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What engine is used in the Chevrolet Sail?

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OGrant

07/30/25 10:50am

The engine of the Sail is independently developed by Shanghai GM, marking Shanghai GM's first engine with independent intellectual property rights. The Chevrolet New Sail is equipped with a 1.2L and 1.4L high-efficiency engine, with a specific power exceeding 53kw/L and a combined fuel consumption as low as 5.7L/100km, leading among vehicles in the same class and effectively reducing usage costs. Here is an introduction to engine maintenance considerations: 1. Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade: For gasoline engines, select SD—SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional devices of the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions. For diesel engines, choose CB—CD grade diesel engine oil according to mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's specified requirements. 2. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, performance deteriorates, causing various problems for the engine. To avoid malfunctions, change the oil regularly based on usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level (generally up to the upper limit of the oil dipstick). When oil passes through the fine pores of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter.

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