₦airaland Forum

GAZZUZZ:
thanks my man gazzuz. It's a 2009 corolla. I will neva remove the thermostat. I am planning to get my obd I I scanner online from konga.com thanks. Autos bay I also thank u

2010-2014 corrola?

Change engine oil at specified intervals (5000-6000 miles) using manufacturer specifications (5W30-5W20) I'm really not certain which but its written on the oil cap, along with oil filter.

Don't patronise road side mechanics, look for one that is learned.

Buy you own personal hand held scanner so you can understand faults if the arise.

Do not remove your thermostat or connect your fans directly.

obitee69:
Automatic 32k....Manual 36k @ Ladipo international

seedbaba:
bros abeg which one is NOA??

seedbaba:
bros abeg which one is NOA??

bravolad:
Fuel economy is out of the equation when considering an SUV with a 3.5l v6 engine that produces 265 hp and 253 lb.ft with a gross weight of about 4451 lb. Expect a further drop in mpg because of the quality of fuel imported into Nigeria. Yet, if decide to go with the Allwheel model, a drastic reduction in mpg should be anticipated.

In terms of the differences between the year models, I do not think there's much of a difference. Noticeable difference is the fact that the 2005 model has a satellite controlled GPS and standard XM Satelite Radio. I do not know how well these devices are supported in Nigeria. On the Touring Edition, you also have the Bluetooth hands-free cell phone interface. I think the GPS in the 2003 model is disc operated.

There was a recall for the 2005 - 2006 models due to Transmission harsh shifting. So you need to be sure it's corrected in anyone you choose to buy. When buying a Nigerian used, be sure it is serviced with the right engine oil & transmission fluid at the recommended intervals. Get a competent garage or mechanic to help you with basic checks in addition to obtaining a VIN report, absolutely essential. Even though it's been used here.

About 3 to 4 years ago, a colleague of mine used it and it served him well. As I have always said, maintenance is paramount to durability and efficiency. Personally, I will choose the 2005 model over the 2003 model.

ZIMDRILL:
easy check the senstence again it has a question mark

besides on car the same model can hav different variation thats why i asked

why do people rush to conclude that i want to show other that am an expert ? am here to air my views and knowlegde i dont contribute to be rated it seems you do, I DO NOT

things i dont know i ask hence "are all 99 camry's rear drive or 4 wheel drive ?"

ZIMDRILL:
how did you know that his car a 4 wheel drive or rear drive with a differential box (axle)

are all 99 camry's rear drive or 4 wheel drive ?

oil can also leak between gaskets of the housing

DECOtech:
Toyota Type T-iv

lonelydora:
Engine capacity is the volume of air-fuel mixture the cylinders can contain from TDC(Top Dead Ccentre) to BDC( Bottom Dead Center).

Assuming you are to pour water in the cylinders, 2.2 litres is the total amount of water all the 4 cylinders will contain. The higher the engine capacity the more power the car will generate.(There is more to this)

earthrealm:
thats the engine size/capacity in liters
2.2 means the engine cap is 2.2liters
usually the bigger the engine capacity, the more power the engine has, and the more fuel it consumes

obicentlis:
Update: After waiting for the scanner I ordered from konga.com over a week without any sign of them, I had to change the transmission after changing the atf.
But my present worry is the atf leaking. After changing the gear box, I tried to test the car on the highway, on speed of 80km , I noticed something like smoke coming out of the bonnet. I stopped and saw fire on the exhaust pipe as a result of atf leakage. Almost all the atf used was on the ground. I really don't understand what is the problem . Please , what could cause the leakage and what can I do, I'm kinda frustrated.

ogawisdom:
K

GAZZUZZ:
Seems you were sold a car with a bad engine, previous owner must have mixed a lot of oil treatment to hide the smoking engine. If I'm correct your "new" engine oil will blacken quickly. You can try a different oil incase I'm wrong.

t3ky:
hello, the culprit was the steering wheel pump. i had it replaced and end of noise.

chukel:
now this is the part I don't like. U r taking what gazzuz said out of context and misinterpreting it. Who said benz is not reliable. Y would he sleep on the road when he travels with it. My family house has benz 230E(flat boot), 300E(vboot) and a c class. They are so reliable that anytime u call on them they answer. It all depends on maintenance culture. U can have a toyota and still sleep on the road when u travel.

obicentlis:
Any other brand of dextron 111 apart from oando?

disloman:
This is y I hate some pple here giving advice.Oga!u can compare ur situation with his n way u maintain ur car is differ frm his.what if he did what u told n d issue nt resolved?U can share ur experience nt u comparing.

lomomike:
Correct man, I've learnt something new. God bless you