# Dataoil Oil Finder: viscosity recommendations for 36 popular vehicles

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> Recommendations are based on common powertrain handbook viscosity grades for reference; your own vehicle handbook prevails. BEVs need no engine oil.

## 36 popular vehicles at a glance

| Vehicle | Category | Common powertrains | Recommended | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VW Lavida | Sedan | 1.5L / 1.4T | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 5W-30 |
| VW Bora | Sedan | 1.5L / 1.2T | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| Toyota Corolla | Sedan | 1.2T / 1.8 / 2.0 / HEV | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Toyota Camry | Sedan | 2.0 / 2.5 / HEV | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Honda Civic | Sedan | 1.5T / 2.0 | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| Honda Accord | Sedan | 1.5T / 2.0T / Hybrid | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| Nissan Sentra | Sedan | 1.6 NA | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| BYD Qin Plus DM-i | PHEV | 1.5 Xiayun | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Haval H6 | SUV | 1.5T / 2.0T | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 5W-30 |
| Changan CS75 PLUS | SUV | 1.5T / 2.0T DI | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-i | PHEV | 1.5 Xiayun | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Toyota RAV4 | SUV | 2.0 / 2.5 / HEV | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Honda CR-V | SUV | 1.5T / 2.0 / Hybrid | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| VW Tiguan L | SUV | EA888 2.0T | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 0W-40 |
| Geely Monjaro | SUV | 2.0T DI | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| Tesla Model Y | BEV | no ICE | No engine oil needed | — |
| BYD Seal | BEV | no ICE | No engine oil needed | — |
| SINOTRUK Howo | Diesel truck | SCR | AdBlue (ISO 22240) | diesel additive |
| Honda PCX150 | Moto | 150cc 4-stroke | 4-stroke 10W-40 (JASO MA) | — |
| Yamaha NMAX155 | Moto | 155cc 4-stroke | 4-stroke 10W-40 (JASO MA) | — |
| Haval Dargo (Big Dog) | SUV | 1.5T / 2.0T | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| Changan UNI-T iDD | PHEV | 1.5T | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 0W-20 |
| VW Teramont | SUV | 2.0T EA888 | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 0W-40 |
| VW Golf | Sedan | 1.4T / 1.5 / 1.2T | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 5W-30 |
| BMW X3 | SUV | B48 2.0T | Full-syn 0W-20 (LL-17FE+) | 5W-40 (LL-01) |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | SUV | M264 1.5T | Full-syn 0W-20/0W-30 (MB 229.71) | 5W-40 (229.5) |
| VW Sagitar (Jetta) | Sedan | 1.2T/1.5/1.4T | Full-synthetic 5W-40 | 5W-30 |
| Toyota Harrier / Frontlander | SUV | 2.0/2.5/HEV | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Honda Integra / Breeze | Sedan | 1.5T/2.0/Hybrid | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| Nissan Altima (Teana) | Sedan | 2.0 NA | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | 5W-30 |
| BYD Han DM-i | PHEV | 1.5T Xiayun | Full-synthetic 0W-20 | — |
| Lexus ES | Sedan | 2.0 / HEV | Full-syn 0W-20 (ILSAC) | 0W-16 (some HEV) |
| Yamaha XMAX300 | Moto | 292cc 4-stroke | 4-stroke 10W-40 (JASO MA) | 5W-40 |
| Geely Emgrand | Sedan | 1.5 NA | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| Changan CS55 PLUS | SUV | 1.5T BlueWhale | Full-synthetic 5W-30 | 5W-40 |
| Suzuki UY125 | Moto | 125cc 4-stroke | 4-stroke 10W-40 (JASO MA) | 10W-30 |

## Per-model notes (long-tail)

**VW Lavida**: Handbooks for the 1.5L NA and 1.4T most commonly specify 5W-40; choose 5W-30 if fuel economy is the priority. German turbo engines run at higher oil temperatures, so the thicker film of 5W-40 is more stable in high-heat, high-shear duty. Dataoil full-synthetic 5W-40 covers this grade. Your handbook prevails.
**VW Bora**: The 1.5L/1.2T most commonly specifies 5W-30; step up to 5W-40 on older cars or in regions that run hot all year. For mostly daily commuting, 5W-30 is the best balance of protection and economy. Your handbook prevails.
**Toyota Corolla**: Handbooks for the 1.2T/1.8L/2.0L most commonly specify 0W-20; the lower viscosity improves fuel economy and oil circulation speed. Hybrid (Dual Engine) versions also take 0W-20. Your handbook prevails.
**Toyota Camry**: Handbooks for the 2.0L/2.5L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20. The hybrid powertrain has a gentler load curve and frequent starts, which suits a low-viscosity full synthetic with fast film build-up and long-change-interval traits (interval per handbook). Your handbook prevails.
**Honda Civic**: Handbooks for the 1.5T/2.0L most commonly specify 0W-20; film build-up speed matters at high rpm. If you occasionally push it and want a thicker film, consider 5W-30. Your handbook prevails.
**Honda Accord**: Handbooks for the 1.5T/2.0T/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20; hybrid and petrol versions share the same grade. City commuting: 0W-20. Sustained heavy loads or an older car: 5W-30. Your handbook prevails.
**Nissan Sentra**: The 1.6L NA handbook most commonly specifies 0W-20 (some model years 5W-30). CVTs demand higher cleanliness/dispersancy — full synthetic, changed on the handbook interval. Your handbook prevails.
**BYD Qin Plus DM-i**: The 1.5L Xiaoyun engine handbook most commonly specifies 0W-20. Plug-in hybrid duty keeps the engine at high load only briefly, with frequent start/stop; a low-viscosity full synthetic covers it. Change interval per handbook. Your handbook prevails.
**Haval H6**: Handbooks for the 1.5T/2.0T most commonly specify 5W-40 (some model years 5W-30). SUVs see more full-load, hill-climbing and high-heat duty than sedans, so the thicker film of 5W-40 is more stable; in northern regions the 0W grades make cold starts easier. Your handbook prevails.
**Changan CS75 PLUS**: 1.5T/2.0T direct-injection turbos most commonly take 5W-30; for high-heat, high-rpm use choose 5W-40. Turbo oil temperatures run high — full synthetic on the handbook interval; do not skimp on oil. Your handbook prevails.
**BYD Song Plus DM-i**: The 1.5L Xiaoyun engine handbook most commonly specifies 0W-20; the powertrain shares a platform with the Qin Plus DM-i. A low-viscosity full synthetic covers it. Change interval per handbook. Your handbook prevails.
**Toyota RAV4**: Handbooks for the 2.0L/2.5L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20, with a long-interval orientation (per handbook). Full-synthetic 0W-20 is the mainstream choice at this class. Your handbook prevails.
**Honda CR-V**: Handbooks for the 1.5T/2.0L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20; it balances well across city and long-distance use. In the north, 0W gives more headroom for cold-start protection. Your handbook prevails.
**VW Tiguan L**: The EA888 2.0T handbook most commonly specifies 5W-40 (some model years 0W-40). German 2.0T: full synthetic on the handbook interval. Northern winters: 0W-40 for better cold-start protection. Your handbook prevails.
**Geely Monjaro**: The 2.0T direct-injection handbook most commonly specifies 5W-30; mid-to-high load scenarios can go 5W-40. Your handbook prevails.
**Tesla Model Y**: Not needed. Pure EVs have no internal combustion engine and no engine-oil requirement; maintenance focuses on the battery/drive unit/charging system, tires and brake pads. EVs appear on this page only to show that the oil-finder never recommends a product you do not need. Your handbook prevails.
**BYD Seal**: Not needed. Pure EVs have no internal combustion engine and no engine-oil requirement. EVs are listed here only to show the boundary of oil selection. Your handbook prevails.
**SINOTRUK Howo**: China-VI diesel vehicles carry SCR systems: top up urea (AdBlue, ISO 22240 grade) per the handbook. Diesel engine-oil SKUs are being expanded; for now pair Dataoil diesel additives (carbon removal / anti-gel) with urea. The vehicle handbook and customer-service confirmation prevail.
**Honda PCX150**: 150cc four-stroke scooters most commonly take 10W-40 four-stroke oil (JASO MA grade). Scooters run at medium-low rpm, so the thicker 40-grade film is more stable; Dataoil 10W-40 motorcycle oil covers this grade. Your handbook prevails.
**Yamaha NMAX155**: 155cc four-stroke scooters most commonly take 10W-40 (JASO MA grade), same grade as the PCX150. Scooter change intervals are usually shorter than car intervals — per the handbook. Your handbook prevails.
**Haval Dargo (Big Dog)**: 1.5T/2.0T most commonly take 5W-30; for the 2.0T with more high-load and high-heat duty choose 5W-40. SUV full-load scenarios are frequent — full synthetic on the handbook interval. Your handbook prevails.
**Changan UNI-T iDD**: The Blue Whale iDD plug-in hybrid 1.5T most commonly takes 5W-30; some model-year handbooks list 0W-20. Frequent plug-in hybrid start/stop suits a low-viscosity full synthetic. Your handbook prevails.
**VW Teramont**: The 2.0T (EA888) handbook most commonly specifies 5W-40 (some model years 0W-40). A large body with frequent full load: a thicker-film full synthetic is more stable; northern winters can go 0W-40. Your handbook prevails.
**VW Golf**: Handbooks for the 1.4T/1.5L most commonly specify 5W-40; 5W-30 if you chase fuel economy and drive gently. The 1.4T turbo sees many high-heat scenarios; the 5W-40 film holds better. Your handbook prevails.
**BMW X3**: The B48 2.0T in newer model years most commonly specifies 0W-20 (BMW LL-17FE+); older cars or a heavy-load orientation: 5W-40 (LL-01). BMW is strict about oil certifications — follow the certification grade your handbook demands, not just the viscosity number. Your handbook prevails.
**Mercedes-Benz C-Class**: The M264 1.5T in newer model years most commonly specifies 0W-20 / 0W-30 (MB 229.71); older model years or heavy loads: 5W-40 (MB 229.5). Mercedes selects by certification grade — follow the MB standard printed in the handbook. Your handbook prevails.
**VW Sagitar (Jetta)**: Handbooks for the 1.2T/1.5L/1.4T most commonly specify 5W-40; 5W-30 if you chase fuel economy. It shares the EA211 powertrain with the Lavida — German turbos run to a high-viscosity protection orientation. Your handbook prevails.
**Toyota Harrier / Frontlander**: Handbooks for the 2.0L/2.5L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20; the TNGA platform is oriented to small displacement and low viscosity with good fuel economy. Your handbook prevails.
**Honda Integra / Breeze**: Handbooks for the 1.5T/2.0L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20; the 1.5T's fast film build-up at high rpm is an advantage. Sustained heavy loads: 5W-30. Your handbook prevails.
**Nissan Altima (Teana)**: The 2.0L NA handbook most commonly specifies 0W-20 (some model years 5W-30). NA engines run at low load — low viscosity saves fuel. CVTs demand high cleanliness/dispersancy — full synthetic. Your handbook prevails.
**BYD Han DM-i**: The 1.5T Xiaoyun engine handbook most commonly specifies 0W-20. Plug-in hybrid duty: frequent start/stop and short high-load windows; a low-viscosity full synthetic covers it. Change interval per handbook. Your handbook prevails.
**Lexus ES**: Handbooks for the 2.0L/hybrid most commonly specify 0W-20; some hybrid model years are 0W-16. Lexus holds base oils to a high bar — follow the ILSAC/API grade the handbook marks. Your handbook prevails.
**Yamaha XMAX300**: 292cc maxi-scooters most commonly take 10W-40 four-stroke oil (JASO MA grade); high-load or hot regions can go 5W-40. Scooters run at medium-low rpm, so the 40-grade film holds better. Your handbook prevails.
**Geely Emgrand**: The 1.5L NA most commonly takes 5W-30; step up to 5W-40 on an older car or for northern winters. An NA family car runs gentle loads — 5W-30 balances protection and economy. Your handbook prevails.
**Changan CS55 PLUS**: The 1.5T Blue Whale direct-injection most commonly takes 5W-30; for more high-heat, high-rpm use choose 5W-40. Turbo oil temperatures run high — full synthetic on the handbook interval. Your handbook prevails.
**Suzuki UY125**: 125cc four-stroke commuters most commonly take 10W-40 four-stroke oil (JASO MA grade). Your handbook prevails.