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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by etebefia: 4:34pm On Jul 25, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Any history of overheating?
No previous history of overheating but once the water starts moving to the reservoir the next this is for the car to start overheating.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by bukhety(f): 6:45pm On Jul 25, 2020
Thanks a bunch Gazzuz. So grateful
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:05pm On Jul 25, 2020
etebefia:
No previous history of overheating but once the water starts moving to the reservoir the next this is for the car to start overheating.

Radiators inability to keep temp at operating temperature. Coolant is boiling.

Check fan flow direction, check for mud in radiator and if any take it to carwash for back washing .

If all this does not work, replace radiator.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adubam(m): 12:03pm On Jul 26, 2020
Jimraz4:
Hello guys, just got a Peugeot 307, kindly recommend the best Peugeot mechanical workshop in Abuja. Needing services of a mechanic and electrician (Re-wire).
Thanks.

Abuja Gazzuzz.

Ustaz 08033126043 Karu Abuja
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by DonnyE(m): 2:53pm On Jul 26, 2020
kingreign:


For p0440 start with your fuel tank cap. Hope the tank mouth isn't rusted?
Do you over fill your tank till it spill over?
Bros I have this code, and the tank mouth is rusted and the fuel cap seal is also broken, I can see some tears on it. What can I do? P0440
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mimicue(f): 3:36pm On Jul 26, 2020
Hi everyone , my matrix sometimes last 2weeks entered the gutter and after bringing it out , notice the inner rim bend on the wheel cover . This week I noticed my steering started to shake and I was advised to go for wheel balancing and alignment . I changed two tyres . The rims where bent back to normal for me and they did the balancing and alignment . The car steering kept shaking , took it for another alignment somewhere else but the steering is still vibrating . Please can anyone help me with a solution , car drives well steering just shakes only when on speed . Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by double3(m): 7:47pm On Jul 26, 2020
mimicue:
Hi everyone , my matrix sometimes last 2weeks entered the gutter and after bringing it out , notice the inner rim bend on the wheel cover . This week I noticed my steering started to shake and I was advised to go for wheel balancing and alignment . I changed two tyres . The rims where bent back to normal for me and they did the balancing and alignment . The car steering kept shaking , took it for another alignment somewhere else but the steering is still vibrating . Please can anyone help me with a solution , car drives well steering just shakes only when on speed . Thanks
U can't "bend a rim to normal", the slightest of indentation would casue vibrations at high speed. Get a new rim

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by businesscitadel(m): 10:30am On Jul 27, 2020
Jimraz4:
Hello guys, just got a Peugeot 307, kindly recommend the best Peugeot mechanical workshop in Abuja. Needing services of a mechanic and electrician (Re-wire).
Thanks.

Abuja Gazzuzz.
Hi, I'm also planning to get a Peugeot 307 (in Abuja) sometime in August. Just wanted to know how much you got yours, so I can guage my budget accordingly. Thanks a lot in advance.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by opeodun1(m): 2:02pm On Jul 27, 2020
Hello house, how can I fix my Nissan Premier wheel/hands. I have changed the shaft series of time but still make hell of noise after some days.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by opeodun1(m): 2:06pm On Jul 27, 2020
I need car maintenance WhatsApp group please
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ideh01(f): 9:19pm On Jul 28, 2020
Please what could be the problem my camry 2004, the gear is jerking after trying to fix it i decided to buy tokumbo gear but still problem is repeating a rewire is telling me that my brain box is bad that i should change it but am not sure if he is saying the right thing.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 10:15pm On Jul 28, 2020
Can faulty upper and lower arms bushion at the back of a Honda pilot make the car to be swerving while on speed


I've changed the 4 linkages but still experiencing the swerve on high way and my shock Absorbers are all okay also
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kaybaba5(m): 10:20pm On Jul 28, 2020
I bot a naija used 2001 camry, over 3 months have been driving it. I notice that if I accelerate pas 40mph it will be vibrating secondly the fuel consumption is high. I took to mechanic they told me I will need wheel alignment.
I now asked the mechanic about my thermostat whether they have removed it he said yes. That the fan is connected directly to the battery. And the radiator is double cell. Am thinking to install thermostat so that to control the fan. Any implications?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emmyN(m): 11:13pm On Jul 28, 2020
Kaybaba5:
I bot a naija used 2001 camry, over 3 months have been driving it. I notice that if I accelerate pas 40mph it will be vibrating secondly the fuel consumption is high. I took to mechanic they told me I will need wheel alignment.
I now asked the mechanic about my thermostat whether they have removed it he said yes. That the fan is connected directly to the battery. And the radiator is double cell. Am thinking to install thermostat so that to control the fan. Any implications?

That's the right thing to do
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 3kay945(m): 12:06am On Jul 29, 2020
opeodun1:
I need car maintenance WhatsApp group please

I know whatsapp group for Toyota/lexus
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 1:36am On Jul 29, 2020
Johnsonkeyz2019:
Can faulty upper and lower arms bushion at the back of a Honda pilot make the car to be swerving while on speed


I've changed the 4 linkages but still experiencing the swerve on high way and my shock Absorbers are all okay also
Yes.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sugaslim(m): 7:20am On Jul 29, 2020
Good morning,
My 2007 RAV4 got hooked on drive while on motion, was advised to all it to cool down, which I did, and it worked, manage it home, am scared to take it out since then,a frd said I need another gear, what is d cost of a new gear?
Can I repair this one?
Advice is needed.
Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Marshiro(m): 8:55am On Jul 29, 2020
Good morning all!
My toyota camry 2002 is consuming too much fuel so i scanned it and i got the following error codes

Car Scanner ELM OBD2
DTC report
Selected brand: Toyota

============1==============
P0446
Raw code: 0446
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control Vent Control Malfunction
============2==============
P0441
Raw code: 0441
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - incorrect flow detected
Toyota: Evaporative Control Incorrect Flow Detected
============3==============
P0440
Raw code: 0440
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control System Malfunction
============4==============
P0136
Raw code: 0136
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Malfunction
============5==============
P0446
Raw code: 0446
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control Vent Control Malfunction
============6==============
P0441
Raw code: 0441
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - incorrect flow detected
Toyota: Evaporative Control Incorrect Flow Detected
============7==============
P0440
Raw code: 0440
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control System Malfunction
============8==============
P0136
Raw code: 0136
ECU: 10
Status: Pending
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Malfunction
============9==============
P0446
Raw code: 0446
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system, vent control - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control Vent Control Malfunction
============10==============
P0441
Raw code: 0441
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - incorrect flow detected
Toyota: Evaporative Control Incorrect Flow Detected
============11==============
P0440
Raw code: 0440
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Evaporative emission (EVAP) system - malfunction
Toyota: Evaporative Control System Malfunction
============12==============
P0136
Raw code: 0136
ECU: 10
Status: Confirmed
OBDII: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2, bank 1 - circuit malfunction
Toyota: Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 Malfunction.
Kindly help on how i can resolve the problems associated with the codes above.
Though i got to suspect the reason for the Evap emission code is due to a hose mistakenly broken by my rewire that connected to the evap solenoid close to the air filter casement.
while scanning the car, i plotted the voltage graph for the 2 O2 sensors but the O2 bank 1 sensor 2 is only showing 0 volts throughout the test period
Your help will highly be appreciated
cc @gazzuzz
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny(m): 3:35pm On Jul 30, 2020
Dear Gazzuzz,
My fan run well and my thermostat still inplace. But my bad/ linking radiator was changed by my mechanic to double cell.

No CEL on. Car runs fine but i am worried abt my radiator. I noticed a sudden increase in fuel consumption after radiator was changed.

Pls kindly advice on the way forward.. I need fuel consumption to return back to normal.

Camry 2008 V6, 2Gr-Fe.
More blessings...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:23pm On Jul 30, 2020
Kassiny:
Dear Gazzuzz,
My fan run well and my thermostat still inplace. But my bad/ linking radiator was changed by my mechanic to double cell.

No CEL on. Car runs fine but i am worried abt my radiator. I noticed a sudden increase in fuel consumption after radiator was changed.

Pls kindly advice on the way forward.. I need fuel consumption to return back to normal.

Camry 2008 V6, 2Gr-Fe.
More blessings...

I don't think it is related to radiator change.just do standard tuneup.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:24pm On Jul 30, 2020
sugaslim:
Good morning,
My 2007 RAV4 got hooked on drive while on motion, was advised to all it to cool down, which I did, and it worked, manage it home, am scared to take it out since then,a frd said I need another gear, what is d cost of a new gear?
Can I repair this one?
Advice is needed.
Thank you

Explain what happened in detail
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny123(m): 6:13pm On Jul 30, 2020
Dear Gazzuzz,

Kindly elucidate your point on standard tuneup.
Please i humbly seek clarification.
Thanks.

GAZZUZZ:


I don't think it is related to radiator change.just do standard tuneup.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nymphomaniac(m): 11:10am On Jul 31, 2020
Hi guys, my car Hyundai Accent 08 jerks crazily when I slow down and switch to gear one(it’s a manual transmission). I was told it is the engine seat that is loose and will need replacement. Can anyone help with the approximate cost price so I won’t be Kazeemed?


Cc GAZZUZZ RADAUTOWORKS
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny(m): 5:29pm On Jul 31, 2020
Kassiny123:
Dear Gazzuzz,

Thanks.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:48pm On Jul 31, 2020
nymphomaniac:
Hi guys, my car Hyundai Accent 08 jerks crazily when I slow down and switch to gear one(it’s a manual transmission). I was told it is the engine seat that is loose and will need replacement. Can anyone help with the approximate cost price so I won’t be Kazeemed?


Cc GAZZUZZ RADAUTOWORKS

Replace clutch disk and friction plate with brand new OEM parts
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Slickleo: 9:02pm On Jul 31, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Radiators inability to keep temp at operating temperature. Coolant is boiling.

Check fan flow direction, check for mud in radiator and if any take it to carwash for back washing .

If all this does not work, replace radiator.

Oga Gazzuzz that back wash is it from the front bumper or from the cooling fan side thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lush100(m): 12:07pm On Aug 01, 2020
Good morning folks,
My car vibrates on idle and then within a minute after take off the car runs fine without vibration.
At high speed there is no vibration.
I told my mech to check spark plugs but he says the plugs are okay.( He didn't check it). I guess he was in a hurry or so maybe Salah-being a Muslim.
I did wheel balancing about 3 weeks ago at an automated centre.
He mech mentioned something about changing my shaft. ( We we're on motion) and he was driving so I didn't get all he said.
Pls what do you think it's the possible cause(s).
Car is Toyota Corolla sports 2006.
Gazzuzz
Radautoworks
Blackbishop.
Your responses will be highly appreciated.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 12:57pm On Aug 01, 2020
Lush100:
Good morning folks,
My car vibrates on idle and then within a minute after take off the car runs fine without vibration.
At high speed there is no vibration.
I told my mech to check spark plugs but he says the plugs are okay.( He didn't check it). I guess he was in a hurry or so maybe Salah-being a Muslim.
I did wheel balancing about 3 weeks ago at an automated centre.
He mech mentioned something about changing my shaft. ( We we're on motion) and he was driving so I didn't get all he said.
Pls what do you think it's the possible cause(s).
Car is Toyota Corolla sports 2006.
Gazzuzz
Radautoworks
Blackbishop.
Your responses will be highly appreciated.
At the bolded buy Cab cleaner and tell your mechanic to clean the throttle body AKA injector mouth.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Blackbishop(m): 4:37pm On Aug 01, 2020
Lush100:
Good morning folks,
My car vibrates on idle and then within a minute after take off the car runs fine without vibration.
At high speed there is no vibration.
I told my mech to check spark plugs but he says the plugs are okay.( He didn't check it). I guess he was in a hurry or so maybe Salah-being a Muslim.
I did wheel balancing about 3 weeks ago at an automated centre.
He mech mentioned something about changing my shaft. ( We we're on motion) and he was driving so I didn't get all he said.
Pls what do you think it's the possible cause(s).
Car is Toyota Corolla sports 2006.
Gazzuzz
Radautoworks
Blackbishop.
Your responses will be highly appreciated.

From the narration sir, couple of parts can actually cause vibration, one of them, the plugs and coils.
Another is your Injector.
Another is your Throttle body

But why dont you scan and be sure of what is really wrong.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 4:38pm On Aug 01, 2020
Lush100:
Good morning folks,
My car vibrates on idle and then within a minute after take off the car runs fine without vibration.
At high speed there is no vibration.
I told my mech to check spark plugs but he says the plugs are okay.( He didn't check it). I guess he was in a hurry or so maybe Salah-being a Muslim.
I did wheel balancing about 3 weeks ago at an automated centre.
He mech mentioned something about changing my shaft. ( We we're on motion) and he was driving so I didn't get all he said.
Pls what do you think it's the possible cause(s).
Car is Toyota Corolla sports 2006.
Gazzuzz
Radautoworks
Blackbishop.
Your responses will be highly appreciated.

There is a lot to unpack here. Find someone who has your time to actually check these things instead of telling you they are fine without looking.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godson213: 6:00pm On Aug 01, 2020
Kaybaba5:
I bot a naija used 2001 camry, over 3 months have been driving it. I notice that if I accelerate pas 40mph it will be vibrating secondly the fuel consumption is high. I took to mechanic they told me I will need wheel alignment.
I now asked the mechanic about my thermostat whether they have removed it he said yes. That the fan is connected directly to the battery. And the radiator is double cell. Am thinking to install thermostat so that to control the fan. Any implications?

That vibration is plugs. Does it also jerk forward when you change gears. If yes that is engine seat
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Jimraz4: 10:15pm On Aug 01, 2020
businesscitadel:

Hi, I'm also planning to get a Peugeot 307 (in Abuja) sometime in August. Just wanted to know how much you got yours, so I can guage my budget accordingly. Thanks a lot in advance.
Got mine for 350k, will be spending like additional 50k on little repairs and touches here and there.
Just budget like 500k, got mine directly from the seller and it's the wagon type not saloon.

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