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My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 11:49pm On Sep 07, 2021 |
Good evening everyone. Please I bought my car about a month now. (Toks) As I was bringing it in, I didn’t know the car was overheating and it burnt my gasket. I fixed it in agony. Now just today, after parking it for 9 days I called the mechanic who told me I had to change the 4 coils, plugs and do a fresh servicing. I did all this and even bought two new gallons of coolant. Dear people, do you know that after an hour of all this, I tried to test drive , just along the way I noticed the car was over heating then I Tried to look for a little safe place And park. I opened my engine bay and noticed that gasket is burnt again! All my money down the drain! The stress, the agony, the everything. I’m so so sad! Trying really to be strong. Please people, what can I do? Now the car won’t start and I had to pay a towing van to tow it. Sorry about my grammar. My heart is just too heavy. Thanks. Any opinion is welcome. 93 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by H2ho(m): 11:52pm On Sep 07, 2021 |
Mskrisx:Sell the gaddam thing 271 Likes 28 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by nosiebaba(m): 12:03am On Sep 08, 2021 |
You fixed overheating without tracing or addressing what caused the overheating in the first place. I think your radiator is bad, or the fans are not working , or the water pump is bad. If its the radiator, change the radiator, maybe the cells are blocked or its expired. For the radiator fan, tell the electrician you want the fans to be working as soon as you turn the ignition on. For the water pump, ita unlikely that's the cause.but they should check it 473 Likes 22 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by nosiebaba(m): 12:04am On Sep 08, 2021 |
nosiebaba:Di this and thank me later. 101 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by engrfaruq(m): 12:21am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx: Your car is probably overheating and that's what keeps burning the gasket. That's why it's advisable to keep glancing at the engine temperature on the dashboard, to make sure that it's within the normal range. In the meantime, make sure you trace the source of the overheating, after changing the gasket. It could be faulty fan, bad radiator (clogged or leaking) and very unlikely water pump. Meanwhile what model is that your car sef? 86 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by greggng: 12:29am On Sep 08, 2021 |
A month tokunbo stressing you like this. I guess you didn't carry out due diligence before buying this ride . First , you have to go learn about car with a view to getting more experience on how car works . This might sound naive but is truth ...otherwise you may be forced to sell this ride to someone that understands what he ought to do. May be they sold a lemon to you . Take it to a good mechanic for proper check up 60 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by samuelson06(m): 12:36am On Sep 08, 2021 |
If indeed you are a female as your profile suggests, please sell the car because I know very well that women can't bear sh!t for too else it breaks them completely. 32 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 12:45am On Sep 08, 2021 |
nosiebaba: Good evening. Please I read all you wrote. This Mechanic seems incompetent. Can you recommend anyone to me as I am currently in Lagos. Thank you Sir. 17 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 12:47am On Sep 08, 2021 |
greggng: Good evening. When I went to buy this car, I went with a mechanic and he told me all is good. Same him is fixing my car now. Please any mechanic suggestion? As I am currently in lagos. 40 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by themonk(m): 1:10am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx:If you are on the mainland use Gazzuzz, if you are on the island use Radautoworks, both are on nairaland and that’s their usernames. I think they have their numbers on their profiles. 112 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 1:22am On Sep 08, 2021 |
themonk:Thank you plenty much. I appreciate. 21 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Oche211(m): 1:49am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Just sell the car and have peace of mind |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by spill(m): 2:16am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Hi Mskrisx, Always call or visit mechanics that scans your car first before repairs or visit car scanner guys, it will definitely help. The way I work on my car is this, I invite a car scanner to scan my ride anytime I notice anything abnormal. Immediately the problem codes are pulled out, I collect all the codes, make research and watch YouTube videos on how to fix the problems. Then I will invite a mechanic and direct him on what I want him to do. I'm always willing to pay the mechanics well but must follow my instructions while working because I have done my research very well. I drive around with less stress and I scan my car like 2 times in a month. I tried getting a scanner to be scanning it myself but Jumia delivered rubbish scanner that takes forever to connect to my car. I will make out chance visit the market and get a good scanner for myself to reduce cost of inviting the car scanner. Always know the cause of the problem before working on your car. Don't allow mechanics to suggest or guess. Finally, collect and keep safe every part a mechanic removed from your car. Make sure you collect the coils he replaced and keep it safe. 201 Likes 22 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by boldx(m): 3:06am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Where is your location? Do you have a mechanic there now? Check back and reply here 3 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by youngalex(m): 3:22am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Sorry about that bro,I had a similar experience with my Lexus SUV,it overheats once the ac is on and I stay in traffic for over 30mins. I had to go to ladipo,my mechanic recommended I change the follow come single cell radiator to double cell radiator then they ensured the fans are very active. Since then no issues,so try and check if the radiator is single cell or double cell,try changing it alongside the water pump and radiator fan. Lastly keep an eye on your temp gauge so you can observe any increase 48 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by DukeNija(m): 3:39am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx: I can imagine the stress and pain. Kpele. We’ve been there in the past. Firstly, ditch your evil mechanic cos he’s the part of the problem here. Secondly, you didn’t indicate the make and year of your car. Thirdly, do you have any male figure you can speak to for assistance cos auto mechanical issues can be draining. And finally, you need a very good mechanic to trace the origin and source of the overheating. It could be as simple as a bad radiator cap or faulty thermostat. So you need someone who’s knowledgeable to help supervise the repairs so you don’t further stress or frustrate yourself. I could send an auto mechanic to you if you don’t mind, depending on your location in Lagos. 32 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by inception101(m): 6:47am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx: GET RID OF THE MECHANIC ASAAAAAAAAP. 36 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by muller101(m): 6:50am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Check if your fan is working fine. And also the thermostat. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 6:52am On Sep 08, 2021 |
DukeNija: Good morning I read your reply. And I appreciate. Yes I am in Lagos. 1 Like |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 6:54am On Sep 08, 2021 |
youngalex: Thank you so my bro. I will do all this. Thanks again. 1 Like |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:54am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx: Make , model and year of production. Mskrisx: Vehicle purchase is a very delicate matter even when dealing with foreign used vehicles . Foreign used vehicles that have been involved in front impact accidents commonly have the following issues. 1. Overheating 2. Air-conditioning failure 3. Transmission failure. Overheating Most of all these failures are caused on Nigerian soil due to negligence and poor handling of the repair job. Most repair jobs are done using used radiator units which could be blocked or leaking. Some times wrong radiators are used to save cost or patched Most cooling systems are not pressure tested after the repair job and could have small leaks which lead to overheating after purchase. Air-conditioning failure . Newer vehicles 2006-date. Use very sensitive AC systems which will not tolerate abuse. The use of substandard refrigerant and refilling systems without checking the level of compressor oil left , and finally refilling systems without pulling a vacuum will certainly lead to compressor damage in a very short period. Transmission Failure Contamination of the transmission is very common during radiator swaps , especially when the heat transfer line is not flushed , contamination gets into the transmission causing failure. What to do. In your current case remote diagnosis will not cut it. A careful examination of the cooling system , replacement of sensitive systems like the radiator , water pump and pipes that might be failing is important , also checking that the cooling fans are running optimal is imprortant. Finally resurfacing the head cylinder and changing valve stem seals will go a long way to ensure engine life (if it still exists ) Overall find a good workshop to review the work done and fix. 43 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 6:56am On Sep 08, 2021 |
GAZZUZZ: Hi good morning. It is Toyota Camry 08. Thanks for writing back. 1 Like |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 6:59am On Sep 08, 2021 |
inception101: Thanks I did in my soul, Spirit and mind yesterday. Thanks 22 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Karleb(m): 7:28am On Sep 08, 2021 |
When you did not have a car, you die? 4 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 7:33am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Karleb: Yes, I almost die. I’d rather have a Trying to conceive Wife than not being able to afford any bride price at all. Bro na MY CAR, and one good mechanic’s touch, everything bad will be history. ( that’s why I am soliciting opinions. Na poor man say Guinness they sweet am when Andre Rosé Dey. Thank you and happy trekking. 196 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by nedekid: 7:36am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Pls don't make your fan permanent as adviced above. It could cause other problems. If you are around akowonjo/Egbeda axis, I could give you a good Japanese car mechanic that will fix your car at minimal reasonable cost. Ie your burnt gasket. As per overheating, if it concerns your radiator, forget it. Simple matter. "Murphy Agbede" will take out that radiator, open the cells and clean it up. That car will work like new. My sis pajero after all the rubbish by lekki mechanics and overheating still continued, I told her to send the car over. Sharp sharp overheating from radiator was fixed. 2 years later, still no issues. 24 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by buygala(m): 7:47am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Mskrisx: A problematic car is worse than trekking..in fact, at some point you will get to start envying those trekking... Let's just hope you haven't used your money to buy "village people".. if you have, I assure you that a short time from now, you will trek with a heavy heart when the car has demolished your bank account 39 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by frowland(m): 7:52am On Sep 08, 2021 |
nosiebaba: Water pump is the cause and you guys should stop this sordid method of bypassing the radiator fan as a solution to cooling. 3 Likes |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Kinimajor: 8:02am On Sep 08, 2021 |
No be lie Bro had same issues with my Lexus ES300 I l later sold it youngalex: |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by SimeonOTC(m): 8:43am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Op said "My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me"...ah no laugh 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by tundeblack: 8:49am On Sep 08, 2021 |
Call me on 08174480101. Help in a jiffy |
Re: My Car Is Killing Me. Please Help Me Before It Finishes Me. by Mskrisx(f): 8:51am On Sep 08, 2021 |
buygala: Envy. Typical of some of my country men. Pull him Down syndrome. I will update this thread for good news. I will. 55 Likes 8 Shares |
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