GAC GA8 - Engine Oil

Emergency unlocking
When the battery is out of power or the electric
switch of the fuel tank cap does not work, open
the fuel tank cap by the following steps:
– Open the trunk lid.
– Pull the emergency unlock switch ① to
unlock the fuel tank cap.
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
When the car leaves the factory, the engine has
been filled with high-quality engine oil, which can
be used in the year-
round climate except for
extreme cold weather.
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 car.
NOTE
• Engine oil grade: SN and above.
• Engine oil viscosity: SAE5W-30.
WARNING
Always use the engine oil approved by our
company. Otherwise, the resulting 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 car is used under severe conditions,
fuel with high sulfur content is used, engine
idles for a long time (e.g., a taxi), the car is
drove in a high-
dust area, the car is often
used to tow a trailer, or the car is used in
an alpine area, the maintenance periods
shall be shortened and the maintenance
times shall be increased.
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6. In-service Maintenance