What type of engine oil is used in the Bin Yue?
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Bin Yue uses 0W20 engine oil, and the available oil brands include Shell, Mobil, and Castrol. Here, 0 indicates resistance to external low temperatures of -35 degrees Celsius, W stands for winter, and 20 represents the kinematic viscosity of the oil at 100 degrees Celsius. The higher the number, the higher the viscosity of the oil. Information about engine oil is as follows: 1. Engine oil is the lubricant used by the engine, composed of base oil and additives. 2. The density of engine oil is approximately 0.91×10³ (kg/m³), and it serves functions such as lubrication and wear reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion prevention, and shock absorption.
When I drove the Bin Yue, I specifically checked the manual. This 1.5T engine requires oil with dexos1 Gen2 or SP rating, and 5W-30 is the safest bet. Last winter during maintenance, the mechanic told me that in northern cold regions, 0W-30 offers better fluidity and smoother cold starts. Never use random off-brand oils—last year, a fellow car owner used an unknown brand, and the engine ended up sounding like a tractor. It cost several thousand to clean the oil system later. I recommend going straight for Shell Helix Ultra or Mobil 1. Although they're pricier, changing every 8,000 km makes it more cost-effective in the long run.
