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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.
Specicationsofengineoil
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
● Engineoilgrade:SNandabove.
● Oilviscosity:SAE5W-30.
WARNING
Always use the engine oil approved by
our company. Otherwise, the ensuing
engine damage will not be covered by
the warranty.
NOTE
● BesuretogototheGACMotor
authorized shop to change the engine
oil according to the period specified in
the Warranty Manual.
● Ifthevehicleisrunningundersevere
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.
Engine 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 inspection.
WARNING
● Ignoringthewarninglampsand
related warning instructions may
damage the engine.
● Thelowoilpressurewarninglamp
cannot indicate the oil level, and the
oil level must be checked regularly.