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Re: Debunking Car Myths by pocohantas(f): 9:31pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Myth: Car in excellent condition, used by beautiful female banker. Fact: It wasn’t used by any female banker. Do all your checks, make you no buy wahala. 65 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 9:36pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
pocohantas:Very well said 3 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 9:37pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Myth: owner wants to relocate... Hence money needed fast False a lot of times Fact: mostly a firesale to escape problematic vehicles 42 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by olumzzz(m): 9:39pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey:False. I use a 2008 elantra. The engine and transmission are far cheaper than a Toyota or Honda or same year. 1 Like |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Nobody: 9:49pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
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Re: Debunking Car Myths by radautoworks: 9:50pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
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Re: Debunking Car Myths by radautoworks: 9:51pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
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Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 9:51pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
olumzzz: Kashif: 3 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Nobody: 9:52pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Interesting read... |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Nobody: 9:53pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
reading... |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Farki: 9:53pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: Corolla 2012 model is even worse, after 5 years the car becomes a mobile torture device. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Gaggii: 9:58pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: Please enlighten me more on this, my rewire adviced that my fan should run at all time because the weather abroad is cold. While here is hot. But I want to know if the running of fan all time gulps more fuel. Because I observed that my corrola consumes fuel than expected |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 9:59pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Gaggii: He's useless. The car's factory settings should be retained. If thermostat is bad..buy a new one for replacement. Cc sultaan kingreign...nurey 5 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Gaggii: 10:01pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: Does it affect the fuel consumption? |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by KingAzubuike(f): 10:02pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Someone was arguing with me the other day that Mercedes Benz is a better brand than Audi and BMW. I just couldn't bring myself low to argue with such fellow. Model for model, year for year, I'll pick a Hyundai Genesis over a Mercedes Benz ( S klasse, A klasse and other sedan category). Hyundai try for their Genesis Series abeg. Damn! |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by birdgo: 10:03pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: DAMN !! 4 Likes
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Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 10:04pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Gaggii: Yes it does both positively and negatively.... Engines are designed to operate at particular temperatures You should never, ever remove the thermostat. RAY: Everybody knows that it's not good for a car to run too hot. But you may not know that it's also bad for a car to run too cool. TOM: The thermostat is just a valve that goes between the engine and the radiator. It's purpose is to keep the engine at the proper operating temperature. When the engine gets too hot, the thermostat opens up and lets the engine coolant flow through the radiator, where it cools off. When the engine is too cool, the thermostat closes and stops the coolant from flowing through the radiator, so the engine heats back up. RAY: In the old days, shade-tree mechanics used to remove thermostats as a remedy of last resort for overheating cars. But that just covered up the problem rather than fixing it. It's sort of like taking aspirin for a broken arm. It makes the pain go away, but it doesn't solve the problem. TOM: But taking out the thermostat can actually do quite a bit of damage on a modern car. Most cars now have computers, which constantly monitor the engine temperature and adjust things accordingly. If the computer thinks the engine is cold--and it WILL be cold without a thermostat--it'll richen the fuel mixture (increased fuel consumption). That will lead to poor mileage, carbon buildup, and eventually, a $400 repair bill for a new catalytic converter. RAY: So leave the thermostat where it is, Lee, and find out what's really making your car overheat. Unless of course, you just want it to stay cool long enough for one last trip...to the junk yard. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by maxiuc(m): 10:05pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
justiniyke29:sienna should be among 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Gaggii: 10:07pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: How do you mean positively and negatively, does make it consume more or it reduces the consumption |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 10:08pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Gaggii:If in factory settings...it reduces fuel consumption to ....if otherwise fuel economy reduces |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Bestinstinct(m): 10:09pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
pocohantas: Once fell for this. 3 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by KnightsTemplar(m): 10:10pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: Which one is positively and negatively, you need to be specific and try to elaborate, because alot of people are learning from this your thread. 1 Like |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by weyreypey: 10:12pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
KnightsTemplar:Ok.. I have answered appropriately. 1 Like |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Nobody: 10:12pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey: Cla250 conserves fuel better than Corolla |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by emmaak2(m): 10:19pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
KnightsTemplar: RUNNING YOUR FANS DIRECT WILL CONSUME MORE FUEL.. HAVE YOUR CAR CHECK,EITHER UR THERMOSTART IS BAD OR UR FAN NT BLOWING..GO TO THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE OVERHEATING RATHER THAN CUTTING CORNERS BY PULLING OUT THE THERMOSTAT 6 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by WhatCanIsay(m): 10:26pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
This would have been more interesting and educative if it was balanced. It's just a diss track against Toyota. 9 Likes |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Nobody: 10:31pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey:You called the thermostat a valve. And talked about coolant without mentioning how thermostat works with the fan even once. This confusion is why some of us just let kazeem remove the damn thing if he wants. At least it works. We move. |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by jesmond3945: 10:35pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
weyreypey:my brother if I want to buy a car which do you suggest |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Cutiekatty: 10:35pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
KingAzubuike: |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by Conner44: 10:36pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
maxiuc: Sienna 3.3L 3MZ-FE does not guzzle fuel. |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by lexini: 10:38pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Re: Debunking Car Myths by code9(m): 10:43pm On Oct 26, 2020 |
Myth: Volkswagen Touareg is a very problematic car. Parts are very expensive. Fact: VW Touareg (esp 2011 upwards) is built on the same platform as Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. Engine and transmission are extremely reliable and one of the best in the world (8-speed tranny). compared to cars of the same grade, parts are relatively equitable and also very durable. Note parts are shared between VW and Audi. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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