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10 Symptoms That Your Car Needs An Oil Change
Arguably, the engine represents the blood of every car. The engine needs oil to move the moving parts and ensure smooth operation. In fact, all kinds of engines need oil to work. It doesn’t matter if you use a motorcycle, a generator or even a lawn mower. If the engine is equipped, it must be lubricated with oil.
Below are the top 10 characters for your vehicle’s oil change
1.
Dark or dirty oil
If you have never seen pure, new engine oil, it has a bright yellow color. However, if the oil gets older and dirty due to the accumulation of residual particles in the engine, it becomes darker, almost black.
You should do the habit of regularly checking the
condition of the oil. Remove the dipstick and see the oil color. Or wipe the tip of the dipstick with a paper towel for a more accurate result. If the oil is dark brown or black, you must replace the oil.
2.
Tapping Noises
Engine oil is aging and it will take some time. That’s why car manufacturers recommend that you change every 5,000 miles or so. If your car has an old oil, it will probably become heavier.
This makes oil lubrication in engine parts more difficult. As a result, the engine produces a variety of metallic sounds because they do not lubricate properly.
3.
Burnt Oil Smell
When the cabin interior of your vehicle begins to smell of burnt oil, you know that you have problems with oil. This usually means that the oil will leak somewhere and the oil will fall into the hot parts of the engine.
This also means that there is probably too little oil in the engine and the engine overheats. Take care of oil spill immediately and pour in fresh oil.
4.
Smoke from the Exhaust
If you live in a cold environment, you are used to seeing steam in the vehicle’s exhaust gases. However, if you see blue or gray smoke from your exhaust, you probably have an oil leak.
This is accompanied by a burnt oil smell and the smoke resulting from the lack of oil in the engine to lubricate its parts due to leakage. Remove oil spill and replace oil.
5.
Car Stopping
If you drive and the vehicle stops, you may have a small problem or a bigger problem. A little problem would be if you have a clogged fuel filter or bad spark plugs. Something can be replaced with simple tuning. A bigger problem would be a bad fuel pump or a clogged catalyst that needs to be replaced.
6.
Poor Fuel Consumption
If you find that gas mileage is not what it used to be, it may mean that you are late for oil change. When the engine oil expires, it gradually becomes smooth and eventually becomes almost muddy if it is not changed. Thick oil gives more resistance to moving parts of the engine, making it harder and consuming more fuel.
Poor gas consumption can also be due to other reasons. However, if the oil is dark and much thicker than the new oil, a simple oil change will help.
7.
Overheating
If there is not enough oil in the engine or if the oil has not been changed for a while, the engine components cannot be beaten. This causes the engine to continue heating and eventually overheat. Changing oil with fresh oil often corrects the problem.
8.
Difficulty starting the engine
If you find it difficult to start the engine, you may need to check the battery connections for corrosion and clean them with a steel brush. If the battery is at least several years old, it may be time to replace the battery.
You may find that the engine hesitates before it starts when the dashboard lights get weak. Of course, you need optimization to clean the battery connectors and connectors, or even replace them with a new one.
9.
Warning lights
Vehicles and vehicle sensors nowadays make it easier to detect the problem before it gets worse. If the indicator light on the dashboard, check the owner’s manual for what this lamp means. Warning lights alert you to all kinds of problems, such as: Low battery, burned back light, transmission failure, etc.
Some of the newer vehicles even track the status of the oil (via sensors or set time slots) and tell when it’s time to change it. In some cases, the indicator light turns on. That’s why you need to use an OBD2 scanner to make the mechanic diagnose or check the problem.
10.
Reluctant postponement
If you are using an automatic vehicle, you should not have problems if your car is changing gear. However, delaying or slowing down the transfer may mean that you need new gear fluid or filters. Of course, it can also mean a worse problem. If you take the car for refurbishment, this will at least identify the problem.
POINTS TO NOTE:
It is always important to constantly monitor the oil in the engine, because its plays a vital role in terms of keeping the vehicle in a smooth motion.
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Nigerian Travel Creator Alma Asinobi Falls Short of Guinness World Record Due to Visa Delays
Nigerian Travel Creator Alma Asinobi Falls Short of Guinness World Record Due to Visa Delays
Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi may not be setting a new Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents after visa-related delays prevented her from reaching Sydney, Australia, within the required time.
In an Instagram update on Sunday, Asinobi, who is still en route to Sydney, confirmed that her total journey time would be 71 hours and 35 minutes, falling short of the current record of 64 hours, set in February 2025 by American veteran Johnny Cruz Buckingham.
Reflecting on her attempt, she noted that had she been competing against the previous record of 73 hours, set by Indian travelers in 2022, she would have surpassed it. However, multiple setbacks meant that by the time she made her announcement, she had already spent 63 hours, 54 minutes, and 33 seconds traveling, making it impossible to surpass Buckingham’s 64-hour record.
Asinobi faced numerous obstacles throughout her attempt, particularly due to visa restrictions associated with her Nigerian passport. One of the major setbacks occurred when she was denied boarding on her flight to Perth, Australia, forcing her to rebook on a later flight to Sydney.
In her Instagram post, she reflected on the challenges she encountered, including unexpected disruptions such as the Heathrow Airport fire that further complicated her travel plans.
“So close, but so far away. I may not have won this one, but we can sure win the next one together,” she wrote. “My eyes may be swollen from all the tears I’ve cried, but I promise to find moments of laughter in between.”
Despite the setback, Asinobi emphasized that her journey was about more than just breaking a record. She expressed hope that her attempt would inspire others to take on challenges, regardless of the limitations they face.
“When I land, we will catch up on lives and pour our hearts out to each other. For now, let’s finish this! I really hope this attempt was worth something for a Nigerian out there,” she added.
Now shifting her focus to her homecoming event on March 30, Asinobi aims to set another record by gathering Nigerians to sign a national flag in solidarity.
“We still have one more record to break at the homecoming event on March 30, where we will make history by signing our Nigerian flag,” she wrote. “I can’t wait to see you all there. I totally and physically cannot do that one without you, so please show up for me.”
Throughout her journey, Asinobi has been vocal about the difficulties Nigerian passport holders face, including complex visa requirements, expensive travel arrangements, and last-minute flight cancellations. Her experience has sparked widespread discussions on passport inequality and the barriers restricting global mobility for citizens of certain countries.
While she may not be taking home the Guinness World Record, Asinobi’s attempt has garnered widespread support, with many rallying behind her efforts.
“You did win! A personal win, a win for Nigerians, a win for me as a fellow Black girl navigating the world without passport privilege,” one supporter commented on her post.
Despite the challenges, Asinobi remains determined to continue making history and inspiring others to push beyond their limitations.
Those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry” – Prudent Ludidi
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, I want to talk about something that can be difficult to accept, those who wronged you may never say “I’m sorry.”
We’ve all been hurt by someone at some point in our lives. And often, we hold onto that hurt, and hope in waiting for the person who wronged us to acknowledge their mistake and apologize.
But the truth is, that apology may never come.
It’s hard to accept because we feel like we deserve closure. We deserve to hear that the person who hurt us regrets their actions.
But closure is not something someone else gives you. Closure is something you give yourself.
You have the power to choose:
Choose to heal, even if they never acknowledge their wrongdoing
Choose to move forward, even if they never make amends
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened. Forgiveness means releasing the hold that person has on you.
Forgiveness means taking back control of your life.
You don’t need someone else’s apology to move on. You don’t need someone else’s validation to heal.
You are strong enough to do it on your own.
And when you do, you’ll find peace. You’ll find freedom.
Remember, holding onto anger and resentment only hurts you. It doesn’t change the past.
But forgiveness can change your future.
So, don’t wait for someone else to say “I’m sorry.” Say it to yourself: “I’m sorry that happened to me, but I’m moving forward.”
Say it loud and clear: “I deserve to heal. I deserve to be happy.”
Take back your power. Take back your life.
Move forward with courage and faith.
You got this.
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