What is the oil specification for the Baojun 560?
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The oil specification for the Baojun 560 is SMDF45W30. The '5' indicates that it can withstand a minimum temperature of -30 degrees Celsius. 'W' stands for winter, and the lower the number before the 'W', the lower the temperature the oil can adapt to, and the better its low-temperature fluidity. '30' refers to the kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees Celsius, which is 30. The Baojun 560 is the first SUV model under SAIC-GM-Wuling, with a body length of 4620mm, width of 1820mm, height of 1750mm, and a wheelbase of 2750mm. The minimum ground clearance of the Baojun 560 is 202mm, providing excellent off-road capability to handle various road conditions with ease.
Speaking of the Baojun 560's engine oil, let me share some insights as a long-time owner. My 1.8L manual transmission model has been running for five years, and the maintenance manual clearly specifies using 5W-30. Once, a repair shop talked me into using 10W-40, which resulted in rough cold starts where the engine would roar but not move smoothly, and fuel consumption skyrocketed to 9L/100km. After switching back to Shell fully synthetic 5W-30, the throttle response became noticeably sharper, and the engine sound at highway speeds was much smoother. My friend's 1.5T model requires higher-grade oil—turbo engines run hotter, so he uses Mobil 1 0W-30 year-round and claims it even reduces turbo lag. Always check the oil cap or manual for specifications, and don’t fall for the repair shop’s 'higher viscosity is better' pitch. In hot southern regions, 5W-40 may work, but northern drivers should stick to 0W or 5W grades. When choosing oil, look for API certification—turbo engines should always use SP-grade oil.
