What kind of engine oil is best for Santana?
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It is recommended to use 5W30 synthetic engine oil for Santana, as 5W30 is the original factory oil for Santana. Taking the 2021 Santana as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4475mm, width 1706mm, height 1469mm, wheelbase 2603mm, fuel tank capacity 52.8L, and trunk capacity 466L. The 2021 Santana features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a compound torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 112PS, maximum power of 82kW, and maximum torque of 145Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
My Santana has been running for nearly 150,000 kilometers, and 5W-40 semi-synthetic oil has always been the most suitable choice. The engine design of this car is matched with this viscosity, as clearly stated in the factory manual. It provides sufficient cold-start protection in winter and can withstand high temperatures in summer. Affordable options like Shell HX7 or Castrol Magnetec, which cost around a hundred yuan, are quite economical, and changing them every 8,000 kilometers is completely fine. However, if you frequently drive on highways or the car is over ten years old, it's advisable to switch directly to full synthetic oil. It costs a bit more but significantly reduces engine noise. Remember to always replace the oil filter with every oil change—it only costs about thirty yuan at a roadside shop.
