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Fuel prices and maintenance costs are already high, but many drivers make a mistake that silently damages their engines. Skipping regular oil changes is the main cause of engine problems in Nigeria.

Engine oil lubricates moving parts, reduces friction, and keeps the engine cool. When oil is old or low, parts grind against each other, causing heat, wear, and reduced efficiency. This leads to higher fuel consumption and poor performance. If left unchecked, engine failure can cost hundreds of thousands of Naira to repair.

Some drivers wait until the engine makes strange noises or overheats before checking oil. Others use the wrong type of oil or extend the interval between oil changes beyond the manufacturer’s recommendation. All of these habits shorten engine life.

The solution is simple. Check your oil at least once a month and change it according to the schedule in your car manual. Use the recommended oil type and quality.

Drivers who follow this habit save fuel, avoid costly repairs, and keep their cars running smoothly on Nigerian roads. How often do you check your engine oil? Has it affected your car’s performance or fuel usage?

Removing thermostat is the number one killer

The first start of the day, always allows the RMP to drop to 1 or a bit lower than 1..... that's allow the car to warm up before driving.

2special:
The first start of the day, always allows the RMP to drop to 1 or a bit lower than 1..... that's allow the car to warm up before driving.

Sincere question here - do you think modern engines still need the warm up?
I thought that was an issue with older cars

pak:
Sincere question here - do you think modern engines still need the warm up?
I thought that was an issue with older cars

oh, I'm already used to it, I don't know the technique is meant for older cars

This is worth reading. Let me relearn and unlearn

Oil change is important.
Rubbish president change is importanter

We keep learning every blessed day

Mechanic stealing and removing your catalyst

Dumping any engine oil inside the engine!

They will buy anything that KAZEEM recommends, and to top it up, they just buy from any where without concern. Some think they buying Mobil 1 but don’t even know they are buying oil blended in Aba.

Another one is using water for coolant 🤣🤣🤣

2special:
The first start of the day, always allows the RMP to drop to 1 or a bit lower than 1..... that's allow the car to warm up before driving.

Wrong.

Every car produced from the year 2000 to date does not need to warm up before u can drive out.

Gotocourt:
Removing thermostat is the number one killer

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I have never checked my engine oil. I just follow routine maintenance.

Normal now...
This should be the Basics of car usage knowledge, but trust me; many car owners in Nigeria don't check their oils especially the ladies.

Women own na to use and dump anytime the car develops fault...even if it's on the highway; they'll call their husband, bf, or brother to come and carry the faulty car.

Gotocourt:
Removing thermostat is the number one killer

Is this the part they try to disconnect the heater? Why do people allow their rewire do this? It is very wrong.

ibechris:
Wrong.

Every car produced from the year 2000 to date does not need to warming up before u can drive out.

Please explain
Why does the car start at a higher rpm and stabilizes after some seconds?

Gotocourt:
Removing thermostat is the number one killer

I don't get? I thought it's been removed because of the temperature?

same here many youths are destroying their engines (the heart which is the most vital organ) by consuming all sorts of mixtures and concoctions all in the name of feeling high or been a hard guy.

GboyegaD:
I have never checked my engine oil. I just follow routine maintenance.

Dey try check am every morning, I get one neighbour wey him engine knock before he reverse out of the compound gate, after mechanic show mechanic see say him oil pan don knack something, bend and oil don leak. The oil don dey leak as e dey drive am come the day before, if to say e don check that following morning e for fit avoid that engine knock.

Gotocourt:
Removing thermostat is the number one killer

Exactly, that is what people don't know.

This is 100% correct.
Once the oil quality is checked regularly and replaced as specified by the manufacturer,the reliability of the engine performance is👌.

Akinfrank:
Dey try check am every morning, I get one neighbour wey him engine knock before he reverse out of the compound gate, after mechanic show mechanic see say him oil pan don knack something, bend and oil don leak. The oil don dey leak as e dey drive am come the day before, if to say e don check that following morning e for fit avoid that engine knock.

Guess it isn't my thing and my guess is he was either not observant enough to notice the check engine light or just decided to ignore it.

- USE THE SPECIFIED OIL WEIGHT BY THE MANUFACTURER.
- SYNTHETIC OIL REMAINS YOUR BEAT BET. YOU CAR WILL THANK YOU FOR IT.
- ALWAYS USE COOLANT INSTEAD OF WATER.
- CHANGE YOUR ENGINE AIR FILTER AND CABIN FILTER FROM TIME TO TIME.

Oil is very important.

Other destroyers...
Bad roads
Bad mechanics
...

2special:
The first start of the day, always allows the RMP to drop to 1 or a bit lower than 1..... that's allow the car to warm up before driving.

That's just a myth. Not true.

Connoisseur:
Please explain
Why does the car start at a higher rpm and stabilizes after some seconds?

Driving cars produced from 1990 to present day does not need to be warmed before driving.

Reason is thus:
1. Fuel,synthetic oil and faster acting components eliminate the need to idle. U can read it up yourself.

My car Manuel explained all this to me and that is why my CRV of 10years has been fantastic till date.


U can read it up online for better clarity. But I have known this for long sha.

Don't use AC your engine go last long.

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Kazeem don help you remove your thermostat ba? Lol 😂😂😂😂

Btruth:
I don't get? I thought it's been removed because of the temperature?

Most proper mechanics will require the thermostat installed back in the car or they wount touch it.
Once the thermostat is removed and the fan is made parmanent, it means the car does not get to the manufacturers set temperature for optimal performance. Eg the manufacturer says your engine should be ran at 37c, you are then running it at 20c, thermostat that should be closed to stop flow of water to inclease temperature and open to reduce is removed, so the vehicle cannot regulate its self. Omo, engine will fail well before time.
Infact when one mechanic removed my thermostat it brought out check engine warning, I scanned an caught him, had to give him money to go buy another and install in my presence.
Never remove thermostat or make your fans run permanent.

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