Should the Volkswagen Lavida use 30 or 40 engine oil?
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Volkswagen Lavida can use the Volkswagen-specific 5W40 engine oil. Reasons for using 5W40 engine oil in Volkswagen Lavida: When using 5W40 engine oil, the general maintenance interval is 5,000 kilometers, and the typical oil refill quantity is 4 liters. For the Lavida's naturally aspirated engine, the 5W40 engine oil is also preferable. Comparing 5W30 and 5W40 engine oils, they have the same low-temperature fluidity but differ in high-temperature performance. The 5W40 offers better high-temperature protection and sealing properties. Given the Lavida's naturally aspirated engine structure and operating conditions, higher viscosity oil is needed to better cool and lubricate the internal engine components. Introduction to different engine structures and their oil requirements: The Lavida comes with both naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines. Due to their different constructions, these engines have varying oil requirements. Naturally aspirated engines have relatively modest oil quality requirements and can use mineral or semi-synthetic oils, while those with a higher budget may opt for full synthetic oil. Compared to naturally aspirated engines, turbocharged engines have more precise internal components and operate under more complex conditions, demanding higher oil performance. They require oil with better fluidity, preferably full synthetic oil.
