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Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 7:42am On Aug 27, 2021
slowice:
Is it a one litre can? Thanks
olumzzz:
Pls do not take that advice.
Can you send a pic of the mobil oil you were using before?
@slowice: Your car is a Honda. Your car manual specifies what I recommended. In the market you may get a gallon (about 5 litres) or small cans (ie 946ml). It's available at Oyinbo market, Lagos.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 10:01pm On Aug 26, 2021
emma1st:
Where can I do the scanning sir?
A good mechanic should have the scanning tool.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 3:49pm On Aug 26, 2021
wizzle772:
Good evening everyone, please am having issues with my Honda Civic 2007, anytime I engage the gear to reverse mostly it delays like 10 seconds to engage, and ones it engages it jerks, have gone to scan it and it's bring out just P0747 only and I have tried many solenoid and still the same thing, have even change the 2 solenoid and still the same issue and also the the drive light blinks sometimes. Please someone should help me. Mechanic have change my gear oil like 4 months ago, I don't really know the gear oil he used, and the car has been working well since 4 month ago not until last month I started having this issue.
How much did you give him to buy gear oil? That will give you an idea of the oil he bought.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 12:53pm On Aug 26, 2021
slowice:
Is it a one litre can? Thanks
It's 1 US QT or 946ml. (Almost a litre)
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 10:43am On Aug 26, 2021
slowice:
Been using mobile which is now expensive. Mileage is 170150
Use Genuine Honda 5W30
You will require 5 cans
Car TalkRe: My Honda Civic Is Very Thirsty, Please Help! by Structuralman: 10:04pm On Aug 25, 2021
och12:
My Honda Civic is Consuming Fuel Excessively!!!

Hello guys, please my 4 cylinder, 1.8 engine Honda Civic, 2009 model, is consuming fuel excessively, on a full tank, I'm getting about 15/16 miles per gallon on city and few highway driving, instead of 29/30 as expected.
I get only 200 miles instead of the standard 383 miles on a full tank, which is appalling.

A full tank of 8k will be exhausted after about 3 to 4 trips to and from mainland-island (ikeja-VI), and this is not economical for me at all.
At times, I question my decision on buying the car as I understood that it and Toyota corolla had the best fuel consumption, based on popular opinion, before I purchased it.

I bought the car as Tokunbo with a mileage of over 100k, also, there was no catalyst in it (the pot was empty), so I purchased and fixed a new catalyst for N40,000, this increased the mileage from 200 miles to just 215 miles on a full tank, which is very infinitesimal.

In addition the Check engine light has refused to clear even with the new catalyst replacement, it has been throwing up error code P0420 “Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1).

My mechanic is now suggesting a fuel system overhaul, he suggested checking and/or replacement of the fuel pump, air filter, spark plugs, fuel injector and other accessories, which does not go well with me after buying and fixing a new catalyst for 40k.

Please what can be the probable cause of this anomaly auto experts?
I will greatly appreciate your contributions.

Thank you.

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Check that both upstream and downstream oxygen sensors are working fine. The air-fuel ratio may be bad. Use another device to scan your car to ensure that no other codes exist.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 10:18am On Aug 23, 2021
Shanid:
Thank you so much sir, but are you suggesting I ring it ?
Ringing a vehicle may just be a temporary solution. Try and save up and get a tokunbo engine. Make sure it's toks. You will then really enjoy the ride.
Car TalkRe: Understanding your car's Check Engine light by Structuralman: 8:22pm On Aug 20, 2021
OP, Can it check long and short term fuel trims using live data?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:36am On Aug 18, 2021
petrusevents:
please i notice my car gear was serviced with abro ATF as the remaining oil and gallon is still in the car boot, the oil is still clean and i have scan the vehicle , error shown has been corrected but the problem experience ( the car draws abit while changing from 1 to 2 and then suddenly jump and start moving normally until u apply brake.) still persist.
should i replace the oil ?and how much is ATF - Genuine Honda DW1 in the market.
Quit using Abro ATF.
Use Genuine Honda DW1. Price is about N4700 per can. You require 4 cans for your ride.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:31am On Aug 18, 2021
petrusevents:
i just did my calculations and i discovered the car did 5.8km/l for city driving which i think its very poor. bought 27 litre and all it could go was 98mph which i converted to kmh.
please is my calculation right?
what can i do to reduce the fuel consumption.
Thanks.
Your calculation is absolutely correct. You are a mathematical genius sir.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:43pm On Aug 17, 2021
SmooshCHN:
Please correct me if I'm wrong. The right oil to use is the Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid right? I'm planning to drop it off at this new mechanic tomorrow but sadly I won't be chances to stay there with him. Do you have any suggestions as to what's happening?
Overgauge of your ATF is also not good. Below are the right fluids for your car:
ATF - Genuine Honda DW1
Engine Oil 5W 30.

Tell the new mechanic to scan your car. He will understand what this means. Then post the codes from the scan here.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:40pm On Aug 17, 2021
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Car TalkRe: . by Structuralman: 5:14pm On Aug 17, 2021
Emman8:
02 sensors codes
Ok thanks
Car TalkRe: . by Structuralman: 1:29pm On Aug 17, 2021
After fixing the top cylinder valve that was bent, did you rescan the car? If yes, what coded did it throw?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 2:59pm On Aug 16, 2021
SmooshCHN:
Hello Guys, I have a Honds Accord 03. It has been home for a while because of its issues. My sister drives it 80% of the time because I'm hardly around but I try to keep up with it's maintenance.

The problem started when I took it for servicing and they noticed the gear oil was almost empty. It was replaced with a Abro ATF oil. Same oil was used for power steering.

After going through this thread I checked the car this morning. For sale of history has gone three trips to the mechanic while having all these issues.
Your mechanic needs to be shot!! How dare him use abro ATF as your gear fluid. People are wicked ohhh.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 12:34pm On Aug 14, 2021
Felakezman:
Good morning house.. I notice that when ever i start my car in the morning and engage the gear to drive it takes about 6 seconds to enter drive and move.. Sometimes it forcefully enters it after that.. It drives normally and the D Light on the cluster board does not blink.. Pls help honda gurus
1. Check the level of the transmission fluid.
2. What color is the transmission fluid when the dipstick is removed?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:39pm On Aug 12, 2021
Maryjewett:
Any other suggestions that's efficient and pocket friendly?
No other suggestions sir. That's the manufacturer's specification. Any other ATF than what is specified will lead you to buying another gearbox. We know times are hard but just save up for the best ATF for your ride.
CareerRe: How To Become A Nse, Coren Registered Engineer In Nigeria by Structuralman: 8:21pm On Aug 09, 2021
Promisechi79:
How please
Go to the NSE website. Details of how to become a student member is fully explained therein.
CareerRe: How To Become A Nse, Coren Registered Engineer In Nigeria by Structuralman: 2:56pm On Aug 09, 2021
Promisechi79:
Can you register for NSE as an undergraduate
You cannot register as a corporate member because your certificate is required.
You can only register as a student member.
AutosRe: Ask Hottiecoach (Vehicle Related problems) by Structuralman: 12:13pm On Aug 09, 2021
HottieCoach:
New OEM N70,000, Used N20,000


MAP N5,000
Thanks.
AutosRe: Ask Hottiecoach (Vehicle Related problems) by Structuralman: 9:21am On Aug 09, 2021
HottieCoach:
Good morning
V6 or 4cyl
4cyl
AutosRe: Ask Hottiecoach (Vehicle Related problems) by Structuralman: 8:46am On Aug 09, 2021
HottieCoach:
https://www.nairaland.com/6491031/preorder-vehicle-parts-tools-much


We source car parts locally too
Do send us a message on WhatsApp
09083224217
Please how much will it cost to locally source O2 sensor upstream and Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor?
Vehicle is EOD 2003
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 1:29pm On Aug 08, 2021
luvinhubby:
Replace O2 sensor upstream and MAP sensor
Well appreciated
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 1:29pm On Aug 07, 2021
autologic:
Data provided is limited to deduce anything tangible unless u can provide vital parameters like: fuel trim,.maf ,calculated load at different engine speeds and point of failure ( i prefer to see more detailed data to make a more quality contributions) which will help but this might be too technical savvy for what u can handle with ur kind of diy scan tool.
Alternatively, take your car to a recommended technician to troubleshoot the issue further physically instead of remote talk.
Okay thanks.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 11:07am On Aug 07, 2021
autologic:
This kind of technical data cannot be attributed to anything meaningful if u don't come out with the particular drivibility issue u are experiencing and history of repair .
Okay, thanks you for your prompt response. The car drives well when the engine is cool like early mornings. The performance is okay for about 30-45 mins. But after the engine gets warmed up I find it very very difficult to move fast. Secondly the car also drinks a lot of fuel.
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 10:30am On Aug 07, 2021
Good morning oga Luvinhubby,

My Honda Accord 2003 threw the following errors. Kindly assist on rectification precedures. Secondly please see attached realtime information...is the vacuum reading normal?

Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 10:28am On Aug 07, 2021
Good morning oga Gazzuzz, kingreign, peppermintflav etc

My Honda Accord 2003 threw the following errors. Kindly assist on rectification precedures. Secondly please see attached realtime information...is the vacuum reading normal?

Jobs/VacanciesRe: Getting A Job In The United Nations Demystified by Structuralman: 9:18am On Aug 05, 2021
Thanks for the updates jabberjawz
CareerRe: How To Become A Nse, Coren Registered Engineer In Nigeria by Structuralman: 9:39am On Aug 04, 2021
Bimpsyyyyy:
Pls can a quantity surveyor register for coren
No, because part of the requirement is a B.Eng or B.Tech degree in engineering. However you can register for NIQS.
Regards
Car TalkRe: D Light Blinking Honda 2003/2004 by Structuralman: 7:35pm On Jul 26, 2021
Barbara007:
3rd pressure switch circuit high

Above is the code it displayed after scan
Also post it here and copy gazzuzz. The guy is a magician with cars.
https://www.nairaland.com/1788778/maintenance-tips-cars/324
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Structuralman: 11:50am On Jul 26, 2021
GAZZUZZ:
Unrelated to transmission. Possibly a blocked pickup strainer filter inside gear.

Drain the transmission oil and refill with fresh fluid.

Do it when cold

Does the blocked pickup strainer filter also have to be changed?
Car TalkRe: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by Structuralman: 9:35am On Jul 26, 2021
GreekDon:
Your best option is Honda's synthetic blend. You can contact Rowland for the current price. Used to be N2,500 per quart 2 years ago.
turok:
Can someone please advise best low budget engine oil for Honda Accord 2008huh?
It's now N2800 per can and you need 5 cans.

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