GAZZUZZ:



It is a 4cylinder 2.3liter engine in comparison with newer vehicles, of same engine size not very fuel efficient. Used parts like O2 sensors and catalytic converters to keep the emission low, are almost impossible to buy now, you are stuck with sourcing them online ur self, as no part dealer stocks those parts anymore.


Nice car, problem you will have in the very near future is scarce tokumbor parts... they are gradually disappearing..... i


Parts that fail frequently are the timing belt (easily avoidable) exhaust system, rust on suspension parts.


The first models 1995 should be avoided, they do not come with OBD ports.


Personally I would avoid this car due to its age, go go for somthing newer like a kia rio 2007. You can get a nigerian used one at 600-1M dependent on how clean.

Nettuno:
Oga Gazzuz,
Please I just got this 2008 highlander limited. At first start in the morning, it produces heavy grey smoke and water from the exhaust, but in the course of driving it clears up. I put my finger in the exhaust pipe and it comes out painted with heavy black powder and water and smells like something burnt. There is no oil leak, shortage or check engine light. What could be the cause of this thick grey/blue smoke and water from exhaust in the mornings particularly? Thanks.

Caustic001:
Greetings Oga Gazzuz. Pls would you recommend a volvo s60 like the one advertised on this page for a first timer?: https://www.nairaland.com/5526148/just-arrived-foreign-used-2005#84999628
Important to me are:
*reliable
*good ac
*cheap maintenance
* Durability
*decent fuel consumption rate
Thanks

There was one that nearly killed my friend , he was always bring in parts from outside the country.

The car is over engineered, imaging having your serpentine belt in between the engine and transmission

I would say A BIG NO.

Nettuno:
Oga Gazzuz,
Please I just got this 2008 highlander limited. At first start in the morning, it produces heavy grey smoke and water from the exhaust, but in the course of driving it clears up. I put my finger in the exhaust pipe and it comes out painted with heavy black powder and water and smells like something burnt. There is no oil leak, shortage or check engine light. What could be the cause of this thick grey/blue smoke and water from exhaust in the mornings particularly? Thanks.

GAZZUZZ:


There was one that nearly killed my friend , he was always bring in parts from outside the country.

The car is over engineered, imaging having your serpentine belt in between the engine and transmission

I would say A BIG NO.

GAZZUZZ:


There was one that nearly killed my friend , he was always bring in parts from outside the country.

The car is over engineered, imaging having your serpentine belt in between the engine and transmission

I would say A BIG NO.

GAZZUZZ:


There was one that nearly killed my friend , he was always bring in parts from outside the country.

The car is over engineered, imaging having your serpentine belt in between the engine and transmission

I would say A BIG NO.

oladipuposadeeq:
GAZZUZZ abeg i do vehicle delivery to any state pls if u have any one you want to supply a car pls don't hesitate to call me, my charges are minimal abeg oooooo no make hunger kill your boy.

radautoworks:


How long before each stops each morning?

HeavenlyBang:

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How much? Lagos to Delta/Anambra?

Nettuno:


The more I accelerate, the more the grey smoke comes out until after driving for like 30 minutes or so ?

radautoworks:


Sounds like valve seals. When parked, leaks into compression chamber then Burns off in the morning.

Nettuno:


Thanks so much. Is this repairable? What might be the best procedure and cost implications?

GAZZUZZ:




A sienna 1998?








































Unfortunately I cannot help with this decision without you..
1.2m is a lot of money, I am sure you might have pictured your self driving a particular vehicle at some point, tell me the models you envisaged driving and then we can narrow it down.

radautoworks:

I can tell you what we would charge.

Valve seals http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=FEL&partNumber=SS72878 N28,346

Labor 26.3 hours N131,500 (see highlighted part for why in the diagram below)


CAVEATS:
Before any of that is done though, diagnosis would be done to confirm.

If the car has less than 100k miles on it, means it has excessive wear and may not be worth it to do. You shouldn't need a valve seals job on a low mileage engine. If that's the case you are better off just riding it till it dies.

Nettuno:


Thanks for the clarifications. It is a high mileage car. Will it be better to replace the engine entirely?

radautoworks:


At that mileage, if you're going to go in might as well do the rings, resurface the heads and grind the valves as well.

radautoworks:


At that mileage, if you're going to go in might as well do the rings, resurface the heads and grind the valves as well.

Nettuno:


Please what is the cost implications of doing all these?

spoton16:
Hello Mr Gazzuzz, please have you had any experience with the 2008 Mazda CX-9?
What’s your take with the Mazda in general. And what engine oil should be used In servicing. Thanks and God bless

GAZZUZZ:


wear and tear. Ignore it

Awolowo86:
Hello Mr Gazzuz, please what's your take on Ford escape, 2008??
Any experience on it??
Is it a good buy?
And between it and an Honda Element, which would you tilt towards the more?

This your budget wan put you for trouble

Both very good cars if well maintained.

GAZZUZZ:


The car is a mess.


http://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2019/mazda-water-pump-lawsuit.shtml

White04:


Please boss, my Lexus es330 reverse camera doesn't function. All I see is "Insert Map Disc"

Please how can this be fixed.

seanfer:


Good Day Boss.. Please any way i can raise 06 Toyota Camry to get more ground clearance the present tires are 205/65R15.. I still want to retain the same rim.. Please help with solution.

GAZZUZZ:


205/70/15.