weyreypey:

Honda insight 2004!

Where have you been!! You've been so quiet of late

Good morning, I just noticed the engine oil indicator on the dashboard doesnt come on and off as it should when i start the car. What could be the cause? Its an 05 corolla

Take Care of your vehicles regularly

MotorGuru:


Nice car you have there.

1. drain and refill transmision using ONLY Toyota WS ATF Fluid. Attached below Prepare to buy 5 cans of these
2. Your check engine light is on. You will need to scan your vehicle for trouble codes and post it here.
3. It seems your car is equipped with the DVD based navigation unit. Yes you will need the Navigation CD to get the unit working again.
4. Pls use only Toyota premixed coolant. it is the second picture attached.
5. Get a mechanic and check all the devices that is powered by the fan belt. It seems one is binding(and i strongly suspect your AC compressor)

boss where can I get a genuine type iv of their Toyota atf. Scare of fake, heard lot of fake around, same container and color. Please recommend. Appreciate

radautoworks:



1st time user, rav4

Seconded

codemaster2much:
boss where can I get a genuine type iv of their Toyota atf. Scare of fake, heard lot of fake around, same container and color. Please recommend. Appreciate

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radautoworks:


We sell

How much is yours?

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martyns200:
Good morning, I just noticed the engine oil indicator on the dashboard doesnt come on and off as it should when i start the car. What could be the cause? Its an 05 corolla

1.Oil pressure sensor may be bad
2. oil warning light on dashboard may be burnt out
3. Wiring problems.

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Good day House

I'll like to ask in Isuzu Rodeo and Nissan Pathfinder which sud come first in terms of reliability and NiGERIA Roads plus let's say cost of maintenance

Please Mr motoguru what do you think about one using a toks/foreign used 2007 s60 volvo for uber in Lagos... The pros and cons please.. Thanks in advance

Hello, Is It possible to change brands of synthetic oil? When my car came as toks have serviced twice using a full synthetic engine oil brand but I intend to stop using that and use another synthetic brand on next service, is it advisable and any side effects aftermath?

Naughtyg:
Please Mr motoguru what do you think about one using a toks/foreign used 2007 s60 volvo for uber in Lagos... The pros and cons please.. Thanks in advance

go for recognised brands with good fuel economy e.g Toyota yaris

martyns200:
Hello, Is It possible to change brands of synthetic oil? When my car came as toks have serviced twice using a full synthetic engine oil brand but I intend to stop using that and use another synthetic brand on next service, is it advisable and any side effects aftermath?

ensure the oil you are changing to is reputable and the oil weight is as recommended by manufacturer

MotorGuru:


go for recognised brands with good fuel economy e.g Toyota yaris

This is how you guys contribute to unnecessary hype on certain vehicles, so just because a brand is "not recognised"(whatever that means), makes it a bad choice irrespective of whether it ticks all the boxes?

valarinz:


This is how you guys contribute to unnecessary hype on certain vehicles, so just because a brand is "not recognised"(whatever that means), makes it a bad choice irrespective of whether it ticks all the boxes?

My apologies sir

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MotorGuru:


Thank you sir for your comment.

The use of octane boosters has become commonplace( and by implication necessary) in Nigeria due to the influx of high end luxury cars whose engines have been designed to run on premium fuel (RON 93 or higher) for optimum engine performance and minimizing the likelihood of having pre-ignition concerns (due to very high compression ratios) when using the available fuel (RON 87 or lower ) at our pump-stations over the country. This is because a lower octane fuel than what is recommended can damage such engines and catalytic converters in the long term as it causes ‘knocks’ or irregular ignition.

Therefore, Octane boosters are basically additives to your fuel to increase the octane number of the fuel. These additives, which may include alcohols, ether, manganese or other chemicals improve the performance of the engine in terms of either acceleration, top end speed, efficiency and horsepower.

Please note that octane boosters have negligible or no effect on low performance road-going cars. If a vehicle manufacture has recommended a RON rating 87, using octane boosters will be a waste of money.

My opinion? If your vehicle requires(not recommends) premium fuel, then you may have to use octane boosters.
In the case your vehicle requires octane boosters, ensure you buy octane boosters from reputable brands.

N.B. This is why Some Lexus brands will always be expensive in Nigeria (if you know what i mean)

Please I'm thinking of getting a Lexus GX460. It is stated premium unleaded required. Based on your experience with Lexus cars, will this car do well with our Nigerian fuel or must I use the Octane boosters? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

ejikeze:


Please I'm thinking of getting a Lexus GX460. It is stated premium unleaded required. Based on your experience with Lexus cars, will this car do well with our Nigerian fuel or must I use the Octane boosters? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

If you have the money, use octane boosters. Would prevent cylinder misfire, pinging and terrible fuel economy. If Money is an object, you can use regular fuel, just avoid revving too hard.

Good morning, I jus changed my radiator from single to a new double cell due to leakage from the single cell radiator.
Thermostat is still intact and single fan inclusive(not connected directly) After driving the car on Saturday, Sunday morning I checked the water level in the radiator and saw the water is low, so I opened the coolant plastic and saw that the water there has overfilled more than the FULL level its meant to attain, which means that the excess of the water in the coolant plastic is meant to go back into the radiator when engine is cool and it didn't. Does that mean the car would likely overheat. Would love to hear your advise pls....When I called the mech, he said I would need to remove thermostat and connect far directly which am against.The car is a year old and it's a corolla 05 model..would love your inputs so as to take necessary precaution against the unforseen.

Good evening, my camry muscle 08/09 consumes fuel like crazy. It just burnt 12L of fuel in 30 mins within town... Mecahnic advised I changed the nozzles to corolla 2010... Any suggestions?

SOME FEW THINGS TO CHECK WHEN GETTING A TOKUNBO OR USED CAR/VEHICLES

Engine i4/ V6 sound , fumes, Adaptor, Acceleration (By Seller)

Gear selection transmission (By Driving)

Car legs ArmS , Balancing


Security 

Alarm System

Handbrake

Engine seats

All Fans (2 Radiator) Compressor e.t.c

Car alignment 

Car full light /Brake light

Check Engine Light

Check Central Lock (whether key locks Central and winds Glass)

AC working/not

CUSTOM PAPers*

Leather interior /Central Locks/ MILEAGE

CD/ Radio/ Speaker Sound*

Power Door ... Power Windows 

Wipers ...water pressors 

Check Absorber while driving 

Adjustable Seats and Steering

Open all Trunks Booth and Bonnet, Fuel Tank


C Caution, Fire Extinguisher,  Car Jack, Wheel spanner, Extra Tyre, 

Car receipt , Car Documents e.t.c

MotorGuru:
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good morning motor guru. My mechanic told me my Honda EOD 2004 gear oil need to be gauge so he gauge it with Total ATF. Hope it won't have any effect on it. You advise is seriously needed thank you.

pls house, I have a Toyota Camry (pencil ) car, but each time I shift the gear to reverse, it get delayed for like 7 secs before it pick up and whenever it want to , it jerk. Pls Mech engrs in the house, what could be d problem. Thanks.

pls motor guru, I have a Toyota Camry (pencil ) car, but each time I shift the gear to reverse, it get delayed for like 10secs before it pick up and whenever it want to , it jerk. Pls guru in the house, what could be d problem. Thanks.

OLUFUNK:
pls motor guru, I have a Toyota Camry (pencil ) car, but each time I shift the gear to reverse, it get delayed for like 10secs before it pick up and whenever it want to , it jerk. Pls guru in the house, what could be d problem. Thanks.

GEar box is already exhibiting signs of failure.

Prepare to overhaul or replace(preferred)