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BlaqSymp: 3:52pm On Jul 06, 2023
hello66:
Pls what could cause A 2012 Acura MDX to he doing these
https://youtube.com/watch?v=C1iANYk8pzI&feature=share9

Battery changed
Kickstarter change
Earthing wires checked

note- it does these only when car is very hot

hello bro
I am thinkin of gettin 2010-2013 acura mdx naija used . But then I stumbled on ur post where u asked for original spare parts. Have u been able to see where to get the original spare parts? And are they expensive? Do u think the car is a good buy or rav4/honda crv is better?

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jceesquare(m): 4:36pm On Jul 06, 2023
Dozieson:

dont be leaving your cars for kazeems. Most of them are criminals
What if it's not a kazeem but a workshop that does not grant customers access to work area?
And how did your jump to the conclusion that his sensor was stolen?
Dozieson(m): 5:27pm On Jul 06, 2023
jceesquare:

What if it's not a kazeem but a workshop that does not grant customers access to work area?
And how did your jump to the conclusion that his sensor was stolen?

Well i am just assuming because same thing happened to my neighbour. Her battery was changed. Another's CAT was stolen and many other news we have heard.

Any mechanic that won't allow me access to workshop must fix any issue noticed on my car

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DevTop: 5:44pm On Jul 06, 2023
Good day house. After good observation every morning for some days, I noticed my radiator reservoir water level drops significantly if i spend long hours in traffic on previous day, and whenever i have a free drive, it drops just a little. This is already giving me serious concern. All components still intact, Fans work on thermostat, car has never overheated and factory compressor still working. what can be the cause of this water level drop? car is Camry 2012.

CC
GAZZUZZ
Diportivo
Kingreign
Grupo(m): 6:58pm On Jul 06, 2023
diportivo: 6:29am On Jul 07, 2023
DevTop:
Good day house. After good observation every morning for some days, I noticed my radiator reservoir water level drops significantly if i spend long hours in traffic on previous day, and whenever i have a free drive, it drops just a little. This is already giving me serious concern. All components still intact, Fans work on thermostat, car has never overheated and factory compressor still working. what can be the cause of this water level drop? car is Camry 2012.

CC
GAZZUZZ
Diportivo
Kingreign

you have a leak

cooling system to be thoroughly checked

if you have water in your radiator it will be harder to detect

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GAZZUZZ(m): 6:40am On Jul 07, 2023
DevTop:
Good day house. After good observation every morning for some days, I noticed my radiator reservoir water level drops significantly if i spend long hours in traffic on previous day, and whenever i have a free drive, it drops just a little. This is already giving me serious concern. All components still intact, Fans work on thermostat, car has never overheated and factory compressor still working. what can be the cause of this water level drop? car is Camry 2012.

CC
GAZZUZZ
Diportivo
Kingreign

There are several reasons coolant is used instead of water. It is easy to trace and smell leaks if any.

Yes I I said smell leaks.
eightsin(m): 10:19am On Jul 07, 2023
Oga Gazzuz and the professionals in the house, I greet all of Una oo.

Why does my car overheat when AC is off. It doesn't overheat when AC is on. the car is es350 2008 model.
jceesquare(m): 12:37pm On Jul 07, 2023
eightsin:
Oga Gazzuz and the professionals in the house, I greet all of Una oo.

Why does my car overheat when AC is off. It doesn't overheat when AC is on. the car is es350 2008 model.
Check your fans.
jimts(m): 1:21pm On Jul 07, 2023
Chief Gazzuzz, I hail you thoroughly.

Please how much is genuine toyota type WS atf sir?
GAZZUZZ(m): 1:57pm On Jul 07, 2023
jimts:
Chief Gazzuzz, I hail you thoroughly.

Please how much is genuine toyota type WS atf sir?

08033910382.

I no longer give prices online.

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jimts(m): 3:32pm On Jul 07, 2023
GAZZUZZ:


08033910382.

I no longer give prices online.
Okay chief, will surely do. Thanks
eightsin(m): 4:18pm On Jul 07, 2023
jceesquare:

Check your fans.

Fans are working when I unplug from the sensor and when AC is on
Kingdemu: 4:40pm On Jul 07, 2023
eightsin:


Fans are working when I unplug from the sensor and when AC is on
I'm suspecting your fan doesn't come up at all untill AC is put on.

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andycom(m): 2:46am On Jul 10, 2023
Dozieson:


Your MAF sensor has been replaced or stolen. We're you there when work was ongoing,? Anyways your MAF sensor is the culprit

Can you explain more on this please. I'm having the same problem and how do I fix it

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Dozieson(m): 4:40am On Jul 10, 2023
andycom:


Can you explain more on this please. I'm having the same problem and how do I fix it
Have you scan your car?
celestial1: 11:09pm On Jul 12, 2023
Abeg I need downstream sensor for highlander 2005 because I found out my car dey chop fuel like kilode Abeg me at 08160591139
MrHighSea: 2:58am On Jul 13, 2023
ikdaddy01:

Interestingly, I use only water for my glass washer and it works fine. I don't like the aftermath stains.
lets say, the chemical is to discourage survival of organisms/animals in there
Dozieson(m): 5:58am On Jul 13, 2023
celestial1:
Abeg I need downstream sensor for highlander 2005 because I found out my car dey chop fuel like kilode Abeg me at 08160591139

Did scan reveal this to you? How do you know the downstream 02 is the issue?

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celestial1: 7:40am On Jul 13, 2023
Dozieson:


Did scan reveal this to you? How do you know the downstream 02 is the issue?
yes
GAZZUZZ(m): 9:31am On Jul 13, 2023
celestial1:
Abeg I need downstream sensor for highlander 2005 because I found out my car dey chop fuel like kilode Abeg me at 08160591139

08033910382
Dozieson(m): 11:22am On Jul 13, 2023
celestial1:
yes

can you share codes from the scan?
michaelok(m): 1:58pm On Jul 13, 2023
GAZZUZZ and other Senior bros,

I got a Nigerian Used Hyundai Tucson 08 and changed the engine oil with Toyota Quartz 5000 on the 16/6/23.

I travelled just around Ibadan (Daily use), Abeokuta and Ilesha on a single to and fro trip.

Currently the oil is very black and is calling for replacement. Kindly advise
GAZZUZZ(m): 2:14pm On Jul 13, 2023
michaelok:
GAZZUZZ and other Senior bros,

I got a Nigerian Used Hyundai Tucson 08 and changed the engine oil with Toyota Quartz 5000 on the 16/6/23.

I travelled just around Ibadan (Daily use), Abeokuta and Ilesha on a single to and fro trip.

Currently the oil is very black and is calling for replacement. Kindly advise

Nah black e black, e no short.....

You bought a car with previous poor maintenance.

Change oil every 2000 miles, engine will become clean in no time

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celestial1: 2:33pm On Jul 13, 2023
Dozieson:


can you share codes from the scan?
P0037
michaelok(m): 3:10pm On Jul 13, 2023
GAZZUZZ:


Nah black e black, e no short.....

You bought a car with previous poor maintenance.

Change oil every 2000 miles, engine will become clean in no time

Thanks Baba
Dozieson(m): 6:02pm On Jul 13, 2023
celestial1:
P0037


https://www.700r4transmissionhq.com/p0037-toyota-highlander-2/

Your diagnosis is right. But read through and gain more knowledge
josephsm823(m): 8:44pm On Jul 13, 2023
I got P1660 when I scanned my car.

P1660 Manufacturer Control.

Please how can I resolved this?

Lexus Rx 350 2011
michaelok(m): 9:36pm On Jul 13, 2023
GAZZUZZ:


Nah black e black, e no short.....

You bought a car with previous poor maintenance.

Change oil every 2000 miles, engine will become clean in no time

Thanks once again. I would be changing the oil again on 15/7/23.

Would you recommend, I use any oil treatment, to aid the recovery faster, cos I also noticed little black soots from the exhaust?

Best regards,
jceesquare(m): 2:46pm On Jul 14, 2023
michaelok:


Thanks once again. I would be changing the oil again on 15/7/23.

Would you recommend, I use any oil treatment, to aid the recovery faster, cos I also noticed little black soots from the exhaust?

Best regards,
How is the fuel consumption.
That's a telltale sign of an engine with poor milage
olumzzz(m): 2:48pm On Jul 14, 2023
michaelok:


Thanks once again. I would be changing the oil again on 15/7/23.

Would you recommend, I use any oil treatment, to aid the recovery faster, cos I also noticed little black soots from the exhaust?

Best regards,
Black soot from exhaust can mean ya car is running rich.
Scan ya car for error codes.

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michaelok(m): 6:40pm On Jul 14, 2023
jceesquare:

How is the fuel consumption.
That's a telltale sign of an engine with poor milage

For me fuel Consumption is still fair for my 4cyl engine even with A/C on, from Ibadan to Ilorin and back (just about 1 full tank (about 65ltr) ).

What do you think?

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