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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ExpressBooking(m): 9:57am On Jun 22, 2015 |
I also noticed the engine is leaking oil from the top cylinder. just somewhere between the top cylinder/cam shaft cover and the top cylinder where you have a rubber lining. I tried to top the oil before I moved from Lagos to Enugu last Friday but observed there is an angle at which you will pour the oil and observer the oil leaking out from the place I specified. At a different angle of pouring in the oil the oil doesn't get to leak out. what do you think of this |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:07am On Jun 22, 2015 |
ExpressBooking: Pics or I don't believe it |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ClementKponu(m): 10:45am On Jul 07, 2015 |
Hello sir, I recently had issues with my car transmission. It threw codes po 780, po 775 and po 750 for the transmission and i think...I was advised to change transmission which i did. A few hours after leaving the mechanic's place, the D light was blinking when i parked...by the next day, it was blinking while driving and slipping out of gear...i have since parked the car. I filled the new transmission with atf z1 when it was installed. mechanic is saying brain box needs to be replaced now...what do you advise? |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Inception(m): 3:18pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
ClementKponu: i think i know you(from UI) |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:19pm On Jul 07, 2015 |
ClementKponu:you had a bad gear, and replaced it with another bad gear. Scan the new one. I'm sure. Changing the entire gear was a waste of time. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nobody: 6:28am On Jul 08, 2015 |
Hello Gazzuz I have a Nissan Altima 2002 now, have driven it for 18 months. Nice car and have had no major issues except for nromal servicing and change of a few sensors here and there. But for a week or two now, Sometimes the car refuses to start (especially when i have driven fast through a rough road) , with onboard lights, and other lights flickering and sound coming from under the hood as if there is sparking (but i have inspected it day and night and notice no sparks). Car did not through up any code (did a scan with a handheld maxiscan tool). In fact there is no error code in the car. When ever this happens, I just remove the battery heads, for a minute or 2 and place it back, car starts fine. once it starts, car runs fine and drives smoothly without any issues. Pleasurable car to drive. Let me quickly say that I started to notice this issue after I gave the car a thorough wash at the car wash, including engine wash. Could this be the cause? Any advice or ideas on what to do will be appreciated. PS: Na your Bauchi Boy. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:10am On Jul 08, 2015 |
jonnywaka: Take the car to murtala 08062490298, your car has a grounding issue, sandpaper the ground contacts and all will be fine. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nobody: 2:34pm On Jul 08, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ:Thanks Boss. Will do just that. Glad to get this fix. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Beautiful4u(m): 2:11pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
good evening Mr. GAZZ. MY CAR GETS TO 2500 TO 2800 RPM BEFORE IT ACCELERATE NORMALLY. I WOULD LIKE KNOW THE CAUSE AND HOW TO FIX IT. THANKS. CAMRY PENCIL LIGHT |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:46pm On Jul 10, 2015 |
Beautiful4u: I have no idea. More tech details required. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by colossus2: 4:14pm On Jul 15, 2015 |
Gazzuzz, please help out with solution on P0500 and P0440. Had to engage to L1 when the vehicle didn't accelerate again to be able to park by the side of the road. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:57am On Jul 16, 2015 |
colossus2: Sorry bro, been under some evil vehicles all day. P0500 Basically this means that the vehicle's speed as read by the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is not working properly. P0440 this is an evaporation emmision code. The p0500 will make gear selection become impossible, the vss is mounted on the gear near the entry of the inner Cv joints. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mikeywise(m): 1:01am On Jul 16, 2015 |
@GAZZUZZ, you are doing a very wonderful job on this thread. Please can any of those small scanners clear error codes? |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 12:26pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
Golf Mk4 1.6 Mileage 154K Km I've got a noise that comes from the front of the car when turning the steering wheel - sounds like creaking/squeaking. Happens at low speeds - backing out of the driveway or pulling into a parking spot. Not noticeable while driving, probably due to road noise. Also disappears when vehicle is warm, so basically I only hear the noise when I'm pulling out of the drive way in the mornings. My first thought was control arms based on what I've read, but I'm not seeing any obvious play in the rubber bushings and nothing is torn. Same for outer tie rod ends. Also no leaks in the power steering system. The CAs have never been replaced. I must add that I'm not 100% sure I'm checking things properly tho, advice from professionals will be appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:35pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
mikeywise: Yes they can. But errors must be fixed, else they will all stroll back one at a time. 1 Like |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mikeywise(m): 3:06pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ:Thank you for this info, you know u said u have to clear error code first and drive for 100km and then rescan before fixing the problem. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:41pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
mikeywise: Not all problems. Some require 30sec or less to pop up |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oseri(m): 5:46pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
Beautiful4u: check that your car throws up a code. U may be needing to change your throttle position sensor |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by chukel(m): 6:18pm On Jul 16, 2015 |
oseri:is the bolded not going too far? let him scan the car and clean the throttle body |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 2:51pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
Pls professionals in the house help, i had my 2001 Nissan Maxima Scanned and these were the results: P1211 P0180 P0141 P0720 P0135 I need help interpreting these error codes!....Matured reply pls! |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 3:07pm On Jul 17, 2015 |
@GAZZUZZ, having read a lil abt u, i must say, you are doing a very fantastik Job here, gues u might be d one Man i hav been looking for ....pls i use a 2001 Nissan Maxima, can u proffer a good Engine Oil for us. Of late, i noticed d car makes a Screeching/squealing sound wen u start it, and after some mins it stops....pls wat cud be d cause? |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Xiphoid: 3:10pm On Jul 18, 2015 |
Xiphoid:Awaiting response pls... . |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:00pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
Xiphoid: Suspension has to be taken apart to know what is wrong. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 3:02pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
jektony: Any good 5W30 oil should be ok, but if you notice shortage switch to quartz 7000 15W50 semi synthetic. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oseri(m): 6:28pm On Jul 19, 2015 |
chukel: throttle body, IAC valve and MAF failure in most cases result to poor idling. for laggy acceleration i will go will throttle position sensor. Still a diagnose will point u in the direction to look, simplified with ALLDATA if handy |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 2:40pm On Jul 20, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Thank you GAZZUZZ, but pls suggest a Brand, i use SEA HORSE, but its kinda Scarce, so i want change to sometin else, someone advised i go for Mobil Oil, so wats ur Thought? |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by qunleajayi(m): 8:57am On Jul 21, 2015 |
qunleajayi: Dear Gazzus, u didnt respond to my request nau... |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:10pm On Jul 21, 2015 |
qunleajayi: Your engine has a loss in compression. Timing might be off too, but the fact that plugs are wet with water is badddd for the nation. One thing you should understand is the paint marks on the chain should be usedto set timing. Good luck sir. 1 Like |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 8:27pm On Jul 21, 2015 |
jektony: |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:49am On Jul 22, 2015 |
[quote author=jektony post=36132072][/quote] Screeching squealing could be the serpentine belt, try and adjust it. Please stop using seahorse. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 12:15pm On Jul 22, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Thanks GAZZUZZ |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jektony(m): 12:17pm On Jul 22, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Pls help, i had my 2001 Nissan Maxima Scanned and these were the results: P1211 P0180 P0141 P0720 P0135 I need help interpreting these error codes! |
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