Is the gear oil for new energy vehicles the same as that for gasoline vehicles?
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The gear oil for new energy vehicles is different from that for gasoline vehicles. Reasons: Compared to fuel vehicles, new energy vehicles lack components such as engines and transmissions. Therefore, items like engine oil, oil filters, and transmission fluid naturally do not require addition or replacement. However, electric vehicles have electric motors that require regular gear oil changes for lubrication. Since electric vehicles are designed to be lightweight, the gear oil used differs from that in gasoline vehicles. Maintenance: The maintenance of new energy vehicles primarily focuses on the battery pack and electric motor. This includes inspections of the "three-electric system" (comprising the motor controller, power battery, and vehicle controller) and charging ports, along with regular gear oil replacement to ensure the proper operation of the motor.