Crookesmore:
Pls i am having an issue with my corolla 11

The engine oil is leaking everytime, not much but it happens everyday. I took it to a service centre and I was told I have to change the oil filter.. note, it was serviced less than a month ago.

The filter was changed and the engine oil changed again. But today it leaked again overnight, few drops too.

Anyone can advise on what to do?

I bought this car told 4months ago. All was okay but this has been happening since the first time i serviced it.

megacontrol:
Hello people,

I need help troubleshooting a possible electrical fault in a 2012 HONDA PILOT.

Vehicle suddenly starts to drain battery life rapidly.
Day 1:
- Vehicle worked perfectly okay the day before and was parked but failed to start in the morning.
- Got a battery (battery #2) to jump-start and drove for about 1hr to destination. I returned to the vehicle after about 3hrs and it failed to start.
- Got another battery (battery #3) to jump start, drove home and parked it till next day.

Day 2:
- Sent my battery (battery #1) for charging and hired a battery (battery #4) to use for the period. Installed rented battery, drove about 30mins to destination, turned off engine, returned to vehicle about 20mins later and it wouldn't start. ignition lights comes on but wouldn't start.
- Removed the rented battery and started the car with a borrowed battery (battery #5), disconnected the leads while engine running (to test alternator) and it didn't go off - Alternator okay?
- Put back the hired battery (#4) and drove the vehicle home, disconnected the leads and parked overnight.

Day 3:
- Put back the leads, battery terminal sparking indicating battery power, dashboard lights comes on but still wouldn't start.

I think i may have eliminated alternator and battery as the issue and may have other electrical problem.
Is this correct by the steps outlined above?
Is there other steps I could perform to ascertain the problem?

Any recommendation for someone to help with electrical fault diagnosis.

Vehicle is in Lekki-Ajah axis.

Thanks

Observer007:
Hello GAZZUZZ,

Great work you're doing with this thread. I don't know if the specific issue with my Lexus ES 300 has already been addressed here but might take a while to run through the entire thread to find out. Therefore I decided to be as specific as possible.

The attached screenshot shows a scan result done last week on the ES 300 (newly purchased toks, 3 weeks old).

Car rides smoothly and everything okay except for the CHECK ENGINE (P0430 & P0441) which popped up for the first time immediately after I accelerated really hard two weeks ago on one occasion.

Mechanic says I'll need to change the entire catalyst of the car or build a new one cheaply at Ladipo, but I'm wary of trying to fix a problem that never existed in the first place or even creating new real problems for my car.

Finally, my car ignition delays (sometimes) when I try to start, regardless of how much driving I'd done previously or whether starting cold in the morning. Mechanic simply says to "prepare for a new battery," but this has been on for three weeks now and I feel that if it's a battery issue it shouldn't crank properly especially after being parked for a day or two.

Is there a connection between the error codes and this starting problem? I personally think the error codes might be a faulty or mis-connected sensor, or, in the case of the ignition, a failing ignition coil.

I'll appreciate your insights please.

GAZZUZZ:


First driving really fast should not cause the codes that popped..

Interestingly you have a catalyst converter code affecting only one bank (bank 2 front of the engine) in a V6 engine. Catalytic converter codes are very common in older cars and cars imported into Nigeria as they get stolen all the time before or after shipping by port rats. In your case it might have aged and burnt out.

You have 3 options, replace catalytic converter with a used one , replace with a refurbished one or install an oxygen sensor spacer. Either option will work if done well. Also you should inspect the bank1 .

The incorrect purge flow from evaporative emission system might be a leak on the engine side. This could cause startup issues especially if the purge valve is stuck open.

Crookesmore:
Pls i am having an issue with my corolla 11

The engine oil is leaking everytime, not much but it happens everyday. I took it to a service centre and I was told I have to change the oil filter.. note, it was serviced less than a month ago.

The filter was changed and the engine oil changed again. But today it leaked again overnight, few drops too.

Anyone can advise on what to do?

I bought this car told 4months ago. All was okay but this has been happening since the first time i serviced it.

Kassiny:
Dear Gazzuzz and other gurus in the house.

Please help with my Highlander 2004, V6 3MZ

Pls find below codes, after scan due to Check engine light on the dash board

P0430. 1/2
Generic current catalyst system efficency below threshold Bank 2

P0430. 2/2
Generic Pending catalyst system efficency below Threshold Bank 2.

Pls what is the way forward.

GAZZUZZ:


simple

Replace the catalytic converter facing the radiator.

meetdopi:
Dear Gazzuzz,
I urgently need your advice. Attached is the error message on a 2009 Highlander. I have done the diagnostic where engine and EcT 4 problems detected, cylinder 2 and 3 misfire detected and all these errors were cleaned, radiator has been changed, spark plugs replaced, nozzles were cleaned, yet these indicators refused to leave.
What professional advise would you give in this instance? A few times, this makes the engine to overheat, causes a 'drawl' in speed

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.

MrAmaechi:
Hello, A Hyundai sonata 2008, 2.4, v4. Doesn't start on park expect you put it on Neutral.

When parking after driving, it doesn't enter park promptly.

Thanks for the feedback

9twalker:
Please how do I get my car upholstery done with a genuine leather as the one the car originally came with ?

Is it possible to get genuine leather that’s gonna come out nicely and genuine like the “follow-come” car seat leather.

Who’s had good experience redoing car upholstery

Cc Guarrazz

MrAmaechi:
Please @ Guarrazz

Please
Respond

MrAmaechi:
Hello, A Hyundai sonata 2008, 2.4, v4. Doesn't start on park expect you put it on Neutral.

When parking after driving, it doesn't enter park promptly.

Thanks for the feedback

midetinz:
Toyota Yaris with good battery(it was driven less than 24hra ago) gave a whining sound on start attempt. A kazeem told me to hit the kick-started with an iron rod to solve the problem then fix later. I remember someone did same on the car 2years ago prior to replacement of the cabon brushes.
Pls what is the logic behind hitting the starter with an iron rod?
Thanks

arantess:

Goodmorning chief
toyota corolla 2003 bank type makes this grinding noise at start up and upon acceleration from stop(especially 1 and 2 gear)..
mechanic recommended adjuster and belt change which has been done, problem still persist, we even used a smaller belt number(1820, vehicle uses 1833) still no way...
Please do you have any recommendations .....i stay in portharcourt

thanks in anticipation

GAZZUZZ:

9twalker:
Please how do I get my car upholstery done with a genuine leather as the one the car originally came with ?

Is it possible to get genuine leather that’s gonna come out nicely and genuine like the “follow-come” car seat leather.

Who’s had good experience redoing car upholstery

Cc Guarrazz

DelTel:




Because you give guarantee so he changed your name to that

I have been called a lot of names (gassus, gayzuz gazz....) , but this was the worst

GAZZUZZ:


I have been called a lot of names (gassus, gayzuz gazz....) , but this was the worst