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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 9:42pm On Feb 26, 2020
martyns200:


Corolla 2005

Full fluid specs for your car. Your don't even require synthetic. It's entirely up to you. Just stick to 5w30

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by rukuruzi(m): 1:35am On Feb 27, 2020
radautoworks:


Full fluid specs for your car. Your don't even require synthetic. It's entirely up to you. Just stick to 5w30

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 2:28am On Feb 27, 2020
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by buchisom1(m): 6:28am On Feb 27, 2020
Mrford:



Check your serpentine belt. Its not well tensioned.
I have done dat still continue.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mrford(m): 7:02am On Feb 27, 2020
buchisom1:
I have done dat still continue.
.
You talked about removing battery head so it won't discharge.
1. Is it that the battery doesn't charge while the car is idling or the battery runs down after parking for some hours?

2. How did you confirm its not charging while idling?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by buchisom1(m): 7:19am On Feb 27, 2020
Mrford:
.
You talked about removing battery head so it won't discharge.
1. Is it that the battery doesn't charge while the car is idling or the battery runs down after parking for some hours?

2. How did you confirm its not charging while idling?
the battery runs down after parking for some hours

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 9:21am On Feb 27, 2020
buchisom1:
the battery runs down after parking for some hours

I have this issue with my old Mitsubishi try the car with another better battery most times it's the battery that's not retaining power for long when it's not charging but plugged

Except if it Sparks whenever u try removing the head then that might be an issue with the Car electrical components
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by buchisom1(m): 10:05am On Feb 27, 2020
Johnsonkeyz2019:


I have this issue with my old Mitsubishi try the car with another better battery most times it's the battery that's not retaining power for long when it's not charging but plugged

Except if it Sparks whenever u try removing the head then that might be an issue with the Car electrical components
I have try put smbdy battery tinking my battery was dead same tin happen to d battery ..wat my gani mechanic tell me was that dey is a wirer Bridging smwere but locate it na der d problem dey...nobdy can locate it...I have off very offable still yet it still drain battery..I jus dey confuse really need a good rewirer
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by suerex: 10:25am On Feb 27, 2020
Hello specialist,

- Can inadequate engine oil in car cause overheating.?
- When rpm runs around 2000 rpm in traffic can it also cause temperature rising above normal.



Senario... I went out with a friend yesterday before we set out we checked and realised the oil guage was below half (not so far from the lower marker).
He concluded that he will service car (oil change) this weekend so need need to top oil.
One our way we stopped by a mechanic (who normally does his oil change) and mechanic also touched something related to the airflow Meter.

Then the RPM jump up and kept hovering around 1200 to 1500 rpm(even with AC on and "grin" drive engaged and car was not moving)

After a while in traffic we noticed the temperature gauge started rising. Up till 3/4

Note:
- the radiator never poured out water.
- we left car till later in the evening. Disconnected and reconnected battery terminal to regularise the rpm (as the throttle was electrical)
Car did not overheat on our way back..

Hence for information sake, I would like to know the bolded questions above. Thanks
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 11:19am On Feb 27, 2020
buchisom1:
I have try put smbdy battery tinking my battery was dead same tin happen to d battery ..wat my gani mechanic tell me was that dey is a wirer Bridging smwere but locate it na der d problem dey...nobdy can locate it...I have off very offable still yet it still drain battery..I jus dey confuse really need a good rewirer

A Good rewire will sud be able to fix it Sha coz in my own case the rewire said it's the battery but Ive not tried with another battery
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mrford(m): 11:22am On Feb 27, 2020
buchisom1:
the battery runs down after parking for some hours

There is a parasitic draw in the system. You need someone knowledgeable to track it now. Your tech should carry out a voltage drop test.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by buchisom1(m): 11:26am On Feb 27, 2020
Mrford:


There is a parasitic draw in the system. You need someone knowledgeable to track it now. Your tech should carry out a voltage drop test.
that is d word bro but which or how to located d fuse dat is draining d battery...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mrford(m): 11:40am On Feb 27, 2020
buchisom1:
that is d word bro but which or how to located d fuse dat is draining d battery...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by buchisom1(m): 11:42am On Feb 27, 2020
Mrford:




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF1gijj03_0
I have dis video on my fone ...will show it to any of dis diagnosis center dat is my plan...coz me don taya to dry open bonet jus to remove battery head...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 3:30pm On Feb 27, 2020
sallywho:
Hello everyone, this is a wonderful thread. Please my Pontiac Vibe 2003 just stopped three weeks ago and my mechanic said it was a faulty oil pump. But he has changed 4 oil pumps but says its still faulty and he is advising me to buy a new engine, please is there another option for me?

https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/contactus
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 4:19pm On Feb 27, 2020
radautoworks:


Full fluid specs for your car. Your don't even require synthetic. It's entirely up to you. Just stick to 5w30

what type of oil do i need for Toyota corolla 2008?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 4:46pm On Feb 27, 2020
shina101:


what type of oil do i need for Toyota corolla 2008?

Easiest car in the world to maintain

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 7:45pm On Feb 27, 2020
radautoworks:


Easiest car in the world to maintain

When I checked, I didn't see any power steering pump or even the cup to refill power steering oil. I saw that it uses electronic power steering
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 7:54pm On Feb 27, 2020
radautoworks:


Easiest car in the world to maintain

Synthetic not required right?

Also, how much does both L+R sunvisor and 4 roof grab handle cost?

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:11pm On Feb 27, 2020
shina101:


Synthetic not required right?

Also, how much does both L+R sunvisor and 4 roof grab handle cost?

Right.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 8:17pm On Feb 27, 2020
radautoworks:


Right.

how much does both L+R sunvisor and 4 roof grab handle for Toyota Corolla 2008 cost?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by radautoworks: 8:28pm On Feb 27, 2020
shina101:


how much does both L+R sunvisor and 4 roof grab handle for Toyota Corolla 2008 cost?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 8:51pm On Feb 27, 2020
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:11pm On Feb 27, 2020
suerex:
Hello specialist,

- [b]Can inadequate engine oil in car cause overheating.?



Not in this case.


- When rpm runs around 2000 rpm in traffic can it also cause temperature rising above normal.[/b]


Senario... I went out with a friend yesterday before we set out we checked and realised the oil guage was below half (not so far from the lower marker).
He concluded that he will service car (oil change) this weekend so need need to top oil.
One our way we stopped by a mechanic (who normally does his oil change) and mechanic also touched something related to the airflow Meter.

Then the RPM jump up and kept hovering around 1200 to 1500 rpm(even with AC on and "grin" drive engaged and car was not moving)

After a while in traffic we noticed the temperature gauge started rising. Up till 3/4

Note:
- the radiator never poured out water.
- we left car till later in the evening. Disconnected and reconnected battery terminal to regularise the rpm (as the throttle was electrical)
Car did not overheat on our way back..

Hence for information sake, I would like to know the bolded questions above. Thanks


Rpm was too high and caused the engine to overheat
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:12pm On Feb 27, 2020
shina101:


how much does both L+R sunvisor and 4 roof grab handle for Toyota Corolla 2008 cost?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by shina101(m): 1:25pm On Feb 28, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Cc gazzuzzlogistics

how much for both?

Cc gazzuzzlogistics
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Gazzuzzlogistic(m): 2:05pm On Feb 28, 2020
shina101:


how much for both?

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by professeurlanre(m): 8:55pm On Feb 28, 2020
@gazzuzz what is the best engine oil to use for my camry 2009 xle i4...0w-20 or 5w-20 is written on the cap
Do you have the camry sidr mirror with signal light?how much
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:41pm On Feb 28, 2020
professeurlanre:
@gazzuzz what is the best engine oil to use for my camry 2009 xle i4...0w-20 or 5w-20 is written on the cap
Do you have the camry sidr mirror with signal light?how much

5w30 weight.

For mirror

Cc gazzuzzlogistic

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jeswinner: 3:18pm On Feb 29, 2020
Can one permanently install obd 1 or 2 devices in hilux and buses (fleet management) so that it sends information all the time to the owner rather than using obd 1 or 2 for checking faults only?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:08pm On Feb 29, 2020
jeswinner:
Can one permanently install obd 1 or 2 devices in hilux and buses (fleet management) so that it sends information all the time to the owner rather than using obd 1 or 2 for checking faults only?

If I get you right , you want to diagnose remotely? If yes what's the distance? If a couple of Meters, then Bluetooth /wireless enabled scanners are available in the market . If several KM, then scan tools with simcards that transmit data might be available but not so popular .

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by jeswinner: 6:36pm On Feb 29, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


If I get you right , you want to diagnose remotely? If yes what's the distance? If a couple of Meters, then Bluetooth /wireless enabled scanners are available in the market . If several KM, then scan tools with simcards that transmit data might be available but not so popular .

I want the fuel consumption, driver behavior and other parameters to report real time. The idea is to know what is happening real-time and do predictive maintenance.

I'd even love to know the pressure of the tyres and other things too

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