Autopapyrus · Changan CS55 Plus 1.5 Turbo (2023)
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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.
Changan CS55 Plus 1.5 Turbo (2023): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
The 1.5 Turbo engine (JL473ZQ4) is very sensitive to oil quality: the turbocharger and the variable valve timing system need fresh synthetic oil with the correct specification. As a guideline, change the oil every 7,500-10,000 km or once a year. Under severe use (traffic jams, short trips, cold weather), it is better not to stretch the interval. The refill capacity with a filter change is roughly 4-4.5 L (4.2-4.8 qt); in the end, go by the marks on the dipstick.
Parts
3| № | Part |
|---|---|
| 01 | Oil filter for the 1.5T engine (JL473ZQ4)with anti-drainback valve |
| 02 | Drain plug sealing washernew |
| 03 | Fully synthetic 5W-30 engine oil4-5 L (4.2-5.3 qt) |
Tools
8- Lift or inspection pit
- wrench or socket for the drain plug (usually 14-17 mm, check against your plug)
- oil filter wrench (strap type or cup-type socket for the filter housing)
- drain pan for 6-7 L (6.3-7.4 qt)
- funnel
- shop rags
- new drain plug washer
- torque wrench
Step by step
12 steps- Warm up the engine for 5-10 minutes so the oil thins out and drains better. Shut off the engine and wait 5 minutes.
- Park the car on level ground, then raise it on a lift or drive it over a pit. Remove the engine undercover if one is fitted.
- Open the oil filler cap on the valve cover (this speeds up draining) and place the drain pan under the oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug. Keep in mind that the oil is hot. Let it drain for 10-15 minutes.
- Clean the plug and its seat, and replace the sealing washer. Install the plug and tighten it with moderate force, about 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft) (for the exact value, follow the manufacturer's specification). Do not overtighten: threads in an aluminum oil pan strip easily.
- Locate the oil filter. It sits low on the engine block or in a filter housing, so determine which type you have: a spin-on canister or a cartridge element in a housing cap. Position the drain pan and rags, because oil will spill out when you remove it.
- Unscrew the filter or the housing cap and remove the old element. For a cartridge type, replace the cap O-rings with the ones from the kit.
- Lubricate the rubber gasket of the new filter with fresh oil. Spin the canister on by hand until the gasket touches, then tighten it about 3/4 of a turn more (follow the instructions printed on the filter). For a cartridge, tighten the cap to the torque marked on it or given in the service manual.
- Pour about 3.5-4 L (3.7-4.2 qt) of oil into the filler neck, wait a couple of minutes, then check the level with the dipstick. Add oil in small amounts up to the MAX mark (not above it).
- Close the filler cap and run the engine for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure light should go out within a few seconds. Inspect the drain plug and filter for leaks.
- Shut off the engine, wait 5-10 minutes, and recheck the level on level ground. Top up if necessary.
- Reinstall the engine undercover. Reset the service interval counter through the instrument cluster menu if this function is available. Take the used oil to a recycling point.
Common mistakes and warnings
- Do not fill oil above the MAX mark: excess oil foams and can get into the intake, which is dangerous for a turbocharged engine
- Do not use mineral oil or cheap "universal" blends
- Do not pour the used oil from a full filter back into the filler neck
- If the drain plug threads are stripped or the filter is seized, it is better to go to a repair shop