Coolant leak. Especially at the turn of the season, there are many troubles in the car. When Daihatsu Esse customers came to the store with an engine oil change, they felt a slight coolant smell in the hood.The source of the smell was a white hair-like streak that entered the engine side of the radiator upper tank, a horizontal letter about 5 cm long. MY2007 DBA-L235S … [Read more...] about Sudden Radiator Coolant Leak (Daihatsu Esse DBA-L235S)
Japanese Cars
Subaru R2 engine malfunction (CBA-RC1 EN07 engine warning light on)
The trouble of the electrical system is frequent in the intense heat of every day. One of them, it was quite good condition until the day before, but i was informed that it was sudden engine trouble. Subaru R2 MY2004 CBA-RC1 EN07 CVT Mileage 86,000km It is said that the engine warning light was turned on on on the go, and it was self-propelled to the home … [Read more...] about Subaru R2 engine malfunction (CBA-RC1 EN07 engine warning light on)
Merits and Demerits of Lift up Part 2 (Suzuki Jimny Sierra(Samurai) JB43W)
Unlike Escudo(Grand Vitara), I think rigid axle jimny(Samurai) is easy to lift up. And, I kept jimny and remodeling kit from the requester of the desired lift-up. "Reference article"Merits and Demerits of Lift up (CBA-TD54W Suzuki Escudo(Grand Vitara) 2.5" Lift-Up) Certainly, in the case of the jimny of the front and rear rigid axle, there is no … [Read more...] about Merits and Demerits of Lift up Part 2 (Suzuki Jimny Sierra(Samurai) JB43W)
Inspection and Maintenance of Nissan TERRANO (Y-WBYD21, TD27 Diesel Turbo)
I received e-mail from a customer who takes good care of Nissan TERRANO for the first time in about two years. In July 2017, thank you for replacing three auxiliary belts and LLC. Today, when I found an oil stain about 10 cm in diameter on the ground at the time of issue, I found an oil leak from the suction hose of the power steering. I'm ashamed to say that I've … [Read more...] about Inspection and Maintenance of Nissan TERRANO (Y-WBYD21, TD27 Diesel Turbo)
Rubber Parts Deterioration and Maintenance (DBA-HC24S Nissan Pino, Suzuki Alto OEM)
It has been nearly six years since I first saw Nissan Pino, which I received for 24 months of inspection and continuous inspection examination (vehicle inspection).The mileage between them is about 93,000 kilometers.It is the inspection and maintenance of the milestone of 10 years of car age. Nissan Pino MY2009 DBA-HC24S K6A 5MT mileage 118,000km. The engine oil change of … [Read more...] about Rubber Parts Deterioration and Maintenance (DBA-HC24S Nissan Pino, Suzuki Alto OEM)
Reliable quality of genuine parts (Toyota Raum CBA-NCZ20 brake pad)
I received consultation about the harsh noise (so-called brake noise) when I applied the brake from before, and I responded to the non-genuine brake pad with still remaining amount with first aid each time. MY2004 CBA-NCZ20 1NZ-FE 4AT Mileage 104,000km Although it is certain that it is a brake sound caused by a non-genuine pad, there is no problem other than … [Read more...] about Reliable quality of genuine parts (Toyota Raum CBA-NCZ20 brake pad)
Corrosion Proof of Engine Coolant and Car lifetime (Subaru Sambar LE-TV2, EN07)
Commercial vehicles are rarely valued more than private vehicles. Even the engine oil change between the inspection and the next inspection is neglected, and at the time of receipt for the first time in a while, the black liquid like ink droplets come out from the drain. Well, Subaru Sambar which became impossible to start the engine was received because of the … [Read more...] about Corrosion Proof of Engine Coolant and Car lifetime (Subaru Sambar LE-TV2, EN07)
For Prediction of Fuel Pump Malfunction (Daihatsu Hizet Cargo EBD-S321V, KF-VE)
Daihatsu Hizet Cargo was checked for 24 months inspection.When The ignition key was in the ON position, I noticed an abnormality. MY2009 EBD-S321V KF-VE 3AT Mileage 109,000km Just before the engine started, i heard a rough working sound from the cargo compartment of the fuel pump.And even after the engine starts, it produces noise similar to the white noise on the … [Read more...] about For Prediction of Fuel Pump Malfunction (Daihatsu Hizet Cargo EBD-S321V, KF-VE)
Coolant Inspection is Important in Winter.
"I feel like the heater is too effective to hear the sound of water flowing from the back of the dashboard.」 I heard the signs of overheating, and I just received an emergency receipt. HONDA Mobilio MY2004 DBA-GB1 L15A CVT Mileage 86,000km At the time of the visit, the temperature of the radiator lower hose was low, so I suspected that the coolant was … [Read more...] about Coolant Inspection is Important in Winter.
How to Select Used Car and Coolant Maintenance(Mitsubishi Pajero Mini E-H56A 4A30)
About 7 months ago, I had a consultation about buying a used car. With short-term use of less than two years, the company wants to keep costs as low as possible.I was looking for a model called Pajero Mini, but the same model is a low-year model called 1994 model. Rush adjuster cold noise (cataclysmic sound), automatic transmission slip and transmission failure, … [Read more...] about How to Select Used Car and Coolant Maintenance(Mitsubishi Pajero Mini E-H56A 4A30)