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GreekDon: 3:21pm On Jan 10, 2022
BoyiBernard:
Hello House,
I just got this 2012 Accord Tokunbo(150,000 miles) and i will like to know
- Should i use 5W-20 or 5w-30(Is there a particular brand)
- Water or coolant?
- How often to change the ATF
- What is the best way to increase ground clearance as it seems very low for our roads
Thanks so much.

Check that the recommended Engine Oil is not 0w 20. I would not advise on using 5w 30. Older Accords use 5w 20, so why use 5w 30 on a 2012 Accord?

About ground clearance, if your rim size is 16, try use 225/60/16. What you must never do is to alter the suspension set up of the Car. Please don't do it except you don't wanna enjoy the car.

Always use Coolant.

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saolab: 7:21pm On Jan 10, 2022
Please, can someone tell me the price of the gearbox of 2002 Honda Civic? (automatic with sensor)
KelvinCoaster(m): 4:12am On Jan 11, 2022
saolab:
Please, can someone tell me the price of the gearbox of 2002 Honda Civic? (automatic with sensor)
Prices depend on location.

What's your location?
sandammy(m): 6:57am On Jan 11, 2022
Ernesttoby30:


Please i want to change my Honda civic 2007 tyres to bigger size since the car is too down. I've even lifted it a little but i can't still climb bomb or drive in a rough road in peace. Car is still down. Please what size of tyre would you recommend for me.

Current size is 205/55/16R Thanks in anticipation
I use (195/65/15R) and car is moderately cleared from ground.
SeyiJayden(m): 7:32pm On Jan 12, 2022
Good evening house please any idea of the cost of a borale civic 08 engine
osato45: 12:38am On Jan 13, 2022
Car type 2006 honda accord v6
No error code

Problem encountered:

Despite changing my fuel pump recently, I experience difficult starting, I need to turn the ignition twice or thrice before it starts most times.
Dozieson(m): 6:57am On Jan 13, 2022
osato45:
Car type 2006 honda accord v6
No error code

Problem encountered:

Despite changing my fuel pump recently, I experience difficult starting, I need to turn the ignition twice or thrice before it starts most times.


Dirt or water in fuel tank. I used a powerful fuel cleaner in a can not those coloured plastic bottles to solve mine when I had similar issue

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Originakalokalo(m): 12:30pm On Jan 13, 2022
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other.

My Honda Accord DC 2007 vibrates especially while on drive and the brake is pressed.

If I change the gear to neutral, the vibration stops.

If I remove my leg from the break and the vehicle moves freely, there is no vibration. Everything becomes normal.

Someone should please help profer solutions to this...

Thanks.
osato45: 5:44pm On Jan 13, 2022
Dozieson:



Dirt or water in fuel tank. I used a powerful fuel cleaner in a can not those coloured plastic bottles to solve mine when I had similar issue
any idea where I can get it, because all I see around me are plastic black and red bottles
Dozieson(m): 6:18pm On Jan 13, 2022
osato45:
any idea where I can get it, because all I see around me are plastic black and red bottles

I am in Abuja. bought mine in Shema filling station
osato45: 6:22pm On Jan 13, 2022
Dozieson:


I am in Abuja. bought mine in Shema filling station
thanks baba
umar745(m): 8:21pm On Jan 13, 2022
I'm not the OP but I'm in need of the same. Location Abuja

KelvinCoaster:

Prices depend on location.

What's your location?
mashnino(m): 8:58pm On Jan 13, 2022
Originakalokalo:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other.

My Honda Accord DC 2007 vibrates especially while on drive and the brake is pressed.

If I change the gear to neutral, the vibration stops.

If I remove my leg from the break and the vehicle moves freely, there is no vibration. Everything becomes normal.

Someone should please help profer solutions to this...

Thanks.

Definitely engine seat.. Go to your mechanic and tell him to check your engine seat...

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Baker77: 9:08pm On Jan 13, 2022
Originakalokalo:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other.

My Honda Accord DC 2007 vibrates especially while on drive and the brake is pressed.

If I change the gear to neutral, the vibration stops.

If I remove my leg from the break and the vehicle moves freely, there is no vibration. Everything becomes normal.

Someone should please help profer solutions to this...

Thanks.

Check the brake disc.

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Originakalokalo(m): 10:01pm On Jan 13, 2022
Baker77:


Check the brake disc.

It doesn't vibrate whenever I am on speed and press the brakes.

It happens only when I am in traffic and the brake is pressed....it vibrates whenever I show down very well like in a standstill traffic...

Thank you.
Originakalokalo(m): 10:01pm On Jan 13, 2022
mashnino:


Definitely engine seat.. Go to your mechanic and tell him to check your engine seat...

Thank you.

I will check it.
Baker77: 11:15pm On Jan 13, 2022
Originakalokalo:


It doesn't vibrate whenever I am on speed and press the brakes.

It happens only when I am in traffic and the brake is pressed....it vibrates whenever I show down very well like in a standstill traffic...

Thank you.
Ok ..does it happen when you go beyond 60-80km/h then match brake?
Originakalokalo(m): 5:45am On Jan 14, 2022
Baker77:

Ok ..does it happen when you go beyond 60-80km/h then match brake?

No.

When the gear is on park, it vibrates slightly.

When the gear is on drive and my leg is on the brake, it vibrates.

When I remove my leg and the vehicle rolls freely, vibration stops.
saolab: 7:08am On Jan 14, 2022
Give me Lagos price. (quote author=KelvinCoaster post=109262737]
Prices depend on location.

What's your location?[/quote]
osato45: 7:22pm On Jan 14, 2022
Originakalokalo:


No.

When the gear is on park, it vibrates slightly.

When the gear is on drive and my leg is on the brake, it vibrates.

When I remove my leg and the vehicle rolls freely, vibration stops.
inspect your engine mounts, have someone in your car change the transmission from drive to reverse, while you stand infront of the engine to inspect any play on the side, front and back engine mounts. Also check ball ts too

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dicksonadams(m): 8:07am On Jan 15, 2022
luvinhubby:


N150,000 - N170,000
how much is Acura TSX 2005 engine boss
selfmadeOLX(m): 9:32am On Jan 15, 2022
Originakalokalo:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other.

My Honda Accord DC 2007 vibrates especially while on drive and the brake is pressed.

If I change the gear to neutral, the vibration stops.

If I remove my leg from the break and the vehicle moves freely, there is no vibration. Everything becomes normal.

Someone should please help profer solutions to this...

Thanks.

Check all 3 engine seats also check upper and lower transmission mount.

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selfmadeOLX(m): 9:46am On Jan 15, 2022
osato45:
Car type 2006 honda accord v6
No error code

Problem encountered:

Despite changing my fuel pump recently, I experience difficult starting, I need to turn the ignition twice or thrice before it starts most times.

Get your kazeem (local mechanic) and do a test

Jack up the front end of the car and ask your mechanic to start the car, use a small plank to hit the starter repeatedly as he starts the car.
If the car starts immediately then the starter is going bad thus replace the starter
Originakalokalo(m): 10:10am On Jan 15, 2022
selfmadeOLX:


Check all 3 engine seats also check upper and lower transmission mount.


Okay.
Thank you for your response.

It is appreciated.
osato45: 10:53am On Jan 15, 2022
selfmadeOLX:


Get your kazeem (local mechanic) and do a test

Jack up the front end of the car and ask your mechanic to start the car, use a small plank to hit the starter repeatedly as he starts the car.
If the car starts immediately then the starter is going bad thus replace the starter
thanks I doubt if this is the issue, when I turn on the ignition to start the car, the engine cranks unlike what you described above, its only when the engine doesn't crank when you turn on the ignition that you hit the starter in the engine
KelvinCoaster(m): 1:27pm On Jan 15, 2022
umar745:
I'm not the OP but I'm in need of the same. Location Abuja

Since you're in ABUJA,
call 0803-three-one-four-3650
He is a major dealer at Kugbo.
Tell him that Doctor gave you his number!

Good luck to you!
KelvinCoaster(m): 1:29pm On Jan 15, 2022
saolab:
Give me Lagos price. (quote author=KelvinCoaster post=109262737]
Prices depend on location.

What's your location?
Sorry!

I only have ABUJA s!!
umar745(m): 1:40pm On Jan 15, 2022
KelvinCoaster:

Since you're in ABUJA,
call 0803-three-one-four-3650
He is a major dealer at Kugbo.
Tell him that Doctor gave you his number!

Good luck to you!
Thanks, I just spoke to him
KelvinCoaster(m): 2:27pm On Jan 15, 2022
umar745:

Thanks, I just spoke to him
You're welcome!

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KelvinCoaster(m): 2:33pm On Jan 15, 2022
osato45:
thanks I doubt if this is the issue, when I turn on the ignition to start the car, the engine cranks unlike what you described above, its only when the engine doesn't crank when you turn on the ignition that you hit the starter in the engine
I suspect you're having a 'cold start'.
See a good electrician,tell him to check your thermostat fuse connection.

Good luck to you!

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KelvinCoaster(m): 2:59pm On Jan 15, 2022
Originakalokalo:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other.

My Honda Accord DC 2007 vibrates especially while on drive and the brake is pressed.

If I change the gear to neutral, the vibration stops.

If I remove my leg from the break and the vehicle moves freely, there is no vibration. Everything becomes normal.

Someone should please help profer solutions to this...

Thanks.
If your engine seatings are okay, then I suspect that you have one or two plug wires that are bad!

Ask your mechanic to check your plug wires.

Good luck to you!

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Originakalokalo(m): 3:06pm On Jan 15, 2022
KelvinCoaster:

If your engine seatings are okay, then I suspect that you have one or two plug wires that are bad!

Ask your mechanic to check your plug wires.

Good luck to you!

Okay.

Thank you.

I appreciate

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