What kind of engine oil should be used for the Bin Yue?
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The original engine oil model for the Bin Yue is 0W-20, and the brand is Shell. If you want to change the oil during later maintenance, you can choose brands such as Mobil and Castrol. The viscosity of the engine oil will change with temperature, so special attention should be paid to its performance under low and high temperatures. For example, in 5W-30, the first number indicates low-temperature fluidity. 5W means it can withstand low temperatures of -30°C. The smaller this number, the better the low-temperature fluidity, and the smoother the cold start of the car will be. The latter number represents the kinematic viscosity of the oil at 100°C. The higher the number, the better it can maintain viscosity indicators at high temperatures, which can also be understood as better lubrication performance under high temperatures. The method for changing the oil in the Bin Yue is as follows: Wait for the engine temperature to drop, and also allow the oil to flow back to the oil pan; Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug, and use an oil pan to catch the old oil until no more oil flows out. Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds to allow the oil in the main oil passage to flow out; Use a special wrench to remove the oil filter; apply oil to the seal of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; Add the new oil through the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover. Generally, pour about three-quarters of a bottle of oil; Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then check for oil leaks around the oil drain plug and oil filter. If there are any leaks, they should be repaired; After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick and check that the engine oil level is within the standard range.
I've been driving a Geely Binyue for three years and have been pondering the choice of engine oil. The manual clearly recommends using fully synthetic oil with specifications of 5W-30 or 0W-20, depending on your engine model. I've tried different brands like Mobil or Castrol, and overall, synthetic oil feels better—it has stronger cleaning capabilities and can extend the oil change interval to around 10,000 kilometers. Starting the engine is smoother in winter, and there's no worry about the oil thinning in summer heat. Don't overlook regularly checking the oil level—just a simple dipstick check will do, to avoid engine wear due to oil shortage. A money-saving tip is to buy oil in bulk and use it over multiple changes, which is much more cost-effective than small bottles. But remember, never use cheap mineral oil—using the wrong oil can increase carbon buildup and the risk of engine failure.
