Theflint1:
okay, so like how many minutes should I leave the car running for before I'd observe any evaporation if the issue is from there?

Check your temp guage but I believe 20 to 30mins should do while parked

Theflint1:
Thanks chief, checked the engine oil dipstick, not milky white, but the radiator cover, I noticed a hole on the head of the radiator tank, and I don't think that hole was there before. I attached the image for reference...do I need to change the tank, or it can be fixed?

If that hole is your issue, once the engine gets to operating temperature, you will see water/coolant or steam escaping from there so run the test, if that is the issue, replace the radiator tank.

Interceding is what is currently happening in our world today. May Allah make us steadfast to just cause.

Amin

Jazakallah khairan @Akinsmail51

Theflint1:
Hello house, please what could be the issue?

A couple of days ago, doing my regular morning oil and water check, I noticed that the water in the radiator had reduced, I topped it off and used the car for the day. On my way home I was getting notification from the dashboard that I should check coolant...got home and a couple hours later I opened the engine to see if the water in the radiator had dried, only to see that I forgot to cover the rubber radiator tank (I left the lid on the engine instead), I replaced the water in the radiator, and since then, the water from the radiator keeps evaporating and telling me to check coolant. I know my forgetting to cover the radiator has caused something, please any ideas on what the problem might be?

leakage
1. check the engine oil dipstick, if milky white is noticed then the gasket has been affected by the high temperature and the water or coolant is mixing with the engine oil.

2. if the dipstick is clean, then change the radiator cover, probably as you left it on the engine, the heat has damaged the rubber and it can no longer hold pressure.

3. if after changing the radiator cover it is still same, then you need to check the radiator itself, it may be faulty.

i don go carry big farm this year join my former farm, i don also train hybrid wild dogs for farm thieves. Atleast 2000tons of plantain by this year ending. I have taken care of food for my 3 wives and 9children, nah school fees remaining but my tenants should be able to solve that issue.

IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL.

let me call your husband @kingreign your wife needs help

AchrafHakimi:


What year?

Any year your budget can afford but for 2002 to 2006 stay away from XC90 fitted with a Turbo 6cylinder engine T6.

Cars plenty 2.5m can buy nah except you are adamant on Toyota but if not
1. Nissan sentra/Almera 2002 upwards
2. Nissan micra 2000 upwards
3. Hyundai accent 06 to 2011
4. Kia Rio 06 to 2011
5. Kia picanto
6. Mazda premio
7. Mazda 323
8. Hona civic 2004 upwards
9. Honda CRV 2003 to 2006
10. Nissan primera 2002 upwards
11. Ford focus 2002 upwards
12. Volvo S60
13. Volvo XC90
14. VW/ford/seat sharan/galaxy/Alhambra

Cars plenty still

klenton:


Makes sense, I think I will take time to look for the exact gasket, another thing I want to know is if the top MUST be grinded when changing the gasket

Since it's over heating I believe they will have to grind it, but the technician fixing it should know all that.

symbianDON:
please what is the price range for J35Z2 for Accord?

i have no idea boss.

klenton:


Thanks a lot for this input as am really worried, a car I bought less than 2months ago and now I have to change gasket

I think the follow come gasket is iron, are you suggesting the mechanic should get another iron gasket to replace the burnt gasket or should he use fiber gasket, which is what is mostly obtainable in the market

if the gasket is made of iron, he should replace it with iron gasket, all this fiber I don't get.

klenton:
I have a Lexus Es 350, the car recently overheated and I noticed some milky substance mixed with the engine oil, which suggest that my top gasket could have burnt and I now intend to change it.

but my worry is whether the car will remian the same after changing the top gasket, the car was just bought last year November.

secondly I want to know the kind of gasket I should use to replace the burnt one, should I get the same iron gasket which the car comes with or I should use the fiber gasket as replacement (the fiber gasket is what my mechanic actually recommends we use)

2GR is an aluminium engine, ensure the mechanic checks the block well for compromise because if the internal components are compromised you need to get a replacement engine not changing gasket. If the block and internal component are okay, then the gasket should be iron (i believe graphite) and he shouldnt double the gasket oooo.

People need to stand up for themselves rather than waiting for ineffective government

xtivin2:

Ask for year first na...haba

What do you mean by year he has already given us the car model abi is there a 2020 RX300

fineboynl:
lol last year before tinubu comes in to spoil every. Some but transmission for rx330 650k. Only transmission. When they mounted it transmission fluid will leaking underneath it. What can they do? Transmission that was waybill from lagos?

is like you dont know what 1mzfe engine is. it is a 3.0L engine fitted to RX300,Avalon, highlander and first gen sienna. he isnt talking about 3mzfe (3.3L)

fineboynl:
and I guess it’s 2003

Oga year does not matter, a 1mzfe is very expensive for 540k except it came along with transmission

Tucode:
Hello guys, please I need your suggestions. My friend is about buying a car, 2017 Honda Accord to be exact. He has the option of choosing between a tokunbo car and a Nigerian used that was bought brand new in 2021 from Honda dealership in Lagos. The person that owns the Nigerian used car is selling because he is relocating from the country. The tokunbo is expensive because of the import duties and all but he really doesn’t mind. He just wants to know which will be better. The Nigerian used is tokunbo standard clean from the pictures but his worry is that he believes that even though they’re both Honda cars, he feels that the one produced for the American market will be more durable and reliable than the ones sent to the West African markets. Could this be true? Should he go for the Nigerian used since it is significantly cheaper than the tokunbo?

a 2021 honda accord bought new in nigeria is a good deal. carry your technician along and scan, let him certify the condition, all those tokunbo too are used vehicles and mostly accidented and packaged.

wait you bought a 1mzfe with VVti for 540k toyota owners dey suffer sha. engine ooo without transmission even if it has compressor, alternator and kickstarter 540k for 1mzfe is fu*king expensive. engine that was 120k in 2019 nawa ooo

fineboynl:
Just wondering if one can use them as temporary home in some state in Nigeria instead of buying land or renting apartment in far away states


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLK8aqz2wi4

Yes you can, Govt has no problem with that. But it's a vehicle, expect serious trouble in tout infested areas cause you have to get sticker of all those haulage vehicles whether your plate is blue or Red.

stevebankz:
My car is a 07/08 Toyota Camry V6 , with a 22 pin gearbox , i first noticed that my reverse was jerking and will eventually off whenever i try to reverse . A computer scan was done , plugs were checked , and none was the issue , then my mechanic suggested we visit a gear box specialist who eventually charged me over 250k to change the valve body , pump and one other item I have forgotten, but then after all that, the gear performed fairly okay with the reverse working , but after a few weeks, the movement became so dull and the movement become so slow and doesn’t select fine .

Am actually tired and frustrated on trying to fix anything again, which leaves me with considering changing the entire gearbox , please experts here, what would you suggest I do and that would work ?
Also I noticed my gear doesn’t enter into S anymore , Only P, N , R, D , because my car has S in the gear selection, please advice me what I can do

Thank you

Buy new tokunbo direct gear box. Your gearbox is U660E and a bit expensive around 500k or so. But when fixing they must be extremely careful cause dirt is the major killer of that transmission which is introduced when doing shaft or suspension work.

lawalosky:


Thanks for your reply, but my friends Carina e is Salon 2.0 precisely,

I also observed that the car is not too common expecially in Abuja, drivers in Abuja prfare Nissan or Mazda, most of the Carina e I have seen are looking so tantant and unkept.

People are saying the parts are scarce.

Please can you share Me more light as regards to that sir.

If the parts are scarce its because of your location. CARINA E = toyota Avensis 1998 to 2002. So if you see that Avensis the part is same to carina E.

But my advice use what is common in your location yo gain people trust and easy of maintenance.

Yes it is, especially the wagon variant.

Babaken:
With budget of 5m can I get Toyota sienna 07 or 08 direct Belgium.

Or if I get someone in US can 5m buy ship and clear it in Lagos.

I don't want any Nigeria used car.

Bought 05 6m december. Not possible but honda Odyssey maybe within your budget just avoid EX and touring trims

Angrigowt:
Your father. Baztad hypocrite.idiot. shameless baboon

As you insult my father, if him spirit no gree for you now you go dey beg like Ewu tanganyika. Anyway this your thread won't see light of day, as you dey spoil the pipu thread nah so I go scatter this one. Atleast I don get job for now.

Angrigowt:
I will offer remote solutions to it.
Don't be scared. My remedy are always accurate. Please don't waste money running to mechanic. When I can pin point the issues from a mile away. Tell me your car problems. Is it gear. Engine oil. Rewire.....audio..shocks. tps...tyres..rims...ac..tint..headlights...catalyst..plugs..fuel pump..car not doing slow...it wont raise......etc. I might be of help.
Consultation fees applyi9

Think angrygoat,for peace of mind.let your car breathe

Dem never still use you do Asun, hand go touch you soon

Bukola94:
the Peugeot 206 safe fuel pass Corolla ?

Yes It does

The world is on hold currently interms of growth and financial aspect. Only war can loosen things up and that is what this power hungry leaders are seeking, world war to sell weapons plus destruction to rebuild again

No be today. Police will harass you, abuse their power in the end they will tell you to write statement of lies claiming you insulted the officer.

I try as much as possible to avoid the police, they align with highest bidder or trap people they know can give them raba when held

Normal mafian and mob memo, grab it and runaway with it byforce

Police rarely stop my car and ask for the docs but I think they are interested more in fresh plates who won't have the doc. Old plates they still accept the CMR. Only for sagamu to Ore checkpoints

Engineer123:
Good morning gentlemen. Please, how effective is this car tracker? I was told to pay #30,000 for the tracker.

Even from the pack you should know that nah low quality china unit. Them say if you want "peach of mind"