How many liters of oil are generally needed for an oil change?
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Generally, an oil change requires 3 liters. Reasons for changing oil: Changing the oil is very necessary. The oxidized substances in the oil will be discharged from the engine, creating a good working environment for the engine and providing protection for it. Oil change procedure: Secure the vehicle, use tools to loosen the oil pan, drain the old oil, replace the new filter, add new oil, check for leaks, and ensure normal operation. Precautions for oil change details: If using synthetic oil, it can basically be changed every 10,000 kilometers, and some can even last up to 20,000 kilometers. Choosing higher-quality oil can reduce and avoid damage caused by component friction.
I just changed the oil for my Corolla last week. For such regular sedans, adding around 3.5 liters is usually sufficient. However, this can't be generalized—my colleague's Haval H6 requires a full 5.5 liters. The most reliable method is to pop the hood, check the dipstick, pour in 3 liters first, wait ten minutes, then slowly top it up to the middle mark. Last time, I took a shortcut and poured all 4 liters at once, which exceeded the max level—the oil foam almost caused engine trouble. Turbocharged cars need extra caution. Like my cousin's Sagitar, it requires full synthetic oil meeting VW502 standards—too little means insufficient lubrication, while too much increases fuel consumption.
