What type of engine oil is suitable for the Arrizo 5?
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Arrizo 5 is suitable for fully synthetic 5W30 engine oil, and brands such as Mobil, Shell, and Castrol can be chosen. Below is an introduction to engine oil: 1. Oil film bearing capacity: For models with turbocharged engines, when the turbocharger starts working, the engine torque will multiply. At this time, the oil film attached to the engine components must withstand several times the shear force compared to before, and high-quality fully synthetic oil can fully meet the requirements of the oil film, reducing engine wear. The Chery Arrizo 5's engine requires approximately 4L of oil, generally slightly less than 4 liters. 2. Oil change interval: For new cars under normal driving conditions, if synthetic oil is used, the oil can generally be changed every 10,000 kilometers, and sometimes even extended to 20,000 kilometers. Automotive maintenance professionals consider 'normal driving' to mean frequently driving on highways with minimal stop-and-go traffic. However, if you often drive in the city, encountering traffic lights everywhere and frequent traffic jams, with most trips not exceeding a dozen kilometers, this type of driving is considered 'severe driving.' Under 'severe driving' conditions, engine wear is greater, and the requirements for engine oil are also higher. Therefore, it is recommended to shorten the oil change interval to effectively protect the engine.
I've been using the Arrizo 5 for three years and usually do the maintenance myself. 5W-30 synthetic oil works best for it—the engine runs quietly, starts quickly, and isn't afraid of freezing in winter. This car's engine isn't too demanding, and synthetic oil lasts longer than mineral oil, with an oil change interval of around 8,000 km, making it hassle-free. I also pay attention to the owner's manual recommendations—Chery officially suggests 5W-30 or 5W-40, with synthetic types being more fuel-efficient. It's not expensive either; a jug of Mobil or Shell bought online costs just over 200 yuan, and changing the oil myself takes less than half an hour. The key is not to use overly thin oil—in the hot southern summers, you might try 10W-30, but overall, 5W-30 synthetic is the universal safe choice, protecting the engine with low noise and delivering a smooth driving feel.
