replete:

I really don't know but the mechanic removed it and sent his boy to take it to the repairer.
I actually doubted it at first reason why am still running ordinary water in it but the reservoir level haven't dropped since then though I noticed it dropped from F to about the L mark the next morning but ever since it has remained at that level. Still observing till my next oil change to revert to coolant.

GAZZUZZ:


High pressure systems should not be glued, they fail under stress.

thonyman:
Car gurus, kindly advise,
My Toyota Highlander 2006 suddenly looses power to accelerate optimally after 4hours trip with check engine light turning now on after the 4hours drive but goes off when cool, it drives smoothly on short trip within the town for some weeks now, the loss of acceleration only happens anytime I go on long trip exceeding 4hours drive, this started of recent, also check engine light is now permanently showing.
So I purchased a scanner & got below code, i cleared the code but i know this won't resolve the catalyst issue.
Please kindly advise.
Cc Gazzuzz et al.

DoctorG:
Happy New Year fellas!!!

Need help please. My car hardstarts in the mornings. I changed the kickstarter, then it got worse: it began to hardstart everytime you start the car.

Then i changed the cold start switch. It didn't get any better: it would hardstart at random and behave normal at random.

Then i changed the fuel pump and filter, then it went back to the origin problem: hardstating only in the mornings.

Car has been scanned. No faults relating to this. Something else i know already: gear mount.

Please i need help

GAZZUZZ:


Replace transmission

Tisong007:
Hello good people, please my high beam headlight indicator is displayed on my dashboard when I start the car even when the light is off.

Secondly my headlight is not bright at night, please what do you suggest I do.

I'm using Toyota Camry 99 tiny light.

conyema12:


Unfortunately I have limited option here in Owerri.
I have already changed to a new manual Compressor. Let’s see how it goes.

Thanks Gazuzz

Etizz:
Happy new year guys, please what does it mean when they say half and top engine if you half a picture illustration pls help...thanks a lot

seyema:
If a wrong Atf is been used for a long time in a car, will anything happen if change to the right one?

2001camry

GAZZUZZ:


First pic, half and top

Next pic complete engine .

seanfer:


Boss Happy New Year. Please how much can one get 2AZ-FE engine. Both half and top, and complete engine.

Danenergy:
I great the house....
I have 05/06 Corolla, am worried about the fuel consumption..it does 10Ltrs/100km city driving.
my friends say it supposed to be at least 7Ltrs/100km.
Am I supposed to be worried

Danenergy:
I great the house....
I have 05/06 Corolla, am worried about the fuel consumption..it does 10Ltrs/100km city driving.
my friends say it supposed to be at least 7Ltrs/100km.
Am I supposed to be worried

GAZZUZZ:


For that vehicle nothing will happen. You can switch back. The transmission built to last.

GAZZUZZ:


I might be wrong, but this looks like a classic example of switching between mineral and synthetic oils after prolonged use.


This is my advice, throw out the current engine oil you are using and use a good brand of mineral oil 20w50. Your engine has seen better days and is on its last legs. In order to manage it you need thicker oil. Going forward you will need to consider rebuilding or replacing the engine.

For the startup issue, you still have a bad starter motor (kick starter) .

When using 20w50 pls drain oil every 2000miles

9icetoo:

Sorry about your issues with your mdx. Is the 07 mdx the first generation or the second generation?
The low oil light that comes up is usually as a result of the oil level sensor which fails prematurely on the second gen. There was a tsb to fix this. Sometimes just replacing the sensor fixes this issue.

Your engine sadly is on its last legs.
Like Gazzuzz said, switch to a thicker oil 10w40 or 20w50. You can buy any of the known brands such as castrol, total, Mobil, etc. Buy from a filling station or a reputable shop.

Check your oil level regularly and have spare oil.

Your kick starter is failing, however also check the wires to and from the kick starter. Look for oxidized or frayed wires and replace them.

Your vehicle may be failing to start when hot due to compression issues.

Toks engine on that car is not that expensive. Last I asked, I was told 280k.

When you rebuild engine, stick to 5w30 synthetic from a known brand (5w30 offer better engine protection but sacrifices fuel economy).

The engine is a high compression engine, mineral oils do work but better stay with the synthetic oils.

Crocif:


Good evening sir,

Thanks again for the tips. I finally brought the vehicle back from the East this afternoon and, I am cautiously optimistic that the vehicle engine may not be far gone after all. Now to what happened.

After getting the advice from this thread, I resolved to follow it to the letter. Get a good mineral oil: 20w50 or 10w40 as the case may be. Drain the current oil and make the switch; but before I could go ahead with the plan a friend of the family, who came for a visit, requested to inspect the vehicle for any obvious leaks after he got wind of my 'oil-shortage' story. The dude is not an auto mechanic but a regular DIY kinda guy who knows quite a bit about cars and their engines.

He first checked under the vehicle for any obvious leaks, found none, but noticed that the 'sump' seemed to have been worked on before. I quickly informed him that my mechanic opened it in Lagos to clean it up when we noticed the "check low engine oil level" light problem I mentioned in my earlier post. He then checked the exhaust and noted that there are tell-tail signs that the engine was burning oil because of some black residue from the exhaust fume he found.

He then opened the engine cover to check for any oil leaks and noticed that the PCV valve (blackened with oil residue), maybe the culprit. He took it out, inspected it and confirmed his suspicion. He tried without much success to explain how the PCV valve works and why a clogged valve could lead to engine oil shortage and a smokey exhaust.

Though confused, I went ahead to buy 2 carburettor cleaners as he instructed which he used meticulously to clean up the PCV valve. I was surprised to see that the cap of the PCV valve was not black but blue. The oil residue had so built up that I thought the colour was black. Anyways, he advised that I change it but in the interim, the cleanup he did would give temporary relief to some of the issues noted.

After reinstalling the PCV valve he started the vehicle, and like magic, the exhaust smoke went away. I was cautious not to celebrate just yet. I would need to test and see if this was the remedy I sought. I went to a local mechanic (in the East) and requested that he drain the current oil and refill with a full synthetic oil (5w30). I asked that he also change the oil filter in the process.

To test if the PCV valve solution worked, I felt it was necessary to put the vehicle in a similar condition it was in when I travelled from Lagos. If the test results in an oil shortage like before, then it may be a pointer that the engine needs to be changed or rebuilt ASAP. Yeah, I did not use Mobil 1 (5w20) like before for obvious reasons (I needed a pocket-friendly alternative for the test and a 5w30 is better for my vehicle since it has approximately 115k miles on it already). The mechanic recommended Hardex 5w30.

I got 6 litres of the product. Bought the extra litre in case the test failed and I needed an oil top-up on my way back to Lagos. After the 'servicing' yesterday, I realised that the vehicle was still not emitting smoke from the exhaust. I felt this was a good sign and set-off today for what felt like the journey of my life. Got to Ore and stopped to do a quick inspection of the vehicle. Saw that one of the exhaust was emitting some smoke (hardly noticeable though) and I thought it was because of the PCV valve I am yet to change. I could find the courage to turn off the vehicle and do a proper check because of the starter motor issue I mentioned in my earlier post. Though I had it changed before travelling, I was not confident in the product I bought.

After approximately 8 hours of driving, I finally got home, allowed the vehicle to cool for an hour or two and went to inspect the oil dipstick. Got it out, cleaned it and stuck it back in again. I got it out a second time and was pleased to see that the engine oil was almost at the exact level I started with when I left the East, though it was marginally lower. I thought this could go away when I get a new PCV valve as advised. So that was it.

For the starter motor, I got one that I know I am going to change. It is functional for now. I tried it when the vehicle was hot, though it started but, for a second it felt as if it was going to fail before it picked up again.

Tunesh:
Please kindly Help. My Corolla 2006 keeps Bring On this Warning Light. And presently Check Engine light blinks.. Kindly Assist with Resolution.

Thanks and Com

GAZZUZZ:


For that vehicle nothing will happen. You can switch back. The transmission built to last.