How many kilometers can a Chery engine run?
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Currently, domestically designed and manufactured engines in China, with proper maintenance and normal driving, can ensure that the vast majority of engines will last a long time. Engine Quality: In terms of the engine alone, it is a relatively low-tech component compared to systems like four-wheel drive, transmissions, and tuning. Producing an engine that doesn't have problems is not particularly difficult. Engine Issues: The quality can be made very good; where it often falls short is in the technical performance of the engine, such as fuel consumption, power, noise, balance, etc.—parameters that enhance the engine's value.
I've been driving a Chery Tiggo 5, and the engine has run 220,000 kilometers very steadily. This is all thanks to my maintenance every six months, including changing the full synthetic oil and checking the cooling system. The average design lifespan of Chery engines is between 150,000 to 200,000 kilometers, but with proper maintenance, it can easily exceed 250,000. Driving habits are also crucial; I avoid slamming the accelerator in congested urban traffic to reduce engine wear. In northern winters, I warm up the engine more, and in summer, I pay attention to heat dissipation to avoid high-temperature damage. Based on feedback from car enthusiast groups, most owners report no major issues with engines running over 160,000 kilometers, making them trustworthy in terms of cost-performance.
