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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DecrossCFR(m): 10:17pm On Jul 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


not normal. Scan it
fixed
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DecrossCFR(m): 10:20pm On Jul 27, 2019
nurey:


If your check engine light is on and you are using 20w50 and fan run direct then don't expect any great fuel economy.

Go and scan the car from a reputable technician shop
Changed oil and filter today. A leak in the exhaust pipe was detected and fixed. Obviously, that's the main cause of the fuel drain. On a full tank now and closely monitoring it. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DecrossCFR(m): 10:22pm On Jul 27, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


fill up your tank, and drive it till empty.
changed oil. A leak in the exhaust was detected and fixed. On a full tank now with close monitoring
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 10:46pm On Jul 27, 2019
Boss Gazzuzz, my car acceleration dey fear me, if you press it a little the way e dey take jump go forward ehn, just small press of the throttle and the thing jumps.

A friend of mine who have been using car a long time was the one that first draw my attention to the wey it accelerate so fast.

This is my first car, bought 2 month ago.

Please any suggestion on this quick a acceleration fear

Cc nurey deportivo timifakay
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:43pm On Jul 27, 2019
Kokomo:
Boss Gazzuzz, my car acceleration dey fear me, if you press it a little the way e dey take jump go forward ehn, just small press of the throttle and the thing jumps.

A friend of mine who have been using car a long time was the one that first draw my attention to the wey it accelerate so fast.

This is my first car, bought 2 month ago.

Please any suggestion on this quick a acceleration fear

Cc nurey deportivo timifakay

It's normal with suzuki, u will get used to it

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 3:00am On Jul 28, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


It's normal with suzuki, u will get used to it

Lol no be Suzuki na Toyota matrix 2006
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:07am On Jul 28, 2019
Kokomo:


Lol no be Suzuki na Toyota matrix 2006

Nothing wrong with vehicle
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 6:04am On Jul 28, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Nothing wrong with vehicle
thanks my oga,

One last thing boss How to make Power Windows work without ignition On ? If I remove key power window no dey move. Unlike my friends Honda, he can use the power window like 45sec or so after he remove key
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emmaak2(m): 6:13am On Jul 28, 2019
Kokomo:
thanks my oga,

One last thing boss How to make Power Windows work without ignition On ? If I remove key power window no dey move. Unlike my friends Honda, he can use the power window like 45sec or so after he remove key

When u removed the key while inside don't open the door it will work

But immediately d door is open it will stop working
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 7:47am On Jul 28, 2019
emmaak2:


When u removed the key while inside don't open the door it will work

But immediately d door is open it will stop working
door was not opened
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:53am On Jul 28, 2019
Kokomo:
thanks my oga,

One last thing boss How to make Power Windows work without ignition On ? If I remove key power window no dey move. Unlike my friends Honda, he can use the power window like 45sec or so after he remove key

Leave it alone.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dmariowizzy(m): 8:39am On Jul 28, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Leave it alone.

Lmaoo.... grin grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 8:47am On Jul 28, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


Leave it alone.

Yes sir cheesy
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mongomeyen(m): 2:08pm On Jul 28, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


KYB 55-65k a pair



Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by etebefia: 6:39pm On Jul 28, 2019
Gazzuzz please I need your help. Yesterday while driving (Hyundai sonata 2011), I suddenly heard a strange noise. I pull over to check and to my surprise I discovered that my Coolant reserve container was seriously boiling out Oil mixed with the coolant. The boiling pressure, so I decided to start the car again to check the temperature, the temperature gauge was normal but I tried to push the engine and immediately the the gauge crossed the normal line and entered the half way mark. I allowed the car to cool and cleaned up the radiator cap and coolant reservoir of oil, filled some water and manage to drive home. Today I checked my engine oil and it has gone down, obviously it was the engine oil that mixed with the coolant. Please what do you think is the problem and how do I go about repairing this. Thank you so much.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by timifakay(m): 7:49pm On Jul 28, 2019
Kokomo:
Boss Gazzuzz, my car acceleration dey fear me, if you press it a little the way e dey take jump go forward ehn, just small press of the throttle and the thing jumps.

A friend of mine who have been using car a long time was the one that first draw my attention to the wey it accelerate so fast.

This is my first car, bought 2 month ago.

Please any suggestion on this quick a acceleration fear

Cc nurey deportivo timifakay

Sign of support from the village people...
Enjoy your Bugatti sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:06pm On Jul 28, 2019
etebefia:
Gazzuzz please I need your help. Yesterday while driving (Hyundai sonata 2011), I suddenly heard a strange noise. I pull over to check and to my surprise I discovered that my Coolant reserve container was seriously boiling out Oil mixed with the coolant. The boiling pressure, so I decided to start the car again to check the temperature, the temperature gauge was normal but I tried to push the engine and immediately the the gauge crossed the normal line and entered the half way mark. I allowed the car to cool and cleaned up the radiator cap and coolant reservoir of oil, filled some water and manage to drive home. Today I checked my engine oil and it has gone down, obviously it was the engine oil that mixed with the coolant. Please what do you think is the problem and how do I go about repairing this. Thank you so much.

you have a long road to recovery. First all elements that caused the overheating have to be replaced and fixed (radiator, fans ) then the big job.
Aluminum engines don't fare well with overheating, you will have to rebuild the present engine (not DIY) you will need a technician that has access to a machine shop to rebuild the head cylinder. good luck
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by babasewen(m): 9:27am On Jul 29, 2019
Please look at the attached picture, it's like the white opening is supposed to go inside the black.

Secondly, please my car goes off wherever it enters inside pools of water. Stopped like 10 times yesterday night when rain was falling. Is this normal please or what can I do?

2003 Camry, 4cyl, mileage 114k ,

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adanny01(m): 9:41am On Jul 29, 2019
DecrossCFR:
Good evening house. I'm a first time car owner, i got 20litres of fuel yesterday for my second hand 2001 Camry drop light covering less than 90km with AC between yesterday and today. It's in reserve already. How efficient pls? How long should 20 litres of fuel cover?

Am sure that your estimate is flawed somehow but if assumed accurate, your fuel consumption is seriously horrible even if the car is a v6.

What you posted is about 10.6mpg. A 4 cyl of your car should be around 20mpg at worst.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DecrossCFR(m): 10:04am On Jul 29, 2019
DecrossCFR:
Changed oil and filter today. A leak in the exhaust pipe was detected and fixed. Obviously, that's the main cause of the fuel drain. On a full tank now and closely monitoring it. Thanks
Cc adanny01
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AgentGoat: 10:56am On Jul 29, 2019
Kokomo:
Boss Gazzuzz, my car acceleration dey fear me, if you press it a little the way e dey take jump go forward ehn, just small press of the throttle and the thing jumps.

A friend of mine who have been using car a long time was the one that first draw my attention to the wey it accelerate so fast.

This is my first car, bought 2 month ago.

Please any suggestion on this quick a acceleration fear

Cc nurey deportivo timifakay



Which car be that?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AgentGoat: 10:57am On Jul 29, 2019
Kokomo:


Yes sir cheesy
JJC grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stormyweather(m): 11:31am On Jul 29, 2019
GAZZUZZ please help, 05 Highlander recently seizes one of the back tire. It feels like something is dragging it, hence, the car won't move freely. I was thinking it's because of the numerous mud like water the car has entered but what do I know.

05 Toyota Highlander, 4cyl.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by double3(m): 11:52am On Jul 29, 2019
Stormyweather:
GAZZUZZ please help, 05 Highlander recently seizes one of the back tire. It feels like something is dragging it, hence, the car won't move freely. I was thinking it's because of the numerous mud like water the car has entered but what do I know.

05 Toyota Highlander, 4cyl.
Does the "dragging" wheel feel abnormally hot after driving a distance.??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:53am On Jul 29, 2019
Stormyweather:
GAZZUZZ please help, 05 Highlander recently seizes one of the back tire. It feels like something is dragging it, hence, the car won't move freely. I was thinking it's because of the numerous mud like water the car has entered but what do I know.

05 Toyota Highlander, 4cyl.

rear wheels are they drums or disks?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stormyweather(m): 1:06pm On Jul 29, 2019
double3:

Does the "dragging" wheel feel abnormally hot after driving a distance.??
the first long distance I drove it for, It didn't drag. This observation is just short distances. It's a relatively new car from port
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stormyweather(m): 1:08pm On Jul 29, 2019
GAZZUZZ:


rear wheels are they drums or disks?
I'm not sure sir. Can I share pics please?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by double3(m): 4:15pm On Jul 29, 2019
Stormyweather:
I'm not sure sir. Can I share pics please?
Its easy to identify; take a look at ur rear wheels,disc brakes have this shiny looking metal plate behind the wheels. So confirm if all 4 wheels have the "shiny looking plate".
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stormyweather(m): 5:10pm On Jul 29, 2019
double3:

Its easy to identify; take a look at ur rear wheels,disc brakes have this shiny looking metal plate behind the wheels. So confirm if all 4 wheels have the "shiny looking plate".
yes all four has it
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kokomo: 8:39pm On Jul 29, 2019
AgentGoat:




Which car be that?
05 matrix
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by double3(m): 10:52pm On Jul 29, 2019
Stormyweather:
yes all four has it
U might have a stuck brake caliper, to confirm jack the suspected "dragging" wheel and try spinning the tires with ur hands (shift ur gear to N and deactivate ur hand brake).if too much effort is required to spin the wheel then a stuck caliper could be the culprit.
Let us know how it goes the gurus can take it up from there.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stormyweather(m): 4:00am On Jul 30, 2019
double3:

U might have a stuck brake caliper, to confirm jack the suspected "dragging" wheel and try spinning the tires with ur hands (shift ur gear to N and deactivate ur hand brake).if too much effort is required to spin the wheel then a stuck caliper could be the culprit.
Let us know how it goes the gurus can take it up from there.
thanks a lot, I'll try it later today.

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