What Type of Engine Oil Should a China VI Gasoline Vehicle Use?
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China VI compliant vehicles should use 5W30 engine oil. The specific choice depends on the engine. For a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine, the original mineral oil is sufficient, or you can opt for Shell Helix HX5, Jin Jia Hu, etc. The recommended viscosity grades are 5W30 or 0W30. For city driving, the oil should be changed approximately every 5,000 to 7,000 kilometers, while for frequent highway driving, it can be extended to around 7,500 kilometers. For a 1.5T turbocharged engine, full synthetic oil is mandatory. Semi-synthetic 5W-30 oil is recommended. Types of engine oil: 1. Two Categories: The market mainly offers engine oils for diesel and gasoline engines, hence the division into diesel and gasoline oil types. Gasoline engine oils are further classified into mineral oil and synthetic oil, with synthetic oil subdivided into semi-synthetic and full synthetic oils. 2. Full Synthetic: Full synthetic oil offers superior quality, providing noticeable benefits such as smoother cold starts, better fuel efficiency, extended oil change intervals (up to 1.5 times or more compared to conventional oils), prolonged engine life, reduced maintenance frequency, and cleaner engine internals due to its excellent detergency. 3. Semi-Synthetic: Semi-synthetic oil is formulated using semi-synthetic base oils, specifically Group III base oils refined through hydrocracking technology. It is a blend of mineral oil and full synthetic oil in a 4:6 ratio. Semi-synthetic oil's purity is very close to full synthetic oil, with a slightly higher cost than mineral oil, making it an ideal transitional product between mineral and synthetic oils.
