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Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by AmiLaHoit(f): 5:50am On Oct 09, 2015 |
My dear sabi people pls advice. We just got a 2003 Rav4 was used on Wednesday from Lagos to d east. While almost home it started showing "Check Engine". I have suggested to my hubby as per d norm I know, to change the engine oil and filter and then check d gear oil but there is the mentality everyone around us has that we shld use d car for a while before changing the oils as per American oil and that d 'check engine' sign is normally a false alarm in Rav4. When the car engine cools off the sign goes away and comes back when used for a while. I am uncomfortable with the 'check engine' thing and intend to secretly go change the oil and filter and have d gear oi checked. Pls advice; 1. Do I change d oil to avoid engine knock? 2. What specific engine oil do I buy (Mobile XHP)? 3. What is the reason for the brief sound when a gear automatically changes? |
Re: Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:56am On Oct 09, 2015 |
AmiLaHoit: Please do not do any thing secretly, you will just get into trouble. Invest in a scanning device, or if in nnewi call Micheal on this thread https://www.nairaland.com/2642845/free-vehicle-scan-nnewi-anambra#up for a free scan When you scan, it interprets the check engine code. The engine oil in your vehicle has a lifespan, it could be in miles or time duration, look through the cars paperwork or stickers on the windshield you will find it. Your vehicle is very notorious for transmission issues, I hope that's not the cause of the light. |
Re: Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by AmiLaHoit(f): 5:59am On Oct 09, 2015 |
GAZZUZZ: Unfortunately I am not at Nnewi but Abia. Will be back in Lagos in 2wks. Just scared of what may go wrong. Heard engines are expensive when knocked ![]() |
Re: Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:09am On Oct 09, 2015 |
AmiLaHoit: Full synthetic engine oil is. Between 7800 and 9000 for 4liters (mobil 5W30 or toyota 5W30) a good premium filter costs 2k (denso) an engine plus installation costs 1xx,000 naira |
Re: Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by DECOtech(m): 10:50am On Oct 09, 2015 |
AmiLaHoit: Oga Gazzuzz, you no de remember me at all. Op, What part of Abia? give me a call on 08030938491 for a scan. I wld suggest an oil change to be on the safer side, that's if there's no way u can determine the time the car was last serviced. |
Re: Fluctuating 'check Engine' Sign On 2003 Rav 4 by AmiLaHoit(f): 8:29pm On Oct 09, 2015 |
DECOtech: Ok, thanks. Will call u |
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