Ace16:
Good evening everyone. Plz I saw a Honda Civic 2008 for sale, 9ja used, plz I would love to know what I should look out for make I nor go fall into trap. Tho I’ve been doing some research, but I still need ur opinion.. thanks

dicksonadams:


The engine block is prone to cracking with coolant leaking out... Just be observant and you will be fine. Car is good
What is your car current mileage

Ace16:


Thanks.. is that your job? If yes, where are you located?

dicksonadams:


The engine block is prone to cracking with coolant leaking out... Just be observant and you will be fine. Car is good
What is your car current mileage

Salatavor:
Vehicle repair services in Abuja can be very expensive, time consuming and sometimes unsatisfying, these is why most vehicle owners will tell you they do not like Abuja mechanics.

drakeskull:


That mobil oil for that car

radautoworks:


See below. 0w20 will give you the best fuel economy. Hopefully they haven't been using 20w50 before.

Email support in my signature for quote please.

eRex:


And if hopefully was not the case.... As in if 20W50 was used.

Ace16:

Thanks for your reply. Is there anything I could do due to the observation u made? As per the mileage I’m suppose to see the car next week, but the seller said it’s around 60000. But I heard that they do alter the mileage

Ace16:

Thanks for your reply. Is there anything I could do due to the observation u made? As per the mileage I’m suppose to see the car next week, but the seller said it’s around 60000. But I heard that they do alter the mileage

dicksonadams:


The crack engine block issue doesn't affect all 8 th generation Civic.

Just make sure you buy 08 and above if possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vjk4z7KLA4

On a good note, since we do not have freezing condition in naija this sort of issue rarely happens. Just make sure to test drive the car like say an hour... Check the temperature gauge, cause if the engine is seriously cracked it will likely overheats, then drive to a lube bay and have it thoroughly inspected for leaks.

Toodooloo

radautoworks:


Two, maybe three choices
1. Stick with 20w50 till the engine packs up
2. Gradually shift over to proper oil so engine doesn't get clogged and knock
3. Have engine taken apart to check for sludge, cleaned if necessary then use proper oil (my personal favorite choice)

eRex:


Engine was recently taken apart in December during a change of flywheel.
Total interior was cleaned

radautoworks:


Two, maybe three choices
1. Stick with 20w50 till the engine packs up
2. Gradually shift over to proper oil so engine doesn't get clogged and knock
3. Have engine taken apart to check for sludge, cleaned if necessary then use proper oil (my personal favorite choice)

shina101:


How much would it cost to get engine inspected for sludge and servicing?

AmandaLuv:
Please someone should assist me. I bought four brand new tyres for my car- a Toyota Siena. Factory tyres were 205/60/16 but I upgraded to 215/65/16 but unfortunately the back tyres were touching the struts so I was advised to use 215/60/R16 for the back while the front remained 215/65/R16.

Please will this have any impact on the vehicle? May be my mind is playing games with me that the car is consuming fuel.

Please any negative impact on the vehicle?

Tnx

AmandaLuv:
Please someone should assist me. I bought four brand new tyres for my car- a Toyota Siena. Factory tyres were 205/60/16 but I upgraded to 215/65/16 but unfortunately the back tyres were touching the struts so I was advised to use 215/60/R16 for the back while the front remained 215/65/R16.

Please will this have any impact on the vehicle? May be my mind is playing games with me that the car is consuming fuel.

Please any negative impact on the vehicle?

Tnx

nurey:


You were supposed to buy 215/55/16 instead. Even the front will touch the mud flaps when you turn the steering to extremes

freeman500:

Since u just brought them, and can still change without paying extra, why not make everything 215/60/16?

radautoworks:


Send an email to address in my signature with car information please or use this web form https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/parts-request

AmandaLuv:
No the front tyres ain't touching the struts. I enquired from chief of this thread, Gaz before the upgrade and he told me to fire on.

My concerns are if any negative impact since front tyres are a bit bigger than the back tyres.

nurey:


It just occurred to me that there is no way the tyre setup will ever touch your strut they don't see eye to eye. Your issue is the spring is too small for the tyre so if your rear shocks are weak or you load the body too much the tyre will touch the car arch at any vibration.

You can confirm yourself, the sienna rear struts are under not at the sides like the front

dicksonadams:


The crack engine block issue doesn't affect all 8 th generation Civic.

Just make sure you buy 08 and above if possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vjk4z7KLA4

On a good note, since we do not have freezing condition in naija this sort of issue rarely happens. Just make sure to test drive the car like say an hour... Check the temperature gauge, cause if the engine is seriously cracked it will likely overheats, then drive to a lube bay and have it thoroughly inspected for leaks.

Toodooloo

wave1:

Please sir, how do you handle the ground clearance on your civic?

conyema12:
Good afternoon great Engineers
Pls I have a camry 2.2 tiny light. The car runs fine but whenever I engage the gear and AC the engine stutters on idle and keeps jerking till I move. We ve serviced nozzle and injector mouth.. Still the problem persists, the mech has even increased my firing system above 1RPM yet to show. Am wondering if I can get the solution to my problem.

AmandaLuv:
No the front tyres ain't touching the struts. I enquired from chief of this thread, Gaz before the upgrade and he told me to fire on.

My concerns are if any negative impact since front tyres are a bit bigger than the back tyres.

eRex:



Oga Nurey,

I did it on my last Camry drop light n it did touch the strut...(I had to google what the strut mean to reconfirm) n.yeap it was the strut.

In a bid to increase height I put 216/65 R15 n the back tires (when I bump) touches the strut but the front was ok.
Had to switch with a fellow stoplight that used 205/65 r15

So front n back tyres specs were diff

dicksonadams:


With time you'll get use to it... Climb bump slowly... And for port hole put one leg in pothole and one leg outside the pothole, if you can't avoid it.

It took me say 2 weeks after which no more issues. You will love the handling of this ride.

You can also try using larger tyres.