Grupo:


My engine still runs silently. Very quiet, in fact.

If you stand beside the car, you will only know it's on when the fan comes on. Yes, the fan and compressor come on and off because the thermostat is still intact.

Let me tell you what kills most cars in Nigeria. Removing thermostat and running the fan directly. Nothing kills an engine more than that. And almost 80% of cars on Nigerian roads have had their thermostats removed. Due to our ignorant mechanics.

The above causes the car to never reach operating temperature. And this causes loud engine sound, more fuel consumption and more wear.

Also, oil performs better at engine operating temperature. But when that temperature is never reached because the thermostat has been removed, oil too will not offer better lubrication.

Now, when you combine the above factor with thicker oil, and infrequent oil change, you have loud engine coupled with disaster.

Every factory component in my car is still intact, with thermostat and original Toyota coolant in radiator.

You now know why it runs silently.

Totally agreed

I have decamped to Mobile 1 10w 30 engine oil. It's what was recommended for my Nissan. I have been in peace. Though 22k is better than constantly visiting a mechanic workshop and I also change my oil myself. Please study your car and follow recommendations or else mechanic go show you pepper