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Car Talk / Re: HELP: My Car Is Consuming Too Much Fuel. by myke20: 6:54am On Aug 25, 2012
I have the same problem.oxygen sensor or air/fuel sensor bank 1 sensor 1.my mechanic said that current is nt in one place like that.cos he said d sensor is good.he said the brain box is reading a false info to the computer boa bla bla.but I still get like 17.9 to 18.1MPG on the average.how can I fix this problem.I'm in benin.thanks
Car Talk / Re: Explaining Catalysts And Catalyst Codes by myke20: 6:29am On Aug 22, 2012
Thanks if u say so.but d fin has dropped to 17.3 today.well I pulled d sensor and noticed oil in the attachment I mean d one u attach d closet to.enclosed here is a pic.is dat where the air/fuel sensor bak 1 sensor 1 is located.if dat is it den I can change it joor.is it normal to find oil dere.pls help.is dere any way d brainb ox can affect dis fin.cos d mechanic said dat dere is no current

Car Talk / Re: Code P1135 by myke20: 5:32am On Aug 22, 2012
Thanks yall.my mechanic claims dat dere are no new oxygen sensors dat u can only get 2nd grade and dat it is 7000 naira.na wa o.so what do I do next
Car Talk / Re: Code P1135 by myke20: 3:44am On Aug 21, 2012
@ md autotec thanks.but the problem is still dere.my mechanic took the sensor out and said that the brain box is faulty and dat it does not read a a correct code bla bla bla.he use a tester to test the stuff and current was in some and not in some.he said something about earth sha.so rite noe I have 18.1MPG as my average mpg.is dis good or bad and can u direct me to where I can solve dis problrm once and for all in benin
Car Talk / Re: Explaining Catalysts And Catalyst Codes by myke20: 3:30am On Aug 21, 2012
Hello nissparts.good morning.mine is a toyota camry big daddy.I scanned and got code p1135 air/fuel sensor heater sensor 1 bank 1.I took it to a mechanic in benin and after like 9hrs dey cud not do anyfin.the oga den said that the brain box is faulty and dat it is nt sendin a rite info to the ecu bla bla bla.when I drove dere I had an average MPG of 18.3 MPG.but as I was leaving dere the fin dropped to 18.1MPG.na wa o.so my question what is the function of this sensor .does it make d car thirstier for fuel and is my average MPG okay for a toyota camry.pls do u know any good place in benin where this problem can be solved cos I don tire.it should be impt to note dat ther removed two of the sensor claining its d oxygen sensor.one on the exhaust manifold oppoiste the radiatir kinda and the other one under the car just before the catalytic converter.dey soaked it in hydraulic sef and after all d crap dey did it still did nt work.so where is the actual positon of that sensor sef
Car Talk / Re: Code.pls Help by myke20: 10:55am On Aug 18, 2012
Any one dere
Car Talk / Re: Code.pls Help by myke20: 3:03am On Aug 17, 2012
Still waiting for some response
Car Talk / Re: Truth About Radiator Coolants by myke20: 2:27pm On Aug 16, 2012
Thanksfor this post.I want to buy this coolant stuff but don't seem to know where to buy it in benin.I went to total but the one dey have is green anf toyota camry uses red.so I did nt buy again.and moreso where do I add the coolant.is it the radiator or the coolant reserovir cos I'm confused.currently I use water for both o and d car works perfect sha and how do I know if it is mixed already
shocked
Car Talk / Re: Code.pls Help by myke20: 6:28pm On Aug 14, 2012
Nufin happened.the code came up and I went for a scan.my mechanic has not touched my engine area at all.I just serviced the car with AP visco 2000.is dat d reason for the code.but e don reach like 3 wks when I service am na and na now d code dey show.is it dat d oil is nt good cos dey recommened 5W 30 oil but naija no get dat one .so I used 20W 50 from AP visco.is it a very serious problem.tot dey said toyota camry 2002-2006 uses timing chain and not timing belt.na wa o
Car Talk / Re: Code.pls Help by myke20: 7:12pm On Aug 13, 2012
Any one in d house
Car Talk / Code.pls Help by myke20: 5:44am On Aug 13, 2012
Went for a scan as the check engine light in my toyota camry was on.got code P1346.what does dis code mean and what is the severity it can cause to the car .where can I replace it.I'm in benin
Car Talk / Re: Code P1135 by myke20: 3:06am On Aug 08, 2012
@ E4 thanks.its a 4 plug engine so guess its an i4.
Car Talk / Re: Code P1135 by myke20: 2:44am On Aug 04, 2012
@dizzy bizzy thanks.so the sensor is located in the engine area and my mechanic said it is located under the exhaust @ the back of the car.na wa o.does dis make d car consume too much fuel.
Car Talk / Re: Explaining Catalysts And Catalyst Codes by myke20: 4:10am On Aug 03, 2012
Nice one.recently scanned toyota camry 2003 and got code P1135 reading A/F sensor circuit heater malfunction bank sensor 1.pls what does this mean and how can I correct it.
Car Talk / Re: Code P1135 by myke20: 6:00am On Aug 02, 2012
Pls anybody in the house to help
Car Talk / Re: What Kind Of Transmission Fluid (ATF) Should I Use? by myke20: 12:47am On Jul 31, 2012
justauto:
Where can I get it to buy.what filling station


DEXTRON 3
Car Talk / Code P1135 by myke20: 1:18pm On Jul 29, 2012
Hello nairalanders.I need ur help..pls I recently scanned my car a toyota camry 2002 model xle and got the following errors-P1135 A/F sensor circuit heater malfunction bank sensor 1.pls what does dis mean .pls explain thoroughly.will dis make my car consume more
fuel
and what is d function this thing and also if I wanna change it what is d price and where is it located in d car sef.thanks a lot
Car Talk / Re: What Kind Of Transmission Fluid (ATF) Should I Use? by myke20: 8:51pm On Jul 28, 2012
Nice thread.pks which ATF will I use on toyota camry 2002 model big daddy.thanks
Car Talk / Re: Car Maintenance Tips For Toyota Cars. by myke20: 3:33am On Jul 25, 2012
Nice thread.have d same issues here.pls we need answers.what transmisson oil and steering oil,engine oil and brake fluid is best for toyota.I use abro too sha but have nt noticed anyfin wrong wif the gear.someone advised me to discontinue its use as its prolonged effect on ur gear system is disastrous.for engine oil I use visco 2000 from AP.dunno if dis engine oil is good cos the specified one to use is 5W-30. But have nt seen dat one in naija o.
Car Talk / Re: The Need To Have A Tyre Pressure Guage by myke20: 3:24am On Jul 25, 2012
Nice thread.pls how will I know the recommended psi for my car tyre.is it written on the body of the car or the tyre sef shocked
Car Talk / Re: Benin Mechanics!!!!!!!!.na Wa O by myke20: 8:42pm On Jul 22, 2012
Make una talk na
Car Talk / Benin Mechanics!!!!!!!!.na Wa O by myke20: 7:29pm On Jul 22, 2012
Pls nairalanders.help.where can I get a good mechanic to fix toyota camry 2002 xle modelaka big daddy in benin.all d ones I have given just dey do try and error.where also can I scan d car and also where can I do general serviving od the car regarding the engine oil change,power steering,brake fuiid and ATF fluid.where can I scan d car sef.when I dey lag I no suffer like dis.pls help.where can I also scan my car.
Autos / Re: How To Fix A Car Without A Mechanic by myke20: 4:56am On Jul 21, 2012
What of for tÓyota camry 2002 model
Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 4:26am On Jul 21, 2012
@ba aliyah thanks.is the synthetic oil the one for 9K sold in mobil?so u r suggesting I discontinue using AP visco 2000 rite.so the mobil 20W 50 is bettér dat the AP visco 2000 abi?
Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 11:43pm On Jul 18, 2012
@ cy thanks.Someone advised me to use AP visco 2000 which I used.hope this is a good oil sha o.cos I've nt used it before.what of for steering and ATF fluid.which one u dey use.

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Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 5:04pm On Jul 18, 2012
So what is d recomended oil na.is it total,mobil.AP or oando and what is the name joor o
Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 11:03am On Jul 18, 2012
Which of the mobil oil do u prefer.what of ATF fluid and power steering
Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 8:44am On Jul 18, 2012
Ah make una talk now
Autos / Engine Oil Palaver by myke20: 8:42am On Jul 18, 2012
Hello naira lamders.I just bought a toyota camry 2003 model xle.I just serviced it with AP visco 2000.
is this a good engine oil and is it compactible wif toyota cars.also pls what automatic transmission fluid,steering oil fluid,brake fluid and coolant should I use.pls I need help.thanks
Car Talk / Re: Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 4:17am On Jul 18, 2012
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Car Talk / Engine Oil For Toyota Camry Big-Daddy (2003 XLE) by myke20: 3:53am On Jul 18, 2012
Hello nairalanders.

I just bought a toyota camry 2003 model xle.I just serviced it with AP visco 2000.is this a good engine oil and is it compatible with toyota cars? Also pls what automatic transmission fluid, steering oil fluid, brake fluid and coolant should I use.

Pls I need help.thanks
Car Talk / Re: Steering Issues For Toyota Camry by myke20: 5:14am On Jul 17, 2012
Mine does not show any sign of leakage.I checked under the vehicle and dere is no leakage.and also the power steering fluid is still @ its max position.dey said I should bleed it dat dere is air in the steering.my mechanic den said if I bleed it and the problem persist.I will have to buy a new pump

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