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WycliffeSMB(m): 12:35pm On Dec 31, 2022
Pls I need Mobil Super 2000 engine oil (5w-30) for my 2001 Honda Odyssey.
1 litre for topping.

Anyone available?
chinnyonwu(m): 9:44pm On Dec 31, 2022
vivalavida:


Alert me when you find a solution. I am facing same issue. I have done everything. It still persists. Have even changed hub. Four mechanics have checked my shaft and tie rod and ball ts and said they are OK. I have done three alignments. Done tyre rotation. Even bought a new tyre for the side I feel the vibration. Still it still happens.
The shaft Cup may be worn. I had the same issue when accelerating too
vivalavida(m): 10:42pm On Dec 31, 2022
chinnyonwu:

The shaft Cup may be worn. I had the same issue when accelerating too
Alright bro. This will be my next line of action
petrusevents(m): 6:47pm On Jan 02, 2023
My car rev above 4 while changing from 1 gear to 2 and makes loud sound. Scan it but no code except for 02 sensor.
What could be the reason pls.
hoyinmide(m): 8:21pm On Jan 02, 2023
GOOD AFTERNOON PLEASE I CHANGED MY ACURA TL 09 linkages and then did ALIGNMENT AFTER. I DISCOVERED IF TURNED TO THE RIGHT THE STEERING GET HOOKED BUT DOES NOT HAPPEN WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT.

Please what can I do!!!
BoyiBernard(m): 7:24am On Jan 03, 2023
Hello House. Pls who knows why my CV shaft(not sure if that is the right name but pic attached) for my 2011 accord keeps going bad. It's driver side.It has not yet failed completely but i have had to change it three times(diff mechanics) in 6 months. It starts with a cranking noise when i turn right and progressively gets worse then i have to replace.
One mechanic suggested i change the lower arm but i am not sure if that will fix it. Also the road to my house is a bit bumpy but i'm curious if that is the reason as i don't have issues with the one on the other side.

Collione: 8:03am On Jan 03, 2023
petrusevents:
My car rev above 4 while changing from 1 gear to 2 and makes loud sound. Scan it but no code except for 02 sensor.
What could be the reason pls.

Is your check engine light illuminating
petrusevents(m): 2:39pm On Jan 03, 2023
Collione:


Is your check engine light illuminating






No check engine light sir
WycliffeSMB(m): 8:26pm On Jan 04, 2023
Good evening House....
Pls is it normal for engine oil level to drop after about 1000miles of car usage?
jceesquare(m): 9:16pm On Jan 04, 2023
WycliffeSMB:
Good evening House....
Pls is it normal for engine oil level to drop after about 1000miles of car usage?
No it's not normal.
jceesquare(m): 9:20pm On Jan 04, 2023
BoyiBernard:
Hello House. Pls who knows why my CV shaft(not sure if that is the right name but pic attached) for my 2011 accord keeps going bad. It's driver side.It has not yet failed completely but i have had to change it three times(diff mechanics) in 6 months. It starts with a cranking noise when i turn right and progressively gets worse then i have to replace.
One mechanic suggested i change the lower arm but i am not sure if that will fix it. Also the road to my house is a bit bumpy but i'm curious if that is the reason as i don't have issues with the one on the other side.
Take your car to a competent computerized alignment shop and ask them to take a proper look at your wheels. Might be that your wheel is not properly aligned and it's transferring the pressure to the shaft.
It has happened to me.
Also check other mechanical components on your car like the thyroid, rack and wheel hub for defect.

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jceesquare(m): 9:21pm On Jan 04, 2023
petrusevents:
My car rev above 4 while changing from 1 gear to 2 and makes loud sound. Scan it but no code except for 02 sensor.
What could be the reason pls.
What kind of scanner did you use?
The Bluetooth type?
jceesquare(m): 9:22pm On Jan 04, 2023
spininaroundsun:
Hello, Gurus.

I have another important request.

Based on my bitter experience on my EOD with mechanics, particularly some of the mechanics in Oyingbo and my personal mechanics who could not solve but only compounded the car's gear and engine problems. I spent so much money on parts and gear replacement that the problem worsened to the point where I had to sell the car as scrap.

I don't want to have another bad experience with this new 2012 Honda Accord. I have ed Gazzus in this regard and he responded that, UNFORTUNATELY, he no longer s that type of vehicle again.

So, could you gurus recommend a reputable Honda mechanic please, preferably one close to Ogba?
Call 07089030689

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jceesquare(m): 9:27pm On Jan 04, 2023
Chae:
Guru, my car sluggish when i increase d ac to 3,buh if i didn't put on a. C or i put it to 1 it move faster, what can b d fault because its not showing check engine light
N. B the car gear select very well
Your alternator might not be supplying enough juice to power the car.

Turn on the fan speed to the highest, full beam on the headlights, radio and wipper, then use a multimeter to read the battery current. If it's below 12.6V, hold a steady rev at 2,000 rpm. If there is no increase in the voltage reading, then your alternator is not charging fine.

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WycliffeSMB(m): 7:25am On Jan 05, 2023
jceesquare:

No it's not normal.
Okay... I just experienced that, so I had to top up with 1 litre.

There are no visible leaks. What do I do please?
Conner44: 11:50am On Jan 05, 2023
WycliffeSMB:

Okay... I just experienced that, so I had to top up with 1 litre.

There are no visible leaks. What do I do please?

What type of oil do you use?
jceesquare(m): 1:28pm On Jan 05, 2023
WycliffeSMB:

Okay... I just experienced that, so I had to top up with 1 litre.

There are no visible leaks. What do I do please?
If the oil is not leaking, then it's burning out from your combustion chamber.
What kind of car is it?
Sportwin(m): 2:07pm On Jan 05, 2023
jceesquare:

If the oil is not leaking, then it's burning out from your combustion chamber.
What kind of car is it?
Hmmm
harzhan: 2:50pm On Jan 05, 2023
Good afternoon. My Civic 06 popped up these codes:
1. C1555
2. C0300
3. P1157
4. P2185
5. C0700

Tried googling these codes and each of them are pointing to 4-5 things. I just want to know what each of them means and what I need to do to clear them.
Thanks
petrusevents(m): 6:40pm On Jan 05, 2023
jceesquare:

What kind of scanner did you use?
The Bluetooth type?
Yes
WycliffeSMB(m): 6:53pm On Jan 05, 2023
jceesquare:

If the oil is not leaking, then it's burning out from your combustion chamber.
What kind of car is it?

It's a Honda Odyssey 2001 model.

I took a closer look under the engine now and noticed some drops of oil on the bolts... that's probably the source of the leak.
WycliffeSMB(m): 6:59pm On Jan 05, 2023
Conner44:


What type of oil do you use?
I don't know specifically what the previous owner used as I haven't done a complete oil change....but he said it's Mobil...he did the oil change few days before selling to me, and I've done about 1,600miles...so I topped up with 1 litre of Mobil Super 2000 (5w-30)
Conner44: 7:11pm On Jan 05, 2023
WycliffeSMB:

I don't know specifically what the previous owner used as I haven't done a complete oil change....but he said it's Mobil...he did the oil change few days before selling to me, and I've done about 1,600miles...so I topped up with 1 litre of Mobil Super 2000 (5w-30)

You need to fix the leak or else you keep on topping up your oil. Don’t let it run low on oil. That’s the number 1 engine killer waiting for you to mess up.
WycliffeSMB(m): 8:10pm On Jan 05, 2023
I came across this on Google...

How true is this claim?

WycliffeSMB(m): 8:11pm On Jan 05, 2023
Conner44:


You need to fix the leak or else you keep on topping up your oil. Don’t let it run low on oil. That’s the number 1 engine killer waiting for you to mess up.
Alright sir!
jceesquare(m): 9:42pm On Jan 05, 2023
petrusevents:

Yes
You need a proper professional scanner to scan your transmission.
If you're in Lagos you can call 07089030689 for further diagnosis
jceesquare(m): 9:50pm On Jan 05, 2023
WycliffeSMB:
I came across this on Google...

How true is this claim?
1 liter for 1,000 miles is on the high side and abnormal.
Yes it is considered normal for some cars to burn through some oil before oil change, but it is very abnormal to burn out the entire oil before it's next oil change.
Kvngburna: 10:04pm On Jan 05, 2023
Hi gurus
I have a Honda Accord 2010, lately I notice that when I’m driving after some time the car will just show all the warning lights on the dash bird and the car goes off,I’ll have to off and start the car again before it starts moving, please what the cause and solution to that ?
WycliffeSMB(m): 10:33pm On Jan 05, 2023
jceesquare:

1 liter for 1,000 miles is on the high side and abnormal.
Yes it is considered normal for some cars to burn through some oil before oil change, but it is very abnormal to burn out the entire oil before it's next oil change.

Okay... I get your point.
Thanks.

Can you recommend the best engine oil to use for my next change?
Car is Honda Odyssey 2001 with 158k mileage
jceesquare(m): 1:41am On Jan 06, 2023
WycliffeSMB:


Okay... I get your point.
Thanks.

Can you recommend the best engine oil to use for my next change?
Car is Honda Odyssey 2001 with 158k mileage

If your car burns a 5W30 oil weight, I'll suggest you switch to a slightly thicker oil (like a 10W40). Use any brand you can afford (as long as it's genuine) with an equally good filter.
jceesquare(m): 1:44am On Jan 06, 2023
Kvngburna:
Hi gurus
I have a Honda Accord 2010, lately I notice that when I’m driving after some time the car will just show all the warning lights on the dash bird and the car goes off,I’ll have to off and start the car again before it starts moving, please what the cause and solution to that ?
Kindly scan and post code for remote assistance

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