REACTIONS AS NIGERIAN MAN CONVERTS PETROL ENGINE TO GAS, CAR CATCHES FIRE ON HIGHWAY
A car converted to use gas has caught fire and overheated profusely on a busy highway, raising serious concerns about the safety of such conversions.
The video, shared on a Nigerian man, Michael Sunday’s official TikTok account, ignited a heated debate on social media platforms regarding the risks associated with converting traditional fuel-powered vehicles to gas using a cylinder.
The video, which has been widely circulated on various social media platforms, shows a car engulfed in flames and emitting plumes of smoke as it struggles to maintain stability on the highway.
Concerned onlookers can be seen attempting to douse the raging flames by pouring water under the vehicle, highlighting the severity of the situation. In his accompanying caption, Michael Sunday, the individual who shared the video, issued a heartfelt plea to fellow Nigerians, urging them not to convert their fuel-powered cars to gas with a cylinder installed underneath.
He wrote, “Don’t convert your car to gas with cylinder under.” Watch the video below:
Social media users thronged to comment section to share their thoughts. Some reactions are shown below:
@Ayoo said, “I knew this would happen!”
@Emmanuel akinwale said, “I thought as much, the weather will not allow it.”
@user2091032306818 said, “This rush for CNG in cars will be justified during the heat season.”
@Oma Clean said, “Does the fuel car not burn too?”
@Cosmos said, “Please convert it. It’s very useful.”
@Dera said, “And the car na Toyota. This person must be a very very stingy person.”
@hoyeh said, “That thing is so bad, gas doesn’t want heat and pressure.”
@Dagbolu, ‘CNG in the mud😂😂 this is the confirmation i was waiting for before considering switching to CNG. i knew it wont last”
@Gabriel Iboro, “i knew this was going to be the case. there was no form of safety for the passengers at the back sitting closer to the cylinder”
@user5408099038980 “we too mumu for this country. no wonder we have the kind of president and senate president ruling us.”