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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by gly2ken: 10:22pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
seina, my car refuse to start whenever the engine is hot. after driving it for sometime, if i pack it and want to start it immediately the temperature guage will b high and the car will refuse to start until the temperature goes down. the car is toyota rav 4, 2004 model. 1 Like |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ojeffo: 10:25pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Oga sienna and other gurus in d house...I hv a 2007 honda accord that is gradually getting on my nerves..the most annoying of all the problems is d constant vibration wen on drive or while parked...and I also noticed dt wen d car is on park.d engine will randomly fire itself n drops and keeps doing that.and also some sound coming out from d hood..im very upset with the car.. I hv been to two mechanics and they dnt seem to know what to do with it. .plsss I need serious help and advice |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Akpan107(m): 10:27pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
pak:There is what is called ''Biscuit'' in car silenser. It's normaly white in colour. If you see it from a little distance, it would look like garri. When that thing is removed from your silenser, it would never stop consuming fuel. The only solution is for you to change the silenser completely since the biscuit can never be replaced. The biscuit is usually in the middle of the silenser. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Akpan107(m): 10:36pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
gly2ken: seina, my car refuse to start whenever the engine is hot. after driving it for sometime, if i pack it and want to start it immediately the temperature guage will b high and the car will refuse to start until the temperature goes down. the car is toyota rav 4, 2004 model.Your car may be overheating. First thing you should do is: take the radiator for thourogh washing, may be the radiator is dirty. After the washing, emty two can of radiator coolant in the radiator, if it did not stop, you need to change the top gasket. It dosnt cost much. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by NUkachukwu: 10:37pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Hi guys, I have a SAAB 95{Eco power, direct ignition}, when ever the AC is turned on, it drags the engine hence the car struggles to move and it consumes a lot of fuel even without the AC turned on. Can anyone kindly advice because I so love that car and do not want it to park up? Thanks..... |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 10:38pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
WHEN U DRIVE TO MUCH FOR A LONG TIME YOU FUEL WILL FINISH EXCESSIVELY OR IN NIGERIA CASE WHEN YOU SWITCH YOU CAR IN GO SLOW YOUR FUEL WILL FINISH |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Abagworo(m): 10:54pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Any form of leakage in the exhaust or effusion system could lead to skyrocketted fuel consumption. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by koboko69: 11:32pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
gly2ken: seina, my car refuse to start whenever the engine is hot. after driving it for sometime, if i pack it and want to start it immediately the temperature guage will b high and the car will refuse to start until the temperature goes down. the car is toyota rav 4, 2004 model. Check for leakages on your radiator and check if ur radiator cap is tightly fit. Your car might be over heating. You can also steam wash your engine and radiator. ( a radiotor flush should be fine) Note: if your car is sound. There is no reason why any 'liquid' should keep dropping. be it your engine oil, radiator coolant, Atf break oil etc.As a matter of fact you are not meant to open your radiator cap for any reason except in the case of over heating. If you have to refill any of this often...something is wrong. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by realflakes: 11:44pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
I have d same problem wt my siena 2002 model it consumes fuel like mad. I just got it 7months ago dey asked me to change d plugs n many others things which I did but I wouldn't know maybe is d tire cos I bought new 4 tyres that is higher than d specified one don't know d serial no except I asked my hubby. I use full tank within 3wks within d town n I don't go out more dan 3x a wk I'm old skool, so don't have a Blackberry, lol. My email address is siena_@hotmail.co.uk Or you can post your query here, if you wish.[/quote] |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by koboko69: 11:44pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
NUkachukwu: Hi guys, I have a SAAB 95{Eco power, direct ignition}, when ever the AC is turned on, it drags the engine hence the car struggles to move and it consumes a lot of fuel even without the AC turned on. Can anyone kindly advice because I so love that car and do not want it to park up? Thanks..... Your engine is old. Start thinking of getting another! |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by realflakes: 11:51pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
realflakes: I have d same problem wt my siena 2002 model it consumes fuel like mad. I just got it 7months ago dey asked me to change d plugs n many others things which I did but I wouldn't know maybe is d tire cos I bought new 4 tyres that is higher than d specified one don't know d serial no except I asked my hubby. I use full tank within 3wks within d town n I don't go out more dan 3x a wk @siena pls I need a urgent response |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 11:54pm On Dec 06, 2013 |
Siena: Things that can make a car thirstier than normal: Omo good post but guy ur username is very funny oh.... *My Dad's Car.... |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 12:20am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Chynx: Nice one Siena. You ar too good! Siena boss, pls can u explain the cause of this case and its possible solution. This is an intersting condition and I will like to view your professional advise on this. Thanks boss. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by crisycent: 1:45am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Service the injector Check for exhaust leakage most importantly, check the airflow system of the vehicle. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ojubi(m): 2:44am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Dear siena, pls I need your help on this issue too. I drive a toyota rav 4 98 model, it drinks fuel like a duck fowl drinks water in the dry season. I complained to my mechanic, he claimed the air-flow metre is bad, I bought a new one yet the problem still exist up till today. Using public transport I pay just 200 naira to go to church and come back, but if I use my car I must buy fuel for 1000 naira for that distance and by the time I am coming back my metre will already be warning me of low fuel. Please what do I do? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Toktee(m): 2:55am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Oga siana,my car is honda halla,last week check light comes up till nw it has refused to go,but the car is moving ok,can this cause a problem in the car or there is problem already? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by yhemisog(m): 5:15am On Dec 07, 2013 |
I experienced exactly almost same wiv ma EOD 03 too, a friend adviced i change d exhaust, and on getting 2 my panel we discovered d catalyst had burnt or probably not even there at all . This was exactly what caused the outrageous fuel consumption. The guy opened it up and added some iron netlike kit inside it. Lo nd behold the consumption stop instantly. Try this bro it mite work 4u. My car is sound now , i nor dey sweat inside a.c. again d fuel consumption almost give me stroke. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by AreaFada2: 5:43am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Interesting thread. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by pak: 5:55am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Thanks you'all, the problems have since been solved. For posterity, they were : 1. Using bigger tyres than the recommended size, as stated below 2. My Mechs put water inside the radiator instead of coolant after servicing, leading to the engine operating at a higher temperature than normal. Good thing is the car is still on the road, still ran around town with it today. 1 Share
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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ojeffo: 5:59am On Dec 07, 2013 |
ojeffo: Oga sienna and other gurus in d house...I hv a 2007 honda accord that is gradually getting on my nerves..the most annoying of all the problems is d constant vibration wen on drive or while parked...and I also noticed dt wen d car is on park.d engine will randomly fire itself n drops and keeps doing that.and also some sound coming out from d hood..im very upset with the car.. I hv been to two mechanics and they dnt seem to know what to do with it. .plsss I need serious help and advice Haba!!! Nobody is looking at my post...plsssssss |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by pak: 6:01am On Dec 07, 2013 |
ojeffo: Have you done a scan of the car ? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by victorazy(m): 6:30am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Siena: Things that can make a car thirstier than normal:And you omitted Weak Engine Oil! What kind of Mechanical Engineer u be sef? Don't you know that weak or bad oil can stiff the engine which will make it to consume fuel cuz is struggling to work? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by emekaxy: 6:35am On Dec 07, 2013 |
pak: I have a car with a 3.0L engine. though the fuel consumption has always been on the high side, @Siena please come to my aid. I just received my toyota camry 2001 Le from my brother in the states which passed inspection before he shipped it to US. I have driven it for just one month though not regular for this period but i noticed their is a high fuel consumption since i visited the mechanic to carry out the following work. 1.I raised the shocks bc the car is very low. 2. I changed the oil with Mobil XHP engine oil/filter 3. I filled the radiator reserve can with water 4. Carried out wheel alighnment after shock lift. Please advice me this is damn much compare to before. Thank you |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Sunkaeme: 7:35am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Please I need your informed advice. I drive Honda Accord 2003 4cyclinder engine. I have being hearing this loud noise from inside the hood at the passenger's side. It usually becomes louder when I engage any of the gears & also when I switch on AC. I have replaced the engine seats still it has not stopped. Pls what can cause this & what should I do. My mechanic seems not to have solution to it. He said I should buy Oil Treatment & use in the engine buy I am not convinced that that bad Oil can cause such noise. I stay at Ogba axis of Lagos. If you know any good Automech shop around pls help me with their contacts. Thanks as I look forward to your responses |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by luash: 8:03am On Dec 07, 2013 |
You're doing a great job here but I need to know what could be the cause of black smoke from exhaust could it the a sensor problem its a toyota rav4 |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by JaaizTech: 9:25am On Dec 07, 2013 |
NUkachukwu: Hi guys, I have a SAAB 95{Eco power, direct ignition}, when ever the AC is turned on, it drags the engine hence the car struggles to move and it consumes a lot of fuel even without the AC turned on. Can anyone kindly advice because I so love that car and do not want it to park up? Thanks.....Yeah your engine may be old, but if it is not smoking yet i think you can still benefit from a general tune up. Try this: 1) locate your air filter and if dirty replace it with a new one 2) Check your plugs and replace them if necessary with recommended specs. 3) Replace your plug wires if you have never before. 4) since your car is so old, and you are using injectors, servicing the injwctors can only be good. 5) lastly check your exhaust, they all get clogged over time. 1 Like |
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