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Should I Sell My 2012 Corolla For A 2008 Camry? "Details Inside" - Car Talk (5) - Nairaland 4dj51

Should I Sell My 2012 Corolla For A 2008 Camry? "Details Inside" (32739 Views)

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BlindAngel: 4:51pm On May 10
thinkmoney:

Yes
I have a 2010 Corolla that I need a catalyst for


Mine is 2012, I don’t know If It uses the same catalyst with the 2010 Corolla, u should ask a qualified technician and revert back to me.
thinkmoney(m): 6:00pm On May 10
BlindAngel:



Mine is 2012, I don’t know If It uses the same catalyst with the 2010 Corolla, u should ask a qualified technician and revert back to me.
Ok
Good
nony43(m): 6:12pm On May 10
afobam:
I had a corrola 2003 when i was doing the comparison. On paper, i know the corolla is actually better. But so many things also affects the fuel consumption of a car. A lot of cars have been worked on too. I once had a civic that takes me Ado to Ife to and fro 15 liters bro.



15 litres?
Kaymaxi2222(m): 7:34pm On May 10
BlindAngel:



Where are you located??
Surulere
AceRoyal: 9:41pm On May 10
BlindAngel:



Yes, only the Corolla catalyst Is available.
What number can I reach u on?
Moneyboyz: 9:56am On May 11
Glocal1:
What brand of car do you drive and what's the year of manufacture, engine capacity?

It's a rx350 2017.
3.5 liter engine.
kernniejay(m): 3:00pm On May 11
Offpointng:


Boss do you have idea bout Toks Toyota Camry 2012/13

Do you have a good review bout the car cuz the beauty is what is attracting me to it
From reviews, it is a reliable car. Just that the parts are on a high side in of price. Being a tokunbo, it shouldn't give you troubles if you can keep to your maintenance service religiously.
Gerrard59(m): 5:25pm On May 11
2cribz:
I will keep singing it to ypur eyes. Don't be dumb. Even if u import a 2020 car,to nigeria. Nigeria itself is hell fire. The car won't withstand all the bullshit that comes with riding in naija,give the car just 3months,it would start shorting oil,gulping fuel,ac would pack up,electronics would malfunction,gear would spoil. The point is nigeria is a dead country and a 2020 car and engine is too fragile...if I plan to import any car. From 2010 to 2013 max. Old cars are stronger.. nigeria sells fake engine oils,fake gear oil,fake petrol,fake ac gas,fake car parts,just name it. I regret everyday being a Nigerian.
So how do owners with exotic cars in dem Lekki, VI and Abuja cope? Those oil&gas employees, crypto players etc.
2cribz: 5:32pm On May 11
Those ones are all flooded and water damaged cars. Awaiting new owners.
Gerrard59:

So how do owners with exotic cars in dem Lekki, VI and Abuja cope? Those oil&gas employees, crypto players etc.
cerpvad(m): 11:57am On May 12
The Throttle body is located somewhere at the mouth of intake air manifold on the engine. You can engage the expertise of a technician to clean it
AfDapone:


what is cleaning and how to clean the corolla throttle body sir?
BlindAngel: 9:14pm On May 12
AceRoyal:

What number can I reach u on?


Firstly, it depends on your location, where are you located?
AceRoyal: 10:33pm On May 12
BlindAngel:



Firstly, it depends on your location, where are you located?
Currently in Lagos
Rexology: 2:15pm On May 14
Greetings to all Auto experts here.
My 2AZ Engine is shorting oil and there is sign of oil in the radiator. Looking at the cost of replacing the engine, should I rebuild the engine and if I rebuild, will it last long?

Please advise me.
BlindAngel: 8:22pm On May 14
emmyN:


You seem to have a lot of spare money. Stop replacing car parts randomly. Get a diagnosis at an auto diagnostic center.


I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.
emmyN(m): 9:51pm On May 14
BlindAngel:



I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.

Okay, good luck with that. Do your due diligence all the same. Check the VIN history to be sure you are not getting a flooded or accidented ride.

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hollas2jnr(m): 5:09am On May 15
BlindAngel:



I'm done testing the Toyota Camry, I bought 25k fuel to test It, It went 55 kilometers before the fuel finished. Whereas on my corolla, 30k fuel normally goes 150km on average.

I love the camry, it looks bigger has more power, coupled with the fact that have spent a lot on it, I bought catalyst on it, I bought seat wrap, also used nylon to wrap it, I spend 54k yesterday to raise it, so that whenever I'm ing speed breaker the center of the car won't be touching ground, I bought a new compressor for the AC and also filled it with gas, I changed all 4 spark plugs, all 4 coils, I changed the engine oil yesterday, I bought new air filter, also jarbox oil and break fluid.

If I had known I would have tested the fuel consumption before doing all of these, it's such a pity that I wasted all these money all for nothing, now I intend selling it and continue using my corolla.

1. Does the engine still have it's thermostat in it?

2. What tyre size is on the wheel?

3. Have you done and OBD scan on the car?
BlindAngel: 10:57am On May 15
hollas2jnr:


1. Does the engine still have it's thermostat in it?

2. What tyre size is on the wheel?

3. Have you done and OBD scan on the car?

1...No, I don't think the engine still has its Thermostat on it. Because whenever I start the motor, the fan normally start turning immediately, and from what I have read lately, If the thermostat Is on it, it's not supposed to turn instantly.

2...The tyre size on the wheel Is 215/60/R16 but three of them has filed up, so I changed all 4 tires with my corolla tyre's 205/60/R16 and input the Camry tyre's on my corolla.

3...Yes, I have done an OBD scan when the speedometer stopped reading, It was the sensor on the tyre, it was replaced and the speedometer start working perfectly fine again.
hollas2jnr(m): 1:20pm On May 15
BlindAngel:


1...No, I don't think the engine still has its Thermostat on it. Because whenever I start the motor, the fan normally start turning immediately, and from what I have read lately, If the thermostat Is on it, it's not supposed to turn instantly.

2...The tyre size on the wheel Is 215/60/R16 but three of them has filed up, so I changed all 4 tires with my corolla tyre's 205/60/R16 and input the Camry tyre's on my corolla.

3...Yes, I have done an OBD scan when the speedometer stopped reading, It was the sensor on the tyre, it was replaced and the speedometer start working perfectly fine again.

From your , if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.
BlindAngel: 5:07pm On May 16
[quote author=hollas2jnr post=135377282]

From your , if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.[/quote

Yes, no other code showed up during the scan, and I think that the engine has been direct on the fan long ago.

Also, below is the pic's of the kind of oil I'm using. Is it okay and recommended?

BlindAngel: 5:07pm On May 16
hollas2jnr:


From your , if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.


From your , if no other code shows up on OBD scan and your tyres are within spec, I'll advise you revert to using thermostat in your engine because this would allow your engine to reach it's optimum temperature on time (and maintain the temperature as well).

But this might cost you alot if the engine has been on direct fan for a long time. Hence, i would advise you continue with the direct fan.

Moreso, i forgot to add that your recommended oil is synthetic 5w30 and not 20w50 or the likes. This has a lot of role to play too.[/quote

Yes, no other code showed up during the scan, and I think that the engine has been direct on the fan long ago.

Also, below is the pic's of the kind of oil I'm using. Is it okay and recommended?

afobam(m): 3:42am On May 17
BlindAngel:



I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.
You took my advice finally. I am so proud of you. Since you are a toyota fan anyday anytime with your love in tokyo for Toyota . camry 2014 i4 thumb-start would do well. Please keyless gang😀
hollas2jnr(m): 8:02am On May 18
[quote author=BlindAngel post=135392888][/quote]

Mobil Super 2000 is a semi-synthetic oil, and not a full synthetic oil, as recommended for your car. It's better you go for the full grade synthetic oil, which is Mobil1.

Mind you, be careful with where you source your oil. Our naija markets is full of adulterated engine oil, Mobil1 is one of them.
hollas2jnr(m): 8:09am On May 18
Rexology:
Greetings to all Auto experts here.
My 2AZ Engine is shorting oil and there is sign of oil in the radiator. Looking at the cost of replacing the engine, should I rebuild the engine and if I rebuild, will it last long?

Please advise me.

Sounds like your head gasket is gone, for oil to appear in the radiator. If the rebuilder knows his onions and uses OEM parts, you're good to go.

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honda001: 8:49am On May 18
hollas2jnr:


Mobil Super 2000 is a semi-synthetic oil, and not a full synthetic oil, as recommended for your car. It's better you go for the full grade synthetic oil, which is Mobil1.

Mind you, be careful with where you source your oil. Our naija markets is full of adulterated engine oil, Mobil1 is one of them.
if he is changing engine oil every 3000 miles..i think he is good to go with the mobil 2000
hollas2jnr(m): 2:57pm On May 18
honda001:
if he is changing engine oil every 3000 miles..i think he is good to go with the mobil 2000


Full synthetic offers superior llubrication and temperature stability. So, even the semi-synthetic when new and unused, cannot be compared to the full synthetic. That means changing it after every 500 miles doesn't count.
BlindAngel: 5:13pm On May 18
afobam:
You took my advice finally. I am so proud of you. Since you are a toyota fan anyday anytime with your love in tokyo for Toyota . camry 2014 i4 thumb-start would do well. Please keyless gang😀


My corolla Is equally thumb start.
honsule(m): 2:36am On May 20
Axel1:




I got 34 miles , which is equivalent to 55 kilometers.

Ok. On Cng I gets 125miles which is equivalent to 201km with 90L cylinder filled at 4,400 naira. ABUJA
honsule(m): 2:39am On May 20
hollas2jnr:



Full synthetic offers superior llubrication and temperature stability. So, even the semi-synthetic when new and unused, cannot be compared to the full synthetic. That means changing it after every 500 miles doesn't count.

Am using Hardex fully synthetic. 5w 30. The 5,000 miles or 6months is still applicable? or I should push further.. To 7,000miles
hollas2jnr(m): 3:29am On May 20
honsule:


Am using Hardex fully synthetic. 5w 30. The 5,000 miles or 6months is still applicable? or I should push further.. To 7,000miles

Personally, 5,000miles/6months is a little too early. This is an oil that could go 1yr to 10,000 miles. So, pushing it to 7,000 miles or 7-8 months should do. I do 7,000 miles or 8 months on my car with Kirkland 5w-30 Oil
Autobayng: 1:13pm On May 25
BlindAngel:



I have place both cars for sale, with intention of buying a direct Belgium, after selling both.


emmyN:


Okay, good luck with that. Do your due diligence all the same. Check the VIN history to be sure you are not getting a flooded or accidented ride.


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Phabulous4(m): 11:45am On May 29
I use a 2007 Camry. I spend about ₦15,000 to ₦20,000 on fuel per week. It costs ₦20,000 if I run the A/C throughout, and ₦15,000 without A/C. Office is at ACME, while I live around end of Olaniyi str in Abule-Egba, about 30 to 35-minute drive. I think my fuel consumption is fair, isn't it?

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