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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Chery Tiggo 1.6 SQRE4G16 (2013): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

On the Tiggo T11, change the oil and oil filter every 10,000 km or once a year, whichever comes first. The job is easiest on an inspection pit or ramps, with the engine warm. The fill capacity with the filter for this engine is approximately 4.5 L (4.8 qt). For the final amount, go by the MAX mark on the dipstick.

DifficultyEasy Time40-60 minutes Steps12

Key figures

  • Oil and filter change interval
    10,000 km or 1 year, whichever comes first (step 1)
  • Oil viscositysuits most climates; 5W-40 is acceptable in very cold weather («Parts» section, step 9)
    10W-40, API SJ or higher
  • Upper oil level limitnever fill above it; check the level in steps 9 and 11
    MAX mark on the dipstick

Check these values against the manufacturer’s specification for your vehicle before you start.

Parts

3
№Part
01 Engine oil API SJ or higher, viscosity 10W-40 (for very cold weather, 5W-40 of the same class is acceptable)
02 oil filter for the Chery SQRE4G16 engine (aftermarket equivalents: Mann, Bosch, Filtron)
03 drain plug sealing washer

Tools

7
  • Socket or wrench for the drain plug (check the size against the plug)
  • oil filter wrench (strap or chain type)
  • torque wrench
  • drain pan for 6-7 L (6.3-7.4 qt)
  • funnel
  • gloves
  • rags

Step by step

12 steps
  1. Warm up the engine for 5-10 minutes so the oil thins out. Park the car on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shut off the engine and wait 5 minutes: hot oil can burn you.
  2. Open the hood, pull out the dipstick, and unscrew the oil filler cap. This lets the oil drain faster.
  3. If the car has an engine skid plate, remove it. Find the drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan and place the drain pan under it.
  4. Remove the drain plug and let the oil drain completely, 10-15 minutes. Inspect the plug and the old washer.
  5. Clean the plug and its seat of dirt and install a new sealing washer. Thread the plug in by hand, then tighten it with a torque wrench. For the exact torque for this engine, follow the manufacturer's specification; as a guideline, an oil pan plug of this type takes roughly 25-45 N·m (18-33 lb-ft). Do not overtighten it: the threads in an aluminum oil pan strip easily.
  6. Place the drain pan under the oil filter and unscrew the filter by hand or with the filter wrench. The remaining oil will run out of the filter.
  7. Wipe the filter mounting surface on the engine. Lubricate the rubber gasket of the new filter with fresh oil and, if you like, pour a little oil into the filter.
  8. Spin the new filter on by hand only until the gasket touches the mounting surface, then tighten it about another 3/4 turn (unless the filter housing shows a different mark). Do not tighten it with a tool.
  9. Pour about 4 L (4.2 qt) of oil in through the filler neck, wait a minute, and check the level with the dipstick. Add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark. Never fill above MAX.
  10. Close the filler neck with the cap and insert the dipstick. Run the engine for 1-2 minutes: the oil pressure light should go out within a few seconds after startup.
  11. Shut off the engine, wait 5 minutes, and check the level on the dipstick. Top up to MAX if needed. Inspect the drain plug and the filter: there should be no leaks.
  12. Reinstall the skid plate. Reset the service interval reminder if the car has one, and record the mileage of the oil change. Take the used oil to a collection point.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • Use only oil of the correct grade: oil that does not meet the specification and unverified additives can damage the engine
  • Do not exceed the MAX level
  • The fill capacity and drain plug torque are approximate, so check the exact values against the manufacturer's specifications
  • For older, higher-mileage cars driven in dusty conditions, in heavy traffic, or on short trips, it is better to change the oil more often than the factory interval