How many liters of engine oil does the Tiggo 3 require?
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Under normal circumstances, the Tiggo 3 requires 4.5 liters of engine oil for a single refill. If the old oil in the oil pan is completely drained, it can accommodate up to 5 liters of oil. However, it is not advisable to fill the engine oil to its maximum capacity; adding 4.5 liters is sufficient. The Tiggo 3 is a compact SUV under the Chery Automobile brand, with dimensions of 4420/1760/1670 mm (length/width/height) and a wheelbase of 2510 mm. It comes equipped with Giti tires, featuring front and rear tire specifications of 215/60R17, and adopts a dual five-spoke wheel design. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 116 horsepower and a peak torque of 143 N·m, paired with a 5MT transmission. The official combined fuel consumption is rated at 7.3L/100km. The method for changing the engine oil in the Tiggo 3 is as follows: Wait for the engine temperature to cool down, allowing the oil to flow back into the oil pan; Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug, and place an oil pan underneath to catch the old oil until the flow stops. Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds to allow the oil in the main oil passage to drain out; Use a specialized wrench to remove the oil filter; Apply engine oil to the oil seal of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; Add the new engine oil through the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, typically filling up to three-quarters of the oil container; Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then check for any oil leaks around the oil drain plug and oil filter. If leaks are found, repairs should be conducted; After stopping the engine, remove the oil dipstick to ensure the engine oil level is within the standard range.
My Tiggo 3 is the older 1.6L manual transmission model. Last week, I changed the engine oil myself. After completely draining the old oil, pouring in a new 4L bottle brought the level to just below the midpoint on the dipstick. I had to add another 300ml to reach the standard mark. The mechanic said this car is designed for about 4.3L, but since old oil can never be fully drained, 4L is basically sufficient. If changing the oil filter, an additional 200ml is needed, so it's more economical to directly purchase a 5L pack when buying engine oil.
Having worked at a 4S dealership for seven years and handled nearly a hundred Tiggo 3 maintenance cases, according to the repair manual standards, the 1.6DVVT engine requires 4.3±0.2 liters of oil change (including the filter). Here's a practical tip: first add 4 liters, start the engine and let it run for two minutes, then turn it off and wait five minutes before checking the dipstick. Usually, when the oil level is half a finger width below the upper limit, use a 300ml small bottle to top it up in three separate additions to avoid overfilling. Special note: models manufactured after 2014 use a new oil pan, which requires 0.1 liters less than the older versions.
