The car’s performance is directly depending on the engine quality and the condition. So before buying a used car sale in Nigeria, check all the necessary points of the engine to make it a safe purchase.
Check the oil:
Checking the oil of the engine is an important step in car inspection; this provides an idea about the maintenance and the condition of the car.
Oil color and consistency:
The consistency and the color of the oil tell the duration and the situation of the oil in the engine. The translucent amber color of the oil indicates that it is fresh.
Oil Condition:
The best way to check the condition of the oil is by taking a small amount of oil between your fingertips and rubbing it together. The smooth, slippery texture of the oil indicated that it was fresh.
Oil Level:
Check the oil level with the dipstick. You will get the minimum or the maximum amount of oil in the vehicle. The oil mark below the dipstick indicates the leakage of the oil. If the mark is above the maximum level on the dipstick, it simply tells that the vehicle went through poor maintenance practices.
History of oil change:
Find out more about the history of oil changes in cars, including how often they have changed and what kind of oil was used. Maintaining the lifetime and health of an engine requires regular oil changes.
Oil Pressure:
At the time of the running engine, make sure your side checks the oil pressure gauge or the dashboard warning light.
The low pressure of the oil could be a sign of any damage to the oil pump, damaged engine bearings, or inadequate lubrication.
The smoke of the engine:
If it is a diesel car, then it must exhale smoke. The thing to notice here is the type, color, or amount of the smoke. First, discuss the color of the smoke the car engine generating.
Blue Smoke: The blue color of the smoke could be alarming, indicating the car is burning the motor oil. If, just on a cold start, you notice that the cloud of blue smoke gradually becomes diluted and vanishes after starting properly, then it is not something to be worried about much.
Black smoke: If the car is generating dense black smoke, then it means the car engine is burning the fuel in excess. Keep yourself warned of such cars; they will cost you much more fuel and emit harmful gases into the air, polluting it.
The coolant of the engine:
- Verify the car’s coolant level. Check the car’s radiator to see if the previous owner put any anti-freeze or anti-boil in it.
- Regrettably, anti-freeze is often overlooked by owners of older vehicles.
- Examine the radiator cap for any indications of rust. If it’s high, it indicates that the vehicle has been operating on regular water for a while.
The upright decision:
Checking all the engine conditions will save you from buying a lemon. SAT Japan is trying to check any of these issues identified in their used cars before listing them on their site. But if any customer complains about any issue, they try their best to resolve the problem and make it your best purchase.
