danielconstant:
Please cartalk gurus . What causes a car battery to get drained if both terminal are connected overnight.. I have recharged the battery but the problem persist... Car make : Peugeot 406

GAZZUZZ:


A parasite. For a complex machine as such, technician should be an experience Peugeot electrician , anything else you will loose a lot of money

danielconstant:
"parasite" please explain in a lame man term

justphillips:
Sir, I intend buying a direct Belgium lexus es330 2005. What are the pros and cons of this ride?

It's a V6

eRex:
Hello Gazzuz,

I hear a glocking sound from my steering wheel...
When I am on bad road or even not on motion and I just shake the steering wheel from left to right and back.
It doesn't affect vehicle performance like swerving etc.
But the sound is discomforting
What could be the resolution

2009 Toyota Corolla 1.8

seanfer:


Please do thorough inspection of the vehicle, I mean check vin and also get a good and trusted mechanic to do Pre Purchase Inspection. Make sure you use recommended fluids, don’t just throw parts whenever there’s fault always scan. It’s a nice and durable car. Congrats.

GAZZUZZ:


possible causes.

1. Steering rack
2. Tie rods
3. Electronic steering column .

eRex:


Thanks a lot....

Please how do I trouble shoot which is the actual cause.

So far... The car "something" drifts to the left
- bad roads ... Pot holes... I feel the glocking sound...
If I'm not on motion... And I shake steering from left to right very fast, I feel it too..

Aside that... Driving is ok except for the noise from the steering.
Also how dangerous is it cos am already skeptical about driving it out

radautoworks:


What I was afraid of is happening. We can't keep up with the number of cars coming through. I'm going to have to start turning away cars or I will get more complaints about how long it's taking to get to them... Wouldn't be so bad if they were standard jobs but most of what we are getting is what was massively screwed up by others before it got to us and it takes forever to unravel some of the issues. It's crazy how messed up cars here are! And people aren't afraid to drive them around!

eRex:


Thanks a lot....

Please how do I trouble shoot which is the actual cause.

So far... The car "something" drifts to the left
- bad roads ... Pot holes... I feel the glocking sound...
If I'm not on motion... And I shake steering from left to right very fast, I feel it too..

Aside that... Driving is ok except for the noise from the steering.
Also how dangerous is it cos am already skeptical about driving it out

GAZZUZZ:


My job is done here. Find a reputable mechanic

emerich:
Hello gurus in the house!!!
I just acquired a Honda accord 2001 model, I was adviced to swap the nozzle to a Honda Civic 2000 model to help with better fuel economy, pls what are the pros and cons of this swap?
Thanks in anticipation, I just replaced the Catalytic converter to a new one. The fuel consumption is fair but want to get the best.

justphillips:


Thanks man. What about fuel economy?

GAZZUZZ:


nothing will change. Leave your injector nozzels alone

Demrich:
See me see trouble ooo, I just replaced the fuel pump of my 1996 Accord with Toyota/ Lexus fuel pump which the guy claimed is the best and I drove it for just three days and the engine did not start again. Now I was told the new pump is bad. Please what is the cause ? Or should I just buy tokunbo?

ceelog:
I just saw a product in the market
Mobil 2000 5w30
Its semi synthetic and the distributor is selling at a retail price of #5000
He claims the demand is growing because Mobil 1 is too expensive.
Does anyone know about this Mobil product in Nigeria.
It hasn't been discussed on NL.

https://www.mobil.com/english-pe/passenger-vehicle-lube/pds/glxxmobil-super-2000-5w30-10w30

Aaaaarghmed:
pls auto gurus....after I changed my timing belt I noticed that when I start my accord 2001 in the morning,the car vibrates badly but when I rev the engine and warm it up,it stabilize very well.If I don't warm it very well to stabilize and I put it in drive the car wud mkove as if it wants to go off because the rpm wud be low,when I warm it very well and put it in drive the car moves very well.pls what cud be d problem cos I can't just wake up in d morning and drive off without warming it very well.pls help me gurus

ceelog:
I just saw a product in the market
Mobil 2000 5w30
Its semi synthetic and the distributor is selling at a retail price of #5000
He claims the demand is growing because Mobil 1 is too expensive.
Does anyone know about this Mobil product in Nigeria.
It hasn't been discussed on NL.

https://www.mobil.com/english-pe/passenger-vehicle-lube/pds/glxxmobil-super-2000-5w30-10w30

Demrich:
See me see trouble ooo, I just replaced the fuel pump of my 1996 Accord with Toyota/ Lexus fuel pump which the guy claimed is the best and I drove it for just three days and the engine did not start again. Now I was told the new pump is bad. Please what is the cause ? Or should I just buy tokunbo?

Demrich:
See me see trouble ooo, I just replaced the fuel pump of my 1996 Accord with Toyota/ Lexus fuel pump which the guy claimed is the best and I drove it for just three days and the engine did not start again. Now I was told the new pump is bad. Please what is the cause ? Or should I just buy tokunbo?

radautoworks:


Don't. Do. It. Semi-synthetic is garbage

ceelog:


Wow...
Mobil sells garbage too
Wonders will never end

Evans211:
Hello everyone, I reside in Ibadan-bodija axis; kindly help recommend any competent mechanic around here please.

My car sometimes suddenly turn off while in motion; slow motion, turning on the AC makes things worst. Well, I’ve changed the fuel pump and did a couple of scan to detect the fault..

I’ve changed 3 coils, 4 plugs and 4 ’nostles’ , till now the issue still persists.

Who do you think Is capable to get this fixed without hassles With considering amount, here in Ibadan, Bodija ?

(Muscle Camry 2008)

donshegzy:
Hello house,

I have a 2010 Camry SE v4. My mechanic uses the Total Quartz 5000 SL (20W-50) oil. Is it a good oil?

Also, I currently use a 225/50R17 tire and I’m looking to change it to a bigger size so the vehicle doesn’t appear too low (I don’t want to raise it as suggested by mechanic). Please recommend tire sizes or should I stick to this one?Thank you.

donshegzy:
Hello house,

I have a 2010 Camry SE v4. My mechanic uses the Total Quartz 5000 SL (20W-50) oil. Is it a good oil?

Also, I currently use a 225/50R17 tire and I’m looking to change it to a bigger size so the vehicle doesn’t appear too low (I don’t want to raise it as suggested by mechanic). Please recommend tire sizes or should I stick to this one?Thank you.