What kind of engine oil does the Vision X6 require?
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The Vision X6 requires full synthetic engine oil. Here is relevant information about full synthetic engine oil: 1. Why choose full synthetic engine oil: Full synthetic engine oil is a high-grade lubricant among engine oils. It is derived from ethylene and propylene dispersed from natural gas or gas in crude oil, which then undergoes polymerization, catalysis, and other complex chemical reactions to form a lubricating fluid composed of large molecules. It provides excellent lubrication and can extend the engine's service life. 2. Full synthetic engine oil replacement cycle: The replacement cycle for full synthetic engine oil is 12 months, with a mileage of approximately 10,000 kilometers. Of course, the engine oil replacement cycle is also related to the engine's usage conditions. For example, if the engine has minor oil burning issues, the oil change interval should be shortened accordingly.
I've been driving my Geely Vision X6 for over three years, always using 5W-30 engine oil for maintenance. The manual clearly states this viscosity is most suitable - it protects the engine during cold winter starts and maintains lubrication in summer heat. I've changed to fully synthetic oils like Shell Helix Ultra or Mobil Super several times, and the power delivery remains smooth even after 8,000 km. While mineral oils are cheaper, they aren't suitable for frequent long-distance drivers due to poorer high-temperature stability. Last maintenance, I met a fellow owner who mistakenly used 10W-40 oil and his fuel consumption increased by 0.5L/100km immediately. Don't exceed 7,000 km between oil changes, especially for vehicles frequently driven on dirt roads as the oil filter gets dirty faster. Always remind the mechanic to check the oil pan drain plug - an oil leak would be costly.
With over a decade of car repair experience witnessing various cases, the Geely Vision X6's engine has high precision and requires low-ash 5W-30 oil. API SN grade is the basic requirement, but SP grade is now better as it reduces carbon buildup. Northern car owners should opt for 0W-30 for added safety, ensuring ignition even at -30°C. Once, a customer used cheaper mineral oil, resulting in valve noise after just 3,000 km. Although full synthetic oil costs about a hundred yuan more, its oil change interval can extend to 10,000 km, making it more cost-effective in the long run. Always use genuine oil filters, as aftermarket ones lack sufficient filtration precision and can damage the engine.
The dealership used Geely's original 5W-30 semi-synthetic oil during the first maintenance of the new car. Later, when I bought engine oil myself, I discovered many certification standards. Look for the ACEA A5B5 or ILSAC GF-6 labels, as these are more suitable for direct injection engines. For high-temperature areas in summer, Mobil 1 is recommended due to its excellent high-temperature viscosity retention. Once, I mistakenly used high-viscosity oil, and the urban fuel consumption jumped from 8 liters to 9.5 liters. Nowadays, when purchasing branded engine oil online, be cautious of counterfeits—fake oil is more damaging to the engine than using the wrong viscosity. During maintenance, it's best to supervise on-site to ensure the old oil is completely drained before refilling with new oil.
