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6. In-service maintenance
6.4.2 Engine oil
Function of engine oil
Engine oil has functions such as lubrication,
sealing, cooling, anti-rusting and cleaning.
Specifications of engine oil
The engine has been filled with high-quality
engine oil, which can be used in the year-
round climate except for extreme cold weather
before delivery.
When purchasing engine oil, please check
whether the specifications indicated on the
outer packaging of the engine oil are suitable
for the engine of this vehicle.
NOTE
For the 1.5TM engine:
● Engine oil grade: SN and above.
● Oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20.
For the 1.5T GDI engine:
● Engine oil grade: SN and above.
● Oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30.
WARNING
Always use the engine oil approved by
our company. Otherwise, the ensuing
engine damage will not be covered by
the warranty.
NOTE
● Be sure to go to the GAC Motor
authorized shop to change the engine
oil according to the period specified in
the
Warranty Manual
.
● If the vehicle is running under severe
conditions, fuel with high sulfur content
is used, engine idles for a long time
(e.g., a taxi), the vehicle is driven in a
high-dust area, the vehicle often tows a
trailer, or the vehicle is used in an alpine
area, the maintenance cycle shall be
shortened and the maintenance times
shall be increased.
Low oil pressure warning lamp
When driving, if the warning lamp
comes
on, be sure to stop the vehicle in a safe place
and shut down the engine. After the engine
cools down, check the oil level.
If the engine oil level is normal, but the warning
lamp is still on after the engine is started, do
not continue to start the engine. In this case,
contact the GAC Motor authorized shop timely
for overhaul.
WARNING
● Ignoring the warning lamps and
related warning instructions may
damage the engine.
● The low oil pressure warning lamp
cannot indicate the oil level, and the
oil level must be checked regularly.