Shocking! Karnataka’s 'Oil Kumar' claims he survives on 7 litres of engine oil daily

What if someone told you they live not on rice, chapatis, or curry, but on motor oil? Hard to believe, right? Yet in Karnataka, a man nicknamed “Oil Kumar” insists he has been drinking seven to eight litres of engine oil every day for more than three decades and has survived without major health issues.

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The Viral Video That Stunned Everyone

A recent Instagram clip has made Kumar an internet sensation. In it, bystanders offer him food, but he refuses and instead gulps engine oil straight from a bottle. Even more shocking, he claims he has never been hospitalised despite this bizarre and toxic routine. For daily balance, his only other beverage is tea.

Survival or Miracle?

Kumar himself believes his survival is due to the blessings of Lord Ayyappa. He says divine grace alone has allowed him to live on a diet that doctors would call deadly. His story is now being debated as one of India’s strangest medical mysteries.

 

 

 

 

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Why Experts Are Alarmed

Medical science says engine oil is highly poisonous, filled with hydrocarbons and heavy metals that can cause:

Digestive damage – nausea, internal bleeding, ulcers

Lung injury – chemical pneumonia if inhaled while swallowing

Liver & kidney failure – from prolonged toxin exposure

Brain and nerve damage – dizziness, seizures, even coma

Long-term risks – chronic poisoning, cancer, multi-organ failure

Doctors explain that even small amounts can be fatal—making Kumar’s survival almost unimaginable.

Internet Divided

While some call it a “miracle of faith,” others remain sceptical, pointing out that such tolerance to toxins has no scientific precedent. Either way, Kumar’s story has left millions both amazed and horrified.