What kind of engine oil should be used for Chery Arrizo 5?
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Chery Arrizo 5 uses imported GT Magic Red engine oil. Here are the methods for selecting the appropriate engine oil: 1. Choose the corresponding series of engine oil based on the fuel used by the engine. Gasoline engines should use S-series oil; diesel engines should use C-series oil; liquefied petroleum gas engines should use special oil for liquefied petroleum gas. ① Gasoline engines without additional devices can use SD-grade oil. ② Gasoline engines with a crankcase forced ventilation (PCV) device can use SE-grade oil. ③ Gasoline engines with an exhaust gas recirculation (ECR) system should use SF-grade oil. ④ Gasoline engines equipped with a catalytic converter or low-to-medium grade electronic fuel injection systems should use SG-grade or higher oil. ⑤ For mid-to-high grade electronic fuel injection gasoline engines using new materials and technologies, SJ-grade or higher oil should be selected. 2. Selection of diesel engine oil grade. The grade of diesel engine oil should be determined based on the intensification coefficient of the diesel engine, which represents the sum of the mechanical and thermal loads of the engine. 3. Selection of viscosity grade. The viscosity grade of the engine oil should meet both low-temperature startability and high-temperature lubricity. Select the viscosity grade according to the region, season, and temperature, and try to use multi-grade oil. Engine oil used in winter in extremely cold regions should be OW, 5W oil or OW/20 or 5W/20 multi-grade oil; in summer in hot regions, 40-grade oil or 20W/40 oil should be used.
Well, I regularly maintain my Chery Arrizo 5, and choosing the right engine oil is quite important. This car generally recommends using full synthetic oils like Shell Helix Ultra or Mobil 1 with viscosity grades of 5W-30 or 5W-40. The 5W-30 viscosity ensures faster cold starts in winter and suits most climates. The API specification should meet SN or SP levels to guarantee proper engine lubrication. Don’t skimp by using mineral oil—full synthetic oils last longer. I change mine every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometers, which protects the engine and improves fuel efficiency. By the way, the 'W' in the oil viscosity stands for winter, and the numbers before and after determine fluidity. Regularly checking the dipstick and keeping the oil filter clean are also crucial. Last time I used the wrong oil, the engine noise increased, but after switching back to the correct oil, the driving experience became much smoother. In short, investing a bit more in good-quality engine oil makes driving much more worry-free.
