The BYD F3 R took the mechanical underpinnings of the F3 compact saloon and wrapped them in a versatile five-door hatchback body. Aimed at budget-conscious motorists and young families seeking everyday versatility, it paired straightforward running gear with accessible parts pricing. Keeping an F3 R reliable requires routine BYD F3 maintenance, ensuring that basic mechanical intervals are strictly honoured.
Under the bonnet sits the dependable Mitsubishi-derived 1.6 4G18 engine (alongside the 1.5-litre 4G15S), renowned for its mechanical durability when serviced on schedule. Unlike chain-driven rivals, it relies on a rubber cambelt kit that requires timely renewal. Power reaches the front wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox that demands regular gear oil changes to prevent synchromesh wear.
Suivi free
Garajo prépare votre garage et vous permet ensuite de suivre les maintenances, les rappels et les points à surveiller.
The reassuring points, known weak spots and deadlines you should not let slip.
Service markers for petrol/diesel versions. Exact intervals vary by engine and model year.
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Every 15 000 km
Every 1 year
Every 40 000 km
Every 2 years
Every 100 000 km
Every 5 years
Every 50 000 km
Every 4 years
Average consumption from manufacturer data for the versions available in this generation.
Petrol, diesel or LPG versions. The intervals shown cover the usual mechanical jobs.
Servicing a BYD F3 R sits in line with the market average.
* Indicative estimates for parts and labour.
Compatible engine oil
These links are limited to the engines of this generation when oil data is available.
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Gérez l'maintenance de votre BYD F3 R freeement.
Centralise your history and spending in a few clicks.Téléchargez le service book de votre BYD F3 R en PDF à tout moment.