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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by arcbaba: 9:02pm On Aug 31, 2020
Hello gurus.
My corrolla 2005 temperature rises above the half mark when driving on Ac on a long drive, I was advised on this forum to replace the radiator if it has been running on water for more than 2years. So my question is should I buy a double cell rediator or single cell? Can I now use coolant in the new radiator instead of water? I need answers so I can budget appropriately.
Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 9:04pm On Aug 31, 2020
thebigkendo:


I use to be like you when I bought my car newly... Spending money on problems which do not affect performance
grin grin grin grin grin grin

Am sure Gazzuzzlogistic can arrange both catalyst for you grin grin grin

First car syndrome
cheesy

After I spent almost 350k fixing every problem that doesn't affect performance on a 2007 camry se back then. Kazeem's build aso rock ontop my head grin
Nobody tell me before I reset myself to factory settings.

Melting dashboard,I didn't want leather on top,I had to order for a fresh new one from ladipo N150k.

Small noise from front left suspension,apo kazeem made me change all 4 shocks and linkage and some bushing,the kazeem installed a 2004 camry shocks for my 07 camry se without my knowledge and kept all my follow come shocks which he sold to a customer aftergrin.

After shocks where installed,car come get k-leg for all 4 tyres grin I did wheel balancing tire to solve that issue,yet no solution.

Small engine vibration,all mounts changed because I want car to dey idle like mew lol.

Ac cooling no reach me,I changed compressor grin

Now I no get time for ebamisofun,if e no affect performance,biko I no get money to waste grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dicksonadams(m): 9:30pm On Aug 31, 2020
dannybrasky:


First car syndrome
cheesy

After I spent almost 350k fixing every problem that doesn't affect performance on a 2007 camry se back then. Kazeem's build aso rock ontop my head grin
Nobody tell me before I reset myself to factory settings.

Melting dashboard,I didn't want leather on top,I had to order for a fresh new one from ladipo N150k.

Small noise from front left suspension,apo kazeem made me change all 4 shocks and linkage and some bushing,the kazeem installed a 2004 camry shocks for my 07 camry se and kept all my follow come shocks which he sold to a customer aftergrin.

After shocks where installed,car come get k-leg for all 4 tyres grin I did wheel balancing tire to solve that issue,yet no solution.

Small engine vibration,all mounts changed because I want car to dey idle like mew lol.

Ac cooling no reach me,I changed compressor grin

Now I no get time for ebamisofun,if e no affect performance,biko I no get money to waste grin

Chai how I wish every new car owner will read this grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:52pm On Aug 31, 2020
radautoworks:
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:54pm On Aug 31, 2020
arcbaba:
Hello gurus.
My corrolla 2005 temperature rises above the half mark when driving on Ac on a long drive, I was advised on this forum to replace the radiator if it has been running on water for more than 2years. So my question is should I buy a double cell rediator or single cell? Can I now use coolant in the new radiator instead of water? I need answers so I can budget appropriately.
Thanks

Replace coolant and radiator. Single or double does not matter buy a good one and a brand new one
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 10:19pm On Aug 31, 2020
dicksonadams:


Chai how I wish every new car owner will read this grin

Unless money is not readily available,it is a phase most first car owner must go through grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 10:41pm On Aug 31, 2020
thebigkendo:


I use to be like you when I bought my car newly... Spending money on problems which do not affect performance grin grin grin grin grin grin

Am sure Gazzuzzlogistic can arrange both catalyst for you grin grin grin

dannybrasky:


Unless money is not readily available,it is a phase most first car owner must go through grin

So spending money to fix a car with both cats blocked, that is experiencing some hesitation to accelerate is now spending money on problems which do not affect performance?

I am the one who scanned that car, that car in its state when I scanned it was hesitating to accelerate. Exhaust has rattling sounds which indicates catalytic converter broken and blocking the exhaust system.

I am not gonna talk about the camshaft sensor bank 2 malfunction.

I know what I observed when I diagnosed that car.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 10:48pm On Aug 31, 2020
kingreign:




So spending money to fix a car with both cats blocked , that is experiencing some hesitation to accelerate is now spending money on problems which do not affect performance?

I am the one who scanned that car, that car in its state when I scanned it was hesitating to accelerate. Exhaust has rattling sounds which indicates catalytic converter broken and blocking the exhaust system.

I am not gonna talk about the camshaft sensor bank 2 malfunction.

I know what I observed when I diagnosed that car.

All these things you brought to light were not mentioned by him,he sounded like it wasn't a big issue,now there is a clear understanding.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 10:52pm On Aug 31, 2020
isinite4me:
He said the catalyst require replacement for smooth sound, healthy engine and low fuel consumption. Camry 2005.

The fuel consumption is not a big deal for me, cause I drove 4cyl before and my current fuel consumption with the v6 is almost the same, I can't even tell the diff.


You came to give a report, but didn't give the report as I informed you after running scan and test driving you car, thus making folks here feel I am trying to make you spend needless cash.

This isn't nice cos its a taint to my reputation.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 11:37pm On Aug 31, 2020
kingreign:




So spending money to fix a car with both cats blocked, that is experiencing some hesitation to accelerate is now spending money on problems which do not affect performance?

I am the one who scanned that car, that car in its state when I scanned it was hesitating to accelerate. Exhaust has rattling sounds which indicates catalytic converter broken and blocking the exhaust system.

I am not gonna talk about the camshaft sensor bank 2 malfunction.

I know what I observed when I diagnosed that car.

Oga boss you are talking based on what you scanned.. Iyam talking based on what the owner said grin grin grin

You know your job.. Owner knows his car too tongue tongue

I am sure if good tech drives my car now..
He will surely observe so many issues i am used to or overlooking as nothing, some I ignored on purpose self grin grin grin

As long as car starts one time, MPG is fair & no SERIOUS suspension sound.. My motor is good to go to maiduguri grin grin grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by thebigkendo(m): 11:48pm On Aug 31, 2020
dannybrasky:


First car syndrome
cheesy

After I spent almost 350k fixing every problem that doesn't affect performance on a 2007 camry se back then. Kazeem's build aso rock ontop my head grin
Nobody tell me before I reset myself to factory settings.

Melting dashboard,I didn't want leather on top,I had to order for a fresh new one from ladipo N150k.

Small noise from front left suspension,apo kazeem made me change all 4 shocks and linkage and some bushing,the kazeem installed a 2004 camry shocks for my 07 camry se and kept all my follow come shocks which he sold to a customer aftergrin.

After shocks where installed,car come get k-leg for all 4 tyres grin I did wheel balancing tire to solve that issue,yet no solution.

Small engine vibration,all mounts changed because I want car to dey idle like mew lol.

Ac cooling no reach me,I changed compressor grin

Now I no get time for ebamisofun,if e no affect performance,biko I no get money to waste grin

Baba me you know as the matter be grin grin

The other day I open engine.. Notice valve cover don dey leak small small oil.. Na so I close am go where I dey go, I go do am one day sha.. If na that year.. I go drive straight the kazeem office grin grin grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 3:42am On Sep 01, 2020
dannybrasky:


First car syndrome
cheesy

After I spent almost 350k fixing every problem that doesn't affect performance on a 2007 camry se back then. Kazeem's build aso rock ontop my head grin
Nobody tell me before I reset myself to factory settings.

...

Now I no get time for ebamisofun,if e no affect performance,biko I no get money to waste grin

grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 6:04am On Sep 01, 2020
radautoworks:


grin
Madam Rad you dey laugh me grin

Until one bros for mechanic house called me to a corner and said my brother,Even as a healthy young man if you go visit dr every day for checkup,dr must detect one sickness or the other. Meaning fault no dey finish for motor. I got home that day to do some calculation on how much i have spent in the span of one month on the car,it was then I knew I need help grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 6:09am On Sep 01, 2020
thebigkendo:


Baba me you know as the matter be grin grin

The other day I open engine.. Notice valve cover don dey leak small small oil.. Na so I close am go where I dey go, I go do am one day sha.. If na that year.. I go drive straight the kazeem office grin grin grin
grin grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kassiny(m): 7:00am On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Replace valve cover seal on both banks.

You can always check the PCV for functionality

Thank you GAZZUZZ.
U are appreciated.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by emmyN(m): 8:14am On Sep 01, 2020
dannybrasky:
Madam Rad you dey laugh me grin

Until one bros for mechanic house called me to a corner and said my brother,Even as a healthy young man if you go visit dr every day for checkup,dr must detect one sickness or the other. Meaning fault no dey finish for motor. I got home that day to do some calculation on how much i have spent in the span of one month on the car,it was then I knew I need help grin

I too like this guy cheesy

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 8:16am On Sep 01, 2020
2006 Toyota Camry i4 shows P2423. How do I solve this. Fuel consumption is high.
Gazzuzz
Kingreign
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:25am On Sep 01, 2020
seanfer:
2006 Toyota Camry i4 shows P2423. How do I solve this. Fuel consumption is high.
Gazzuzz
Kingreign



Vehicle mileage? (True mileage)

Are your fans running direct?

Is your thermostat removed

Is your catalytic converter missing?

History of emission sys repairs ?


Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:39am On Sep 01, 2020
Una matter tire me for this thread. grin


No lie, though. Unless it's something that affects drivability and ease of life, there's no point fixing it immediately.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 8:42am On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:




Vehicle mileage? (True mileage) 333,396

Are your fans running direct? No

Is your thermostat removed No

Is your catalytic converter missing? The one under the car is missing

History of emission sys repairs ? Non since I got the car.


Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Joebas: 10:39am On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


It's not just about installing thermostat back, ensure the system can fold the envisaged pressure build up when you do that if not, you wi have an undriveable car.

Please can you ecplain further. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by BHyundai(m): 11:36am On Sep 01, 2020
dannybrasky:


Unless money is not readily available,it is a phase most first car owner must go through grin
My brother na true you talk.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 12:24pm On Sep 01, 2020
BHyundai:
My brother na true you talk. I went through it too before sense fell on me. Unfortunately, I don already over-spend before the sense fell on me.
grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 12:25pm On Sep 01, 2020
emmyN:


I too like this guy cheesy
Bros no mind me o grin
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dicksonadams(m): 12:56pm On Sep 01, 2020
BHyundai:
My brother na true you talk. I went through it too before sense fell on me. Unfortunately, I don already over-spend before the sense fell on me.
dannybrasky:
Madam Rad you dey laugh me grin

Until one bros for mechanic house called me to a corner and said my brother,Even as a healthy young man if you go visit dr every day for checkup,dr must detect one sickness or the other. Meaning fault no dey finish for motor. I got home that day to do some calculation on how much i have spent in the span of one month on the car,it was then I knew I need help grin

Me then na Mobil 1 my car first drink... As body still dey shack me every 4 month ... Later I start to dey give am kuli and epa (5w30) drink every 3 month ... Saved 8k as a result..., as in I can come and kill myself.... Call me a redneck tongue

When I want to do my shock absorber bank when body still dey shack me, I waka here an there looking for the best shocks, the billing were ranging from 150k for two front leg to 55k...when my body Kool down na boss nurey inspiration I follow after seeing a post were he used the 15k-20k shocks whixh he had been using for 2 year. Mine been on for a year.




One thing I don't mess with still is transmission oil grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 1:18pm On Sep 01, 2020
dicksonadams:


Me then na Mobil 1 my car first drink... As body still dey shack me every 4 month ... Later I start to dey give am kuli and epa (5w30) drink every 3 month ... Saved 8k as a result..., as in I can come and kill myself.... Call me a redneck tongue

When I want to do my shock absorber bank when body still dey shack me, I waka here an there looking for the best shocks, the billing were ranging from 150k for two front leg to 55k...when my body Kool down na boss nurey inspiration I follow after seeing a post were he used the 15k-20k shocks whixh he had been using for 2 year. Mine been on for a year.




One thing I don't mess with still is transmission oil grin

Chai grin

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:52pm On Sep 01, 2020
seanfer:
2006 Toyota Camry i4 shows P2423. How do I solve this. Fuel consumption is high.
Gazzuzz
Kingreign

Replace O2 sensor , they have worked a lifetime
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:04pm On Sep 01, 2020
Joebas:


Please can you ecplain further. Thanks


Remind me later, the shalaye is a bit long
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by missybol: 2:32pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


personally I will stick with 5w30 not minding what the manufacturer says.

Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 3:10pm On Sep 01, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Replace O2 sensor , they have worked a lifetime

Can you supply it to Port Harcourt Sir,
How much?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 3:25pm On Sep 01, 2020
dannybrasky:
Madam Rad you dey laugh me grin

Until one bros for mechanic house called me to a corner and said my brother,[b]Even as a healthy young man if you go visit dr every day for checkup,dr must detect one sickness or the other. [/b]Meaning fault no dey finish for motor. I got home that day to do some calculation on how much i have spent in the span of one month on the car,it was then I knew I need help grin

ROFL. I go borrow this meme

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 3:26pm On Sep 01, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
Una matter tire me for this thread. grin


No lie, though. Unless it's something that affects drivability and ease of life, there's no point fixing it immediately.

Agreed

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