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tizteezy:
Someone should please help, I'm at crossroads.
Between Toyota Corolla 07 and Hyundai Elantra 08, which is the most efficient? (Fuel, power, reliability, maintenance, parts, safety)

lexini:
Hi Gazzuz

Looking to buy a 2008-2010 Mazda CX-9 on Copart for personal use.

Read reviews online and the only troubling thing I saw was that the water pump was in the center of the engine - once it fails, the engine is as good as condemned.

Is it a good buy? Are parts readily available and affordable and does it require special technicians to fix like Volvo?

How much is the engine and gear?

What do you advise?

Thanks

obekediamondfuto:
we all wish most ladies are like her oh.....
unfortunately.......

nwanneni:
Ever heard of passion projects and never wanting to let go?if no,you are staring at one in the face!!!!
This is what happens when you work overseas and naira is bleeped :DYou spend carelessly.
Much regards again,thanks.
But will never let go,if you like knock again,you are still getting a new powertrain the next day

DoubleN:
Hi,

My 2003 NIssan Pathfinder AC is not cooling. Also noticed that once the temperature is increase above 18c it starts blowing hot air. The car has a cooling and heating function.

Is this something you can fix?

GAZZUZZ:
this is what my aunty would call "sight unseen". There are numerous movable parts inside an engine, it would be impossible to diagnose remotely. Are you in lagos?

mayor2013:
How long did it take, a year . Nigerians and their now now fix. Also I was engaged with other jobs as well

EgunMogaji:
Please try not to buy used electronics for your vehicle especially if going through the hassle of importation.

Gone are the days when getting parts, correct parts, were difficult. You can have a bran new OEM part in your hands within a week.

Jomandi13:
Hello Aunty Rad,I am expecting a 2007 Honda Accord next month into the country from the US. and I want to bring it to your workshop for service when it is time.Pls kindly hint me of the expected estimate.Thank you for anticipated response

sultaan:
What about kpom!?

Readonee35L:
Found some used on ebay in perfect condition.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/63C101-THROTTLE-VALVE-BODY-2008-CHEVROLET-TRAILBLAZER-4-2/132803817053?fits=Year%3A2008%7CModel%3ATrailblazer&hash=item1eebb96e5d:g:OSoAAOSwk35bstiA

This costs $50 .
Shipping might be between $15-40
Less than 40k
If you need it , you can look for a shipper in the business section.

There also same items from other sellers within same price range

EgunMogaji:
Yes it does.

My children with my ex Wife (UK/UK citizen) have three passports, US, UK and Nigeria. They’ve never been to UK or Nigeria. They just had to prove citizenship via parent. My last born (4 year old born in the US) has both US and Nigerian passport which she got in person in Agodi, Ibadan.

Not all countries offer dual citizenship and some can only come from a mother or some such nonsense.

Bsideboi:
it's a straight 6 cylinder not sure.. so it's most likely 4.2 L LL8 I6.

erico2k2:
SOrry Boss, nah network I guess, the door issue remains but stiffy steering fixed, the pump was the culprite, changed it and I also had to buy another steering rack @ 250k, boys r not smiling .But the wheel turns now as soft as baby butt.I have sent it to the oven cos there where scratches on it from shipping,will be out 2morrow and I can drive proper to see if the rest of the lights goes out ie HDC,ABS,TC so on n so fort .I will call U 2morrow, I hope the Airtel get sense by 2morrow

erico2k2:
Where we at now . Looking good

erico2k2:
Unu good morning and happy sunday ohhhh,hope the weekend is great, thank God its a no traffic day in Lagos, I dey Ikeja who can give me great route to a clean beach i n lagos to take the Fam.
I appreciate all your comments and the success of this project ,It is based on all your comments, +ve and -ve I have taken tips from .I realy appreciated, as per location these guys don dey vex already with people co ming to his yard so make we hold fire smal, we must wash am, Oga sooperrescue and me get interview soon
Now yesterday we met two challenges
1: the surround fitting on the speedo has a L and R hand side, so I have to now a Look for it in Lagos or B work it since its plastic, 4got to take pics sorry
2: Now everything done all doors working ie lock and unlock but the car is telling us it cannot find its smart key when it is even bein held on the dashboard.I have called a dedicated mate of mine i n the Uk via wassap video and he simpply saidto me your car lost memory and needs reprogramming.I now need a progrmmer for the smart key, I got contact of a guy who works for colcharis if spelt right, he is very busy, so nah time to pull him to the location, another guy says N75k to programm the key and he will deliver monday, so my People thats where we at now.
pacino,thebigkendo,Lexusgs430,LeJeun3,radautoworks,GAZZUZZ,diportivo

Lokoyen:
Says who!

It will work perfectly trust me.

There are experienced rewire and I can recommend.

homeboy205:
You should have just rebuild the old engine and continue.. It was The oil ring and compression that worn out on the old engine...

Where is the old engine?

com1234:
You should also remember that you have fans outside lagos o (as in very far from lagos), some of us benefited from the oil- tober because of the 5l +3l offer. So pls always factor that in. Thanks

Lokoyen:
Am experienced Rewire will recommend an alternative that will work for it.

GAZZUZZ:
https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/dhc.gif

HRtechnique:
What did you do when your vehicle was consuming fuel?.
Any hack anyone?

Nurey, Lejeun, radautoworks, Heavenlybang, cityngr, carguideng et.al

LUCAS99:
I don't think they would revoke your Citizenship just because you helped an illegal immigrant commit an immigration fraud.

Provided that your Citizenship was obtained in a Legitimate manner it would be extremely difficult to revoke under such circumstance.

Now if you commited a treason like Edward Snowden OR committed a terriorist act like the Boston Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev then the Government has a Strong Basis to revoke your Citizenship.

Ultimately the government will have to present your case to a Federal Judge and the Federal Judge will make a final determination as to whether or not your Citizenship should be revoked based on the Facts & Evidences presented by the Government.

LUCAS99:
You get to serve your time in Federal Prison First and after that you're deported back to Nigeria if you're not yet a United States Citizen.

radautoworks:
Thanks to bensidauto for showing us an easy graphic to find this information already laid out

https://www.buyautoparts.com/blog/the-difference-between-shocks-struts/

Or we could save you the trouble and you can either read below or look at the graphic.

We have all the types in stock and prefer the quick strut type in the graphic below. However because of cost, most people opt for the bare strut. A shame because the quick strut would last longer in the Nigerian environment.

"While they mostly do the same job and the words are often used interchangeably, shocks and struts refer to two vastly different suspension designs. You cannot use a shock absorber in the place of a strut, and vice versa. This can naturally lead to some confusion when trying to order the correct parts for your car, especially since many cars use struts for the front and shocks for the rear.

Shocks and struts serve the same primary purpose: to counteract the motion of the spring. While the spring is there to take the initial force of a bump in the road, the shock dampens that motion in order to keep the vehicle in control. This is why, perhaps in a more technical context, shocks and struts are commonly referred to as “dampers”. The difference lies in the structure of your vehicle’s suspension.

In a setup that uses traditional shock absorbers, the vehicle is primarily held up by the springs, and the shocks are located nearby. Since the springs bear the weight of the vehicle, you can technically drive a vehicle with no shocks whatsoever, though doing so is dangerous and ill-advised. Shock absorbers can be used with coil, leaf, air springs or torsion bars. Shock absorbers are easier to install because of their location on the vehicle’s suspension system, and usually cheaper to produce and buy because the design of the individual part is simpler.

On a MacPherson strut-type suspension, the strut contains the mounting points for a coil spring and a dampening element, which has the same internals as a standard gas-filled shock absorber. The strut, with a coil spring wrapped around it, is a structural component of the car that holds it up. On the front wheels, the strut is also part of the steering system, since on most vehicles, it attaches to the hub carrier or steering knuckle, and some alignment settings are adjusted directly on the strut. The advantages to this design are mainly packaging concerns. Since the strut fits inside of the coil spring, the combination takes up less room under the vehicle, especially since the vehicle has coil or air springs instead of unwieldy leaf springs or torsion bars. This design also makes initial assembly of the vehicle easier, since the spring, strut, hub and brakes can all be attached to the vehicle on the production line as one unit .

The biggest downside to having struts on your vehicle comes when it is time to replace them. To replace a strut on its own, you need to remove the complete strut and spring assembly from your vehicle, then disassemble it so you can swap your original spring and mount to the new strut. The coil springs on your vehicle need to carry a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds, so it stands to reason that they are under a lot of pressure. Normally you can use a tool that compresses the spring to keep it from releasing tension and shooting out when the complete strut assembly is disassembled, but if this is done incorrectly, serious injury could occur. For this reason, we offer a complete “quick strut” assembly for many popular vehicles that use a strut-type suspension. This is a complete strut that includes the spring and upper mount pre-installed. Not only is this safer, it makes installation easier, which also means lower labor costs if you’re having a mechanic perform the work for you.

It’s important to pay attention to your vehicle to know when it’s time to service your shocks or struts. Most vehicles won’t give any direct notification, like a check engine light for suspension work. You may notice a clunking or knocking noise from under the vehicle, especially over bumps or rougher roads. Another cause of strut failure is impact damage from hitting an obstacle or bump at high speed, or leaking oil. If you ignore these signs, your vehicle may ride worse, your tires could wear unevenly or at a faster rate, and your vehicle simply will not be as safe. When it’s time to replace your dampers, it’s important to use top quality parts with excellent reviews, which will likely be a lower cost over the life of your vehicle.

If you’re still unsure about what’s best for your vehicle, feel free to contact Rad Auto Works/Carquest for knowledgeable assistance in getting the best suspension for your vehicle. We carry guaranteed exact fit shock absorbers, struts, complete strut assemblies, coilovers and more from major brands like KYB, MOOG and Monroe. All our Auto Assistants are here and ready to help!