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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by BOLA9ER(m): 7:22pm On May 11, 2022
Good evening boss... Please what's the cost of toyota camry big daddy engine (borale).... And please can you help out with a reliable dealer... Thanks @ GAZZUZZ
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Ixodes(m): 7:35pm On May 11, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


all the vehicles I have , have never used cleaners and my tailpipe is not dark and oily or dark at all. It is a product of your emission system.
I noticed on certain days I accelerate too hard the tailpipe can get dark but cleans up itself when I drive normal again. is that normal sir?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by justifiedcoyy(m): 8:12pm On May 11, 2022
Scanned my Honda Civic 2002 today cos the slow rpm was unstable especially in the morning.

the following codes popped
P0300
p0135
P0141
p0301
p0302

also noticed that it consumes fuel a lil bit above normal
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:20pm On May 11, 2022
molybdenum0012:


Thanks for your reply GAZZUZZ. It’s 2005 Toyota Corolla.

South Africa or USA/Canada ? Rear drums or pads? with abs or without?

Recently replaced the rear lining? What brand did you use?

Parking brakes working fine?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 9:20pm On May 11, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


problem is not oil.
What is the problem sir? I got an error code P0748 when scanned, please i nid help its kindly embarrassing especially when ride on high roads
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 9:21pm On May 11, 2022
molybdenum0012:



Honestly, I don’t think so. We the sign have been seeing. Got a new battery and it seems not charging. ‘Cos each time I start the car the Battery sign shows temporarily on the dash board
Yes its normal when u start the engine just race the turtle a little bit the battery sign should go off if not then ur alternator is bad
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by molybdenum0012: 9:56pm On May 11, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


South Africa or USA/Canada ? Rear drums or pads? with abs or without?

Recently replaced the rear lining? What brand did you use?

Parking brakes working fine?

USA.
Don’t know if it’s rear drums or pads
It is without Abs
No, I did not recently replaced the rear lining
Yes, the parking brake is working fine unless if it’s not properly pull up.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by juniorrate: 10:53pm On May 11, 2022
smestudio:
Good evening Auto genius,

Kindly advice on what to do with these issues.
1. My neighbors Honda Civic 2010 leaks Power Steering fluid. I Have to top it about once a week, else it will empty and Steering wheel becomes hard to turn. What might be the issue?

2. Honda Accord 2009, after long distance say another 90mins plus drive in hot sun, water in Radiator reserve start to boil heavily. If I drive less than 90mins, I can also fear the Engine Heat under the Steering wheel. What might the issue be? Fans works well. Radiator not leaking. Car has Thermostat

am also having this issue of water in Radiator reserve start to boil heavily after 1hrs drive in my Toyota camry 09, incase u fixed your, try to update us
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by izang87(m): 11:31pm On May 11, 2022
@gazzuzz.

Baba please how much can I get original front brake pads for a 2005 corolla (USA)?

Brake pad has never been changed for a little above two years since bought as tokunbo and should be due for replacement soon.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:41am On May 12, 2022
izang87:
@gazzuzz.

Baba please how much can I get original front brake pads for a 2005 corolla (USA)?

Brake pad has never been changed for a little above two years since bought as tokunbo and should be due for replacement soon.

So many good brands, starting from ₦15k

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Pussyassniggar(f): 6:04am On May 12, 2022
Get your original auto parts for your Toyota,Lexus, honda,ford etc
Chat or call me to place order

https://www.nairaland.com/7095393/auto-parts
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by OlujobaSamuel: 7:52am On May 12, 2022
OlujobaSamuel:
Hello guys, Rx330 steering has been having constant issues for about 6months now, changed the power steering pump about 5times now but still no solution, the most recent repair was on Thursday, tested and it was ok, however, it took a different dimension on Saturday, the noise was excessive whenever the Steering is turned.
What needs to be done pls?
@Gazzuzz wetin I do you, na only me and someone else having similar issues on the Club Lexus thread you never answer since, that's why I even come post am for your own thread.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Pussyassniggar(f): 11:15am On May 12, 2022
cool cool
Pussyassniggar:
Get your original auto parts for your Toyota,Lexus, honda,ford etc
Chat or call me to place order

https://www.nairaland.com/7095393/auto-parts
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Dahreformer2666: 2:24pm On May 12, 2022
Please is it advisable to switch from Mobil 5w-30 to Castro 5w -30 due to unavailability of mobil oil... the car is Gdi engine ?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Wealthoptulent(m): 3:00pm On May 12, 2022
GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.


Bro good day... I have an impending issue on my BWM 318. The prob was that last week I noticed the rear driver side brake was holding down & later brake failure. I headed for mech place, he bypassed my ABS. only yesterday the brake failure relapsed and we got to know it was BRAKE MASTER and it has bn replaced.. is it advisable to ask him to return me back on ABS? @GAZZUZZ @NUREY
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by nurey(m): 6:39pm On May 12, 2022
Wealthoptulent:



Bro good day... I have an impending issue on my BWM 318. The prob was that last week I noticed the rear driver side brake was holding down & later brake failure. I headed for mech place, he bypassed my ABS. only yesterday the brake failure relapsed and we got to know it was BRAKE MASTER and it has bn replaced.. is it advisable to ask him to return me back on ABS?

Yes he should,.some cars malfunction due to bypass of ABS. If the brake has been fixed, let him restore the ABS to default

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 12:46am On May 13, 2022
Dahreformer2666:
Please is it advisable to switch from Mobil 5w-30 to Castro 5w -30 due to unavailability of mobil oil... the car is Gdi engine ?


Yes it is advisable to do so. You can change to any brand you wish.. The most important thing is the viscosity, not the brand......


We do have the following...........

1. Pennzoil 5w30..... Very good this is very popular with Rx350 Lexus owners .....25k ......luxury oil for luxury cars.....


2. Mobil 1 Extended Performance.....27k ......compare to others that sell above 30k


3. Castrol Magnatec ........23k ..............



Give us call to place ur order. 09019171592

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 12:56am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


problem is not oil.
Hi sir?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 1:01am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


problem is not oil.
My ABS light is also on
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 1:05am On May 13, 2022
juniorrate:


am also having this issue of water in Radiator reserve start to boil heavily after 1hrs drive in my Toyota camry 09, incase u fixed your, try to update us
Over heating
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:47am On May 13, 2022
Dahreformer2666:
Please is it advisable to switch from Mobil 5w-30 to Castro 5w -30 due to unavailability of mobil oil... the car is Gdi engine ?

commrade make you de talk true.... Unavailability of?

5w30 Mobil1 is available

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Pussyassniggar(f): 7:00am On May 13, 2022
Dahreformer2666:
Please is it advisable to switch from Mobil 5w-30 to Castro 5w -30 due to unavailability of mobil oil... the car is Gdi engine ?
why spend much when you can get harder oil of same quality at a cheaper price
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:22am On May 13, 2022
Wealthoptulent:



Bro good day... I have an impending issue on my BWM 318. The prob was that last week I noticed the rear driver side brake was holding down & later brake failure. I headed for mech place, he bypassed my ABS. only yesterday the brake failure relapsed and we got to know it was BRAKE MASTER and it has bn replaced.. is it advisable to ask him to return me back on ABS? @GAZZUZZ @NUREY

return abs back

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by molybdenum0012: 8:04am On May 13, 2022
molybdenum0012:


USA.
Don’t know if it’s rear drums or pads
It is without Abs
No, I did not recently replaced the rear lining
Yes, the parking brake is working fine unless if it’s not properly pull up.


Oga GAZZUZz, please I await your reply. God bless.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 8:21am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


commrade make you de talk true.... Unavailability of?

5w30 Mobil1 is available

Sir how much is your Mobil 1 5liters . And how much is extended performance ... Very urgent sir, I wan check something
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:59am On May 13, 2022
molybdenum0012:



Oga GAZZUZz, please I await your reply. God bless.

Your brake master , is it aftermarket or stock?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:01am On May 13, 2022
dru23:


Sir how much is your Mobil 1 5liters . And how much is extended performance ... Very urgent sir, I wan check something

Investor sabinus, you have my numbers, stop going thru the corners.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by molybdenum0012: 9:06am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


Your brake master , is it aftermarket or stock?

I think it’s aftermarket. I have never worked on the brake master before since I bought the car tokunbo last year March. I only changed the brake pads once.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:40am On May 13, 2022
molybdenum0012:


I think it’s aftermarket. I have never worked on the brake master before since I bought the car tokunbo last year March. I only changed the brake pads once.

At this point I cannot suggest any other thing to do. Physical checks and tests required.

Your brake system is very basic the only part/s that can cause biased braking in your current system is either the quality of brake pads installed or a defective brake master.

It's also possible that when testing the clown did not enter the correct parameters for checks (assuming front and rear were pads) and there might be nothing wrong with your car.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Godsown0: 10:15am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


At this point I cannot suggest any other thing to do. Physical checks and tests required.

Your brake system is very basic the only part/s that can cause biased braking in your current system is either the quality of brake pads installed or a defective brake master.

It's also possible that when testing the clown did not enter the correct parameters for checks (assuming front and rear were pads) and there might be nothing wrong with your car.
Sir you have not replied me I’m begging
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by molybdenum0012: 10:31am On May 13, 2022
GAZZUZZ:


At this point I cannot suggest any other thing to do. Physical checks and tests required.

Your brake system is very basic the only part/s that can cause biased braking in your current system is either the quality of brake pads installed or a defective brake master.

It's also possible that when testing the clown did not enter the correct parameters for checks (assuming front and rear were pads) and there might be nothing wrong with your car.

Thank so much for your reply. I am suspecting the quality of the brake pads installed. Cos the one my mechanic installed last year November is not of high quality and he told me I could use for like 4 months or so.. And it’s already 6th months now.

Any recommendation of where I can get a high quality brake pads. I read in one of your reply here that it’s 15k …. But to get it is the issue as lots of fakes out there .

Also, any standard place you can recommend where I can get it checked physically to ascertain what is wrong . I live in Lagos
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Peppermintflav: 9:00pm On May 13, 2022
juniorrate:


am also having this issue of water in Radiator reserve start to boil heavily after 1hrs drive in my Toyota camry 09, incase u fixed your, try to update us
Your radiator is dirty. Wash it internally or change it. Also check the radiator cap /cover it might be releasing water small small under high pressure.

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