Nonso Okafor

I've worked as a technical support representative in major auto centers in Nigeria for more than twenty years. I have dealt with a variety of problems in my capacity as a customer service representative and auto diagnostics expert. I'm committed to assisting people in properly maintaining their automobiles and in appreciating this magnificent innovation known as an automobile.

Why It’s Better To Wash Your Car Yourself

Today we have many professional car washes everywhere and some do a pretty good job in giving your car that extra shine it needs. But there are reasons why it’s good for car owners to be involved in this process. To many drivers, this may be a daunting task but …

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Is it Advisable To Repair A Bad Compressor?

The compressor is the power house of the Air conditioning unit in a car. It plays a crucial role by pumping refrigerant under pressure and constantly ensuring a constant supply of cool air within the interior of the car. A compressors can lose it’s ability to do it’s work due …

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When Your Car Vibrates, Causes And Fixes

Cars are designed to maintain little or no vibration when in use but when vibration occurs it’s always a certain sign that there’s a problem. There are number of issues that can cause a car to vibrate. We will look at these issues and suggest solution to help stop it. …

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A Simple Way To Repair A Car’s Water Pump Yourself

The process of removing an important component of your vehicle’s cooling system is known as water pump repair. It’s one of the easiest procedures to do in terms of auto repair so almost everyone  who can turn a wrench can do it on their own.  How to repair a water pump is as simple as following these steps. Step 1 Examine the functionality of the bearings by manually jostling the fan blade to make sure the water pump isn’t working. This is true for cooling systems that use fans. If the fan bearing does not need to be repaired, it should remain securely seated Jiggle the pulley that drives the pump in the case of a motorized fan. If all is working well, the shaft should stay tight. Step 2 Inspect the pump casing for splotches, which signify a defective seal and are caused by an excessive amount of fluid leakage. Over time, a few drops of water should sweat from the vent opening, but a ruined seal can result in excessive overflow. Step 3 – Procedures If the defective water pump has been identified, disconnect the negative battery line.Remove the radiator cap and disengage the valve under the front passenger’s side to drain the radiator.If a fan belt is present, remove it.Detach the radiator hoses. Unbolt the fan shroud, found on the water pump’s shaft. Remove the fan shroud. Remove the bolts from the fan and dislodge it. Disengage the bolts from the drive …

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When Your Brake Lights Stay On

The brake light is designed to come on when you step on the brake pedal but there are cases when the brake lights comes on and remains on even after you have removed your foot from the brake. Here are some common causes of this problem and how to fix …

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Choosing The Right Motor Oil For Your Car

Change of motor oil is a crucial part of a car’s maintenance in ensuring a well functioning and lasting engine. But choosing the right motor oil can be a difficult job, particularly with so many options available in the market today. Although there is a wealth of knowledge available about …

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How To Correct A Misaligned Car Hood

Car hood or Bonnet can be hard to remove and install because of its awkward size and shape. It’s difficult enough to get it on the car and bolted down, but when closing the hood, sometimes it may not align properly. This can result in odd-sized gaps between the fender …

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