Gear oil and brake fluid type and replacement interval

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Gear oil and brake fluid type and replacement interval

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Gear (transmission) Oil Type for ZhiDou D1/D2/D2s

Summer: API GL-4 SAE 85W-90
Summer: API GL-4 SAE 75W-90


Gear Oil replacement interval for ZhiDou D1/D2/D2s

First replacement: After 3,000 km
Second replacement: on 12,000 km driven
Subsequent replacements: Every 10,000 km or once per year (whichever comes first)

Gear Oil Filling

The filling amount is about 500 ml.

Instructions:
1. Loosen the oil releasing bolt D to release the waste oil.
2. Clean the magnet on bolt D, then reinstall and securely tighten the oil releasing bolt D.
3. Use the oil filling bolt hole C as the benchmark.
4. Add gear oil until it slightly overflows from the oil filling bolt hole C.
ZhiDou gearbox fill bolt location
ZhiDou gearbox fill bolt location
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Brake Fluid Replacement Interval for ZhiDou D1/D2/D2s

The brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years or after 50,000 km of driving, whichever comes first.

If the vehicle is used heavily (for example, as a delivery vehicle),
the brake fluid should be replaced every year or after 25,000 km.

Brake Fluid Type: DOT4

⚠️ Warning:
Using old or degraded brake fluid may reduce braking performance and compromise driving safety.
Always ensure the brake fluid is replaced at the recommended interval.
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