Engine Oil; Cooling System - BYD S6 Owner's Manual

Engine oil

Engine oil is a kind of Consumable,
which is very important to ensure the
engine runs normally. Therefore,
check the engine oil level regularly.
The consumption of engine oil is
determined by driving, weather and
road conditions. For a new engine, the
oil consumption may be more.
Make sure to park the car on level
ground, switch off the engine and wait
for 3 minutes, then check the engine
oil level.
If the oil level is near or lower than the
low oil scale line, you must go to a
BYD service station to add the
appropriate amount of engine oil.
Recommended engine oil
Engine oil is a major contributor to
your engine's performance and
service life. Therefore, always use a
high-quality and detergent engine oil.
For your vehicle, it is recommended to
use BYD original engine oil.
7-4 Self-maintenance
BYD AUTO S6 Owner's Manual
API grade: SG or above
SAE: 5W-30 -30 °C above
10W-30/40 - 15 °C above
WARNING
 Do not splash engine oil on parts
of the car.
 Check the oil level on the oil
gauge dipstick once again after
engine oil refilling. Avoid
overfilling, or the engine could be
damaged.
 Engine oil, engine components
and exhaust system may be very
hot and lead to burns. Be careful
and wear protective clothes
when operating in the engine
compartment.
 Prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oil may cause
skin irritation. If your skin comes
into contact with this kind of
engine oil, wash it with soap and
clean water.

Cooling System

If the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir is at or below the (MIN)
scale, fill coolant to bring it up to the
(MAX) scale. Note that coolant of
different brands and types cannot be
mixed.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks. If
the reservoir is completely empty, you
should also check the coolant level in
the radiator.