Should the engine oil be changed during the first maintenance of the new Sylphy?
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The engine oil should be changed during the first maintenance of the new Sylphy, as oil change is one of the key tasks in the initial service. Engine oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of the engine, serving functions such as lubrication, cleaning, sealing, cushioning, cooling, and rust prevention. Without engine oil, the engine cannot operate properly. Therefore, it is necessary to replace both the engine oil and oil filter during the first maintenance. The new Sylphy is a compact sedan with body dimensions of 4641mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1450mm in height. It is equipped with a four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, model HR16, delivering a maximum power of 102KW and a maximum torque of 169NM. The vehicle comes with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT (continuously variable transmission). The front suspension features a MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the rear suspension utilizes a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
I just took my new Sylphy for its first service within two months of purchase. The 4S店 technician performed a full inspection and pulled out the dipstick to check the oil color, saying it didn’t need changing. They explained that new cars come with factory-fill break-in oil, and there’s no need to replace it within the first 5,000 km—it’s a waste of money and the original oil’s protective effect. They only checked tire pressure, chassis bolts, and the onboard computer, finishing in half an hour with a complimentary car wash. Now, after driving for half a year, I’ve just done the second service with an oil change, and the engine has remained smooth. I’d suggest checking the maintenance manual—Nissan确实 specifies the first service as inspection-focused. If an oil change were necessary, the 4S店 would’ve pushed for it.
