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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 12:26pm On Mar 11, 2019 |
kaz4sure2015: I really don't know. Varies from vehicle and model. You can ask on the spare parts threads on NL, and people will give you an idea. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:09pm On Mar 11, 2019 |
kaz4sure2015: leak on the intake. Plus faulty Catalytic converter |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AmeLonRo(m): 11:34pm On Mar 11, 2019 |
Hello, the timing belt of my car got spoilt recently. It was changed immediately by a mechanic. He however said it has affected so many things and the following need to be changed: 8 Valves (4000), gasket (1500) and Cane shaft pulley (1,500). any one that knows about it should please give me some useful hints to better my lot. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by talk2jabe(m): 12:25am On Mar 12, 2019 |
Please, what can you advise about this car report?
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by diportivo: 7:09am On Mar 12, 2019 |
talk2jabe: if this is cars45 buy only if u can test-drive the car urself 1 Like |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by diportivo: 7:12am On Mar 12, 2019 |
AmeLonRo: your mechanic is right especially on the cane shaft pulley all Toyota crown 1975 model have this issue once their timing belt snaps in motion..... especially if the mechanic fixes back the timing belt and car starts ,runs and drives u must drive it home,and then come back to fix valves,gaskets and cane shaft pulley 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:14am On Mar 12, 2019 |
diportivo: Long time no see brah! |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by diportivo: 10:22am On Mar 12, 2019 |
radautoworks: madam the madam.. how the baby doing? I wld av come join u for tea as requested but my village people are very much active enjoy ur tea alone for now
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nimmadiji(f): 4:06pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
Hello everyone, I want to service my car but I don't know what needs to be done. My car seems very very fine, I changed the oil, oil filter and air filter last November. A friend of mine said cars need to be serviced every 3 months, I don't know how accurate this statement is. I never serviced my former car that often. She seems very fine, my dashboard isn't displaying any problems. But you never know, better safe than sorry. And before anyone asks what I'd been doing for maintenance, I used to take her to the auto dealer where I got her. I don't know what they did, I just showed up for appointments. And no I can't go to my dealer because I moved back to Nigeria and brought my car with me. I read through this thread and everyone keeps mentioning "scans" So do I take her to a mechanic and simply ask for a car scan? Or just wait for the dashboard to say there's a problem? How do you know what to check for? Please don't be mean or unnecessarily sarcastic, I genuinely do not know anything. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 4:55pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
talk2jabe: bros, find another car . the repairs you will make on this thing within a few weeks of use will make you realize the price was not good 1 Like |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 5:04pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
Nimmadiji: You didn't mention the make/model of the car. Servicing depends on the manufacturer recommended schedule and your usage of the car. 5000 Miles covered or 6 months is a reasonable rule of thumb if you aren't driving the car hard all the time, 3 months is probably too soon to service. Nimmadiji: whatever you do, when you need to service or fix your car go to a proper garage or at least a mech who is educated and knows the basics of modern vehicles. there's a few on this forum. Nimmadiji: if there's no 'check engine' sign on the dashboard and the car is running fine, i fail to see why you would need a scan. You could get a general look over and assessment when you go in for Oil Change though. Good garages will do that anyway |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nimmadiji(f): 5:39pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
4llerbuntu: Thank you. She's a 2014 Toyota Highlander. I drive her just to work and back nothing major. I already did an oil change but they didn't mention anything about assessment. Noted 5000 miles, I'll do the math. Thanks again |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 7:58pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
Nimmadiji: Your car manual actually does state it's 5000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first.
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 9:08pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
diportivo: Yikes! It's okay. Send your village people for tea there. I know what to do Baby Radu is hard at work at the shop as head of the morale department lol |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Heykayxx(m): 10:21pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
I have a quick question. The coolant reservoir in my 2003 lexus es300 bubbles like the hot water used in making Eba. Also, the temperature gauge goes a little above the mid-point during this time. Any solution, please? Dr. Gazzuzz, Prof. Nurey, anyone? PS: I don't know the idiot that covered the outlet of the reservoir with a tube
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:52pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
Heykayxx: not a good sign. Check radiator cap and fans. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Heykayxx(m): 12:24am On Mar 13, 2019 |
GAZZUZZ:My mechanic guy has changed the radiator cap. He told me the bubbling has stopped. However, the radiator fan still didn't kick in as expected. In that regards, I'm suspecting the sensor. I've left the car at his auto shop. I'll update you tomorrow, boss. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Seasonc19821987: 11:37am On Mar 13, 2019 |
Yr 2000 Camry forsale 650,000 Pay & Drive no Story
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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Awolowo86: 4:45pm On Mar 13, 2019 |
Please I need help. I replaced the gearbox of my Ford escape 2008 last month and last week Friday, I took it for a routine brake pads and plugs replacement with injector servicing. Now the car doesn't change gears, it drags when I want to move and the powertrain malfunction light(according to the owners manual) is on. Please what can be the issue?? My Ogas in the house, please and please come to my rescue. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by oluwaseunla(m): 4:48pm On Mar 13, 2019 |
Awolowo86: Start with a scan. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AmeLonRo(m): 6:49am On Mar 15, 2019 |
diportivo:Thanks a bunch. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Richdam(m): 10:00am On Mar 15, 2019 |
GAZZUZZ: Please gazzuzz,what is the factory recommended idle speed for elantra 2009 auto with account on or off,thanks. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:29am On Mar 15, 2019 |
Richdam: 750-800 rpm with ac on or off |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Richdam(m): 11:52am On Mar 15, 2019 |
GAZZUZZ: But mine shakes ando sometimes stalls the engine when the ac is on in very slow motion or during a stop or reverse in low speed,what could be the cause but on speed no problems at all. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:07pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
Richdam: for your model it could be very simple or very complicated. What is your engine type? Take a picture of your engine bay. |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Chrislaka: 6:13pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
My rav4 2001 stopped accelerating while on top of a hill but engine was running. After checking I noticed my transmission oil was a little lower then required gauge,after gauging it still doesn't move on drive but now move on L selection. Kindly advice on likely solution |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by narrowpathy(m): 7:12pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
Dear Gazzuzz I own a Hyundai accent 2012 which I use for Uber. Do you have a branch office or associate of yours in Abuja who specialises on Hyundai repairs? I'd be grateful if you could recommend me to one or two...in case of incasity |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by diportivo: 7:47pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
Chrislaka: sadly,u need to replace ur transmission sir |
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 4llerbuntu(m): 11:05pm On Mar 15, 2019 |
My temp gauge is always on this level when the engine gets up to temp. Been like that since I got the vehicle Should I be worried?
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