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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Mrford(m): 6:42pm On Mar 07, 2020
1stNumeroUno:


That's the part changed.

It seems to be only the pump.



If the problem was truely fuel pressure, changing only the pump might nọ solve it. The filter or fuel pump pressure regulator is likely clogged. Its always advisable to change it with the pump.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 6:44pm On Mar 07, 2020
Good day People

I wanna paint/PIMPmy Honda Accord DC back lights ND the brake lights on the boot that will look like deep black/brown kinda wanna ask that hope there is no law issues with doin that coz I've seen some other users like that also just always like to confirm stuff before doing that so as to be on a safe side
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by mejai(m): 10:11pm On Mar 07, 2020
Johnsonkeyz2019:
Good day People

I wanna paint/PIMPmy Honda Accord DC back lights ND the brake lights on the boot that will look like deep black/brown kinda wanna ask that hope there is no law issues with doin that coz I've seen some other users like that also just always like to confirm stuff before doing that so as to be on a safe side
FRSC go chop.
But don't you think you want to trade safety for fancy? Your rear lamp reflection will be compromised. Someone bashing into you may not be at fault.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Gallass(m): 10:48am On Mar 08, 2020
2001 QX4. Jerks at first gear only. It doesn't happen if I accelerate hard but surely happens if I drive normally. Immediately it enters second gear, rpm sharply rises to 2,500 and quickly returns to normal. Car will continue to drive okay until the next braking when it will return to first gear.
NB: If I accelerate hard and push down the gas on all gears, they work perfectly
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 1:49pm On Mar 08, 2020
Gallass:
2001 QX4. Jerks at first gear only. It doesn't happen if I accelerate hard but surely happens if I drive normally. Immediately it enters second gear, rpm sharply rises to 2,500 and quickly returns to normal. Car will continue to drive okay until the next braking when it will return to first gear.
NB: If I accelerate hard and push down the gas on all gears, they work perfectly

Drain and get a brand new Nissan transmission filter, refill transmission with genuine Nissan Matic D transmission fluid, and also service the throttle body you'd be fine.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by freeman500: 2:54pm On Mar 08, 2020
1stNumeroUno:
Good evening house,

My 2007 Bank type Corolla was having a hard start and I changed fuel pump at mechanic's suggestion. Now the hard start remains though not as much as before.

Please advice.
Sometime ago November to be precise. My 1998 CRV was jerking while accelerating. I went to 2 mechanics and both confirmed that my fuel pump was bad. So I changed the fuel pump, it didn't take 30mins b4 the fault reappeared. Finally I changed the fuel filter, o boy! If u see the dirt coming out of my filter.... at that point I told them to service the injector nozzles. After that my car performed better than when I bought it, the movement was formula 1 standard grin
Hope this helps

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by 1stNumeroUno: 7:42pm On Mar 08, 2020
freeman500:

Sometime ago November to be precise. My 1998 CRV was jerking while accelerating. I went to 2 mechanics and both confirmed that my fuel pump was bad. So I changed the fuel pump, it didn't take 30mins b4 the fault reappeared. Finally I changed the fuel filter, o boy! If u see the dirt coming out of my filter.... at that point I told them to service the injector nozzles. After that my car performed better than when I bought it, the movement was formula 1 standard grin
Hope this helps

Whao!

Those suggestions are already on my to do list.

Will surely revert here.

Thanks!
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by TheNewAgeFarmer(m): 7:41am On Mar 09, 2020
KINGreignn:


How about starting with cleaning of the IACV (idle air control valve) it's mounted beside the throttle body which is on the intake manifold and your throttle body is cable operated.

Notice that sensor indicated with the orange colour arrow? That's it. Usually, kazeem do block a valve hole with piece of rag or paper or polyethylene. All you needed to do was get a proper cleaner to clean it after opening it, after you're done cleaning it, recouple it back properly.
Thanks so much. Problem solved. Throttle body was replaced. I bought a toks. I have been driving the car for days now. I had to be very sure that it drives well before quoting you. Thanks thanks thanks.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Nobody: 3:05pm On Mar 09, 2020
Gallass:
2001 QX4. Jerks at first gear only. It doesn't happen if I accelerate hard but surely happens if I drive normally. Immediately it enters second gear, rpm sharply rises to 2,500 and quickly returns to normal. Car will continue to drive okay until the next braking when it will return to first gear.
NB: If I accelerate hard and push down the gas on all gears, they work perfectly
Sounds like a bad PCV valve.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Johnsonkeyz2019: 3:39pm On Mar 09, 2020
mejai:

FRSC go chop.
But don't you think you want to trade safety for fancy? Your rear lamp reflection will be compromised. Someone bashing into you may not be at fault.

Wow you are right o
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by temi4fash(m): 4:01pm On Mar 09, 2020
I scanned my Honda City 2007 and i got the code P1887

Permanent DTC

Vabs vehicle speed signal input consistency.

Does it mean my transmission is bad?

Cc

Radautoworks
Kingreigns
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Badabada(m): 5:14pm On Mar 09, 2020
Good day bro, please which is more easier to maintain between Lexus GS 300 2007 model and Lexus RX 350 2007 model?

cc: GAZZUZZ

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:50pm On Mar 09, 2020
Badabada:
Good day bro, please which is more easier to maintain between Lexus GS 300 2007 model and Lexus RX 350 2007 model?

cc: GAZZUZZ

Rx350.

The GS parts are scarce
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Fabbyking: 7:42pm On Mar 09, 2020
I want to sell my car but I don't know if to paint or not. Which will give it better sale value?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Aaaaarghmed(m): 10:26pm On Mar 09, 2020
Fabbyking:
I want to sell my car but I don't know if to paint or not. Which will give it better sale value?
sell it as it is.painting a car before sale doesn't make much difference in naija.pple wud be asking you if its first body.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:07am On Mar 10, 2020
Fabbyking:
I want to sell my car but I don't know if to paint or not. Which will give it better sale value?

Depends on the price and the car
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Fabbyking: 8:37am On Mar 10, 2020
Aaaaarghmed:
sell it as it is.painting a car before sale doesn't make much difference in naija.pple wud be asking you if its first body.
Thanks man
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Fabbyking: 8:41am On Mar 10, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Depends on the price and the car
It's a 2002 Mercedes c200. I have not decided on d price yet but am looking at a million n above
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 10:16am On Mar 10, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Depends on the price and the car


07 camry hybrid.. What is your price , am thinking of getting one... 188k miles

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:45am On Mar 10, 2020
dru23:



07 camry hybrid.. What is your price , am thinking of getting one... 188k miles


Best thing to happen to me. Currently use one and wife uses another.

Maintenance is basic like any other car.

I sold 4 last year all doing well, sourced for 5 and supplied this year all doing fine and inspected 3 on behalf of clients and they are all doing well, no major parts replaced just basic servicing .


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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:50am On Mar 10, 2020
Fabbyking:
It's a 2002 Mercedes c200. I have not decided on d price yet but am looking at a million n above

Fabbyking:
It's a 2002 Mercedes c200. I have not decided on d price yet but am looking at a million n above

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. No harm in making it look good for the intended buyer.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by dru23(m): 11:57am On Mar 10, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Best thing to happen to me. Currently use one and wife uses another.

Maintenance is basic like any other car.

I sold 4 last year all doing well, sourced for 5 and supplied this year all doing fine and inspected 3 on behalf of clients and they are all doing well, no major parts replaced just basic servicing .



Thanks. I will give u heads once it arrives.. Have come across a lot lately ,with in good condition and excellent, mostly from private owners
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Waxxxy: 6:48am On Mar 11, 2020
Please can I use soft cloth wet with petrol to clean it?

seanfer:


Clean the throttle body
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Activity77(m): 1:13pm On Mar 11, 2020
I have changed my valve cover gasket twice now on my camry 2008 yet still leaking oil, please help... What could be the cause...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 1:15pm On Mar 11, 2020
Activity77:
I have changed my valve cover gasket twice now on my camry 2008 yet still leaking oil, please help... What could be the cause...

Frequency of change Vs leaks pls?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Activity77(m): 1:25pm On Mar 11, 2020
KINGreignn:

Frequency of change Vs leaks pls?
Within two weeks of each repair and after like a week it will start leaking
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 3:00pm On Mar 11, 2020
Activity77:


Within two weeks of each repair and after like a week it will start leaking
Hope your engine top or valve cover isn't warped though.
Where is your location?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by seanfer(m): 4:12pm On Mar 11, 2020
Waxxxy:
Please can I use soft cloth wet with petrol to clean it?


No... Buy carb cleaner it is sold for 1,000-1,200
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Activity77(m): 4:47pm On Mar 11, 2020
KINGreignn:

Hope your engine top or valve cover isn't warped though.
Where is your location?

I've changed valve cover like twice now within two weeks.. Still same problem... Location =Enugu
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Impactfultemmy(m): 5:26pm On Mar 11, 2020
Pls I need a certified KIA Mechanic around Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja axis.He shud drop his number here.
If you know anyone, kindly drop their number.
Thanks.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by KINGreignn: 5:42pm On Mar 11, 2020
Activity77:


I've changed valve cover like twice now within two weeks.. Still same problem... Location =Enugu


Get genuine valve cover gasket and also Abro gasket gum. The abro gasket gum is in a brown plastic container. Use it and it will seal completely (that's assuming your top or cover isn't warped).
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by olumzzz(m): 6:40pm On Mar 11, 2020
Impactfultemmy:
Pls I need a certified KIA Mechanic around Ikeja, Iyana-Ipaja axis.He shud drop his number here.
If you know anyone, kindly drop their number.
Thanks.
Contact gazzuzz

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