What Type of Oil is Suitable for the Baojun 510?
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It is suitable to use SN-grade full synthetic oil because this type of oil has a high grade and excellent lubrication performance. Below is an introduction to full synthetic oil: 1. Full synthetic oil has a wider temperature range and a longer service life. For the same oil film requirements, full synthetic oil can achieve the goal with lower viscosity, whereas semi-synthetic oil requires higher viscosity to meet the same requirements. 2. In the same working environment, full synthetic oil can protect the engine with lower viscosity. Similarly, in the same working environment, full synthetic oil has a much longer service life than semi-synthetic oil. Although the cost is higher, when considering the reduced frequency of oil changes, it is not significantly more expensive than mineral oil.
I've been running an auto repair shop for over a decade and have seen plenty of Baojun 510s with their 1.5L naturally aspirated engines. A 5W-30 viscosity oil works best - it's suitable for both winter and summer while being fuel-efficient. Mineral oil will do just fine, with changes every 5,000 km offering great value. For frequent highway driving or extremely cold northern winters, I'd recommend full synthetic oil for much smoother cold starts. Always check the API rating on the oil container - SN grade or higher provides better protection. Keep an eye during oil changes to prevent shops from using off-brand oils that can damage your engine. The manual specifies about 4 liters - overfilling actually hurts fuel economy. Always replace the oil filter with each oil change - it's a small expense that saves big money.
