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Re: The HONDA Club by Damlesky(m): 1:41pm On Oct 25
Please, how much does a 2007 accord catalyst cost?
Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 1:57pm On Oct 25
Damlesky:
Please, how much does a 2007 accord catalyst cost?


The complete Toks is quite pricey when I last asked for it 3months ago #140k to be precise. So I settled for the china brand new which cost me #55k
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 7:24pm On Oct 25
jceesquare:

Depends on the oil you've be using in the past and the condition of your engine.
5W-30 if engine is sludge free and does not burn oil.
u use 5w-30. But mobil. Is mobil oil good? I heard so many fake out there
Re: The HONDA Club by dalitigator(m): 7:13am On Oct 26
Damlesky:
Hi everyone, I'm about to get my first car, a 2007 accord.
The one I'm trying to get, the mechanic who was accessing the car for me said the car is very OK but the radiator has been changed and the catalyst has also been removed but I should go on to buy the vehicle.
So I want to ask before I make peyment if it's a wise decision.

PS - The mechanic went with a scanner.


Get another expert. Get like 2 to 3, compare and make a decision. I don learn. But on a serious note, I will never advise anyone to buy a naija use. I don learn. Even if na 1999 toks, buy and have peace. Economy is not friendly to be wasting money on car repairs.

You might end up spending the amount that will get you a toks.

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Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 12:41pm On Oct 26
DarkRider:
What engine oil is good for Honda Accord 2005, I'm seeing a lot of debates online and it's really confusing

Macmilla jceesquare
What did Honda recommend?

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Re: The HONDA Club by dru23(m): 3:48pm On Oct 26
DarkRider:
What engine oil is good for Honda Accord 2005, I'm seeing a lot of debates online and it's really confusing

Macmilla jceesquare

5w20.. since u buy am naija use . It is more than likely it's been abused and no point using the recommended 5w20. Use Mobil mineral oil 20w50 and change every 3k Miles....

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Re: The HONDA Club by dru23(m): 3:45am On Oct 27
escohido123:


Pls I need to buy coolant for my Honda Accord 2009 and I was asked to go to Oyingbo.
Is it only in onyingbo I can get Honda parts.
Am just confused.

This is compatible with all cars 35k . Most coolant in the market now is basically colored water.....


And if you can't afford it . try using the water that drips from the a/c of your home. At least this is better than using ordinary water.... But coolant should be your number 1 choice

Re: The HONDA Club by jceesquare(m): 5:54am On Oct 27
Bola4boy:
u use 5w-30. But mobil. Is mobil oil good? I heard so many fake out there
Yes please
Re: The HONDA Club by revived2: 7:41pm On Oct 27
I mount for this thread with my Honda pilot 07 grin grin grin
Re: The HONDA Club by honsule(m): 9:24pm On Oct 27
Guys, I have finally joined the Honda club. I purchased my first Honda civic 2007 car last week. But I have an observation. The VIN number, even on the custom papers displays that the car is hybrid. (made in Japan). imported to Naija- Tincan Island. But I used my small obd tool scanner today, to scan the car and I discovered that the VIN number is different from what is in the papers. when i checked the VIN online, it displays honda civic 2009. Why the discrepancy? Also I got one error code that displays thrice. Fuel economy not impressive to me. But let me fix the error code and observe the mpg

Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 10:56pm On Oct 27
honsule:
Guys, I have finally joined the Honda club. I purchased my first Honda civic 2007 car last week. But I have an observation. The VIN number, even on the custom papers displays that the car is hybrid. (made in Japan). imported to Naija- Tincan Island. But I used my small obd tool scanner today, to scan the car and I discovered that the VIN number is different from what is in the papers. when i checked the VIN online, it displays honda civic 2009. Why the discrepancy? Also I got one error code that displays thrice. Fuel economy not impressive to me. But let me fix the error code and observe the mpg

This your VIN case is somehow..

Firstly, check the vehicle badge at the driver side door or the based of the driver side windshield, check the VIN that you have there if it corresponds with what you have on your car papers.

Let's take it up from there first.

Vehicle licenses registration these days are something else, the way people cut corners and put unsuspecting car owners into trouble is very alarming.

As for the code you have in the scanner, kindly check your engine coolant temperature sensor to ascertain its still in good working condition.
Re: The HONDA Club by honsule(m): 5:26pm On Oct 28
Cryomancer:


This your VIN case is somehow..

Firstly, check the vehicle badge at the driver side door or the based of the driver side windshield, check the VIN that you have there if it corresponds with what you have on your car papers.

Let's take it up from there first.

Vehicle licenses registration these days are something else, the way people cut corners and put unsuspecting car owners into trouble is very alarming.

As for the code you have in the scanner, kindly check your engine coolant temperature sensor to ascertain its still in good working condition.

the vehicle badge at the driver side, based of the driver side windshield and inside the engine (shift a plastic rubber and u will see the VIN engraved on the body of the car) corresponds with my papers. just the OBD scanner that is displaying another VIN for me
Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 5:56pm On Oct 28
honsule:


the vehicle badge at the driver side, based of the driver side windshield and inside the engine (shift a plastic rubber and u will see the VIN engraved on the body of the car) corresponds with my papers. just the OBD scanner that is displaying another VIN for me
If this is the case, then I guess your OBD scanner is showing wrong details.

Try scan with another OBD scanner and see if it brings out the same VIN.
Re: The HONDA Club by Richhard(m): 6:19pm On Oct 28
dru23:


5w20.. since u buy am naija use . It is more than likely it's been abused and no point using the recommended 5w20. Use Mobil mineral oil 20w50 and change every 3k Miles....

Do you still check your email? I called you earlier you didn't pick
Re: The HONDA Club by dru23(m): 6:48pm On Oct 28
Richhard:


Do you still check your email? I called you earlier you didn't pick

I didn't receive any mail from anyone. My email is dru23@hotmail.com

Am operating fully from the USA now. So my naija business line might not be working efficiently
Re: The HONDA Club by honsule(m): 3:26am On Oct 29
Cryomancer:
If this is the case, then I guess your OBD scanner is showing wrong details.

Try scan with another OBD scanner and see if it brings out the same VIN.

OK. I will try with another scanner. Thanks
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 5:57am On Oct 29
dru23:


5w20.. since u buy am naija use . It is more than likely it's been abused and no point using the recommended 5w20. Use Mobil mineral oil 20w50 and change every 3k Miles....
This depends on how badly abused it is.
I've bought a couple of naija used cars that I used with 5w-30 with no issues.
What I advice is to put 5w-30 when you get the car, and then observe the car very closely. Look for smoking exhaust and oil leakages. If you don't have this two, then you are good.
If your engine is not already dead, then it pays to return to 5w-30. If your engine is too far gone that you can't use 5w-30, then you should be talking about buying a new engine.
Re: The HONDA Club by Macmilla(m): 5:59am On Oct 29
dru23:


This is compatible with all cars 35k . Most coolant in the market now is basically colored water.....


And if you can't afford it . try using the water that drips from the a/c of your home. At least this is better than using ordinary water.... But coolant should be your number 1 choice
Demineralized water (water from your AC) is going to rust out your radiator and engine.
Normal tap water (mostly hard water) will cause deposits in your radiator and engine.
So choose your poison.
Re: The HONDA Club by dru23(m): 6:29am On Oct 29
Macmilla:

Demineralized water (water from your AC) is going to rust out your radiator and engine.
Normal tap water (mostly hard water) will cause deposits in your radiator and engine.
So choose your poison.

We had this topic few years ago. And someone recommended using distilled water from your home ac system.

This is a lot better than using tap water that has a lot of dirt and particles that will clog the your radiator. Distilled water will not do that. Distilled water will kill your engine slowly and surely...

But overall original coolant has always been the best choice regardless of the weather conditions your car operates. I am sure over 80% of Nigerian cars on the road uses water. That is why you see cars on the road overheating.

Like William Shakespeare says to be or not to be . That should be the question. Or better in this case to use tap water , distilled water, coolant .

Tap water.... Using tap water as form of coolant will kill you engine. And your mechanic will know your by first names bases. You and your car will become best friends with the mechanic.. And rust plus corrosion will be the order of the Day. Na to dey buy radiator, water pump or double cell radiator every now and than...


Distilled water......using distilled water instead of coolant. Will basically offers a little better protection than tap water

Coolant/antifreeze........This is the best choice for your engine and radiator. The coolant operates at temperature that will help prevent over heating of engine.

It will not cause your radiator to rust like tapwater or distilled water. And you won't have to worry about corrosion. And coolant can give you at least 3years of engine protection. Some car owners that bought tokunbo cars years ago are still using the coolant that came with the car

And plus our Nigerian mechanic will tell you that you don't need coolant for your car o. Coolant and thermostat is for abroad weather 😭😭. If I decided to import 40ft container of radiator today . Before my container land Lagos ladipo buyers full ground. Before it reach self it would have sold.. some parts seller in ladipo only deal with radiator...


So choose your poison carefully..

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Re: The HONDA Club by Conner44: 10:30am On Oct 29
honsule:


the vehicle badge at the driver side, based of the driver side windshield and inside the engine (shift a plastic rubber and u will see the VIN engraved on the body of the car) corresponds with my papers. just the OBD scanner that is displaying another VIN for me

I suspect your brainbox/ECU was previously changed and not coded with the new vin of this current chassis you have.

Maybe, just use another scanner to verify as cryo said.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 12:09pm On Oct 29
dru23:


We had this topic few years ago. And someone recommended using distilled water from your home ac system.

This is a lot better than using tap water that has a lot of dirt and particles that will clog the your radiator. Distilled water will not do that. Distilled water will kill your engine slowly and surely...

But overall original coolant has always been the best choice regardless of the weather conditions your car operates. I am sure over 80% of Nigerian cars on the road uses water. That is why you see cars on the road overheating.

Like William Shakespeare says to be or not to be . That should be the question. Or better in this case to use tap water , distilled water, coolant .

Tap water.... Using tap water as form of coolant will kill you engine. And your mechanic will know your by first names bases. You and your car will become best friends with the mechanic.. And rust plus corrosion will be the order of the Day. Na to dey buy radiator, water pump or double cell radiator every now and than...


Distilled water......using distilled water instead of coolant. Will basically offers a little better protection than tap water

Coolant/antifreeze........This is the best choice for your engine and radiator. The coolant operates at temperature that will help prevent over heating of engine.

It will not cause your radiator to rust like tapwater or distilled water. And you won't have to worry about corrosion. And coolant can give you at least 3years of engine protection. Some car owners that bought tokunbo cars years ago are still using the coolant that came with the car

And plus our Nigerian mechanic will tell you that you don't need coolant for your car o. Coolant and thermostat is for abroad weather 😭😭. If I decided to import 40ft container of radiator today . Before my container land Lagos ladipo buyers full ground. Before it reach self it would have sold.. some parts seller in ladipo only deal with radiator...


So choose your poison carefully..



The best for for someone to buy brand new car or very good tokunbo. If not, there's no way one won't befriend mechanics. No wonder you see mechanics scattered all over the place.

You recommend car user to get thermostat and fan connection to factory but no brand new thermostat out there, engine sef don worn out, radiator don old, you hardly see original coolant. The one wey dey original dey very expensive.

So for your car to be very correct, be ready to spend fortunes . And how many people get the fortune for these t pain naija. God abeg o. Na brand new car I wan buy next fah.
Re: The HONDA Club by calculation(m): 1:59pm On Oct 29
honsule:


the vehicle badge at the driver side, based of the driver side windshield and inside the engine (shift a plastic rubber and u will see the VIN engraved on the body of the car) corresponds with my papers. just the OBD scanner that is displaying another VIN for me
Based on the infomation provided, it means that at a particular time, your ECU aka was replaced which had the VIN number of donor vehicle. To me, it either you rewrite your own in the ECU or continue to use since performance is not depend on Vin info inside ECU.
Re: The HONDA Club by dru23(m): 3:04pm On Oct 29
Bola4boy:
The best for for someone to buy brand new car or very good tokunbo. If not, there's no way one won't befriend mechanics. No wonder you see mechanics scattered all over the place.

You recommend car user to get thermostat and fan connection to factory but no brand new thermostat out there, engine sef don worn out, radiator don old, you hardly see original coolant. The one wey dey original dey very expensive.

So for your car to be very correct, be ready to spend fortunes . And how many people get the fortune for these t pain naija. God abeg o. Na brand new car I wan buy next fah.


These are very basic things every car owners should know. There are basic DIY that every car owner should be able to do.
Now if your car is Grade A tokunbo, from experience Nigerian car dealer sabi buy good cars. It will be an opportunity for the car owner to keep up with the basic DIY of a car. There will be no need to buy brand new car. Just maintain the car and know basic car maintenance.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 3:32pm On Oct 29
But getting the grade A tokunbo cost huge money now. I pity anyone going for naija used vehicles at these period. No one will sell his car if it's not given him issues.
Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 8:04pm On Oct 29
Bola4boy:
But getting the grade A tokunbo cost huge money now. I pity anyone going for naija used vehicles at these period. No one will sell his car if it's not given him issues.

I beg to differ.. There are still people out there who still sell their Naija used cars in very perfect working condition, I've seen a couple of them. But the ratio compared to terrible car sellers are like 2% to 98%.

I plan on selling my car next year to upgrade and I already have two people from my office that are on standby to buy it just because they know my maintenance culture and how I don't compromise with fixing my vehicle.

Just carry out due diligence, know the vehicle history if you can, ensure you check, re-scan, over check, analyze and finally check again before you part with your money for any Naija used vehicles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 8:11pm On Oct 29
Cryomancer:


I beg to differ.. There are still people out there who still sell their Naija used cars in very perfect working condition, I've seen a couple of them. But the ratio compared to terrible car sellers are like 2% to 98%.

I plan on selling my car next year to upgrade and I already have two people from my office that are on standby to buy it just because they know my maintenance culture and how I don't compromise with fixing my vehicle.

Just carry out due diligence, know the vehicle history if you can, ensure you check, re-scan, over check, analyze and finally check again before you part with your money for any Naija used vehicles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
you sef talk say na 2:98.

That means the probability of getting a good naija used car is like searching for needle inside the ocean. Many car owners are suffering these days. In the space of 2 weeks, I spent close to 80k on repairs and maintenance. Excluding fuel o. Omo.

Meanwhile, are you going for naija used car when wanna upgrade?
Re: The HONDA Club by GentryAkinyemi: 10:30pm On Oct 29
My honda accord 07 shows error code P0135 02 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 1 as the only code.
Please can anyone recommend a solid rewire to help fix in lagos as i have changed the sensor twice but code remains.
Re: The HONDA Club by Cryomancer: 10:31pm On Oct 29
Bola4boy:
you sef talk say na 2:98.

That means the probability of getting a good naija used car is like searching for needle inside the ocean. Many car owners are suffering these days. In the space of 2 weeks, I spent close to 80k on repairs and maintenance. Excluding fuel o. Omo.

Meanwhile, are you going for naija used car when wanna upgrade?
Lol... Car maintenance recently is a nightmare due to the current exchange rate. If you no like your car, price of things can make one cut corners.

As for your last question about my upgrade, na wetin my money reach I go buy abeg. The most important thing is to do due diligence. But Acura TSX between 09-12 is what I'm settling for.
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 11:14am On Oct 30
GentryAkinyemi:
My honda accord 07 shows error code P0135 02 sensor heater circuit bank 1 sensor 1 as the only code.
Please can anyone recommend a solid rewire to help fix in lagos as i have changed the sensor twice but code remains.
I faced the same issue o. Those rewire may be buying the wrong type of sensor. Or just check the wiring connection.

I wasted 50k buying sensor before I got the one compatible with my car. This our technician sabi do stupid trial and error and they will be so confident
Re: The HONDA Club by GentryAkinyemi: 2:43pm On Oct 30
Many thanks Bola4boy.
I got another oxygen sensor and now the code has changed to P1157 (the fault code not in database ). Rewire says oxygen sensor bank 1 is fixed and error code is because engine was changed.
I used another scanner and code was the same P1157 but with description of manufacture control.
Re: The HONDA Club by dalitigator(m): 5:32am On Oct 31
Bola4boy:
you sef talk say na 2:98.

That means the probability of getting a good naija used car is like searching for needle inside the ocean. Many car owners are suffering these days. In the space of 2 weeks, I spent close to 80k on repairs and maintenance. Excluding fuel o. Omo.

Meanwhile, are you going for naija used car when wanna upgrade?


You never change 4 tyres and fix the legs. Engine sitting nkor? You just dey start. Lol
Re: The HONDA Club by Bola4boy(m): 5:21pm On Oct 31
dalitigator:



You never change 4 tyres and fix the legs. Engine sitting nkor? You just dey start. Lol
Having a car is now a luxury. I know some of my friends who have put for sale on top their cars

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