What type of engine oil is suitable for the Volkswagen New Santana 1.6?
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Volkswagen New Santana 1.6 uses semi-synthetic engine oil with a 5W40 viscosity grade. Here are some details about engine oil selection: Methods for choosing engine oil specifications: Select based on needs while considering factors such as driving environment and owner's driving habits. For vehicles frequently driven in congested areas or with longer service years, higher viscosity oil can be considered as it provides better engine protection. Naturally aspirated engines have lower requirements for oil performance and can use mineral or semi-synthetic oil. Turbocharged engines, being more precise and operating under harsher conditions than naturally aspirated ones, demand higher oil performance and require more fluid lubricants, with full synthetic oil being the optimal choice. Method for checking engine oil level: Locate the dipstick handle in the engine compartment and prepare a tissue; pull out the dipstick, use the tissue to wipe the dipstick head clean; reinsert the cleaned dipstick, then pull it out again. Observe the oil clinging to the end of the dipstick; by examining how the oil adheres to the dipstick, you can determine the highest oil level in the engine.