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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 12:00pm On Jan 18, 2022
Haywhy433:

Thanks so much sir. God bless you.
I really like the Corolla design, think I'll go for that
Well if you're going for the corolla, I'll advise you comprehensively insure it. You can use Leadway or AXAMansard as they respond to claim requests promptly.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Haywhy433(m): 12:27pm On Jan 18, 2022
olumzzz:

Well if you're going for the corolla, I'll advise you comprehensively insure it. You can use Leadway or AXAMansard as they respond to claim requests promptly.

Okay noted.
You have idea how much i can install an android screen on the dashboard, is it worth it too?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 12:37pm On Jan 18, 2022
Haywhy433:


Okay noted.
You have idea how much i can install an android screen on the dashboard, is it worth it too?
ask fogman

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 3:37pm On Jan 18, 2022
nacozee:


I lost the gallon, but I remember it's written on it that it can protect the engine for upto 15k to 20k miles. I bought it for 28k in September last year and now even more expensive.
My opinion:
Using an extended performance should be commensurate with using a premium oil filter.
If you didn't use a premium oil filter, just do the 5k miles jejely.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nacozee: 3:56pm On Jan 18, 2022
olumzzz:

My opinion:
Using an extended performance should be commensurate with using a premium oil filter.
If you didn't use a premium oil filter, just do the 5k miles jejely.

How do I know if the oil filter is premium
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by melviniyke2002(m): 4:19pm On Jan 18, 2022
nacozee:


I lost the gallon, but I remember it's written on it that it can protect the engine for upto 15k to 20k miles. I bought it for 28k in September last year and now even more expensive.
i use same oil i change every 5000 miles.....
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 4:20pm On Jan 18, 2022
nacozee:


How do I know if the oil filter is premium
Google is your best friend
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ReformerD: 9:21pm On Jan 18, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Scan the abs/VSC system
Here’s the code sir , the REWIRE suggested I buy a new steering angle sensor or what did you suggest

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:58pm On Jan 18, 2022
ReformerD:

Here’s the code sir , the REWIRE suggested I buy a new steering angle sensor or what did you suggest

Zero point recalibration .



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWZE7guAuJM

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ahmstrng(m): 4:54pm On Jan 19, 2022
gazzuzz
Hello please my corolla 2012 check engine light came on. I had it scanned and the error code was p0453. The rewires i have gone to seem confused about the exact issue and what the solution could be. I have tried researching it online but nothing concrete on how to fix it in corolla. Please help
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by melviniyke2002(m): 8:29am On Jan 20, 2022
[quote author=ahmstrng post=109510391]gazzuzz
Hello please my corolla 2012 check engine light came on. I had it scanned and the error code was p0453. The rewires i have gone to seem confused about the exact issue and what the solution could be. I have tried researching it online but nothing concrete on how to fix it in corolla. Please help[/quot] remove n clean ur fuel tank cover or change it n clean d fuel cover area on d tank den clear code
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:54am On Jan 20, 2022
ahmstrng:
gazzuzz
Hello please my corolla 2012 check engine light came on. I had it scanned and the error code was p0453. The rewires i have gone to seem confused about the exact issue and what the solution could be. I have tried researching it online but nothing concrete on how to fix it in corolla. Please help

Did you recently replace fuel pump?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 11:40am On Jan 20, 2022
I would like to get an advice on my car. I bought this GS350 in November and changed it Mobile 1 oil with filter. Few days into January, it pops up showing me low oil. Please I would like to know if it's normal? If possible, can I get a recommended oil and filter that fits the car to drive the supposed 5000m before changing? Thank you.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:24pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:
I would like to get an advice on my car. I bought this GS350 in November and changed it Mobile 1 oil with filter. Few days into January, it pops up showing me low oil. Please I would like to know if it's normal? If possible, can I get a recommended oil and filter that fits the car to drive the supposed 5000m before changing? Thank you.

You do not check your engine oil regularly.

Your engine oil level is low. Top it up.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 12:39pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


You do not check your engine oil regularly.

Your engine oil level is low. Top it up.

Thanks for the swift response. It's not been more than a month I got the car and the oil low popped up. I don't know if it's a thing that happens with GS350?

Can you please recommend a better oil for the GS350 and filter as well?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:45pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


Thanks for the swift response. It's not been more than a month I got the car and the oil low popped up. I don't know if it's a thing that happens with GS350?

Can you please recommend a better oil for the GS350 and filter as well?

You currently have one of the best oils (if original and the right weight).
Top it up.



What exactly did you put into it?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 12:48pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


You currently have one of the best oils (if original and the right weight).
Top it up.



What exactly did you put into it?

Mobil 1 5 something which I can't remember. That's why I'm asking if there's room for improvement or another oil would be required to buff up the engine?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:58pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


Mobil 1 5 something which I can't remember. That's why I'm asking if there's room for improvement or another oil would be required to buff up the engine?

I can only help you if you can help your self. What is 5 something
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by samuelson06(m): 3:08pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:
I would like to get an advice on my car. I bought this GS350 in November and changed it Mobile 1 oil with filter. Few days into January, it pops up showing me low oil. Please I would like to know if it's normal? If possible, can I get a recommended oil and filter that fits the car to drive the supposed 5000m before changing? Thank you.

I'm not a mechanic but it sounds like there's a problem.

If the engine oil was gauged and it fell within the min-max mark on the oil gauge and your mileage isn't up to 5k since last oil change nor have you used the car up to 2 months, then you should be worried about something else.

The problem here may not be about topping the oil to gauge it but also considering the oil filter because oil change and filter usually go together.

If you don't change the filter along with the oil, the filter may become due for a change while the oil is not.

So, whatever you do, they must be a balance between these two things.

Like I said, I'm not a mechanic but just saying this from my head.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 5:07pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


I can only help you if you can help your self. What is 5 something


Mobil 1 5w30. That's the oil used sir
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 5:11pm On Jan 20, 2022
samuelson06:


I'm not a mechanic but it sounds like there's a problem.

If the engine oil was gauged and it fell within the min-max mark on the oil gauge and your mileage isn't up to 5k since last oil change nor have you used the car up to 2 months, then you should be worried about something else.

The problem here may not be about topping the oil to gauge it but also considering the oil filter because oil change and filter usually go together.

If you don't change the filter along with the oil, the filter may become due for a change while the oil is not.

So, whatever you do, they must be a balance between these two things.

Like I said, I'm not a mechanic but just saying this from my head.

Thank you for your contribution. I changed the oil with the filter. Now I plan on changing them and refilling again on Saturday. Is there anything needed to be checked, best recommend oil to use and filter as well??
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:25pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


Thank you for your contribution. I changed the oil with the filter. Now I plan on changing them and refilling again on Saturday. Is there anything needed to be checked, best recommend oil to use and filter as well??

What quantity of engine oil did you use the last time?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 5:33pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


What quantity of engine oil did you use the last time?

Complete 6 liters. I bought 5 and added another.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ahmstrng(m): 5:35pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Did you recently replace fuel pump?
No i didnt. I managed to locate the evap sensor right beside the engine. It was serviced and yet the error code remains
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:52pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


Complete 6 liters. I bought 5 and added another.

Engine is burning oil.


Could be a case of fake oil, or engine just plain old engine wear and tear in which case we back to where we started

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 6:25pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Engine is burning oil.


Could be a case of fake oil, or engine just plain old engine wear and tear in which case we back to where we started

I saw the one I used on the second picture. So what oil do you recommend that is originally synthetic sir?

I had to take a picture of my engine cover to show you so as to make you recommend a better oil please.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:41pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


I saw the one I used on the second picture. So what oil do you recommend that is originally synthetic sir?

I had to take a picture of my engine cover to show you so as to make you recommend a better oil please.

open the cover (where you pour oil), take a pic of the inside of the engine, if it looks like the first pic, contact me for original full synthetic Mobil1 oil.

If it looks like the 2nd pic, you have no biz with synthetic oils, just run mineral and drain oil every 2000miles


08033910382

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ariiinze: 8:16pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


open the cover (where you pour oil), take a pic of the inside of the engine, if it looks like the first pic, contact me for original full synthetic Mobil1 oil.

If it looks like the 2nd pic, you have no biz with synthetic oils, just run mineral and drain oil every 2000miles


08033910382

I'll take a picture and post here. Again, how can I the oil since I'm not in Lagos. I'm in Onitsha, Anambra State. Is there a plug you have here to get it Handy after I most have taken the picture?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Grupo(m): 8:30pm On Jan 20, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


open the cover (where you pour oil), take a pic of the inside of the engine, if it looks like the first pic, contact me for original full synthetic Mobil1 oil.

If it looks like the 2nd pic, you have no biz with synthetic oils, just run mineral and drain oil every 2000miles


08033910382

Sorry to cut in.

But the picture below is my engine the last time I opened it. Do you think it's normal? Or okay?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Manuella4ace: 8:55pm On Jan 20, 2022
Ariiinze:


I'll take a picture and post here. Again, how can I the oil since I'm not in Lagos. I'm in Onitsha, Anambra State. Is there a plug you have here to get it Handy after I most have taken the picture?

Calm down and do exactly what gazzuzz told you to do!
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:07pm On Jan 20, 2022
Grupo:


Sorry to cut in.

But the picture below is my engine the last time I opened it. Do you think it's normal? Or okay?

no signs of sludge buildup. Looking good

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