine system sir to get the exact place of where it leaking from you will need to do a coolant/radiator pressure test to check where it leaking from after getting where the leakage is. is to replace the bad part not repair or else you are giving a space for another problem sir. That all after that the problem will be solved sir
Thank you
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by paulavon: 5:29pm On Jul 12, 2019
What is your opinion on thermostat removal from engine? I drive a 2006 Toyota corolla sport car, I just changed the Engine 2 months ago, during the installation the mechanic removed the thermostat, I told him to put it back, when he did during testing water could not circulate in the engine and the temperature rose up. Finally they now removed it and the water was circulating fine. But I do not feel comfortable with fan running frequently even when the temperature indicator is low. I used thermostat in the previous engine before it got bad. Please what do you advise?
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by ayodele2012(m): 9:33pm On Jul 12, 2019
larrixauto2017:
we are in lagos at alimosho local government lasu iba road sir
I need ur number so I can contact u.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by Ambalicious(m): 3:18pm On Jul 13, 2019
I drive a 2007 Camry buh ma engine producing light blue smoke when d engine is cold. My oil is far less than normal. What will be the cause pls.
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 4:59pm On Jul 13, 2019
Ambalicious:
I drive a 2007 Camry buh ma engine producing light blue smoke when d engine is cold. My oil is far less than normal. What will be the cause pls.
There is a fault with the valve stem seal he is the one that sealed the top cylinder oil preventing it from leaking into the combustion chamber sir meaning you will nead to replace all the valves stem seal to avoid oil shortage that may lead to engine damage
Re: Ask your Mechanic ! ! ! Thread by larrixauto2017(m): 5:18pm On Jul 13, 2019
paulavon:
What is your opinion on thermostat removal from engine? I drive a 2006 Toyota corolla sport car, I just changed the Engine 2 months ago, during the installation the mechanic removed the thermostat, I told him to put it back, when he did during testing water could not circulate in the engine and the temperature rose up. Finally they now removed it and the water was circulating fine. But I do not feel comfortable with fan running frequently even when the temperature indicator is low. I used thermostat in the previous engine before it got bad. Please what do you advise?
Hello sir every thermostat as each temprature degrees points to open for coolant to circulate through the system of the engine so if there is bad thermostat it will either stuck close or stuck open but according to the manufacturers there is certain temprature each car will reach for the fan to picked up sir so if the thermostat is not there the fan will be picking constantly and also you will be having a cold or hard start and also they will be low fuel consumption and the car will not move properly and also it damage battery very fast sir

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