BYD M6 AUTO Owner’s Manual
Maintenance Specifications 8-2
Engine Lubrication
System
BYD483QB Engine
y 3.3 L
Mitsubishi 4G69S4M Engine
y 4.3 L
Variation of engine oil capacity
(excluding the oil filter)
BYD483QB Engine
y 3.0 L
Mitsubishi 4G69S4M Engine
y 3.8L
Always use oil with API service class
SG or higher since it helps save fuel.
The ingredients of such oil can help
improve the fuel economy.
Oil class:
y 20W-50 and 15W-40
y API class: SG or above
y 10W-30 and 5W-30
y API SG Energy Conserving, SM
Energy Conserving or qualified
ILSAC oils.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
Contact a BYD authorized service
station for details.
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission fluid
specification:
Mitsubishi DiaQueen_ATF_SPⅢ
You need not change the automatic
transmission fluid frequently.
Note: Don’t use any ATF fluid other
than Mitsubishi DiaQueen_ATF_
SP . It may reduce gearshift Ⅲ
performance, cause stuck
transmission and gear shift vibration,
resulting in damage to the
transmission.
Contact a BYD authorized service
store for details.