NewStats: 3,259,457 , 8,170,184 topics. Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 06:25 AM 6m4g3v

Good morning Nairalands, after all work on my car to stop gulping up fuel.

Yesterday, I bought 10,000 naira fuel, which is 8 liter, I rode the car to test the fuel usage, but right now I don't know if my meter is in miles or km, but I will attached the pic's of my meter for experts here to help me out.

I need to know if it's okay for 8L of fuel to run for 19km. Please help because I intend selling it this morning, I already have a buyer and I'm kind enough to explain the fuel gulping situation to him, please help me if it's okay for the car to use 8L fuel with 19km drive.

It's a Toyota Camry 2008
4 plug

calm down first, some of this can be easy fault to fix, as you sell that car today, tomorrow the price of inflation may add up if you want to buy another car

Asquare84:
calm down first, some of this can be easy fault to fix, as you sell that car today, tomorrow the price of inflation may add up if you want to buy another car

Boss, I have done everything and anything. I have changed nozzle, 02 plug, fuel injections, weeded iron on the exhaust to act as a catalyst, changed all plugs to Belgium, oil, etc but the issue still persists. I'm so fed up boss, the car fuel gulping is killing me. In less than two weeks, I have spent 196k on fuel. I really cannot take it anymore, it's draining me financially, this is my first time of owing a car, and it's really draining me financially.

Needless selling it. Just find a better place and park it. You may still need it in the future when we cross the river. Or better still if you have money, sell it and buy another with less fuel consumption.

BlindAngel:


Boss, I have done everything and anything. I have changed nozzle, 02 plug, fuel injections, weeded iron on the exhaust to act as a catalyst, changed all plugs to Belgium, oil, etc but the issue still persists. I'm so fed up boss, the car fuel gulping is killing me. In less than two weeks, I have spent 196k on fuel. I really cannot take it anymore, it's draining me financially, this is my first time of owing a car, and it's really draining me financially.

My car did the same. I changed everything till I got tired. I sold this car off and my peace increased like the river following that decision. Sell the car, add funds and build a business, when the profit is increased, buy a low fuel consumption car

BlindAngel:


Boss, I have done everything and anything. I have changed nozzle, 02 plug, fuel injections, weeded iron on the exhaust to act as a catalyst, changed all plugs to Belgium, oil, etc but the issue still persists. I'm so fed up boss, the car fuel gulping is killing me. In less than two weeks, I have spent 196k on fuel. I really cannot take it anymore, it's draining me financially, this is my first time of owing a car, and it's really draining me financially.

From Owerri to Onitsha is approximately 90km.
If you spent 10k for 19km, it means you'll spend roughly 100k to and fro Onitsha-Owerri.

Sell that useless car and enjoy peace of mind!

If its America spec then its in miles not km.

Also fuel meters in this country is not accurate best you can get for 8L will be 6.5L and the worst you can get is 5.5L

So that 8L you buy is not real 8 and also the fuel is not a good fuel. But even at that 19 miles for 6L is on the high side.

Look like your engine loses compression. When engine lose some degree of compression they no longer fuel efficient. Even if you change all the components you stated. The only way is to savages the engine of the car if it’s still very neat.

First scan the car and post code.

psucc:
Needless selling it. Just find a better place and park it. You may still need it in the future when we cross the river. Or better still if you have money, sell it and buy another with less fuel consumption.

Exactly, this is what I intend doing, selling it and buying another with less fuel consumption, maybe today or tomorrow depending when I can lay my hands on it, I heard Toyota Corolla doesn't consume fuel and I intend getting a corolla, I sincerely and sincerely love camry but I'm afraid not to experience another encounter like this, reason I'm optioning for a corolla.

Zonefree:

From Owerri to Onitsha is approximately 90km.
If you spent 10k for 19km, it means you'll spend roughly 100k to and fro Onitsha to Owerri.

Sell that useless car and enjoy peace of mind!

Yes, I'm selling it today.
Thank you for your input, is the fuel usage normal or excess, what do you think? 8L fuel, I drove just 19 kilometers before the car stopped at the middle of the road, I thank the Lord God Almighty that I got some fuel on a gallon in my boot, this car stopped at a very busy road.

BlindAngel:


Yes, I'm selling it today.
Thank you for your input, is the fuel usage normal or excess, what do you think? 8L fuel, I drove just 19 kilometers before the car stopped at the middle of the road, I thank the Lord God Almighty that I got some fuel on a gallon in my boot, this car stopped at a very busy road.

Na "agba ekperechi" you buy o

After selling the car, don't rush to buy another one. Just take like 30k from the money and take yourself out. That car don show you shege, you really need to enjoy first.

It's not ok at all and if you continue at this rate all your financial resources might be solely going to fuel the car.

It's better you sell it and buy something with less fuel usage since you have tried everything and the car still guzzle fuel like a drunkard.

The person you bought the car from sold it to you because of the same issue, likely he bought it that way too and now you are doing the same. The circle continues till the cars ends up being chopped off for parts.

fineboynl:
If its America spec its in miles not km.

Also fuel meters in this country is not accurate but you ca get for 8L will be 6.5L and the best you can get is 5.5L

So that 8L you buy is not real 8 and also the fuel is not a good fuel. But even at that 19 miles for 6L is on the high side abit.

Look like your engine lose compression. When engine lose some degree of compression they no longer fuel efficient. Even if you change all the components you started. The only way is to savages the engine of the car is still very neat.

First scan the car and post code.

They have scanned it, 3 different electricians has scanned it, the first said he didn't see anything wrong, the 2nd said the car is supplying high voltage that I should bring 30k and the problem will be solved, but my mechanic disagreed, and I didn't went back. And the 3rd, I don't know what he detected, but he suggested we changed fuel injections and nozzle, I eventually changed the nozzle and fuel injections, after all work was done the issue became worst. I really cannot take this anymore, it's draining me and I'm selling it today, for a lot lesser price that I got it almost 2 weeks ago, now I'm suspecting it's the reason the former owner sold it in the first place, I'm quite certain.

Tokskob2008:
It's not ok at all and if you continue at this rate all your financial resources might be solely going to fuel the car.

It's better you sell it and buy something with less fuel usage since you have tried everything and the car still guzzle fuel like a drunkard.

The person you bought the car from sold it to you because of the same issue, likely he bought it that way too and now you are doing the same. The circle continues till the cars ends up being chopped off for parts.

Exactly what I thought about yesterday, I suspect the person that sold it to me almost 2 weeks ago sold it because of this exact problem.

Zonefree:

Na "agba ekperechi" you buy o

After selling the car, don't rush to buy another one. Just take like 30k from the money and take yourself out. That car don show you shege, you really need to enjoy first.

Very important, I have really suffered a lot because of this car, I have suffered a lot.

BlindAngel:



Very important, I have really suffered a lot because of this car, I have suffered a lot.

Car is a liability. You bought the car two weeks ago, and you've spent like 196k for fuel plus bills from Kazeem and now you're going to sell lesser the amount you bought it just after two weeks.

Mhen, I don't wish this tragedy to befall my enemies.

You'll be fine.

Try not to buy Nigerian used cars. It's rare for a Nigerian to sell his car when it's in good condition.

BlindAngel:



They have scanned it, 3 different electricians has scanned it, the first said he didn't see anything wrong, the 2nd said the car is supplying high voltage that I should bring 30k and the problem will be solved, but my mechanic disagreed, and I didn't went back. And the 3rd, I don't know what he detected, but he suggested we changed fuel injections and nozzle, I eventually changed the nozzle and fuel injections, after all work was done the issue became worst. I really cannot take this anymore, it's draining me and I'm selling it today, for a lot lesser price that I got it almost 2 weeks ago, now I'm suspecting it's the reason the former owner sold it in the first place, I'm quite certain.

Better you sell it then

Zonefree:

Car is a liability. You bought the car two weeks ago, and you've spent like 196k for fuel plus bills from Kazeem and now you're going to sell lesser the amount you bought it just after two weeks.

Mhen, I don't wish this tragedy to befall my enemies.

You'll be fine.

Try not to buy Nigerian used cars. It's rare for a Nigerian to sell his car when it's in good condition.

bro how many people can buy direct car this period when buhari and Tinubu destroyed Nigeria finish?

He can still buy Nigerian used but he shouldn’t rush it. To get a good deal he might need to patient for like 3 months

Change those things holding your plugs. Thank me later

Jamahyel:
Change those things holding your plugs. Thank me later

I have changed them, still the issue persist

I changed all four, 16k each.

fineboynl:
bro how many people can buy direct car this period when buhari and Tinubu destroyed Nigeria finish?

He can still buy Nigerian used but he shouldn’t rush it. To get a google deal he might need to patient for like 3 months

Exactly, my friend bought Toyota Camry direct Belgium last year 5.6m

And now I bought Nigerian used, less than a year later for a lot more than what my friend bought direct Belgium used In a space of less than a year. The situation is really so pathetic.

fineboynl:


Better you sell it then

Exactly what I already intend doing.

Zonefree:

Car is a liability. You bought the car two weeks ago, and you've spent like 196k for fuel plus bills from Kazeem and now you're going to sell lesser the amount you bought it just after two weeks.

Mhen, I don't wish this tragedy to befall my enemies.

You'll be fine.

Try not to buy Nigerian used cars. It's rare for a Nigerian to sell his car when it's in good condition.

I have already contemplated selling it, the mistake has already been made and I have fully and wholeheartedly accepted my lose.

BlindAngel:


I have already contemplated selling it, the mistake has already been made and I have fully and wholeheartedly accepted my lose.

Maybe (you should convert it to CNG or) go for one of those hybrid cars. Since you're very conscious about your fuel consumption. Hybrid cars are very expensive duh

Whois:


Maybe (you should convert it to CNG or) go for one of those hybrid cars. Since you're very conscious about your fuel consumption. Hybrid cars are very expensive duh

I don't like corolla, but because I was told it's very fuel efficient, and the difference between it's consumption and Keke isn't much and very noticeable. I have optioned to go for corolla.

Chai...s a shame that All d mechanic & re wire can't pin point the problem. How I wish am close to u. I will help u fix the fuel issue. Chai...

Muscle and Corolla I can bet are the highest cars with no catalytic and it really sad 80% of Nigerian used car you find today has the catalytic removed this are the hand work of sometimes the car dealer, beater or mechanic.

Badb0y4lyf:
Muscle and Corolla I can bet are the highest cars with no catalytic and it really sad 80% of Nigerian used car you find today has the catalytic removed this are the hand work of sometimes the car dealer, beater or mechanic.

Sir, will a catalyst solve the problem?
If yes and with full assurance then can risk it, even if it's getting a China catalyst as advised by one of the mechanic, please let me know your opinion, I will highly appreciate it

BlindAngel:


Sir, will a catalyst solve the problem?
If yes and with full assurance then can risk it, even if it's getting a China catalyst as advised by one of the mechanic, please let me know your opinion, I will highly appreciate it

Getting a catalyst may resolve it but it’s not certain beside I suspect the two has been removed one by the engine manifold and the one on the exhaust beneath.

Badb0y4lyf:


Getting a catalyst may resolve it but it’s not certain beside I suspect the two has been removed one by the engine manifold and the one on the exhaust beneath.

Yes, same thing my mechanic suggested, he said if I have both catalyst replaced it'd be the end of the excess fuel draining issue, I tole him that I'm ready to have both changed but I'm afraid it might not work, that I have already spent a lot in trying to resolve this fuel issue and replacing the catalyst and, if eventually it didn't work will be a very huge blow to me. If not, I'm fully ready to have them replaced.

BlindAngel:
Good morning Nairalands, after all work on my car to stop gulping up fuel.

Yesterday, I bought 10,000 naira fuel, which is 8 liter, I rode the car to test the fuel usage, but right now I don't know if my meter is in miles or km, but I will attached the pic's of my meter for experts here to help me out.

I need to know if it's okay for 8L of fuel to run for 19km. Please help because I intend selling it this morning, I already have a buyer and I'm kind enough to explain the fuel gulping situation to him, please help me if it's okay for the car to use 8L fuel with 19km drive.

It's a Toyota Camry 2008
4 plug

have you tried using this car for long distance trips to calculate the fuel usage?

BlindAngel:


Yes, same thing my mechanic suggested, he said if I have both catalyst replaced it'd be the end of the excess fuel draining issue, I tole him that I'm ready to have both changed but I'm afraid it might not work, that I have already spent a lot in trying to resolve this fuel issue and replacing the catalyst and, if eventually it didn't work will be a very huge blow to me. If not, I'm fully ready to have them replaced.

see, just sell it. let the new owner replace it

Pennywise2:
see, just sell it. let the new owner replace it

Okay, that's what I I will do...thank you.