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check spare tyre. Some systems are equipped with 5tyre sensor readouts. Ensure spare tyre has 32psi

If it is the small sized (donut) spare tire, It is usually rated at 60 PSI. That is why when your spare tire is fitted, speed is limited to about 80 KM/h.

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Greetings MotorGuru,

What's your take on the following cars: Honda Civic 2007-2010, Volvo S40 2007-2008 & the Volvo XC 90 2007-2008 for the purposes of mostly within city business & family runs? - in terms of reliability, durability, fuel consumption, parts & knowledgeable mechanic availability use in flood prone/bad road areas, etc.

Thanks for your inputs!

MotorGuru:


If it is the small sized (donut) spare tire, It is usually rated at 60 PSI. That is why when your spare tire is fitted, speed is limited to about 80 KM/h.

Mine is the small sized tyre.

Good to know. Thanks for your input.

Good afternoon bro, please I need your advice on Toyota Camry 2003-2006. Please which one should I go for in terms of durability, fuel consumption, availability of spare parts and others. Which one would you recommend and reasons.

I have replaced the steering before, but the noise continues, just felt a little reduced.

MotorGuru:


Please , in correction to my earlier post, It is very likely you have a steering rack failure due to worn gear teeth. You may need to replace the steering rack assembly.

olak4gold:
Good afternoon bro, please I need your advice on Toyota Camry 2003-2006. Please which one should I go for in terms of durability, fuel consumption, availability of spare parts and others. Which one would you recommend and reasons.

I would advise you go for the 2006 model (4 cyl.).

dayo8080:
I have replaced the steering before, but the noise continues, just felt a little reduced.

Likely you did not get a good one.

Please when buying brainbox, is it a must i buy a brainbox with my car part number?
Is it a must i buy new or used?
I need a reliable brainbox seller in lagos, can you be of help?
MotorGuy

eniola1010:
Please when buying brainbox, is it a must i buy a brainbox with my car part number?
Is it a must i buy new or used?
I need a reliable brainbox seller in lagos, can you be of help?
MotorGuy

Oh yes! It is very important to match your car's Vin number to your brainbox part number.
This is due to the fact that a car model may be spec's differently from car to car ( e.g equipped with immobilizer, Equipped with VSC etc.)

It is usually best to buy new, but with available expertise you can get a good used one having a matching serial number with the one that was bad/ stolen.

You can contact Gazzuzz or Mayor2013 on this forum. There is another direct person I will refer you to if I remember his name.

obinnanelson4:
Good job you are doing motorguru, God bless you.
please help, I have inspected my radiator both when heated after driving and when cold early in the morning there is no sign of leakage. I will fill the radiator and the overflow tank to the appropriate marks before driving to the office but the next morning I always discover that;
1, the level of water in the radiator has gone low.
2, the level of water in the overflow tank has risen above normal at times to the brim.
I sense the temperature guage usually goes above normal quickly but doesn't get to overheating range and I have changed the radiator cap twice. pls help me out, it's a 92 Civic but clean.

Hello everyone, the radiator was removed and taken to where it was flushed. it came back looking very neat. the hose clamps and clips were all fastened after which water was added and the mechanic bleed it to remove air bubbles. He top it again to reach required levels. I drove the car arround for about 10mins, came back and parked the car. the mechanic inspected under the car for drops of water but found non. when the engine cool Abit he opened the radiator and behold the level of coolant has dropped and moved to fill up the reserve water tank.
He refilled the radiator and replaced the pressure cap and I drove it round again yet the same thing happened. Pls my fellow gurus what else should we do.

Good morning @motorguru, I recently did a rebuild(rings,seals etc) but I noticed a serious increase in fuel consumption after the job.
Nozzles have been serviced but issue persist, kindly advice on what to check for pls...it's a Corolla bank type 03/04

obinnanelson4:

Hello everyone, the radiator was removed and taken to where it was flushed. it came back looking very neat. the hose clamps and clips were all fastened after which water was added and the mechanic bleed it to remove air bubbles. He top it again to reach required levels. I drove the car arround for about 10mins, came back and parked the car. the mechanic inspected under the car for drops of water but found non. when the engine cool Abit he opened the radiator and behold the level of coolant has dropped and moved to fill up the reserve water tank.
He refilled the radiator and replaced the pressure cap and I drove it round again yet the same thing happened. Pls my fellow gurus what else should we do.

If your radiator and hoses checks fine, then you may have a water pump or top gasket leak.

When you start your car and it has fully warmed yp, rev the car to about 3000 rpm and check for white smoke.
Do this in the hot afternoon.

arantess:
Good morning @motorguru, I recently did a rebuild(rings,seals etc) but I noticed a serious increase in fuel consumption after the job.
Nozzles have been serviced but issue persist, kindly advice on what to check for pls...it's a Corolla bank type 03/04

Scan the vehicle first and post codes.

You may be having problems with your VVT system or your engine running lean.

MotorGuru:


Scan the vehicle first and post codes.

You may be having problems with your VVT system or your engine running lean.

Tnks sir, will do

Hi motor gurus in the house, my car doesn't run on engine coolant and I wanto switch to using one due to its many benefits, so now the question is this,..do I just top the coolant in the reservoir or is there a technical procedure to be followed...thanks in anticipation. Less I forget what type of coolant is ideal for an 09 corrolla.

double3:
Hi motor gurus in the house, my car doesn't run on engine coolant and I wanto switch to using one due to its many benefits, so now the question is this,..do I just top the coolant in the reservoir or is there a technical procedure to be followed...thanks in anticipation. Less I forget what type of coolant is ideal for an 09 corrolla.

You will need Toyota long life coolant: pink in color.

It is already premixed, so e to completely drain your radiator and engine block off the water presently there.


i would advise you use the service of a mechanic. Contact Gazzuzz or Mayor2013 if in lagos.

Budget for 2 4-liter cans of the coolant.

Pic. of the coolant:

MotorGuru:


You will need Toyota long life coolant: pink in color.

It is already premixed, so e to completely drain your radiator and engine block off the water presently there.


i would advise you use the service of a mechanic. Contact Gazzuzz or Mayor2013 if in lagos.

Budget for 2 4-liter cans of the coolant.

Pic. of the coolant:

Thanks for the swift response, I'm not currently in lagos hence I can't involve the services of baba gazzuzz

MotorGuru:


If your radiator and hoses checks fine, then you may have a water pump or top gasket leak.

When you start your car and it has fully warmed yp, rev the car to about 3000 rpm and check for white smoke.
Do this in the hot afternoon.

Ok Guru baba, I will do it tomorrow. Thanks

olumide4christ:


Greetings MotorGuru,

What's your take on the following cars: Honda Civic 2007-2010, Volvo S40 2007-2008 & the Volvo XC 90 2007-2008 for the purposes of mostly within city business & family runs? - in terms of reliability, durability, fuel consumption, parts & knowledgeable mechanic availability use in flood prone/bad road areas, etc.

Thanks for your inputs!

Sir...my question is still awaiting an answer...thanks so much.

olumide4christ:


Sir...my question is still awaiting an answer...thanks so much.

The civic is an economy car.
The Volvo S40 is a premium compact car
The volvo XC90 is an SUV.

They all have different market segments.

For fuel consumption and ease of repair advantage, go for the Civic

For a premium feel of a compact car, Go for the Volvo S40.

For a vehicle that will take you anywhere you want to go regardless of terrain, Go for the Volvo XC 90

MotorGuru:

The civic is an economy car.
The Volvo S40 is a premium compact car
The volvo XC90 is an SUV.

They all have different market segments.

For fuel consumption and ease of repair advantage, go for the Civic

For a premium feel of a compact car, Go for the Volvo S40.

For a vehicle that will take you anywhere you want to go regardless of terrain, Go for the Volvo XC 90

Thanks so much for your detailed explanation...regards!

MotorGuru:

The civic is an economy car.
The Volvo S40 is a premium compact car
The volvo XC90 is an SUV.

They all have different market segments.

For fuel consumption and ease of repair advantage, go for the Civic

For a premium feel of a compact car, Go for the Volvo S40.

For a vehicle that will take you anywhere you want to go regardless of terrain, Go for the Volvo XC 90

i love this precise and short analysis

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Are you in Lagos sir?

Good evening Motoguru. I posted earlier about my toyota corolla airbag light that didn't go off and suggested a new srs ECU. I'm about ordering another SRS ECU. Must the part number of the new one be identical with that of the old. The faulty one is 89170-02L00 while the one I'm buying is 89170-02190. Both 2004 corolla . Please will it work

Good morning car gurus in house. Kindly advice me on the choice of a good car considering its reliability, durability, ruggedness and easy maintenance and accord good status out of these cars. Road leading to my house is very rough. Highlander, Lexus rx, rav4 and Honda pilot. I am considering buy Nigeria used one at 1,500,000.00. Please don't forget the year and other relevant information

adejide2:
Good morning car gurus in house. Kindly advice me on the choice of a good car considering its reliability, durability, ruggedness and easy maintenance and accord good status out of these cars. Road leading to my house is very rough. Highlander, Lexus rx, rav4 and Honda pilot. I am considering buy Nigeria used one at 1,500,000.00. Please don't forget the year and other relevant information

You should be looking at Pathfinders and 4Runners, not the cars you listed.

HeavenlyBang:

You should be looking at Pathfinders and 4Runners, not the cars you listed.

Or the Nissan Xterra! Less than 800,000 naira...

Nicholas4:
Good evening Motoguru. I posted earlier about my toyota corolla airbag light that didn't go off and suggested a new srs ECU. I'm about ordering another SRS ECU. Must the part number of the new one be identical with that of the old. The faulty one is 89170-02L00 while the one I'm buying is 89170-02190. Both 2004 corolla . Please will it work

Please provide Vin of car.

cc. Gazzuzz, Earthrealm

CityNGR:

Or the Nissan Xterra! Less than 800,000 naira...

I don't like xterra because of high cost of maintenance. Between 4runner and pathfinder which one is better and the year considering the about criteria listed above.