How often should the engine oil be changed for the Baojun 510?
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Baojun 510's engine oil should be changed every 5,000 kilometers or approximately every three months. Conditions for oil change: The oil change interval is not related to the type of vehicle but mainly depends on the mileage or time. Conventional mineral oil can be used for three months or up to 5,000 kilometers, semi-synthetic oil can be used for 5,000 to 7,000 kilometers or four to five months, and full synthetic oil can be used for 7,000 to 10,000 kilometers. Depending on the situation: The reasons affecting oil consumption are multifaceted and depend on the vehicle's driving conditions, speed, mileage, and driving time, all of which have a certain impact on oil consumption.
My Baojun 510 has been running for almost 4 years. The manual recommends changing the oil every 5,000 kilometers. However, I often drive in poor road conditions, frequently on construction sites with dust everywhere, so I usually change it in advance at around 4,500 kilometers. During the last maintenance, the mechanic opened the oil cap to show me—the oil had turned completely black. It's better not to push it, especially with this small-displacement naturally aspirated engine. Changing the oil more frequently does no harm, after all, the cost of an oil change is much cheaper than repairing an engine.
Last time I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, I overheard the technician chatting. The manufacturer's requirement for the Baojun 510 is to change the oil every 3 months or 5,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. My neighbor drives less, only covering a little over 3,000 kilometers in half a year, yet the 4S shop called urging him to change the oil. The current oil used is SL grade, with a shelf life of about half a year. Even if the mileage hasn't been reached, the oil can oxidize and deteriorate over time. I heard that not changing the oil regularly can also clog the oil passages.
