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Nafizzey(m): 6:14pm On Apr 07, 2024
My Peugeot 206 has 175/65 R14 recommended tyre size based on the sticker by the door side, However, when I bought it I observed that all Tyres mounted on it were 185/70 R14 Tyres. Does that mean it can take handle such Tyres without any effects on the Car? Thank you I need expert opinions on this please thanks

Gazzuzz and other gurus please
josephsm823(m): 7:44pm On Apr 07, 2024
Oga Gazzuzz and my other Bosses.
Abeg I'm getting check engine light and this is what the scanner is saying.
It's toyota highlander 2016.
It keeps coming back after I erased it.
I need help Sir's.

GAZZUZZ(m): 9:17pm On Apr 07, 2024
Nafizzey:
My Peugeot 206 has 175/65 R14 recommended tyre size based on the sticker by the door side, However, when I bought it I observed that all Tyres mounted on it were 185/70 R14 Tyres. Does that mean it can take handle such Tyres without any effects on the Car? Thank you I need expert opinions on this please thanks

Gazzuzz and other gurus please


The 206 is a budget vehicle . Smaller tyres mean cheaper car anything to bring down the cost wink

Also smaller tyres also better for fuel economy.

But in the Nigerian context , you are up Against bad roads, and availability.

185 or 195 will suffice without issues


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GAZZUZZ(m): 9:18pm On Apr 07, 2024
josephsm823:
Oga Gazzuzz and my other Bosses.
Abeg I'm getting check engine light and this is what the scanner is saying.
It's toyota highlander 2016.
It keeps coming back after I erased it.
I need help Sir's.

What is the repair history

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Nafizzey(m): 9:55pm On Apr 07, 2024
GAZZUZZ:



The 206 is a budget vehicle . Smaller tyres mean cheaper car anything to bring down the cost wink

Also smaller tyres also better for fuel economy.

But in the Nigerian context , you are up Against bad roads, and availability. Thank you. Does that mean if I revert back to smaller Tyres, I will get more fuel economy.. thanks

185 or 195 will suffice without issues


Thanks does that mean if I revert back to smaller Tyres I will get more fuel economy? Thanks God bless..
josephsm823(m): 10:06pm On Apr 07, 2024
GAZZUZZ:


What is the repair history

I've been using the car for over 3yrs now and I've not repaired anything except from servicing.
This code started appearing since last week. AC technician changed compressor and condenser and forgot to put the radiator hose clip, which caused overheating while I was traveling two weeks ago.
The error code came up since then.
Macmilla(m): 10:20pm On Apr 07, 2024
Nafizzey:
Thanks does that mean if I revert back to smaller Tyres I will get more fuel economy? Thanks God bless..
Not going to be that noticable. I'd say use the tires you have already.

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Nafizzey(m): 10:45pm On Apr 07, 2024
Macmilla:

Not going to be that noticable. I'd say use the tires you have already.
OK thank you
GAZZUZZ(m): 11:18pm On Apr 07, 2024
josephsm823:


I've been using the car for over 3yrs now and I've not repaired anything except from servicing.
This code started appearing since last week. AC technician changed compressor and condenser and forgot to put the radiator hose clip, which caused overheating while I was traveling two weeks ago.
The error code came up since then.

Was gasket replaced

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josephsm823(m): 3:27am On Apr 08, 2024
GAZZUZZ:


Was gasket replaced


Not at all sir.
GAZZUZZ(m): 1:30pm On Apr 08, 2024
josephsm823:


Not at all sir.

what was the procedure to sort the overheating problem
josephsm823(m): 1:46pm On Apr 08, 2024
GAZZUZZ:


what was the procedure to sort the overheating problem
The broken hose was fixed and they bid the water and poured coolant.
slowshow: 1:56pm On Apr 08, 2024
Pls I need advice on any pocket friendly OBDII scanner that is capable of reading live data especially transmission fluid temperature.
chubaba1990: 3:28pm On Apr 08, 2024
Good day, please my speedometer doesn't read again after I disconnect the ABS module and connect it back?
cardoctor(m): 4:30pm On Apr 08, 2024
josephsm823:
Oga Gazzuzz and my other Bosses.
Abeg I'm getting check engine light and this is what the scanner is saying.
It's toyota highlander 2016.
It keeps coming back after I erased it.
I need help Sir's.

At a point in time possibly, a job on the cylinder head was done and im pretty sure the engine timing wasn't set correctly. (Possibly off timing on one tooth on the camshaft gear). Get a good mechanic to rest the timing. Period.
cardoctor(m): 4:32pm On Apr 08, 2024
Gazzuzz i hail o
josephsm823(m): 5:03pm On Apr 08, 2024
cardoctor:


At a point in time possibly, a job on the cylinder head was done and im pretty sure the engine timing wasn't set correctly. (Possibly off timing on one tooth on the camshaft gear). Get a good mechanic to rest the timing. Period.

OK boss...thank you.
GAZZUZZ(m): 7:05pm On Apr 08, 2024
chubaba1990:
Good day, please my speedometer doesn't read again after I disconnect the ABS module and connect it back?

Repeat , and this time do it properly
GAZZUZZ(m): 9:40pm On Apr 08, 2024
cardoctor:
Gazzuzz i hail o

Greetings great boss
Sankabson(m): 10:49am On Apr 09, 2024
Good morning House,

I am driving a 010 Toyota Camry. But have been noticing some issue as regards the Gear. Whenever put the Gear on D ( Drive ) it delays few 10 - 15seconds before responding or shifting to drive. But respond swiftly to other Gear levels. PRN ..

But I do noticed it respond a little bit we'll in the morning, when I'm just moving. After a while it starts again.



- I have changed the Gear Fluid to make sure it's up to gauge. Still having the same issue.

- I have asked few technicians here in Ibadan, some are saying it's electrical problems and issues like that. I went to be sure before engaging anyone to avoid any error, as Gear is expensive now.

I'll appreciate your help Sires)Mas. Thanks in advance
vivalavida(m): 10:51am On Apr 09, 2024
Sankabson:
Good morning House,

I am driving a 010 Toyota Camry. But have been noticing some issue as regards the Gear. Whenever put the Gear on D ( Drive ) it delays few 10 - 15seconds before responding or shifting to drive. But respond swiftly to other Gear levels. PRN ..

But I do noticed it respond a little bit we'll in the morning, when I'm just moving. After a while it starts again.



- I have changed the Gear Fluid to make sure it's up to gauge. Still having the same issue.

- I have asked few technicians here in Ibadan, some are saying it's electrical problems and issues like that. I went to be sure before engaging anyone to avoid any error, as Gear is expensive now.

I'll appreciate your help Sires)Mas. Thanks in advance






Scan the car. Specifically the transmission. Make sure anyone doing the scanning has a scanner that can pull out transmission codes.
Nazgul: 9:27pm On Apr 11, 2024
Sankabson:
Good morning House,

I am driving a 010 Toyota Camry. But have been noticing some issue as regards the Gear. Whenever put the Gear on D ( Drive ) it delays few 10 - 15seconds before responding or shifting to drive. But respond swiftly to other Gear levels. PRN ..

But I do noticed it respond a little bit we'll in the morning, when I'm just moving. After a while it starts again.



- I have changed the Gear Fluid to make sure it's up to gauge. Still having the same issue.

- I have asked few technicians here in Ibadan, some are saying it's electrical problems and issues like that. I went to be sure before engaging anyone to avoid any error, as Gear is expensive now.

I'll appreciate your help Sires)Mas. Thanks in advance
I had a very similar issue with my former car (same Camry 010/011) last year. The problem my own was having was that whenever I put the car on D, it wouldn't drive unless I hit the accelerator. Ordinarily it should drive on its own once the gear goes to D but this one wasn't driving. Then I noticed that it jerks, this happens when I just start the car and engage the gear...

I changed gear box oil, oil filter, changed the exhaust, did everything I was told to do, yet there wasn't any visible improvement until I changed the gear box. That was when I had peace.

So I'll recommend you do the same, (get a new gear box) cos all these small small touches you're doing here and there would just keep draining your pocket and you wouldn't see any visible improvement in your car.
Klinxmanz(m): 10:40pm On Apr 11, 2024
Nazgul:

I had a very similar issue with my former car (same Camry 010/011) last year. The problem my own was having was that whenever I put the car on D, it wouldn't drive unless I hit the accelerator. Ordinarily it should drive on its own once the gear goes to D but this one wasn't driving. Then I noticed that it jerks, this happens when I just start the car and engage the gear...

I changed gear box oil, oil filter, changed the exhaust, did everything I was told to do, yet there wasn't any visible improvement until I changed the gear box. That was when I had peace.

So I'll recommend you do the same, (get a new gear box) cos all these small small touches you're doing here and there would just keep draining your pocket and you wouldn't see any visible improvement in your car.
abeg sir, because of God, No be command sir, but a pleading request sir, i need financial help for my school runs, sir pls i know that things are difficult but no amount is small, thank u sir
vivalavida(m): 11:39pm On Apr 11, 2024
Klinxmanz:
abeg sir, because of God, No be command sir, but a pleading request sir, i need financial help for my school runs, sir pls i know that things are difficult but no amount is small, thank u sir

Have some pride. And then some shame.

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Klinxmanz(m): 6:16am On Apr 12, 2024
vivalavida:

Have some pride. And then some shame.
what do u mean sir?
josephsm823(m): 5:12pm On Apr 13, 2024
Good day my bosses.

My Lexus RX 350 2014 is bringing out 3 codes when I scanned.

(1) P0037 H02S heater control 1 circuit low bank 1 sensor 2.

(2) P0128 Coolant Thermostat.


(3) P057 H02S heater control circuit low bank 2 sensor 2.

Those are three code I got when I scanned the car. Any advice please🙏🙏
kbshow100(m): 7:57pm On Apr 13, 2024
Good every one.
Please can somebody recommend a good OBDII app on play store. I have the small Bluetooth scanner but, i am still searching for the good App to pair it with.
Thank you very much as i await your recommendations.

Grupo(m): 5:27pm On Apr 14, 2024
kbshow100:
Good every one.
Please can somebody recommend a good OBDII app on play store. I have the small Bluetooth scanner but, i am still searching for the good App to pair it with.
Thank you very much as i await your recommendations.

Infocar
kbshow100(m): 5:17am On Apr 15, 2024
Grupo:


Infocar
thank you very much sir. I appreciate it

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venabili: 7:20am On Apr 15, 2024
Oga Gazzuzz,

Abeg i get an mdx 013 with tpms and battery sensor light on. The tires are well inflated and the battery works fine. There is also a sound coming from the front driver wheel. Is there a good mechanic (that does home pickup) you can recommend? Or one around Magboro/Arepo axis

Cc nurey
Cardoctor
GAZZUZZ(m): 8:59am On Apr 15, 2024
venabili:
Oga Gazzuzz,

Abeg i get an mdx 013 with tpms and battery sensor light on. The tires are well inflated and the battery works fine. There is also a sound coming from the front driver wheel. Is there a good mechanic (that does home pickup) you can recommend? Or one around Magboro/Arepo axis

Cc nurey
Cardoctor

If you are his regular client , will not be an issue at all, but if it is someone new, well the combination suspicious.

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