Be Wary of Adulterated Oil, Motorists Cautioned

Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)

29 June 2011

MOTORISTS have been cautioned over the use of adulterated oil and conduct regular checkup in order to avoid unnecessary engine destructions.

The Star Peco Limited Managing Director, Mr Gratian Nshekanabo said during the 35th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF). He said numerous motor vehicle engines, generators and those used in the mining are damaged due to the use of adulterated oil.

He said standard engine checkup was important not only to avoid possible loss, but also accidents which might have far reaching impacts including loss of life.

To facilitate easy engine examination, Mr Nshekanabo said his company has introduced Onsite Analysis (OSA), equipment that can provide real condition of the machine.

“OSA provides right solution in identifying the right type of engine oil. It is also possible to spot out the period for changing oil before it expires,” he said.

He said most of the vehicles currently introduced into the country are made of sophisticated equipment which needs cautious handling. Apart from engine damage, adulterated engine oil affects pulling system of most vehicles.

Mr Nshekanabo made an appeal to motorists and owners of various engine equipment to make use of the OSA laboratories, which are already spread in various regions across the country as way of extending the life of their facilities.

Some of the regions where the OSA laboratory services are available include Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Dodoma, Iringa and Mwanza.

Since OSA technology was introduced in March, this year, he said large companies have expressed positive responses and have adopted it.

He said during the 35th DITF exhibitions, the cost for testing one sample has been pulled down to only 20,000/- from 45,000/- during normal days.

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