What type of engine oil is used in the Lynk & Co 03?
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Lynk & Co 03 uses fully synthetic engine oil with a viscosity grade of 0W-20. Below are specific details about different types of engine oil: 1. Mineral oil: Mineral engine oil has a service interval of approximately 5,000 kilometers. 2. Fully synthetic oil: Fully synthetic engine oil has a service interval of around 10,000 kilometers. Different service intervals result in varying performance outcomes. Fully synthetic oil offers superior fluidity and lubricity compared to other types of engine oils, providing better protection for the engine. Under identical operating conditions, fully synthetic oil can protect the engine with lower viscosity. Although fully synthetic oil is relatively more expensive, it has a longer service life. 3. Semi-synthetic oil: Semi-synthetic engine oil has a service interval of about 6,500 kilometers.
I remember my colleague's Lynk & Co 03 uses the factory-approved Golden Shell, a 5W-30 full synthetic. I specifically checked the owner's manual, which states that the oil must meet Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE certification in either 0W-20 or 5W-30. He mainly drives in the city, and the 1.5T engine performs more balanced with 5W-30, offering quick cold starts and high-temperature resistance. The dealership recommends an oil change every 10,000 km, emphasizing that the oil must carry ACEA C3 certification to avoid damaging the particulate filter. Once, he cheaped out and used a no-name 5W-40, and his fuel consumption jumped by over 1 liter, with noticeably sluggish acceleration. Now, he sticks to Shell Helix Ultra Professional European formula, and even the cold-start ticking noise has reduced. Actually, Shell Helix or Mobil ESP would work too, as long as the RBS0-2AE certification is printed in small letters on the bottle.
