How often should the engine oil be changed for a Lavida?
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The oil change interval for the Lavida varies depending on the type of oil used: 1. Mineral oil should be changed every 5,000 kilometers or 3 months; 2. Semi-synthetic oil should be changed every 7,500 kilometers or 6 months; 3. Full synthetic oil should be changed every 10,000 kilometers or 1 year. The Lavida is equipped with a 1.5L engine that delivers a maximum power of 83 kW, a maximum horsepower of 113 PS, and a maximum torque of 145 Nm. The Lavida measures 4605 mm in length, 1765 mm in width, and 1460 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2610 mm and a trunk capacity of 472 liters.
I'm a Didi driver with a Lavida, and I've clocked 220,000 kilometers in three years. The first oil change for the new car was at 5,000 kilometers, and after that, it's basically every 8,000 kilometers. But it depends on what oil you use—I use fully synthetic oil with a viscosity of 5W-40. If you frequently drive on highways, you can stretch it to 10,000 kilometers, but in city traffic with frequent stops and starts, I change it at 7,500 kilometers. Once, I forgot to change it and went up to 12,000 kilometers—the engine sounded like a tractor. By the way, running the AC in summer and cold starts in winter are the hardest on the oil. If you smell a burnt odor from the oil or see black particles on the dipstick, don’t hesitate—go change it immediately.
