dinyelutochukwu: Hi GAZZUZZ,
More power to your elbows for all you have done in the past, and what you are yet to do for us in this forum,
I did an ATF change on my 2007 Camry, the next morning I inspected the car and noticed drops of oil from the sump area underneath the car.
I took the car back to the mechanic who screwed some nuts and assured me the leak won't re-occur.
This morning, I just noticed oil leak from underneath the car again. and the mechanic seems short of ideas.
Please, what can I do to salvage this situation.

Your timely response and that of other experts in the house will be highly appreciated.

GAZZUZZ:

I guess you have to drain the entire thing again into a clean container free of contaminants and this time pay attention to the washer around the drain bolt, I usually use soft card board as a washer (works for me) but if you can get a new washer fine, problem solved.
When you are done filter and pour the oil back.
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Also go under the vehicle your self and see the leak your self.

Good luck.

dadalicious: @ GAZZUZZ you are really trying.
please looking at getting a low budget car.
what make is easier and cheap to maintain.
your advice will be greatly appreciated

Macmilla:
Please, what are the signs of a bad throttle position sensor in a 2001 Accord?

GAZZUZZ:


The engine idles rough, this is when the vehicle is in a stationary position and you get a rough feeling from the engine almost as if the vehicle wants to stall out. Finally you may find that the vehicle hesitates on acceleration. To make a proper diagnosis please scan vehicle.

Macmilla:

Thanks.
I know about the scanning. I've actually ordered for a wireless scanner but wanted to get more info here.
The car idles a bit erratic a times but mostly steady. But the engine won't rev above 4000rpm (query limp mode) and much noticeable is that response to throttling is erratic. Most times the car acts like it's afraid and few times it acts as if something is pursuing it.
I hope the problem is as simple as changing the TPS and not my gearbox.

GAZZUZZ:


Looks like a vtec solenoid issue [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP2IJ1pRVbkLAQ-H-OA489Gnr3QEZxLHzlpa0iKO2t28mqrhk9Nhjeg5hg[/img], scan and let me know

Macmilla:

Thanks mate. I will make it a priority to get back to you once my scanner arrives.

GAZZUZZ:


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Macmilla:

I just saw ur profile and saw the scanner you advertised.
How much is it and what can it do?

chimexview:
I want to get a camry 99 model aka tiny light..plz I need advice on weda to buy V6 or i4? Its actually my first ride and I want to hv a good driving experience and what other things I should look out for when buying?. Thanks in advance

Adetayomi:
Please my car is Nissan Primera sport 2001 something with the ac on after driving for a while the rpm become unstable. Fluactuating and rev can go as high as 5000rpm please what could be the cause?

GAZZUZZ:


Since your car is 2001 it can be scanned, please scan your vehicle, the high rpm can be caused by a stuck throttle cable, leaking vaccum from intake also a faulty IACV "idle air control valve" might cause it but I doubt it would get to as high as 5rpm if its iacv but still its worth looning at pic is attached for its location.

GAZZUZZ:


With a camry v6 engine you are assured of more power, driving experience would be very good. v6 engines are very durable if well maintained but city driving gives very poor gas mileage, and also has poor re-sale value if I were in your shoes I would opt for the 4 cylinder version.

TCD:
Hello Mr Gazzuz.. scanned my 2003 Toyota solara 2Az-Fe engine and got these codes.

P1130- O2 sensor (bank 1 sensor 1) signal error.

P0420- catalyst system efficiency (bank 1) Below threshold.

Please what does this mean and what is the solution .

Thanks

GAZZUZZ:


Please run a live scan and see if the O2 sensor is working, also reset codes and re-scan after a 100km or when your check light illuminates again. Finally ensure you fix "ALL" leaks in your exhaust system.

GAZZUZZ:


Looks like a vtec solenoid issue [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQP2IJ1pRVbkLAQ-H-OA489Gnr3QEZxLHzlpa0iKO2t28mqrhk9Nhjeg5hg[/img], scan and let me know

Macmilla:
I just did d scan and the following problems were reported
VTEC
Primary heated O2 sensor
Secondary heated O2 sensor
Automatic transaxle malfunction.
Please what do I do from here?

whao:
I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima which have been serving me well but recently I noticed that when ever it want to enter the second gear it will gear in hard.
I when to see a mechanic and then remove service the valve but it still enter the second gear hard and with a sound "guk". I when for diagnosis and nothing was found either. Please is there any help you can render. I use seahost DXII for the gear transmission.

Again, the car consumes lots of fuel beyond my imagination this days. It consumes 45lits from Abuja to Jos and its a V6 engine. Is there anything I can do about the fuel consumption?

Your help will be appreciated.

Thank you.

GAZZUZZ:


The correct transmission oil for your vehicle is dextronIII not dextronII

Since you said a scan reviled nothing then your fuel consumption is probably due to your driving pattern, but I guess you need to get a proper engine scan. As for the hard shifting, please get another transsmission to avoid wasting money on unnessesary money on repairs.

GAZZUZZ:


The correct transmission oil for your vehicle is dextronIII not dextronII

ugobanks:

Hello gazzuz,pls I need your technical guidance. My car goes off on the road while I am driving. No jerks. It just goes off and restarts after 15mins. Its a toyota corolla 2010. I ran a scan and the results interpreted showed the inhibitor switch had a wrong connection. I also showed there were issues with the immobiliser communication system.
Pls what do I do