MISTAKES THAT MOTORIST MAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

When recently, I visited some major automobile workshops in Lagos, my curiosity was aroused, when I saw a number of brand new vehicles engines of brand new vehicles bought less than 18 months ago. I asked questions. My respondent, a manager in one of the workshops attributed the developments to Nigerian motorist’s disregards for simple maintenance guidelines. According to him, manufacturer’s specification for some of those vehicles is that first service should be carried out after 10,000 kilometers.” But some would run the vehicles for as long as 40,000 kilometers.” How would the engine not develop problems?” Our implacable source said. It was that experience that warranted this month’s edition of you sizzling car clinic. So motorists, welcome on board. Let’s begin this way. How often do you service your vehicle? Have you ever taken the pain to find out the manufacturers specification? Primarily, vehicle servicing entails oil change. And from what I have discovered over the years, vehicle service intervals in Nigeria could vary from motorists to motorists. Though it is your vehicle, you have to abide by the maintenance guidelines specified by your brand maker.

Otherwise the vehicle might not last.

Autotrader observed that while some motorists would service their vehicles every month, some would rush to the mechanic as soon as the gauge the oil level and discover that the oil colour has turned black. Those who engage in either of the two examples are merely wasting money.

You must have noticed that whenever you change your oil and plugs, mechanics or workshop rats (apprentice) are interested in keeping oil or plugs. What do you think they do with your oil? It is sold to the less privileged or those who have average knowledge of lubricant technology.