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Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 7:56pm On Dec 02, 2025
remi4ever:
Pureguard supports Dex III not DW1, honda said to use Dex III as a temporary substitute..
Pure guard is dexron VI which is a good substite for Honda Z1. Of course modern Honda transmission are to use dw1 but for an old car like mine, an 8th generation civic, I know the transmission was produced to be used with Honda Z1 fluid for which the pure guard substitutes.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 5:24pm On Nov 30, 2025
remi4ever:
Bro, I don't use anything else o. I bought it last week for 13.5k at Berger, Abuja.

I also started buying at 8500. Is pure guard good too? I doubt it quality will be up total's MLVL.
Yes pure guard is also very good substitute to Honda Z1
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 10:07pm On Nov 29, 2025
remi4ever:
I thought so too.. I've always topped my oil and I always use total mlvl, I don't compromise on the oil quality.. I'm not sure where I went wrong.
That oil too good. I started using it when it was ₦6k/ltr but them don make am too expensive for me. Na pure guard I dey use now
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 7:32am On Nov 29, 2025
PuZZyNegro:
That's the work of road safety. Seat belt has absolutely nothing to do with traffic management.
You go explain tire. Read number 41, i dont know what will take you guys to use seat belt if not daring the devil.

Car Talk › Re: The HONDA Club by sandammy(m): 9:58pm On Nov 24, 2025
mayorrlad:
Good afternoon to all the car Gurus here.

I drive a 2008 honda (evil spirit 2 doors) and the current issue is that the car is not moving well on a high terrain. It does the same while on reverse gear. When I try to forcefully accelerate, the engine will want to go off. My mechanic advised that I should change the gear and I did. Unfortunately, the problem still persists after the gear replacement.

What could be the problem my dear gurus in the house?
Scan! Scan!! Scan!!!
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 4:45pm On Nov 23, 2025
haykay2005:
How was the fuel consumption before returning the fan to factory setting? With fan running directly, my temperature gauge will reach half or a little high up. Ready to return to factory setting but most rewire around don't want to take the risk Can I have your number pls
I really don't take much note of the consumption before returning to factory settings because fuel was still cheap when we thought it's expensive but then I use to achieve 8km/L but now it's around 12-13km/L on Highway.
Send DM
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 4:27pm On Nov 23, 2025
Dabadwela:
Not mine o, dere is a thread wey all the Civic owners dey complain of belt cutting
So the belt cutting is what qualifies the car as fragile? Have you asked them what they aren't doing right. Belt cutting usually happens when the adjuster and pulleys are not properly aligned.
The adjuster will not align properly when the adjuster bolt threading is worn out which is expected for a close to 20years old car and instead of renewing the threading so that the bolt holding the adjuster will be more firm some owners will Kuku remove the adjuster and abuse the belt routing which eventually will put too much pressure on the power steering pump. This abuse usually break the pump bolt and your engine must come down to remove the broken bolt.

You're correct concerning using wrong size of belt and routing too, but like me I have to do my research to understand some of the engineering of the car. Like the belt size and routing.
Kazeems are part of the major problems of car users with their shortcut advises which usually compound car problems.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 4:05pm On Nov 23, 2025
Dabadwela:
You no see hw most Honda Civic owners dey complain of cutting belt?

And no be all mechco sabi the car well and most of dem dey run frm am cos the car too fragile,any small wahala or wrong connections the car go dey misbehave. The car nor like abuse at all
I want to believe this is your own personal opinion ba?
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 4:02pm On Nov 23, 2025
haykay2005:
He couldn't solve my problem. I just wasted money. He even suggested that I leave the fan direct which many believe to be reason the car is consuming so much fuel ltft -21. I will need another experienced mechanic close to ogba so abule Egba
It seems you're not ready to fix the fan running directly. I use the same car, also bought mine with fan connected directly.

Mine was so bad that the fans were not even using any separate relays, they connected a long wire from my ignition under the dashboard, drilled a hole to the bonnet passing through the air filter box and to the fans. The car will want to overheat on a sunny day with AC on because the fans are not spinning the way they ought to.

I took her to a rewire who redirected the fans to be using specified relays, 2 relays one for each fan though still connected directly and I realised that my fuel consumption increased. I never achieved optimal working temperature. The temperature bars should reach 9 when it's optimal, I can drive the car from Lagos to Ibadan with mad traffic and achieve just 5 bars of temperature gauge.

I've asked more than 5 rewires to help me return the fan to factory settings but all the excuse they gave was "we don't know the reason the fans were connected directly or it may later develope negative side effect" but I was adamant and never gave up until I told my part sellers in oyingbo about it.

He introduced a rewire to me, who did the conversion back to factory settings in less than 1 hour. All I did was buying a thermostat and one or 2 relays that were bad. Now my fans only spins at moderate speed when the engine needs cooling, and the speed increases when I put on the AC. My engine is always at the required working temperature and fuel consumption is great.
Sorry for the long epistle.
Attached was my temperature gauge from Ibadan to Lagos. Look at the time stamp on that picture. That was January.

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 3:35pm On Nov 23, 2025
Gentlelife50:
Lol, wetin make am fragile?
Co asking o. And how does fragility correlate with the issue that guy is experiencing?
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 10:48am On Nov 18, 2025
Kumuyiii:
Na wa.... That's why i barely buy toks tyre, no be me una go dey waste 25 to 30k for dis country.... Find solid naija used tyre with 2 patches for 8k and move on with ur life, make eno too chop sha, cus of grip and road safety. You no go even know say na naija use unless i tell you
So from not able to buying new to toks used tyres, then now it's 9ja used we don downgrade to.
Na wa o. Just like can't afford new vehicles, Toks self not affordable, even neat local used not affordable but the abused ones wey them go still charge millions of naira. Wetin be our offence for this country.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 5:26pm On Nov 13, 2025
Dabadwela:
Na 9 to 5 be Freedom for am. Getting paid peanuts under duress and stress. If you come get bad luck work for Nigerian business owners, those ones go insult you and embarrass and stress you before you see salary, they no dey like see you dey progress because them feel say you dey steal from them.

Abi na to open business wey inflation go commot profit then you go come dey borrow money to try meet up.

People don't understand that there's no job, business that don't come with challenges na how to manage tough situations dey differentiate exceptional people

I dey drive, I dey save more than 300k per month, I dey dress well, I dey eat well, I dey pay bills, I dey take care of myself. Me I nor understand wetin some people want make I do again o
Do you wear ties?
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 8:32pm On Nov 08, 2025
franksam209:
hahahahahaha laugh wan finish me,,, so your achievement after 5 years is to travel to ghana?? grin grin grin grin. You be comedian seriously!!!
What you saying is same thing I have been saying,, which is "endless circle"..
You will eat what you want,dress good, sorting out little expenses won't be a problem..
But at the end of the day you are still on same spot. You may not realize this now, but later you will
So just curious as to know how; if he's actually growing or achieving? What yardstick do you suggest to measure ones progress in life? Like what and what he's supposed to have acquired since paying ones bills, eating and dressing well and having a happy family and not been a burden on one's family members and neighbours are just not enough.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by sandammy(m): 4:53pm On Oct 22, 2025
udosam:
Hello my engineers.

I have been hearing torque converter here and there. My question is. When it’s bad, is it repairable or changeable?

If so, how expensive can it be and does the gear box needs to be removed too?

Thank you
Yes the gear box will have to be separated from the engine. In most cases they usually brings out the gear if there are no enough space around your engine bay.

You should check jiji for your car model to have an idea how much it will cost, and you should also prepare to buy transmission fluid to gauge.
Car Talk › Re: The HONDA Club by sandammy(m): 2:50pm On Oct 03, 2025
larrypourl:
I need price quote for the following Honda parts.

1. New Tensioner Adjuster not Toks Last time I bought ₦25,000
2. New 7pk2170 Drive belt. budget ₦5,000
3. Toks Automatic AC Compressor.No idea

Car is Honda Civic 2007.

Thanks you!
Politics › Re: Nigerian Man Spends ₦316,000 On Medications For Goat, Shares Receipts Online by sandammy(m): 7:24am On Sep 30, 2025
He's a punter. If you dey win Wella, you can spend sportybet money anyhow and he dey always win
Car Talk › Re: The HONDA Club by sandammy(m): 4:41pm On Sep 29, 2025
Cryomancer:
You see that knock sensor, as small as it is, it's one of the things that has given me nightmare in the past. If you can get the part number, of the previous one, it will make your work easier if not, you will test plenty types before you'll find the one that matches your vehicle. I tested more than 30 before I found the one that worked.

Anyway for the PCM relay, I'll advise you find a very competent rewire to help you check the whole module and confirm the status of things.
Thanks boss. I didn't know I will have to get the correct part number. I will sort it out. Thanks
Car Talk › Re: The HONDA Club by sandammy(m): 3:32pm On Sep 28, 2025
Cryomancer:
Good day Chief.

Clearing these codes won't help you in any way. Those codes came up because those faults needs to be fixed.

P0137- Your 02 Sensor is most likely dead, you need to get a replacement. Are you experiencing a high fuel consumption lately?

P0325- Your knock sensor is bad as well. You must be experiencing rough idling and stalling of engine/ low performance of engine when on motion. That's why your RPM is misbehaving

P0685- Your ecm/pcm power relay control circuit/open. You might need to inspect your starter relay and it's wiring. Are you experiencing a hard start?

P2185- Your engine coolant temperature sensor needs to be checked and changed if possible.

C1555- The fault is too advance for your OBD scanner that's why it brought out this code. But you might need to check you ABS first.

If you don't fix these issues, the codes will keep coming back no matter how much you clear them.

I hope this helps.
Thanks boss,
I have replaced the knock sensor and the code still came back.
I don't experience any hard start even if car is parked for 3 day or beyond, it starts immediately.

For the P0685, I've done countless search on Google and YouTube but I can't locate that particular relay.

I will change the upstream 02 sensor and see if there will be any improvements and also the coolant sensor. I believe that one is the sensor on the radiator.

Abeg if you have idea where the PCM/ECM or the starter relay is located, kindly point it out to me. Thanks
Car Talk › Re: The HONDA Club by sandammy(m): 7:25pm On Sep 27, 2025
Hello my bosses. These codes are what I've been having from 07 civic. Each time I clear these codes and drive for a long time they always come back. That P0685 has been my major issue as I don't even know where the relay is located. I have changed the knock sensor though but I haven't change the 02 sensor. My gut is telling me the 02 and knock sensor codes are triggered by that P0685.

I used Torque converter pro Bluetooth app with NEXAS obd2 Bluetooth scanner to scan.
Make una help in pointing me to the right direction. Each time I clear code, check engine light will go away only to return after several drive minutes. Sometimes my RPM will begin to misbehave.

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 7:44am On Aug 26, 2025
dapotemi:
I was a rider for two complete month (May/June) and even part of July and not for once was I fortunate to take a ride with a good suspension! Believe me, on e you order a ride, note that you'll be picked up with a scrappy car, at least 9 out of 10! Like you, I wonder if they are part of the gang making 50k daily as we see on naira land Uber thread.
We are making the money but something else is swallowing it.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 7:39am On Aug 26, 2025
Kumuyiii:
Lol personally i put on the Ac for myself not for passengers... But for the guy... J don't know the amount for the fare and distance, but if it was unfair, my brother, you no suppose complain at all, these prices I'm seeing everyday people accept is horrible, hence why i never comot in weeks.... Cus no be me go slave for una... He should have told you b4 taking it offline but lol, if he's a kidnapper, no be online or offline go stop am na, lmao... For Nigeria? You for offer am additionally maybe 1k to on ac for you, it won't do you harm, ESPECIALLY, if the original price was laughable.
No be the rider's fault, it's the stupid bolt that's fighting in the mud with indrive by offering stupid prices to riders, just like indrive is doing just to remain in business. Instead for bolt to be looking up at uber but bolt must always find another app to copy copy. No genuity.

If its that easy to maintain vehicles in this country today, couple with the price of fuel, why hasn't bolt partner with a company to supply them vehicles like uber did so that they can have their own vehicle plying Lagos roads?but they won't do that but can set stupid prices with bogus commission for drivers to accept.
Booking a whole vehicle to take you alone shouldn't be for every Dick, Tom and Harry. It should be considered as a luxury but it's only in Nigeria that it has been made so cheap by these app companies.

Next time he should enter public transport or the yellow cab he mentioned if he won't pay the yellow cab x10 of what stupid bolt and indrive are charging and yet yellow cab won't offer him AC because it has non to begin with.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 12:34pm On Jul 31, 2025
Lifenajeje2:
Thank God say Na talk dey bring talk .

I am interested in the 80k hire purchase for CNG

Hire purchase at 80k weekly is better than weekly remittance of 50/60 k

07039149252
The person doing ₦80k weekly on hire purchase was not on CNG. Purely petrol and it's even a 2.4ltr engine
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 2:38am On Jul 23, 2025
nurey:
1. Are sure the vehicle odometer is in km not miles?

2. Scan the vehicle, the code generated will let us know where to start your diagnosis from
Yes the speedometer is calibrated in Km or Mph. He needs to be sure. This example is in Km

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 2:29am On Jul 23, 2025
macuwon:
Vehicle Details
- *Vehicle Model:* Honda Civic 2011
- *Engine Size:* 1.8 liters

Fuel Consumption Details
- *City driving fuel consumption:* 20.9 liters per 100 km
- *Fuel consumption per km:* 0.209 liters/km
- *Fuel cost per km:* ₦183.92 (₦880/liter × 0.209 liters/km)

Method of Calculation
To calculate the fuel consumption, I used the following method:
- When the fuel gauge shows yellow (indicating reserve fuel level), I purchase approximately 23 liters of fuel (₦20,000 worth).
- I reset the trip meter after each fuel refill.
- I drive normally until the fuel gauge shows yellow again.
- The trip meter consistently shows around 110 km, indicating that 23 liters of fuel is consumed over this distance.

Observed Issues
- *High fuel consumption:* The vehicle's fuel consumption is higher than expected for a Honda Civic 1.8-liter engine, even with the air conditioner on.

Please What could be the cause and solution.it's a tokunbo vehicle, though the mileage is high.
Scan car and post codes. But this consumption is too much even if it's a 9ja used and you say this is a toks car. Getting 8km/LTR self is poor but still manageable.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m): 9:26am On Jul 19, 2025
RHARPHELLE99:
Hello house

Please my check engine light started flashing and engine was rough idling as i was coming home today.

Scanned it and i saw P0303 cylinder 3 misfire
I know i have to check the coil especially on cylinder 3 because my mech just changed the 4 plugs during my last service last month.

Please what else should i look out for when checking tomorrow... Thanks
The plug on that cylinder too
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by sandammy(m):
macuwon:
please my Honda civic is low, came with 195/65/R15 tyres.. What can i do to improve ground clearance
Get moderate pads to put on the rear and font Springs. You can also raise it a little by changing your Rim and tyre sizes. As for me, I chosed the pad option
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 10:38pm On Jul 15, 2025
Biodun1929:
But can you break down how one should charge, based on the KM of the journey? So that I know how much to add ontop of the amount for a trip that indrive brings.
If you do this full-time, ₦450, ₦500-₦550 should be your benchmark. Some people only consider the time it will take them to complete the trip and not how far the journey is.

Someone like me that drives only on Sundays when I have time, I'm very selective and don't do much trip so I calculate based on price/km

So you need to decide for yourself

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 10:32pm On Jul 15, 2025
Pearl1910:
Not sure I understand what u guys are trying to say.
Are u insinuating that Indrive prices shows different amount to Drivers depending on driver distance from Rider?
Not different amount. Same amount but different price/KM. The closer you're to the rider, the juicy the price /km
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 8:23pm On Jul 15, 2025
PuZZyNegro:
Who told you that drive time includes the time it takes to get to pick up point, wait time, and actual travel time?
It's even the distance for a trip to cover from where you parked to point A and point B indrive use to calculate and then divide the amount rider is offering for the ride by the Km to cover. Indrive is not concerned about the time it will take you to complete the ride. If you like use 2hr or use 10mim. Na you sabi
Car Talk › Re: Tell Us Your Car Faults. Let's Assess And Fix Them by sandammy(m): 9:07am On Jul 12, 2025
mejai:
Biko can U give me a hint.... The mechanic claimed that the holder is made of brass not iron
Look for an Agbede to inspect it for you. Those agbede that can rethread a worn-out bolt threading hole. If he can do it, the worst is to bring out the engine so that he can d a good job.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by sandammy(m): 9:43am On Jul 11, 2025
Firebox123:
he ran away with the man car but get track later

Don't you read that side
Where did he stated that he ran away with the car?
Crime › Re: Akure Sex Workers Mourn Colleague’s Death, Demand Better Protection by sandammy(m): 11:24pm On Jul 07, 2025
Helpout12345:
Can you imaginehuh Ashawo is demanding for health care coverage for their hazardous work? Who pays for the health care coverage? From what account? Do they pay taxes on their wages??

And asking for protection?? The only protection the state can provide you people is to be locked up in police cells and appear in courts. Prostitution is still illegal in Nigeria. This is like yahoo boys asking for protection from FBI.

Going back to this matter, that ashawo committed a breach of contract. Since she is sick, she was not supposed to enter into a "till day break" contract, collect 15k and failed to provide her services as promised.
Are they not citizens of this country? And yes they pay tax through the goods and services they buy to use. Stop looking down on them as if you're better, holier or morally upstanding. You might even be worse than them. It's their body and you don't own it

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