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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Machini(m): 10:15pm On Mar 27, 2020
Zane2point4:

I don raise my own tey tey,no wahala,its a life saver.
Car front bumper looks clean and smiling since then,no change on the balance even on high speed.

Okay. Cheers!
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lush100(m): 11:59pm On Mar 27, 2020
fixed my air-conditioning.
as cool as cube. drove to another state.
enjoyed the journey on top speed. check light disappeared.
I have looked for Toyota recommend coolant throughout ibadan without success
I'm looking for an alternative coolant I can use.my coolant very low.
I need the next best alternative brand.

Toyota Corolla sports 2006.

will appreciate appropriate suggestions
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dannybrasky(m): 12:16am On Mar 28, 2020
Lush100:
fixed my air-conditioning.
as cool as cube. drove to another state.
enjoyed the journey on top speed. check light disappeared.
I have looked for Toyota recommend coolant throughout ibadan without success
I'm looking for an alternative coolant I can use.my coolant very low.
I need the next best alternative brand.

Toyota Corolla sports 2006.

will appreciate appropriate suggestions
Cc gazzuzzlogistics
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Segzila: 5:27pm On Mar 28, 2020
Dear Gazzuzz

I use a 4 wheel drive Lexus RX 300 and presently started having some funny noise from the propeller / axle....my mechanic suggested i convert it to a front wheel drive......is this a good option, what further complication can arise from this change....a bit confused now.......I once had axle problem where the axle got stuck and I had to tow the car to a mechanic...am afraid this cud happen again

Thanks as I await your advise
Segzi
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by A305: 5:28pm On Mar 28, 2020
Baba Gee, I hail your government.

Please sir, I need your advise about this issue; it's an 06 corrolla, I recently cleaned my throttle body and discovered it threw 2 codes (P0123 and P2135) and maintenance required light came on aside from the regular check engine light.

My question is; will replacing the entire trottle body fix this or could it be a minor thing like replacing the throttle position sensor only.

Cc GAZZUZZ
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:36pm On Mar 28, 2020
A305:
Baba Gee, I hail your government.

Please sir, I need your advise about this issue; it's an 06 corrolla, I recently cleaned my throttle body and discovered it threw 2 codes (P0123 and P2135) and maintenance required light came on aside from the regular check engine light.

My question is; will replacing the entire trottle body fix this or could it be a minor thing like replacing the throttle position sensor only.

Cc GAZZUZZ

any issues presently?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by A305: 5:42pm On Mar 28, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


any issues presently?
No issues at all except it takes long for it to idle down to 1000 on start up unless I put on the ac. I notice a little bit of rough idle when it finally gets to 1000.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:19pm On Mar 28, 2020
A305:
No issues at all except it takes long for it to idle down to 1000 on start up unless I put on the ac. I notice a little bit of rough idle when it finally gets to 1000.

The throttle pedal settings have been tampered with same with throttle body settings.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by A305: 6:21pm On Mar 28, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


The throttle pedal settings have been tampered with same with throttle body settings.
Thank you sir. I really appreciate your advice. How can it be corrected sir?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:36pm On Mar 28, 2020
A305:
Thank you sir. I really appreciate your advice. How can it be corrected sir?

Two ways, one copy parameters from another corolla without issues and adjust throttle pedal and throttle butterfly angles to those setting.

2 just replace throttle pedal and throttle body
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by A305: 6:59pm On Mar 28, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Two ways, one copy parameters from another corolla without issues and adjust throttle pedal and throttle butterfly angles to those setting.

2 just replace throttle pedal and throttle body
Don't know how to go about this sir but I will clear code and if it comes back, I will bring the car to your place sir after the coronavirus lock down.

Thanks sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nonhuman(m): 8:26pm On Mar 28, 2020
Can bad catalyst or no catalyst cause low fuel milage in any car.? . if not what is causing low fuel fuel milage in my Hyundai Tucson 2008 4plug
I observe the fan is running directly
No check engine light
I scanned nothing was found
Exust pipe has no leakage
Airflow meter replaced
No black smoke
A mechanic ask me to replace catalyst converter, and my problem will be solved
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ojeysky(m): 8:35pm On Mar 28, 2020
nonhuman:
Can bad catalyst or no catalyst cause low fuel milage in any car.? . if not what is causing low fuel fuel milage in my Hyundai Tucson 2008 4plug
I observe the fan is running directly
No check engine light
I scanned nothing was found
Exust pipe has no leakage
Airflow meter replaced
No black smoke
A mechanic ask me to replace catalyst converter, and my problem will be solved

That's one of the reason in bold, correct that as soon as you can
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nonhuman(m): 8:40pm On Mar 28, 2020
ojeysky:


That's one of the reason in bold, correct that as soon as you can
please kindly explain to me how I can correct it I wasn't aware when it was done thanks very much
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:08pm On Mar 28, 2020
A305:
Don't know how to go about this sir but I will clear code and if it comes back, I will bring the car to your place sir after the coronavirus lock down.

Thanks sir

Good man

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Promxy94(m): 3:06am On Mar 29, 2020
Zane2point4:

Then trust me he doesn't know a dime about it grin

Exactly what I did to my camry 2001 here in pH..
I just raised my back a little with 2500, they added small thing and now the ground clearance is good.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ojeysky(m): 12:38pm On Mar 29, 2020
nonhuman:
please kindly explain to me how I can correct it I wasn't aware when it was done thanks very much

Take it to those that know about electrical wiring (popularly called rewire) they will return it back to normal, it's usually a easy thing
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by chukzy4u(m): 5:19am On Mar 30, 2020
Baba Gee

I recently got a Tokunbo Lexus 350 but the key doesnt open the doors, how do I go about it?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 9:26am On Mar 30, 2020
eRex:


Any recommendations...

I have similar issue on 09 corolla and 08 Elantra.... Elantra is even the worst

The trusted guy I v is in Ibadan but I can give u his contact
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 9:26am On Mar 30, 2020
shina101:
Do you know of any within Ajah axis?




Nope except in Ib
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by eRex(m): 9:45am On Mar 30, 2020
Johnsonkeyz2019:


The trusted guy I v is in Ibadan but I can give u his contact
Won't mind .. expecting it..thx
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by rbox(m): 12:49pm On Mar 30, 2020
Pls Nairalander, How much can I get BORALE TOKUNBO ENGINE of a Toyota Camry 1999 model. Aka. Tiny light Camry.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by chukzy4u(m): 1:01pm On Mar 30, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Two ways, one copy parameters from another corolla without issues and adjust throttle pedal and throttle butterfly angles to those setting.

2 just replace throttle pedal and throttle body


Baba Gee

I recently got a Tokunbo Lexus 350 but the key doesnt open the doors, how do I go about it?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:25pm On Mar 30, 2020
chukzy4u:



Baba Gee

I recently got a Tokunbo Lexus 350 but the key doesnt open the doors, how do I go about it?

very simple, take car to lock smith, he will cut new key/keys on failing locks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by SpeedRacer(m): 11:44pm On Mar 30, 2020
Good evening please o recently swapped my 05 corolla for a 2010 Honda Accord 2010 4 cylinders After completing my uber HP. Theres this rattle on start up , I read I read its the VTC , and I want to know if I can go ahead and replace it ,also the car has been used for less 6 months after it was purchased as toks but they've started using mineral oil and I want to know if I can switch up to Synthetic oil ,lastly i noticed the oil level was short and I'm scared of oil burn issues as I intend to use the car for uber on weekends
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Erikado19: 2:05pm On Mar 31, 2020
GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.


Please I drive a Lexus ES 300,it makes a loud sound when you start the engine in the morning, or when the car has not been driven for 6hours. The sound decreases within 2 -3 seconds after the engine is kept on to normal. I was told by a mechanic that it's the oil pump. He advised me to change the oil pump. Please, I want to know the cost of an oil pump for this vehicle.Could this be also not the oil pump.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ojeysky(m): 4:01pm On Mar 31, 2020
Erikado19:



Please I drive a Lexus ES 300,it makes a loud sound when you start the engine in the morning, or when the car has not been driven for 6hours. The sound decreases within 2 -3 seconds after the engine is kept on to normal. I was told by a mechanic that it's the oil pump. He advised me to change the oil pump. Please, I want to know the cost of an oil pump for this vehicle.Could this be also not the oil pump.

It's normal for a car to have cold start (with high rpm) and should come down thereafter. I hope your cooling system is on default settings
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Erikado19: 4:23pm On Mar 31, 2020
ojeysky:


It's normal for a car to have cold start (with high rpm) and should come down thereafter. I hope your cooling system is on default settings

The sound is very rattling.Could it be the engine pump.Cooling system is on default.

My mechanic said I will have to change metal and bearing
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KingCassy(m): 9:48pm On Mar 31, 2020
Please I'm seriously having issues with my Camry 07, always jerking, changed all the coils, and plugs, Even fuel pumps. After few days, it started again... I changed plug again, it stopped sbd started the next day again.. Please I really need help here
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 10:26pm On Mar 31, 2020
KingCassy:
Please I'm seriously having issues with my Camry 07, always jerking, changed all the coils, and plugs, Even fuel pumps. After few days, it started again... I changed plug again, it stopped sbd started the next day again.. Please I really need help here

You don't change things and parts in modern cars without understanding what actually causes these malfunction. Scan that car and post codes here.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KingCassy(m): 11:32pm On Mar 31, 2020
KINGreignn:


You don't change things and parts in modern cars without understanding what actually causes these malfunction. Scan that car and post codes here.

You have idea where I can scan the car in Enugu??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 11:54pm On Mar 31, 2020
KingCassy:


You have idea where I can scan the car in Enugu??
No pls

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