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erico2k2:
Howmuch is the steering rack for Micra?

I'll help you find out tomorrow.

elijah101:
I would like to know what it would cost me to get this parts .. estimate .. for a 2001 toyota highlander

Front Shaft for the two legs .. Kazeem said 18k plus bushings and also one other thing i forgot .. 10k .. making it in total 28

Mechanic kazeem said The Highland has 6 nozzles .. and i will buy each nozzles .. called one ridiculous price .. i was not even listening ..

and also to spray the 2 bumpas ... front and back .. panel beater kazeem said 15k ..

This is what ikorodu road is costing me ..

Sir, you would have to ask him and give accurate details before you can get proper answers.
If your highlander has a cylinder engine, then it sure has 6 injector nozzles.
BTW showing a non-challant attitude/ lack of interest in details will encourage him to wanna rip you off.

OriEyeLe:
Are you saying it's should be 3 litres instead of 5 litres?

No sir. I'm just estimating distance for those who may not have an idea how far apart the said places are.

geovidal:
I have tried to pull out, I guess it's from the tank

Tooh

geovidal:
Greetings to the house, Pls Epp me o, as I branched the feeling station to top up my fuel with 1k, I normally allow the attendant to open the gas lid while I sit down like a boss inside the car , the attendant called me and asked did I forgot hose in my tank? What goes through my mind was who the hell wanted to siphon my fuel, I was surprised to see a kind of rubber protruding out from the tank, I wonder what it could be or na my village Ppl wan drink fuel. I took the car to one Kareem but couldn't tell what it is, I just vex comot. Gazzuzz et al; pls what is it and any implications? Thanks. Pic is attached. Car is corolla 04.

Pull it out let's see...

OriEyeLe:
Lol, using it for testing ni sir plus I heard from a friend that Corolla can go to ogbomosho from Ilorin with 5 litres and I'm using like 10, that's why I complain o

Lol... Ogbomoso to Ilorin is about 30km nah.

DeeAU:
Hi All,

How much roughly to convert Right Hand Drive Vehicles to Left Land Drive Vehicles in Nigeria? Thank you in advance.

Cost of parts is dependent on vehicle and unique for every vehicle model. In Ibadan, they convert Micra for less than 30k.

stanfford:
I sprayed my vehicle 4months ago, minor scratches and d next thing the paint starts peeling off, I can practically use my hands to peel off everything if I want, not cool at all....what's the cause? I personally think the panel beater did a bad job.....what shld I look out for when spraying next? So this doesn't happen again......I intend to respray soon.

I suspect improper cleaning/ sandpapering of surface and lack of primer before the final coat

OriEyeLe:
Good morning bosses in the house, I notice that my car is consuming more than what a normal Corolla should. I bought #1000 fuel when the gas sign came out on the dashboard and I only got 17miles on it judging by the time the gas sign came on again. I thought of opening the air filter housing and I found out that the air filter is torn and it was sew with wool, I never check the air filter housing ever since I got the car. Could this be the cause?

Was the 6.9 liters of fuel poured into the car immediately the reserve tank indicator came on the first time? You have to factor in the distance covered on reserve tank before refill to increase your accuracy.
My advice:
* Replace airfilter
* Clean MAF meter/ sensor with contact cleaner
* Service throttle body.
* You might have to reset your throttle body butterfly if it has been adjusted to allow more air in.
The above will only clean out the dirt that has already passed through the filter before now and might improve your gas mileage.
There are other factors that affect fuel consumption.

freshvine:
Wow. You just cured my ignorance. Believe me it's an intellectual oversight not that I do not know, I just mangled things up my brain possibly cos gazzuzz was asking one VIN guru to get ready to access the data of the new engine he's about to purchase so I assume nonchalantly engine number is same as vin number.

Trust me, it's my mind thinking of the harsh economy to reasoning objectively. Thanks for the heads up

Lol.
Engines do have VIN tag (detachable) in addition to the engine number. So when you run the VIN on the tag it gives details of what vehicle the engine was sourced from.

freshvine:
Quick one, how do one convince the police or law enforcement agents that a new engine is sitting in the hood bearing in mind that OEM engine already have it's VIN inscribed at strategic points in the vehicle?

To make the answer easy:
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer, used to describe parts/ units/ components outsourced to specialized companies to be produced to specifications of the vehicle or machinery manufacturer. Example is Denso or Bosch producing electronic units like sensors and switches in a Toyota car. This makes Denso or Bosch unit the OEM of that part in the said Toyota car.

VIN - Vehicle Identification Number also called Chassis Number is an alphanumeric unique tag on automobiles used to identify every car produced.

Engine Number - it is the serial number of a vehicle engine.

VIN is not the same thing as Engine Number.

The car does not have engine number written on the car body, so what to do after an engine swap is to take vehicle documents and the engine number of the replacement engine to a vehicle licensing office so a new vehicle license with the new engine number will be issued. That way the law enforcement officer won't even know an engine transplant took place already.

greenhulk:
The bold part is not necessarily true. Maybe he took the picture after a cold start, so rpm will be a little high which also explains the temperature gauge being low... Or does ur own car's temperature guage just rise to normal as soon as u give ur car a cold start? Just saying.

No sir.

Seems you really want to buy this car and just want opinions though it's very unlikely you change your mind.
But here goes my observations.
Cost of baking a car: assume 100k
Cost of engine (2AZ-FE) replacement: assume 350k
Cost of body kit: assume 50k
Check engine light: ON
Engine RPM at idle: over 1,000
Temperature guage: low
Odometer reading: rolled back (what would make anyone change the engine of a car with so little mileage?)

Please do not take my word concerning prices as final. Do a market survey to be sure.

LeJeun3:


This is all you can say?! Really??

I am amazed....

In short, it's the brother that called a wrong technician.
Format of life.

Whynow:
There is no black smoke sir my engine steams beautifully from exhaust.
The O2 sensor is downstream, and is heated type which really should not be a problem. I stand to be corrected.
Yes I used the recommended plugs

The O2 code is pending because I cleared the codes, it will come out as current ..

All O2 sensors have a heater circuit because the exhaust gas temperature is not high enough for the sensor to read so it needs extra heating up.

Mazdaenginepart:
All of you don't even know about cars cause all you keep saying is were it will favour you all
A gear need to be change but you all keep on talking shit diagnosis or what you called it
For you mayor2019 or what kindly ask the man if is car is normal now or not
You all thinks am ordinary person
I can invite you all to come and see my shop
Maybe then you will know the type of person you are talking to

Dear humanoid, last the car owner posted, the indicators of the lever do not tally with the functions they serve.
Please forgive our ignorance and assuming you are ordinary person like us.
He was offered free diagnosis before you gave him your "brother's" (by the way, is he human or not ordinary like you?) number and he's had to replace and repeat same procedure till he lost count in the hands of you people that are not ordinary. He would have enjoyed better services in the hands of we ordinary people who diagnose and have accurate details before working, please leave this kind of work for mere mortals.
Thank you sir.

stpat1:
I have been away for sometime and my brother had been the one going there to check on the work.
Eventually the car was picked up on Thursday though very unsatisfied as sometimes the car jerks when the gear changes.

Now, the "N" reverses, the D1 is the Neutral. Just different rubbish jare. All these after paying heavily and wasting money.

I just got back to Lagos today and to tell you the truth, I'm too scared to drive it anywhere. I no fit shout or push car for road.

I'll just save up and take it to a professional for a proper evaluation, diagnosis or gear box replacement again.

I'm sorry about the situation you found yourself, but
1. The very first comment was a free diagnosis from Mayor2013 at Igando, but you ignored and took the option of taking car to Ladipo by yourself.
2. Gazzuzz has his workshop in Ogba, but you were not patient enough to search for his address via his previous posts.
3. Honmusa has his workshop at Osodi-Gbagada expressway, but you didn't take your car there either.

You took a risk and followed a Mazda parts dealer to get Honda parts, with hopes it would work out but here you are worse off.
I doubt any of the reputable mechanics here will ever touch your car with a 10feet pipe due to your 'smart act' and how quickly we suspect you will want to come discredit them online if anything doesn't go as you expect. Better luck next time sir.

Note: It's not that I'm unsympathetic oh, I'm just analyzing the matter as it appears to me.

That's why it's best to push to nearest building with night guard if you can't tow to mechanic workshop right away. You gotta tip the guard though.

AutoElectNG:
Respectfully disagree.

That engine has no sludge problem.

change to 5w30 but carefully monitor oil consumption for the next 5,000 miles.

At every 500 miles interval, if that will determine if the decision is reasonable or not.

compare oil consumption with manufacturer specifications if within tolerances, continue using 5w30

shall I also add that someone close to me using the same engine switched from 20w50 to 5w30 after 5 years without issues to date some 4 years later

Then that's good.

Just continue with your 20w50. You risk pushing out all the built up sludge in the engine if you change to 5w20 at this stage. This will lead to a smokey engine and oil shortage.

MPVGoddess:
Sixth repair/replacement/adjustment: After carrying full load 8 passengers and driving through one village road, the rear bumper became dislodged, a panel beater had to be involved in putting it back in order. Cost of the fix: N500.00

According to folklore, the bumper of the Sienna before it was stronger and the likelihood of this happening was next to nil with that generation of the Sienna.

IMO the person driving wasn't patient enough on the rough road or
The road isn't motorable and should be plied by very high clearance SUVs only or
Some of the passengers should have walked through the worst parts of the road because driving a car till bumper gets dislodged sounds quite carefree/ reckless.

mikotek:
My car have been gulping too much fuel. My mechanic have tried different things - the spark plugs Changed, injector serviced, nozzles replaced etc - yet no solution. So I decided to do some research. I've decided to share this because Someone in my shoes would need this info.

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Oxygen Sensor

Common signs of a faulty car oxygen sensor include the Check Engine Light coming on, bad gas mileage, and a rough idle.
The oxygen sensor in your vehicle measures oxygen levels in the exhaust gases exiting the engine. This information is used by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to determine the correct air to fuel ratio for your engine in real time. The sensor is located in the exhaust system and allows the fuel injection and engine timing to work efficiently, which assists with emissions control. The oxygen sensor transmits the data to the vehicle’s PCM to maintain the optimal air to fuel ratio for your engine. A bad or failing oxygen sensor will have a negative impact on environmental emissions and engine performance, so there are a few things to watch out for before your oxygen sensor completely fails.
1. Check Engine Light comes on

The first line of defense is the Check Engine Light. The Check Engine Light will illuminate if you have a bad or failing oxygen sensor. As soon as this light comes on, contact a professional automotive technician for a Check Engine Light inspection. This light can come on for many different reasons, so it is important to have it looked at by a professional who can correctly diagnose the exact cause. If you have high a mileage vehicle, there's a good chance it has a bad oxygen sensor that needs to be replaced.

2. Bad gas mileage

If the oxygen sensor is going bad, the fuel-delivery and fuel-combustion systems will be thrown off. If a bad oxygen sensor disrupts the air to fuel ratio mixture, or too much fuel is injected into the engine, your vehicle's gas mileage will be reduced. If you find that you are filling up your gas tank more often, keep a record of how many gallons you fill up with and how often. If it is more than normal, have a professional mechanic check out your oxygen sensor.

3. Rough engine idle and misfires

As your oxygen sensor is going bad you may notice your vehicle is running rough, misfiring or running irregularly while idling. Since the oxygen sensor output helps control engine timing, combustion intervals, and the air to fuel ratio, a bad sensor can disrupt these engine functions, causing a rough or irregular engine idle.

When to replace the sensor

If your vehicle was manufactured within the past 15 years, the oxygen sensor should be replaced every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. This sensor is a wear item and does fail over time. Replacement of a bad or failing oxygen sensor will reduce the level of emissions your vehicle puts into the atmosphere, while keeping your engine running smoothly and properly. As soon as you notice your Check Engine Light, poor gas mileage, or an irregular engine idle, book a service with YourMechanic to have your oxygen sensor replaced. This will ensure your vehicle is running smoothly and efficiently, and will help prolong the life of your engine.

@Bolded should be for a scan and diagnosis. Don't just throw parts at symptoms without properly determining what the fault/ error is.

Benosky011:
Dear Nairalanders, Please I want to purchase a Tokumbo car but am confused at the one to go for between Mercedes Benz C180 and Toyota Camry/Corolla.
I am a trader.
Kindly compare/advise me on the 2cars based on fuel economy, maintenance cost, durability and frequent fault of the 2cars pls.
I appreciate your experienced advice.
Ben

You stated 3 vehicles from 2 manufacturers.
What's your location and which manufacturer do you have access to its trustworthy and professional technician?

mikotek:
Its Toyota Carina 2. I've changed the spark plugs, serviced the injector, change the nozzles. My mechanic told me that there is no catalytic converter in the exhaust, I don't know whether that's the reason

Year of manufacture please?
To know if it's OBD2 compliant.

The rear light reminds me of Pokémon.

princetom1:
Copy and paste

Yes.

EbuteHaddow:
Please recommend where to carry out qualitative and honest car diagnostics in Lagos?

From excellence hotel (aguda ogba) please not aguda surulere. Enter college road, stop at haruna busstop, enter alh haruna str, go down 5 streets on the left . enter awe street. 2nd property on the right. Enter coordinates into your google map GPS address 6.64270 3.33477
That's directory to Gazzuzz's workshop, hope your car is one of the following manufactured after tbe year 2003: Honda/ Acura, Kia/ Hyundai, Toyota/ Lexus.

stpat1:
My bro. Yes o. The stress is just too much. I for just dey drive my thing dey go like that o. It's not as if mine was not moving before just that it was not not smooth.

Till now it's still one story or the other.
If God deliver me from this one na run o.

If I don't get a replacement or a refund by end of tomorrow na to mobilise my mopol guys o.

Did you ever scan the vehicle before commencement of work on the car sir?

stanfford:
He only pressed it and I confirm myself too dat my shocks are down. I'm only looking at other things I could check

Best way to check suspension parts is to take the units out to inspect and test individually.

stanfford:
Gurus in the house, I use a Toyota Camry 04, I recently discovered that my car swerves and nose dives when I'm braking, I also discover excessive vibration on steering when braking. My mechanic said it's the front shock absorbers that need to be changed only. I ve also physically acertained that my front shocks are gone. My question is that, is there any other thing I need to do aside the shocks? Its so worse that I don't even drive it again. I'm thinking there could be other things to be done aside just shocks but my mechanic said it's only shock I need to change.......can failure of front shock absorbers cause all this many problems?

Did the mechanic bring out the shock absorber to test its integrity or it was tested by pressing the credit and observing the bounce?
A proper suspension diagnosis is necessary to be sure.

Is check engine light on?
If yes, please run a scan for diagnosis.

mykel25:
I'm practicing it on my Honda Crv for 3 years no issue.... Engine in perfect order... I got d car semi new tho

Open your valve cover, snap a picture of your cams and post, then someone on synthetic oil will do same and we compare.
It's not only viscosity that matters sir, being synthetic or mineral oil matters too.