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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adubam(m): 2:00pm On Oct 16, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Use pic explain. This your description no follow

These are the images:

1) The first - Auto

2) The second - Manual

Some are EFI while others are VVT-i

Which should I go for?

Thank you boss.

Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 2:26pm On Oct 16, 2020
adubam:


These are the images:

1) The first - Auto

2) The second - Manual

Some are EFI while others are VVT-i

Which should I go for?

Thank you boss.

The VVTI engines are more recent and more efficient .
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by adubam(m): 2:31pm On Oct 16, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


The VVTI engines are more recent and more efficient .

Thank you Sir.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Balistic4: 4:03pm On Oct 16, 2020
Good day Gazzuzz, Please I have battery light come on in my dashboard (2005 corolla), I've been managing the battery since with few disappointments once in a while. I finally got money and changed the battery yesterday to a new 75am battery (Megaforce). But the battery light on the dash is till on after the replacement, infact, this time the check engine light also came on. Please what do you suggest I do?

I want to add that the light goes off once I start the car
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:08pm On Oct 16, 2020
Balistic4:
Good day Gazzuzz, Please I have battery light come on in my dashboard (2005 corolla), I've been managing the battery since with few disappointments once in a while. I finally got money and changed the battery yesterday to a new 75am battery (Megaforce). But the battery light on the dash is till on after the replacement, infact, this time the check engine light also came on. Please what do you suggest I do?

I want to add that the light goes off once I start the car

You have charging issues, not battery issues.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by xanie: 5:39pm On Oct 16, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


Spiritual bro.... It's a problem disguising.... You need to consult a car Oracle nearby to listen to it before it will soro so ke

Please, do you know anywhere I can scan the vehicle in Benin?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 5:53pm On Oct 16, 2020
Balistic4:
Good day Gazzuzz, Please I have battery light come on in my dashboard (2005 corolla), I've been managing the battery since with few disappointments once in a while. I finally got money and changed the battery yesterday to a new 75am battery (Megaforce). But the battery light on the dash is till on after the replacement, infact, this time the check engine light also came on. Please what do you suggest I do?

I want to add that the light goes off once I start the car
Of course your battery light is not suppose to stay on when the car is switched on.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:54pm On Oct 16, 2020
xanie:


Please, do you know anywhere I can scan the vehicle in Benin ?

I am a V.I boy not a Mushin.....


None I can recommend at the moment.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Balistic4: 7:04pm On Oct 16, 2020
Kingdemu:
Of course your battery light is not suppose to stay on when the car is switched on.
I took the car to a repair guy, he said it is normal for battery light to show on a 2003-2007 corolla. But when the light shows when the engine has started, that is surely a charging problem. He checked the alternator, removed the battery head (negative terminal) while the car was on and told me everything is fine. I'm thinking of taking the car for scanning.

Oga gazzuzz what do you say?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:32pm On Oct 16, 2020
Balistic4:

I took the car to a repair guy, he said it is normal for battery light to show on a 2003-2007 corolla. But when the light shows when the engine has started, that is surely a charging problem. He checked the alternator, removed the battery head (negative terminal) while the car was on and told me everything is fine. I'm thinking of taking the car for scanning.

Oga gazzuzz what do you say?

It will not throw any related codes.

Change handlers

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Balistic4: 7:44pm On Oct 16, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


It will not throw any related codes.

Change handlers
I really appreciate your responses. Please I don't know what is a handler, do throw more light. I appreciate the help.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:49pm On Oct 16, 2020
Balistic4:

I really appreciate your responses. Please I don't know what is a handler, do throw more light. I appreciate the help.

Change technicians

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kaybaba5(m): 10:28pm On Oct 16, 2020
Balistic4:

I took the car to a repair guy, he said it is normal for battery light to show on a 2003-2007 corolla. But when the light shows when the engine has started, that is surely a charging problem. He checked the alternator, removed the battery head (negative terminal) while the car was on and told me everything is fine. I'm thinking of taking the car for scanning.

Oga gazzuzz what do you say?

When u disconnected the one terminal did u put on headlight and wiper including ac and the car didn't go off


Just try it power on the headlight wiper and see if the car goes off after disconnecting one termibal

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Balistic4: 11:52pm On Oct 16, 2020
Kaybaba5:


When u disconnected the one terminal did u put on headlight and wiper including ac and the car didn't go off


Just try it power on the headlight wiper and see if the car goes off after disconnecting one termibal

he only put on the full headlight, the ac and the wiper wasn't on but the car didn't go off.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by kingreign(m): 12:32am On Oct 17, 2020
Balistic4:

I took the car to a repair guy, he said it is normal for battery light to show on a 2003-2007 corolla. But when the light shows when the engine has started, that is surely a charging problem. He checked the alternator, removed the battery head (negative terminal) while the car was on and told me everything is fine. I'm thinking of taking the car for scanning.

Oga gazzuzz what do you say?
You need to change that technician.

You also need a technician with a digital mulitmeter to test the battery voltage, while the car is not running, and also to test the voltage while the engine is running with battery terminals connected and also with battery terminals disconnected while the car engine still runs.


When the engine isn't running, battery voltage should be around 12-12.x volts, but when car is running, you should have around no less than 14v and no more than 14.6v at extreme case.

Should you get any readings higher or less than that while engine is running, pls find the culprit and replace it.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 7:33am On Oct 17, 2020
kingreign:

You need to change that technician.

You also need a technician with a digital mulitmeter to test the battery voltage, while the car is not running, and also to test the voltage while the engine is running with battery terminals connected and also with battery terminals disconnected while the car engine still runs.


When the engine isn't running, battery voltage should be around 12-12.x volts, but when car is running, you should have around no less than 14v and no more than 14.6v at extreme case.

Should you get any readings higher or less than that while engine is running, pls find the culprit and replace it.
Welcome Boss. Been looking out for your comment on this. God bless

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Balistic4: 8:43am On Oct 17, 2020
kingreign:

You need to change that technician.

You also need a technician with a digital mulitmeter to test the battery voltage, while the car is not running, and also to test the voltage while the engine is running with battery terminals connected and also with battery terminals disconnected while the car engine still runs.


When the engine isn't running, battery voltage should be around 12-12.x volts, but when car is running, you should have around no less than 14v and no more than 14.6v at extreme case.

Should you get any readings higher or less than that while engine is running, pls find the culprit and replace it.
This will surely help. I'll look for someone else today, thanks bro
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by AshipaEk0: 10:55am On Oct 17, 2020
Please can someone recommend where I can get my rims repaired/refurbished?

I have rims that have been slightly damaged bent and scratched via misadventures with the kerb and potholes.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Baba40(f): 3:03pm On Oct 17, 2020
AshipaEk0:
Please can someone recommend where I can get my rims repaired/refurbished?

I have rims that have been slightly damaged bent and scratched via misadventures with the kerb and potholes.

Do you live in Ajuwon, Akute, Lambe and other Lagos extension, God will provide money for us to live in Lagos town gangan. I feel your pain bro, mine is silencer ooooo always shaking and making embarrassing noise
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Baba40(f): 3:06pm On Oct 17, 2020
GAZZUZZ:


You solved the problem single handed

Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by vkyburnz: 1:19am On Oct 19, 2020
Candid opinion rqd tho bias is also welcome - IS KIA Rio or its Cerato Model 2006 - 2010 a good reliable car for all - purpose use? Are there any common problems associated with it? How about it's general maintenance? How does it compare to say VS cost of maintaining a Corolla?

Cc Gazzuzz and other gurus. Your opinion is highly appreciated. Thanks smiley
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by fotadmowmend(m): 9:56am On Oct 19, 2020
kingreign:



Did you carry out fuel pump replacement recently or at anytime before?
Yes
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Peterlove11: 8:41am On Oct 20, 2020
I just ringed my Honda Pilot 2008, the car was consuming oil. There is no problem with the car prior to ringing the engine except the high oil consumption. Can I revert to the recommended oil or I should stick with the 20w 50 have been using
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ajbf: 5:10pm On Oct 21, 2020
Good evening, Gazzuzz and other gurus in the house.
Kindly help out.
I scanned a Honda Stream 2001 engine.
It came up with p0340 code - camshaft sensor.
Like how much should I prepare for the repair?
Can you recommend mechanic in Ibadan ?
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lush100(m): 11:15pm On Oct 21, 2020
Good evening house,
I tried to use my remote key to lock my car but the door at the driver's side kept opening back. All other doors were shut/locked. I don't know if I pressed something.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Kingdemu: 8:11am On Oct 22, 2020
Lush100:
Good evening house,
I tried to use my remote key to lock my car but the door at the driver's side kept opening back. All other doors were shut/locked. I don't know if I pressed something.
Is that a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle? Had same experience with one.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by lexini: 1:52pm On Oct 22, 2020
Good afternoon Gazzuz

Wifey’s 07 Lexus es350 landed in February and was serviced with mobil1 5w30 extended performance oil high mileage oil. The one that guarantees 15k miles.
I also used original oil filter.

Car is currently at 4.5k miles after servicing. Should I service again cos it’s already been 8 months since the last service...
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Sagaciousd1: 2:02pm On Oct 22, 2020
I need help wonderful people. I am a first time car user. There are two icons permanently showing on my dashboard and I am wondering what could be the cause(s)
1. The check engine icon (yellow) permanently on my dashboard.
2. The airbag sign (red)

I use honda accord 2008 (America spec)
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lush100(m): 2:06pm On Oct 22, 2020
why u wicked me like this? 1975 beetle haba. i wasn't even born y then.
pls na.
my car is toyota corolla sport 2006 abeg oh.

meanwhile anyone with a good place to do wheel alignment in ibadan

Kingdemu:
Is that a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle? Had same experience with one.
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by ksmart027(m): 2:40pm On Oct 22, 2020
Lush100:
why u wicked me like this? 1975 beetle haba. i wasn't even born y then.
pls na.
my car is toyota corolla sport 2006 abeg oh.

meanwhile anyone with a good place to do wheel alignment in ibadan

Anytime you need help in solving car related issues always state the model and year of your car, you dont expect people who are to help you to start guessing the kind of car you drive. As for the beetle, that's sarcasm.

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Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Stubborn82: 2:48pm On Oct 22, 2020
Hi Carlanders, am having problem with my rpm not exceeding 3000rpm, I went for scanning, we find out is the vtec solenoid that is the culprit.



We try to remove one from another EOD to test on my own, and my car rpm did just fine.



I want to know how much is it cost to get new one or Belgium.



Is there any body in Abuja who sells it. Thank you
Re: Maintenance Tips On Cars. by Lush100(m): 2:48pm On Oct 22, 2020
Yes my oga. i took to the fun side of it. surprisingly, it was fine this morning.


ksmart027:

Anytime you need help in solving car related issues always state the model and year of your car, you dont expect people who are to help you to start guessing the kind of car you drive. As for the beetle, that's sarcasm.

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