Ikenna351:




A average Nigerian would tell you the norm "I have driven this my car for years without issues" , but my experience from inspecting Lions for clients for purchase and diagnosing people's lions is opposite of that norm. I have seen cars spitting engine oil all over the engine bay, spraying different degree of blue colour from exhaust, running & sounding like a Tractor, etc, yet the owners/sellers would claim "No issues". The problem is the definition of "Issues" to majority of Nigerians , but it appears as long as a car can start, every other malfunction the car exhibit is not considered an issue . For heaven sake, even Man that produces Cars breaks down once in awhile and you are claiming a used car produced by the mortal being can't do the same? Even the abused ones?

I am advocate of "Do what works for you". However, I would advice anyone who cares to listen to avoid buying that car off you, in case you want to sell tomorrow, unless the person 2nd name is a nightmare or wouldn't mind buying headache. Reason people pay me to get Lions in good condition for them to purchase is not because they like (some actually don't like me), but they pay for my arsehole attitude (not caring about the sellers feelings), to get the true condition of the lions & buy or not to buy.

By the way, overheating doesn't ruin an engine or burn head gasket, it's when a driver ignores & continue to run or drive a vehicle with the overheating warning signs, words or sounds to the driver from the vehicle that causes the disaster.

Ikenna351, Lion King.

Well said bro...I have replaced d thermostat,d fan has been returned to it factory state,which is to start blowing wen hot coolant get into d radiator.....d check engine light is off..am now monitoring d fuel consumption....

Justbright:





Well said bro...I have replaced d thermostat,d fan has been returned to it factory state,which is to start blowing wen hot coolant get into d radiator.....d check engine light is off..am now monitoring d fuel consumption....

Notwithstanding, you need to understand that there are other factors that contribute to high fuel consumption, other than engine cooling system. You need to properly diagnose your car to be sure there is nothing else left that is hindering the fuel economy. Since your car is not a Lion, there is nothing i can do for you in that regard.

Ikenna351, Lion King.

Ikenna351:



Notwithstanding, you need to understand that there are other factors that contribute to high fuel consumption, other than engine cooling system. You need to properly diagnose your car to be sure there is nothing else left that is hindering the fuel economy. Since your car is not a Lion, there is nothing i can do for you in that regard.

Ikenna351, Lion King.

Bros at d point of diagnosis,d only error code displayed is d thermostat error code...and immediately I installed d thermo,d check engine light disappeared......



But what surprised me is d fact Dat d diagnosed don't detect absence of catalyst.....


Will there be desired improvement in fuel consumption if I install a catalyst in the car?....

Pls gurus help me

Justbright:




Bros at d point of diagnosis,d only error code displayed is d thermostat error code...and immediately I installed d thermo,d check engine light disappeared......



But what surprised me is d fact Dat d diagnosed don't detect absence of catalyst.....


Will there be desired improvement in fuel consumption if I install a catalyst in the car?....

Pls gurus help me

which of the catalyst are u talking about. If it's the one under the vehicle, no effect on fuel consumption

chukel:
which of the catalyst are u talking about. If it's the one under the vehicle, no effect on fuel consumption

OK.....den why is my car still consuming fuel after installing thermostat.....if ofcos as u said catalyst has nothing to do wt fuel consumption

Filled up my tank exactly a week today...its now half tank and my trip a odometer read 132 mile or kilometer(can't really say)....what can u say about my mpg

emy77:
Is your speedometer calibrated in km or miles?

This is important because 1 mile = 1.6km. So if it's 135miles, that would translate to about 216km. Please check your odometer very well

Please how do u know observe dis, gaskia I don't know

DonBobes:


Please how do u know observe dis, gaskia I don't know

Dis is my speedometer calibration

Justbright:



Dis is my speedometer calibration

Same calibration with mine , with my Toyota Matrix sport.

Again I bought fuel of 56litres n reset my odometer. Wen it got to 307Km it started showing red light, meaning it's entering reserve fuel. Please hope my car is not consuming fuel? I need answers.

DonBobes:



Same calibration with mine , with my Toyota Matrix sport.

Again I bought fuel of 56litres n reset my odometer. Wen it got to 307Km it started showing red light, meaning it's entering reserve fuel. Please hope my car is not consuming fuel? I need answers.

Mine start showing red light at about 240

Justbright:



Mine start showing red light at about 240

U don't know d trick yet.
Before it will start showing red around 200-250. But since an engineer idowuengineer told me about d use of CAMPHOR, its bn working for me.


JUST DROP TWO BALLS OF CAMPHOR IN UR FUEL TANK WHENEVER U FILL UR TANK. thank me later

DonBobes:


U don't know d trick yet.
Before it will start showing red around 200-250. But since an engineer idowuengineer told me about d use of CAMPHOR, its bn working for me.


JUST DROP TWO BALLS OF CAMPHOR IN UR FUEL TANK WHENEVER U FILL UR TANK. thank me later

Wahala dey this Naija o. By the time you buy another Engine as a result of this you would run away from camphor

DonBobes:


U don't know d trick yet.
Before it will start showing red around 200-250. But since an engineer idowuengineer told me about d use of CAMPHOR, its bn working for me.


JUST DROP TWO BALLS OF CAMPHOR IN UR FUEL TANK WHENEVER U FILL UR TANK. thank me later

CAMPHOR

DonBobes:



JUST DROP TWO BALLS OF CAMPHOR IN UR FUEL TANK WHENEVER U FILL UR TANK. thank me later

You guys haff come with this camphor theory again?

I only want to find mechanical solution to my low mpg not chemical solution pls

O lawd. Camphor. *Rolls on the floor*

Gurus in d house....pls don't abandon me.....my car still guzzle fuel like tomoro no dey....I av scan,install thermostat yet no solution....bought full tank of about 55litres just last Saturday,my trip A odometer reading is just around 170 and f fuel gauge is also after quarter tank....pls dis is a major source of worry for me.....I really need help biko

Justbright:
Gurus in d house....pls don't abandon me.....my car still guzzle fuel like tomoro no dey....I av scan,install thermostat yet no solution....bought full tank of about 55litres just last Saturday,my trip A odometer reading is just around 170 and f fuel gauge is also after quarter tank....pls dis is a major source of worry for me.....I really need help biko

Are u guyz saying my car has defy all mechanical solutions?...pls help me now...d fuel consumption is getting worse...pls help I beg of u

Justbright:




Are u guyz saying my car has defile all mechanical solution?...pls help me now...d fuel consumption is getting worse...pls help I beg of u

If you are in Lagos bring in your ride for a free diagnosis

Justbright:
Gurus in d house....pls don't abandon me.....my car still guzzle fuel like tomoro no dey....I av scan,install thermostat yet no solution....bought full tank of about 55litres just last Saturday,my trip A odometer reading is just around 170 and f fuel gauge is also after quarter tank....pls dis is a major source of worry for me.....I really need help biko

sorry bro but U pointed out two things missing in ur vehicle.
1: Absence of thermostat and
2: catalyst.
Thermostat which uv already installed.
What about catalyst?
Hav u installed that?

J0hnTrevolt:
sorry bro but U pointed out two things missing in ur vehicle.
1: Absence of thermostat and
2: catalyst.
Thermostat which uv already installed.
What about catalyst?
Hav u installed that?

No sir..av not install d catalyst...planing to do Dat soon...BT from d little research I made online and what av read on various auto threads both on nairaland and other fora,I learnt catalyst remover does not affect fuel consumption except if it clogged d exhaust......though I plan to fix it back as soon as I have d means

Justbright:




No sir..av not install d catalyst...planing to do Dat soon...BT from d little research I made online and what av read on various auto threads both on nairaland and other fora,I learnt catalyst remover does not affect fuel consumption except if it clogged d exhaust......though I plan to fix it back as soon as I have d means

That's theory yet to be proven by any body. Have tested this on a Honda Accord 2008 no down stream cat. Car became much louder and fuel consumption was higher than expected after cat was fixed mpg became normal and owner was happy. Go back and have Ur cat fixed

mayor2013:


If you are in Lagos bring in your ride for a free diagnosis

OK sir...BT d check engine light is not on...it was on b4 I scanned and pop ur thermostat error code and d moment I installed d thermostats, d CEL dissappeared
I work and live in Abeokuta

Justbright:




No sir..av not install d catalyst...planing to do Dat soon...BT from d little research I made online and what av read on various auto threads both on nairaland and other fora,I learnt catalyst remover does not affect fuel consumption except if it clogged d exhaust......though I plan to fix it back as soon as I have d means

It might hurt a bit(pocket wise) but it's necessary to install back the cat to ensure uv exhausted all means. I'v never seen anyone I know who owns a corolla complain of fuel consumption.

Justbright:




No sir..av not install d catalyst...planing to do Dat soon...BT from d little research I made online and what av read on various auto threads both on nairaland and other fora,I learnt catalyst remover does not affect fuel consumption except if it clogged d exhaust......though I plan to fix it back as soon as I have d means

Not really, but you would have to modify your exhaust system to bring out a more refined sound cos the Cat conv is part of the exhaust system, however, if you was in the west you will fail the emission test.

Justbright:
Gurus in d house....pls don't abandon me.....my car still guzzle fuel like tomoro no dey....I av scan,install thermostat yet no solution....bought full tank of about 55litres just last Saturday,my trip A odometer reading is just around 170 and f fuel gauge is also after quarter tank....pls dis is a major source of worry for me.....I really need help biko

Bross what's ur Engine capacity?

erico2k2:

Bross what's ur Engine capacity?

Its 1.8liter engine sir

Justbright:



Its 1.8liter engine sir

well if its 1,8 and you recon its swallowing fuel then you need to do the needful

erico2k2:

well if its 1,8 and you recon its swallowing fuel then you need to do the needful

What do u suggest I do sir

Justbright:



Its 1.8liter engine sir

Ur car model doesn't gulp fuel... The issue is with the catalytic converter that was removed.. The o2 censor is giving the car computer false reading.. Making ur car run rich in fuel... Either u trick the o2 censor in believing the catalyst is there... Or u jst make a budget and replace the catalyst and be happy!

tobbiiqq:


Ur car model doesn't gulp fuel... The issue is with the catalytic converter that was removed.. The o2 censor is giving the car computer false reading.. Making ur car run rich in fuel... Either u trick the o2 censor in believing the catalyst is there... Or u jst make a budget and replace the catalyst and be happy!

Thanks so much....av been getting conflicting opinions on d catalytic converter...many have said it has nothing to do with fuel consumption while others have said wtout it car will guzzle fuel...

Av decided to replace d converter as soon as possible.......

Once again ...thanks

J0hnTrevolt:
It might hurt a bit(pocket wise) but it's necessary to install back the cat to ensure uv exhausted all means. I'v never seen anyone I know who owns a corolla complain of fuel consumption.

Yes u are right sir..most guyz in my place of work uses dis same type of car,so also my younger bro...non of dem has ever complained of low mpg....will get d catalyst fixed as soon as I have d means.....


Pls can anyone help me wt d price idea so mechanic wnt take advantage of my desperation to fix d car