Durchmann:




Hi boss.

Thought i should call but i felt that your opinion may also come handy for others.

Due to the annoying roads in the location where I live, I'm thinking of getting an SUV to take off much load from my car.

My thoughts are going towards the Ford Edge 2007-2009, Toyota Prado 2005-2008 or the Lexus RX330 2004-2007.

I'd like your opinion on these vehicles as they all have their pros and cons in my head and I've been having difficulties reaching a final decision.

Thanks in advance, sir.

project8:
evenin sire.
pls my peugot 406 ,prestige temperature goes up and even splash d water while i was on my way to work.got an electrician he claimed the car far stops so the carbon brush need to he replaced whic he did.bt i notice when am driving above 120km/hr the temperature rises.so i am lost as to y and wat cud be d issue.note that d fan now works perfectly

elshanAutos:

Only seemingly proper SUV up there is the Prado, the rest are just sedans on stilletos.

elshanAutos:

Only seemingly proper SUV up there is the Prado, the rest are just sedans on stilletos.

Very smart boi. How's the weather?

GAZZUZZ:


bleed the system.

If it does not work check for leaks and fix them.

Ativ:
Oga Gazzuzz. The AC of my 98 Avensis 1.8 manual does not cool in traffic. Only cools when the car is moving. What can the problem be?

purespikes:
Hi Oga Gazzuzz. my 2009 honda accord 2.4L, EX-L Sedan uses a K24Z3 engine. When i had to change the engine, it was replaced with K24Z2 type meant for LX series of the same model. i notice the car does run great as it should. Can i still use the engine or i have to change it? i've been using the car like that for over a year. it is not doing badly except that it doesn't run great. thanks

adanny01:


I have replaced this engine before and i made some search on the differences.

There are very little differences on cars with these engines. Z3 which comes with EX and EX-L has higher RPM, more hp, different ECU tunning and larger exhaust. The only physical difference is the VTEC sensor. The Z3 and Z2 have same mounts and oil routing holes but the sensor isnt the same. The sensor in Z3 has 4 sockets while Z2 has 2. It means that the Z3 has VTEC system on both intake and exhaust valve system and the Z2 has VTEC only on the intake valvr system.

Effectively, it means the only difference may be found in the cylinder head.

I want to believe the ECU of EX has one way of detecting a Z2 which is lack of the Exhaust VTEC. I want to believe that the check engine light will be illuminated permanently due to VTEC solenoid stuck on or off.

GAZZUZZ:

adanny01:


I have replaced this engine before and i made some search on the differences.

There are very little differences on cars with these engines. Z3 which comes with EX and EX-L has higher RPM, more hp, different ECU tunning and larger exhaust. The only physical difference is the VTEC sensor. The Z3 and Z2 have same mounts and oil routing holes but the sensor isnt the same. The sensor in Z3 has 4 sockets while Z2 has 2. It means that the Z3 has VTEC system on both intake and exhaust valve system and the Z2 has VTEC only on the intake valvr system.

Effectively, it means the only difference may be found in the cylinder head.

I want to believe the ECU of EX has one way of detecting a Z2 which is lack of the Exhaust VTEC. I want to believe that the check engine light will be illuminated permanently due to VTEC solenoid stuck on or off.

purespikes:


Thanks immensely, God bless. As explained in my post, i want to know if i should continue using the engine or i should change to the z3, since i don't want damages on other parts like transmission and all that. Like i said, the engine is doing fine only that it does not rev up as fast as i expect. one it picks, it runs good. thanks again

GAZZUZZ:


what type of lexus?

lymelyte:
oga gazzuzz, you nor answer me again. Also, my car is blinking maintenance reqd. What should I do?

emeritus00:
I own Honda Civic 2004 Manual Transmission
I have bought three tokunbo LHS drive axle (drive shaft) but none of them fitted well to differential. They are shorter therefore were not completely entered the differential and the gear oil leaking.
Mechanics bought the first two for me but when i discovered the solution is not forthcoming I decided to buy and fix it myself. When I bought the last one, it didnt fit well, I return it and told the guy to find me MT one. The one he now gave me was really close. Its longer but didnt not enter the differential completely (it made the locking sound wen pushing it in) but the hole inside the differential is long enough to contain it. Am thinking even if it enter the differential well it will be shorter at the other end of the hub.
The pictures I saw online look the same with all the ones I have bought but I discovered their lengths are not same but all look the same. Both inner and outer CV joints have the same length.
Am I buying the wrong one or is there a way to do it. I dont mind buying another one either tokunbo or new if it will completely solve the issue.

lymelyte:
Oga gazuzz, I recently purchased a Lexus ES 330, what routine should the car undergo to be in top shape always. I am an amateur. This is my first car.

GAZZUZZ:


This is obviously the wrong CV joint. Where is the original old one that fits? It will be a herculean task getting the MT CV joint inner side, but very possible.

Where is the old one?

purespikes:


Thanks immensely, God bless. As explained in my post, i want to know if i should continue using the engine or i should change to the z3, since i don't want damages on other parts like transmission and all that. Like i said, the engine is doing fine only that it does not rev up as fast as i expect. one it picks, it runs good. thanks again

lymelyte:
bro gazzuzz, you didn't respond to me. Also, my Lexus blinks main reqd for like 15sec when starting it.

Joseankles:
@Gazzuzz, please what's you take on an "03 Toyota Avalon. is it a good buy

GAZZUZZ:


Time for an oil change

lymelyte:
is it safe to change the oil myself or ? And please which oil should I go for?

herrlekan:
Good morning Gazzuzz, thank you very much for rendering selfless service to Nairaland community. I want to buy a tokunbo 2004 Kia Carens 1800cc I4 but want to tap from your knowledge if it is a good car to buy? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

GAZZUZZ:


you said you just got the car toks, so search top left side of the windsheild for the service tag, it will tell you what type of oil was last used to service. If it's not there search the documents that came with the car, if not there also, you can tell lake an educated guess by checking the texture and weight of the present oil, so do not be in a hurry to throw it away.

GAZZUZZ:


are you sure it is bad? Go to ladipo in mushin with the old one in your hand, you will not walk 20footsteps before 1 baranda (middle) man will tell you oga airflow meter I get am

GAZZUZZ:


Very good vehicle. Change timing belt if you do not know the Replacement interval.