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olumzzz:


Sir, what's the difference between 0w20 and 5w20. Using nigerian climate as context

The first has slightly lower viscosity at low temperature but at operating temperature, the viscosity is the same.

Please whats all this news about Gazzuzz.
What exactly happened to him?
Was it an accident or he fell sick and ed on?

GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.

the journey you started in 2014 will not be in vain. Sleep well dear friend. Although we never met but you treated all like family not minding your busy schedule. 😭 😭

Baldmarv:
My 2006 Toyota Camry i4 has a shudder with the following characteristics:
1. Vibrations start at around 50m/hr or 80km/hr.
2. Happens only on light throttle.
3. It goes away if I let off the throttle or press Down and it shifts to a lower gear.
4. Only happens after 5th gear when the rpm drops below 2000.

My suspicion is a faulty torque converter for the following reasons:
1. If I turn off Over Drive, limiting the transmission to 4 gears it never vibrates.
2. I’ve dropped the pan, cleaned and actually flushed the transmission fluid with T-IV. And it made no difference; so I know it’s not a fluid issue.
3. My tires are new and balanced
4. Car runs smoothly at same speed it usually vibrates when I turn off OD.
5. My engine mounts and shafts are tight with no clucks when I engage drive or reverse.

Please gurus am I on the right track? Your contributions will be greatly appreciated! If I am on the right track, how do I know a good replacement TC?

The issue you are having is with CV t (Continuous Velocity), either the bearing or the cup is bad. Read through my link below, I had a similar problem and Nairalanders helped in solving it.

https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/7858451/2009-toyota-camry-vibrates-during

My car ( 2016 Camry ) started with foul odor, then after I noticed the AC vent is blowing hot air. I parked immediately. I later realized the there was no coolant inside the radiator again.

While experiencing all that, the temperature Guage didn't raise to indicate Overheating.

I was later advised to change the radiator to a Double Cell, which I did, but I'm still experiencing the same issue.

The car is less than 10days Tokunbo. I was advised to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. But I don't want to do that.

I'll appreciate your help. Thanks.

cypherz:


P0011 is showing me pepper too on an Accord. How did you fix yours?

I replaced my vtc solenoid twice. Yes, twice.

Sankabson:
My car ( 2016 Camry ) started with foul odor, then after I noticed the AC vent is blowing hot air. I parked immediately. I later realized the there was no coolant inside the radiator again.

While experiencing all that, the temperature Guage didn't raise to indicate Overheating.

I was later advised to change the radiator to a Double Cell, which I did, but I'm still experiencing the same issue.


The car is less than 10days Tokunbo. I was advised to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. But I don't want to do that.

I'll appreciate your help. Thanks.

Your car coolant is leaking from somewhere outside the radiator since you have already replace it.
Ur thermostat might be stock closed wish can lead to overheating.
Ur radiator cap might be bad wish can lead to overheating.
Ur radiator fans might not be coming up when it suppose to.
You need a good technician to help you identify the issue exactly.
Removing the thermostat or connecting the fans direct will not help the car and the engine at all sir.

Sankabson:
My car ( 2016 Camry ) started with foul odor, then after I noticed the AC vent is blowing hot air. I parked immediately. I later realized the there was no coolant inside the radiator again.

While experiencing all that, the temperature Guage didn't raise to indicate Overheating.

I was later advised to change the radiator to a Double Cell, which I did, but I'm still experiencing the same issue.

The car is less than 10days Tokunbo. I was advised to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. But I don't want to do that.

I'll appreciate your help. Thanks.

Visit a competent mechanic

Macmilla:
THE STORY OF BETTY
...
Betty is my 2005 Honda Accord 4cyl.
I got her Nigerian used last year. When I got her, she was like a malnourished and physically abused woman.
-Her engine was smoking heavily and the old deceived me by using very thick oil in addition to that evil thing called "stop smoking".
-There were crazy electrical abuse. like the engine could start no matter where the gear stick is.
-The transmission was misbehaving mostly in cold mornings.
-Of course, the cat was way gone, but then some evil human decided to cut the wires of the 2 O2 sensors for reasons I still don't understand.
-Fuel economy was flushed down in the toilet.
-All steering buttons were not working, but somehow the horn was working.
-AC was working but not very powerful.
-SRS and Seatbelt light on the dashboard were on.
-Power steering was whining.
- The thermostat was AWOL and the radiator fan was permanently on.
- The moon roof was opening sluggishly and could only open halfway.
...
With all these problems, the question now is why did I keep this car?
1. The price was good
2. This car was still good, first body and all. Engine looked neat. Abs was working fine. AC was working, though not optimal. So I told myself that the worst that could happen is a new engine and trans.
3. I wanted the challenge cos I love solving car problems.
...
So, first thing I did was to change engine oil and filter with 5w30. Omo! My car became a smoke machine. I had to add the "stop smoking" to avoid the embarrassment while I thought of what to do.

I decided to try restoring the engine since it doesn't look bad from outside. When the engine was opened, the mechanic was amazed that the engine was completely in shape inside. The cylinder lining was perfect. Crank shaft, metals, pistons, all were in good shape. The top was also intact. The only thing that needed work was the rings. In two days, the engine was back together and running with 5w30 oil and no single smoke.
Then came the VTEC problem which was solved by replacing the filter screen in the VTEC solenoid.
Then came the VTC problem and that persky p0011 that dealt with me. After replacing VTC solenoid twice, the problem went away.
Then the transmission. After replacing the ATF twice without much improvement, I decided to rebuild it. Why would I throw something away without first trying to fix it? That is not me. Call me cheap, I don't care. After putting the tranny back in the car and filling with oil, first start, tranny no gree shift. Second start, car no gree enter drive. I was already sweating from my nyash. Infact, almost the whole day, tranny was severely acting up. But by some magic, after several tests, tranny started behaving. Now, 3mths later, tranny is still as smooth as butter. Victory!
Power steering pump was replaced with a tokunbo part and steering became smooth with absolutely no whine or vibration when turning.

About the electrical abuse, there was a strange wire running from the under dash fuse box all the way to the starter in the engine. I knew that wire was not put there by Honda, so I tore it out. As expected, car was no longer able to start. But I noticed the car will start occasionally after pressing the brake pedal randomly. So I looked at the brake pedal and noticed that the small plastic that presses on the brake switch was missing and a piece of paper was in place. It was pressing the switch enough to turn off the brake light but not enough to allow the car start. I removed the paper and constructed a good plastic in its place and care has started every single time since then.
- As for the cats, I had to change both O2 sensors. I didn't replace the cat. I simply byed it and removed the cat error code for good.
- So the steering wheel buttons. I told my electrician to bring out the steering flex reel and of course one of the two flex reel inside is completely cut. Someone diverted the horn signal through one of the intact cables. Once again, I decided to go the cheap route. I decided to solder the broken cables together. I didn't think this would work. My electrician told me I was wasting my time. But I gave him back the cable reel to install and 5mth later, all steering wheel buttons are still working.
- AC just needed gas and is still going 5mths later
-SRS and Seatbelt light was due to the driver's seatbelt buckle that was spoilt. Just changed it and all light went off.
Car is 100% functional now
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
I filled my tank up and recet my trip counter. When the fuel light came on, I had 382mils on the trip counter. Car continued till 410miles when I decided to go buy fuel (car didn't stop, meaning it still had fuel). I filled it up with 57litres (14.98gal). After calculations, I got 27mpg of pure city driving. That is veeery good for a rebuilt engine. Very few cars here can boast of this mileage.
...
So next I want to change the side mirrors to txs side mirrors with signal light and if money enter, I'll upgrade the wheels, upgrade the bumper to DC bumper, and give it a good paint job.

I'M PROUD OF BETTY.

I missed the story about the radiator and the moon roof. Will talk about it in an update.
Update: https://nairaland.macsoftware.info/1788778/maintenance-tips-cars/508#129713512

How were you able to rebuild the tranny?
What components did you change?

kelvinmnet:


How were you able to rebuild the tranny?
What components did you change?

Omo, I no know o. I am not a tranny technician.

nurd:


I followed you. I have always wanted to be hands on with cars and learn their in and out through trials and creativity and I find your profile fit the best personality that can guide me. Thanks so much for your contributions.

My pleasure.

Macmilla:

Omo, I no know o. I am not a tranny technician.

I asked based on your statement on this line:
After replacing the ATF twice without much improvement, I decided to rebuild it. Why would I throw something away without first trying to fix it? That is not me. Call me cheap, I don't care. After putting the tranny back in the car and filling with oil, first start, tranny no gree shift. Second start, car no gree enter drive. I was already sweating from my nyash. Infact, almost the whole day, tranny was severely acting up. But by some magic, after several tests, tranny started behaving. Now, 3mths later, tranny is still as smooth as butter. Victory![i][/i]

My car ( 2016 Camry ) started with foul odor, then after I noticed the AC vent is blowing hot air. I parked immediately. I later realized the there was no coolant inside the radiator again.

While experiencing all that, the temperature Guage didn't raise to indicate Overheating.

I was later advised to change the radiator to a Double Cell, which I did, but I'm still experiencing the same issue.

The car is less than 10days Tokunbo. I was advised to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. But I don't want to do that.

I'll appreciate your help. Thanks.

Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily by it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to by the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

Abbeyismo:

Your car coolant is leaking from somewhere outside the radiator since you have already replace it.
Ur thermostat might be stock closed wish can lead to overheating.
Ur radiator cap might be bad wish can lead to overheating.
Ur radiator fans might not be coming up when it suppose to.
You need a good technician to help you identify the issue exactly.
Removing the thermostat or connecting the fans direct will not help the car and the engine at all sir.

Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily by it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to by the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

Sankabson:
My car ( 2016 Camry ) started with foul odor, then after I noticed the AC vent is blowing hot air. I parked immediately. I later realized the there was no coolant inside the radiator again.

While experiencing all that, the temperature Guage didn't raise to indicate Overheating.

I was later advised to change the radiator to a Double Cell, which I did, but I'm still experiencing the same issue.

The car is less than 10days Tokunbo. I was advised to remove the thermostat and connect the fan directly. But I don't want to do that.

I'll appreciate your help. Thanks.

Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily by it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to by the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

Hmm. Dicey situation. If they bring down your dashboard, that dashboard may not remain the same again as it may start making rattling sounds when you move.

Since we don't really use the heater in the car in this our very hot climate, if I were in your situations, I'd ask them to by the heater core. Or do you use heater instead of AC in your car?

But you have to be sure that your evaporator is not leaking as well. Because if it's leaking, you will have no option than to let them drop the dashboard, if you care for AC in your car.

You see, that heater core leak may probably be the reason oyinbo sold the car. Them no like stress. And the cost of the repair may just be too high for them in their country as labor is not cheap there. So they just decide to sell instead.

All the best.

Sankabson:

Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily by it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to by the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

By the heater core.

Don't drop the dashboard.

kelvinmnet:


I asked based on your statement on this line:
After replacing the ATF twice without much improvement, I decided to rebuild it. Why would I throw something away without first trying to fix it? That is not me. Call me cheap, I don't care. After putting the tranny back in the car and filling with oil, first start, tranny no gree shift. Second start, car no gree enter drive. I was already sweating from my nyash. Infact, almost the whole day, tranny was severely acting up. But by some magic, after several tests, tranny started behaving. Now, 3mths later, tranny is still as smooth as butter. Victory![i][/i]

But I'm not the one that did the actual rebuild. I gave it to a professional in that field and paid him for parts and services. I didn't go asking him the names of what he changed.

Macmilla:

I replaced my vtc solenoid twice. Yes, twice.

Are you in Lagos or can you recommend a mechanic that can sort this?

Macmilla:

I replaced my vtc solenoid twice. Yes, twice.

How can I you. I’ve questions sir.

Sankabson:

Modified *** 13/09.

We later find out, it’s a leaking heater core, thats causing the soggy floorboard, hot smoke coming out of the AC vent and high temperature in the car.

I was told, they’ll have to remove the the whole dashboard to get it fixed or they can easily by it.

Gurus in the house, is the okay to by the heater core in a Toyota Camry? And also what are effect of doing that ?

In as much as I'd be tempted to ask you to go with the by route, I'd suggest you replace the heater core itself.
You might need it when your car experiences overheating in an unsafe zone and take you to safety without causing serious damage to your cars engine.
The heater core would help you disperse heat from the engine in an emergency situation when your radiator fan fails for example.

I got a naija used honda DC 07, the thermostat is not there and two fans are always on. I disconnected one fan cos temperature gauge was always to low. Is that a good idea or I should allow the two fans to always run together or install thermostat. 148k mileage

lawmanlala:
I got a naija used honda DC 07, the thermostat is not there and two fans are always on. I disconnected one fan cos temperature gauge was always to low. Is that a good idea or I should allow the two fans to always run together or install thermostat. 148k mileage

Install a thermostat and return the fans to factory setting.

Then observe the temperature carefully for sometime under different driving conditions.

Good evening House,

Can someone please recommend the best and authentic coolant and transmission fluid for Camry 2016. If there's any seller here...

I also noticed the car vibrate whenever I’m accelerating between 30 - 45mphs, while it will later stops around 60 - 70Mphs. And check engine light is not to indicate if there's any problem.

Thanks in advance

Sankabson:
Good evening House,

Can someone please recommend the best and authentic coolant and transmission fluid for Camry 2016. If there's any seller here...

I also noticed the car vibrate whenever I’m accelerating between 30 - 45mphs, while it will later stops around 60 - 70Mphs. And check engine light is not to indicate if there's any problem.

Thanks in advance

Check the shaft cup if theres grease and if the cup is not worn out. Also check the inner tyroid end for clearance.
You may also need to do wheel balancing and alignment.

Sankabson:
Good evening House,

Can someone please recommend the best and authentic coolant and transmission fluid for Camry 2016. If there's any seller here...

I also noticed the car vibrate whenever I’m accelerating between 30 - 45mphs, while it will later stops around 60 - 70Mphs. And check engine light is not to indicate if there's any problem.

Thanks in advance

Toyota coolant
WS transmission fluid please buy original ohhh fake plenty for market
Inner shaft cup might be worn out,Buy new shaft instead dont buy tokunbo ohh if not you fit do am again in less than some weeks.
Bad engine mount might cause the vibration too.
Let a good technician test drive the car.

Sankabson:
Good evening House,

Can someone please recommend the best and authentic coolant and transmission fluid for Camry 2016. If there's any seller here...

I also noticed the car vibrate whenever I’m accelerating between 30 - 45mphs, while it will later stops around 60 - 70Mphs. And check engine light is not to indicate if there's any problem.

Thanks in advance

Toyota long life coolant. It's not cheap. Try and get the original.

I will advise you to leave your transmission alone.

That car uses a sealed transmission, with no dip stick. And to change the oil requires some level of sophistication.

Except you are doing the oil in a high end auto shop, you may want to be careful. Or risk damaging the transmission.

Also, chances of finding original Toyota WS transmission oil in Nigeria is very low. Unless you want to import it yourself directly from the US.

Good day all,
My 2003 Accord loses power while driving (the car goes off) I have to turn off the ignition and restart the car to continue. Things I noticed:
1. Before it goes off, the RPM starts dropping till it goes off even if I continue pressing on the throttle.
2. Sometimes when it starts dropping and I let go of the pedal, it picks up and normalize for some distance.
3. It's worse when the fuel is below the half tank or lower.
4. Often happens when I go up or down a slope, sometimes it just happens on flat roads.
5. Codes are P0135 and P0141

IceDune:
Good day all,
My 2003 Accord loses power while driving (the car goes off) I have to turn off the ignition and restart the car to continue. Things I noticed:
1. Before it goes off, the RPM starts dropping till it goes off even if I continue pressing on the throttle.
2. Sometimes when it starts dropping and I let go of the pedal, it picks up and normalize for some distance.
3. It's worse when the fuel is below the half tank or lower.
4. Often happens when I go up or down a slope, sometimes it just happens on flat roads.
5. Codes are P0135 and P0141

Check your fuel pump and filter
Check your spark plugs and coils

GAZZUZZ:
This thread is dedicated to solving car related problems, it will cover all issues feel free to post problems here, Car gurus your posts are welcome and highly appreciated.

. Does anyone know much about car tracking. I bought my car last year October 4th, today I received a message from the guy that did , the tracking for me telling me , that tracking would expire on the 4th of October. I ask him what next he told me I need to do a renewal, I ask him how much is the renewal? He told me # 31,500, I was like how much to install a new tracker , he said 120k with app without app s90k , I was like that’s fucking expensive . A friend told me to buy a new SIM card ed it and changed the sim in the device that with that the guy wouldn’t have any connections with tracking device .

Sankabson:
Good evening House,

Can someone please recommend the best and authentic coolant and transmission fluid for Camry 2016. If there's any seller here...

I also noticed the car vibrate whenever I’m accelerating between 30 - 45mphs, while it will later stops around 60 - 70Mphs. And check engine light is not to indicate if there's any problem.

Thanks in advance

Go to any total filling station and buy their coolant.
Leave your transmission fluid alone. Fake full naija
The vibration is likely from your outer cv t or inner shaft cv.

If its the inner shaft (connected to the transmission), allow only a good workshop that is clean to perform that job.

Why do you want to change your coolant anyway?

Please can someone reccommend the best coolant for a Mercedes C300 and where I can get an authentic one

Thanks for your swift response