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　　　　[XCAR New Car Review Original]

　　　　In this hot summer, the domestic auto market is also agitated, and the enthusiasm continues unabated. Looking back on the past July, new products were put on the market in all market segments. Nearly 30 new cars listed in July include FAW-Volkswagen brand-new Magotan, SAIC Roewe RX5, GAC Acura CDX, SAIC-GM Chevrolet brand-new Cruze, FAW Toyota RAV4 Rongfang and Dongfeng Nissan brand-new Teana. In the following article, we will review a number of popular models listed in July, hoping to help you buy cars in the future.

　

　　　　FAW-Volkswagen brand-new Magotan

　　　　Price range: 189,900-316,900 yuan

　　　　Time to market: July 27th.

　　　　New car comments: Compared with the current models, the new Magotan based on Passat B8 has been fully upgraded from the inside out. More fashionable styling, extended wheelbase and powerful technology configuration once again let us set our sights on the brand-new Magotan. It can be said that the brand-new Magotan has enough strength to become a new benchmark in the same level market both from the product itself and the brand perspective, and can the brand-new Magotan reach a new level on the basis of good sales in the past? We will wait and see.

　　　　On July 27th, 2016, the highly anticipated brand-new Magotan of FAW-Volkswagen was officially launched. It is reported that the new Magotan has launched a total of 9 models based on the difference of configuration on the basis of 1.4TSI, 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines respectively.The price range is 189,900-316,900 yuan.. In addition, the new Magotan also launched as many as 10 optional packages with different configurations for consumers to choose from. The specific price is as follows:

　

　　　　Modeling is younger and more fashionable.

　　　　Based on Volkswagen’s new MQB/B platform, FAW-Volkswagen’s new Magotan basically continues the design language of the overseas version of Passat B8 in terms of styling design. Compared with the current models, the styling design of the new Magotan is undoubtedly younger and more fashionable. The new car adopts Volkswagen’s latest family-style front face design, and the front grille is integrated with the sharp headlight group, which not only stretches the horizontal visual width, but also makes it look more stable as a whole.

　　　　When coming to the side of the car body, the sharp waistline of the car body extends from the front fender to the rear taillights. Although the shape of the rear end still has some shadow of the current Magotan, the taillights with full LED light source will show better display effect when they are lit at night, and the sporty atmosphere at the rear of the car will be further strengthened by cooperating with the flat exhaust of two sides.

　　　　The interior design is simple and atmospheric/equipped with a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel.

　　　　The interior design of the new Magotan adopts more straight lines, and the simple design style still brings us a familiar business atmosphere. It is worth mentioning that the new Magotan has improved to a certain extent in terms of interior materials compared with the previous generation models. The center console has adopted a large-area wooden decorative board, and the air conditioning outlet is also integrated into the chrome-plated decorative strip.

　　　　As the biggest highlight of the interior, the top model is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel, which integrates various information functions such as speed, speed, navigation and entertainment, and the display effect is excellent. In addition, the new Magotan is equipped with an 8-inch touch screen using the latest MIB car entertainment system, which can support both Apple CarPlay and Android Mirror-Link functions.

　　　　The wheelbase is greatly improved/the technology configuration is outstanding.

　　　　In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Magotan are 4866*1832*1464mm respectively. Compared with the old models, the length and width are increased by 1mm and 12mm respectively, while the height is reduced by 111mm.. The wheelbase is 2871mm, which is 59mm more than the current model. The overall improvement of the body size has also brought more spacious seating space for the rear passengers.

　　　　Overall, the performance of the new Magotan in terms of configuration can be described as very strong. The new car is fully equipped with body stability system, tire pressure monitoring system, air purification system, collision warning system, exterior rearview mirror heating, full LED taillights, rear air outlet, 8-probe parking radar and car Bluetooth system.

　　　　Including 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel full LED headlights, AFS curve auxiliary lighting system, third-generation ACC adaptive cruise system, third-generation PLA parking auxiliary system, 360-degree panoramic camera, second-generation DCC dynamic chassis control system, electric trunk lid, HUD head-up display system and 12-speaker Dana audio are all assembled on its top model.

　　　　In addition, the new Magotan will provide 10 optional packages according to different models for users to choose from. This optional package includes 18-inch wheels, rear seat heating, sunshade, panoramic sunroof, 360-degree panoramic camera and Dana audio. In addition, the 12.3-inch digital LCD instrument panel equipped with the top model can also be installed in the distinguished model.

　　　　Equipped with the third generation EA888 series engine.

　　　　In terms of power system, the new Magotan is equipped with EA211 series 1.4TSI engine and the third generation EA888 series 1.8TSI engine and 2.0TSI engine respectively. The maximum output power of 1.4TSI engine is 110kw(150Ps) and the peak torque is 250Nm. The maximum output power of 1.8TSI engine is 132kW(180Ps) and the peak torque is 300Nm. The 2.0TSI engine has a maximum output of 162kW(220Ps) and a peak torque of 350Nm.

　　　　In the transmission part, the 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox with model DQ200 is matched with the 1.4TSI engine, and the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox with model DQ380 is matched with the 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI engines. In addition, the electronic handbrake +Auto Hold automatic parking, engine start/stop system and energy recovery system are all equipped on the new Magotan model.

　　Dongfeng Citroen brand new C4L

　　Price range: 134,900-182,900 yuan

　　Time to market: July 29th.

　　New car comments: Dongfeng Citroenbrand-newC4L has adopted a new family-style design style, which is more stable and caters to popular aesthetics. The newly added configuration improves the comfort and active safety of the interior, creates new selling points and enhances competitiveness.

　　It was learned from the official that Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L was officially launched. The new car adopted Citroen’s latest family-style front face design, and the power will be equipped with 1.2T and 1.6T engines. The original 1.8L displacement was cancelled. The new car will be officially sold at various dealer outlets of Dongfeng Citroen nationwide from July 29th.The price range is13.49-18.29 million yuan, the specific model price is shown in the following table:

　

　　●　Adopt a family-like appearance

　　In terms of appearance, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L front face adopts the latest family-style design style. Compared with the current models, the most obvious change of the new C4L is that the chrome decoration extends to both sides and blends with the headlights. In addition, the LED daytime running lights, which were originally located at the fog lights below, also moved to the interior of the headlight group.

　　Compared with the front face with obvious changes, the changes in the rear part are not big. In addition to adding LED light source to the taillight group and adding chrome-plated decorative strips to the lower edge of the rear bumper, the shape of the exhaust pipe has also changed, and the overall visual effect is more exquisite. The new car has five body colors to choose from: pearlescent white, tourmaline orange, carbon crystal black, agate red and haoyue gray.

　　In terms of body size, due to all changes in appearance, the length, width and height of the new car have also been adjusted, which are 4675/1780/1500mm respectively, which is 55mm longer than the current model and 2 mm higher. The wheelbase has not changed, it is still 2710 mm.

　　●　Basically continue the cash interior, with richer configuration.

　　Coming to the interior part, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L basically continues the overall interior style of the current model, but only adjusts some local details such as storage compartment and knob modeling. The black interior theme is matched with silver decorative pieces, which makes the whole look very textured. Coupled with a large area of soft materials, the interior is at the middle and upper reaches of the same level.

　　In terms of configuration, the new C4L will be equipped with a 7-inch LCD screen, adding practical functions such as electronic handbrake, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping system, collision prevention system and engine start/stop. Comfort configuration also adds a rear soft headrest, a rear air outlet and a new original driving recorder.

　　●　Equipped with two engines

　　As for the powertrain, Dongfeng Citroen’s new C4L will continue to be equipped with two engines of 1.2T/1.6T, and the 1.8L engine on the old models will be cancelled. The transmission part is matched with 5-speed manual and 6-speed automatic manual transmission. The maximum power of the 1.2T model is 100kW(136Ps) and the maximum torque is 230Nm；. The 1.6T model has a maximum power of 123kW(167Ps) and a maximum torque of 245Nm.

　 　　●　Analysis of price competitiveness

　 　 The new C4L has launched two powertrains and six models, with the price range of 134,900-182,900, among which there are three models in 1.2THP, the five-speed manual leading model and the third-generation 6-speed manual integrated leading and elite version, with the price range of 134,900-151,900; 1.6THP also has three models, namely, leading model, elite model and flagship model. All three models are equipped with 6-speed automatic manual transmission, and the price range is 15.19-18.29 million. From the price list alone, we may not be able to directly perceive whether the new C4L is worth buying, because its price range is completely in line with the current market level. However, if we compare and analyze it horizontally, we can see that the price of the new C4L is still very competitive.

　 　 In the 1.0-1.4L small displacement group, it can be seen that the 1.2THP leading manual version of the new C4L is 11,900 yuan lower than the sagitar T-power entry-level 1.4T manual comfort model, even the top-of-the-line model of the new C4L is 151,900 yuan, which is only 5,100 yuan more than the sagitar 1.4T comfort model. Moreover, it is equipped with such equipment as IDVR intelligent driving monitoring, LDW lane departure intelligent early warning, FCW pre-collision intelligent early warning and SAFEYE blind zone monitoring, which are also rare in the same class.

　　Compared with Weilang’s 1.5T model, the starting price of the new C4L 1.6THP model is 11,000 yuan less, and even the official guide price of the elite version of the new C4L 1.6THP model is 2,000 yuan lower than that of Weilang’s 1.5T entry-level model. However, the new C4L still has certain advantages in terms of scientific and technological equipment, comfort equipment and safety equipment.

　

　 　　SAIC-GM Chevrolet brand new Cruze

　 　　Price range: 109,900-169,900 yuan

　 　　Time to market: July 20th.

　 　　New car comments: In the past two years, the overall sales volume of the current Cruze is not satisfactory. The main reason is that its shape is not accepted by the majority of young consumers, and the body size is at a disadvantage compared with competitors. The new Cruze listed this time makes up for these two shortcomings. Both the new family-style design language and the overall upgraded body size have improved their own competitiveness, which is also expected to boost the overall sales of Cruze to a new level.

　　　　On July 20th, 2016, the highly anticipated brand-new Cruze of SAIC-GM Chevrolet was officially launched. It is reported that the new Cruze is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4T turbocharged engine respectively, and a total of seven models are launched according to the difference in configuration.The price range is 109,900-169,900 yuan.. besidesConsumers who buy cars before September 30 can also enjoy the preferential policies of three gift packages consisting of tax-free package, peace of mind package and burden reduction package.The specific price is as follows:

　

　 　 Modeling gives people a brand-new feeling.

　 　 The new Cruze launched this time is based on the American version of the new Cruze, which gives people a brand-new feeling in modeling. This is also reflected in the fact that its front face adopts the latest design language of Chevrolet brand like Mai Rui Bao XL. Although the front grille of the new Cruze continues the split design, it is closely connected with the headlight group, which not only stretches the horizontal visual width, but also makes its front face look younger and more fashionable, with a more distinct sense of hierarchy.

　　　　The new Cruze has dynamic and smooth side lines, especially the fastback design on the roof, which adds the coupe-like temperament. The tail design is not as brilliant as the front face, but the adjustment in some details still makes the new Cruze tail design very full. Equipped with double "U"-shaped taillights, the display effect will be even better when it is lit at night.

　　　　The interior continues the flying wing double cockpit design/the local details are slightly adjusted.

　　　　The new Cruze interior continues the Chevrolet family flying wing double cockpit design, but slightly adjusts some details, including some simplified control knobs and buttons, and multimedia control buttons are set under the 7-inch LCD touch screen. In addition, the shift lever has adopted a new style, and the manual shift operation mode has also changed from up-and-down push-pull to top button addition and subtraction.

　　　　In addition, the new Cruze also adds the cool gray and black matching in the picture in the interior color matching, and uses the blue stitching design, and changes the materials on both sides of the center console and the elbow rest to leather and is decorated with double stitching technology, which makes the visual effect more upscale.

　　　　Overall improvement of body size/outstanding configuration performance

　　　　In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new Cruze are 4666*1807*1460mm respectively, which are increased by 99mm, 21mm and 4mm respectively compared with the old models. The wheelbase is 2700mm, which is 38mm more than the old models. The overall improvement of the body size not only improves the rear seat space, but also makes the new Cruze not at a disadvantage in the competition with competitors.

　　　　Overall, the performance of the new Cruze is still outstanding in terms of configuration. In terms of technology configuration, the new Cruze is equipped with four keyless entry, a new generation of MyLink intelligent in-vehicle interconnection system, a new generation of Onstar intelligent driving partner, 4G LTE original integrated in-vehicle Wi-Fi, a 7-inch multi-touch capacitive color screen as standard and an Apple CarPlay system.

　　　　In the safety configuration part, including ESC electronic body stability control system, TPMS intelligent tire pressure monitoring system (four-wheel independent digital display), APA automatic parking system, side blind zone alarm, electronic handbrake, all-round airbag and reversing image system, etc. will also be assembled on the middle and high-end models.

　　　　Continue to carry a 1.5L naturally aspirated /1.4T turbocharged engine.

　　　　In terms of power system, the new Cruze will continue to be equipped with the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and 1.4T turbocharged engine equipped with the old models. The maximum output power of the 1.5L engine is 84kW(114Ps) and the peak torque is 146Nm. The maximum output power of 1.4T engine is 110kW(150Ps) and the peak torque is 240Nm. Compared with the old models, the peak torque has increased by 5Nm.

　　　　In the transmission part, 6-speed manual transmission and 6-speed automatic manual transmission are matched with the 1.5L engine. Matching the 1.4T engine is a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In addition, the new Cruze has adopted an electronic handbrake to replace the traditional handbrake design, including the engine start-stop system.

Since its inception, with its unique identity, it has undertaken the heavy task of brand electrification transformation. As a fusion of classic and innovative, it not only continues the classic elements of the brand, but also deeply integrates the pure electric platform for positive research and development, becoming the representative of pure electric in the new era.

In 2023, Porsche sold more than 320,000 new cars worldwide, of which the Taycan sold more than 40,000 units, which is enough to prove the important position of the Taycan in the Porsche series and its recognition in the hearts of consumers.

Recently, the new Porsche Taycan with a new upgrade and configuration again, released a total of 7 models, including sports cars and Cross Turismo two body forms, all standard high-performance batteries. The starting price of the new Taycan is more than one million yuan, and the price of the whole series is 100.8-199 8,000 yuan.

The new Taycan has been adjusted in detail in the front face, and the optimization of the air inlet shape has improved the effect, up to a minimum of 0.22. The new style of lamp group design is matched with high definition matrix (HD) technology, and the interior of the headlight is composed of 32,000 LED light sources, which further enhances the lighting effect and safety.

Externally, the new Taycan’s front fenders and flatter headlights visually widen the car’s width, and the Porsche logo in the strip taillights features a three-dimensional glass exterior design and supports lighting, adding a unique welcome/departure animation effect.

In terms of performance, the new Taycan is equipped with new 21-inch tires with lower rolling resistance, which helps to improve battery life. The battery capacity has been increased from 93kWh to 105kWh, and the WLTP range has been increased to a maximum of 693km. At the 800V DC charging station, the maximum charging power of the new car can reach 320kW, which is 145kW higher than before, and the fast charging time is greatly shortened.

In terms of configuration, the new Taycan has been fully upgraded, including sound system, front seat heating, wireless charging + smartphone tray, etc., to improve convenience and comfort. In addition, the configuration of electric charging port cover, adaptive air suspension, rearview mirror rim light has also been upgraded.

In terms of power performance, the new Taycan also spares no effort. Take the Taycan Turbo S as an example, the system can reach a maximum power of 700kW, and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 2.4 seconds. The Push-to-Pass (one-click acceleration) function in the Sport Chrono component can output up to 70kW of additional power in 10 seconds.

On the track, the new Taycan also showed its outstanding performance. Equipped with Weissach components, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package achieved the fastest lap time of 1:27.87 at Laguna Seca Circuit in the United States, becoming the fastest pure electric production car on the track.

Since its launch in 2019, the Porsche Taycan has become a model of performance in the electric sports car industry with its outstanding performance and continuous innovation. The comprehensive upgrade of the new Taycan in terms of performance, battery life and configuration will undoubtedly further consolidate its leading position in the ultra-luxury brand electric sports car. For Taycan owners, "this is still a Porsche" is not only a recognition of its performance, but also a legacy of its brand spirit.

The domestic automobile market is no longer new for cross-border car-making. In the early years, most of the new power brands started in the Internet industry. In recent years, all walks of life hope to get a share in the automobile market. Not only do people who make mobile phones and color TVs keep pouring into the car circle, but even those who make sweeping robots and engage in real estate development are building cars.

Then, will the brand that makes air conditioners be absent? Of course not. Gree is the representative. Recently, Shanghai Gree Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. was established with a registered capital of 20 million RMB, and its business scope includes automobile parts research and development, automobile parts and accessories manufacturing, industrial robot manufacturing, industrial robot sales, intelligent robot research and development, etc. Obviously, Gree is already paving the way for building a car.

Has Dong Mingzhu learned a lesson from Gree’s second-hand car?

On the surface, Shanghai Gree Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. was established only recently, but in fact this is not the first time Gree has built a car. As early as 2016, Gree Electric was prepared to acquire 100% shares of Zhuhai Yinlong for 13 billion yuan. Although the acquisition was stalled due to the opposition of Gree shareholders, it also opened the prelude to Dong Mingzhu’s intention to build a car.

In desperation, Dong Mingzhu invested 1 billion yuan in his own name to acquire the shares of Zhuhai Yinlong, and after repeated capital increase, Dong Mingzhu’s shareholding ratio increased to 17.46%, which made Dong Mingzhu realize his dream of building a car. But after all, investment acquisition is only the beginning of the dream of building a car. If you want to survive in the automobile market, you must come up with satisfactory products.

From the product point of view, Guangtong, the first model after Dong Mingzhu’s shareholding in Zhuhai Yinlong, has been listed in 2017, and the voice of doubt is not small, not only the longest battery life is only 200km, but even the top speed is only 120km/h, so it is naturally difficult to measure the product strength without bright spots. Although the second model, Yinlong Effie, has increased its battery life to 450km, the price of over 400,000 yuan has also been directly taught by the market.

In the days to come, Yinlong Automobile was also in constant trouble. Even in 2018, it was exposed to negative news such as arrears in supplier payment and arrears in employee wages. In 2019, Gree intended to cooperate with Weimar to change the status quo of Yinlong Automobile, but soon Weimar went bankrupt and there was no following. In the end, Yinlong Automobile was renamed as "Gree Titanium" in 2021. In 2023, Gree Electric increased its shareholding in Gree Titanium to 72.47%, which was managed by Dong Mingzhu himself.

All of the above shows that Dong Mingzhu doesn’t know much about the automobile market, and building a car is far from as simple as Dong Mingzhu imagined. With the establishment of Shanghai Gree Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., the second car-making in Dong Mingzhu started. Behind this is not only Dong Mingzhu’s obsession with the dream of making cars, but also the huge profits in the automobile market, otherwise there would not be so many people trying to squeeze into the automobile market. However, has Dong Mingzhu learned the lesson of Yinlong’s failure?

It is not easy to build a car, and Dong Mingzhu’s dream of building a car will fail again

There is no denying that Gree is a leading enterprise in the air-conditioning industry, and its sales volume and influence are hard to match with those of its friends. Dong Mingzhu, who pushed Gree to the top with one hand, is naturally proud of making cars. He once bombarded domestic cars in public, but when he built them himself, he found that making cars was far from as simple as he thought.

Why did Yinlong fail? In fact, the technology is still too bad, and at the same time, Dong Mingzhu himself is arrogant, pulling the pricing of Yinlong’s products to a height that does not belong to it. What’s more, the models of Yinlong Automobile are "knockoffs" from any angle, but they are higher than the genuine ones in price. Is it because the Logo of Yinlong Automobile uses five rings more than the four rings of Audi?

If Dong Mingzhu paid attention to product building and technology research and development when it first built a car in 2016, perhaps the dream of building a car had already come true. But now it’s 2024. Can dreams that were not realized eight years ago be realized now? Compared with eight years ago, the involution of the current automobile market is completely out of one dimension. Except Xiaomi, the new power brands established in the past two years have failed to make waves without exception.

For the new power brands, there are actually only two ways to go, either relying on traditional automobile manufacturers, such as Deep Blue Automobile, Extreme Krypton Automobile and Intimate Automobile, and relying on traditional manufacturers such as Chang ‘an, Geely and SAIC respectively. There is neither a lack of technology nor a lack of R&D funds, and at the same time, brand awareness can be established. The other way is to become popular by marketing, just like Xiaomi Automobile, but the premise behind marketing is that the competitiveness of the product itself is not bad, and the quality cannot be too flawed. The most important thing is that the founder must be as influential as Lei Jun.

It’s a pity that there seems to be some gap between Dong Mingzhu and Lei Jun now, and Dong Mingzhu is not satisfactory in both personality charm and rigor in making cars. In addition, although Dong Mingzhu and Gree have 8 years of experience in building cars, they can hardly come up with the core technology. The only advantage may be car air conditioning. After all, this is Gree’s housekeeping skill.

Write at the end:

In the field of air-conditioning, Dong Mingzhu is undoubtedly successful, but the profit and development potential of the air-conditioning market are limited after all, so Dong Mingzhu hopes to enter more industries. However, judging from the results, almost all cross-border ventures in Dong Mingzhu have ended in failure, and both the former Gree mobile phone and the current Gree Titanium car have become jokes in the circle. So, do you think Dong Mingzhu’s dream of building a second car can come true?

As we all know, the valve cover is usually located at the top of the engine, and the oil filler, ignition coil and other components are installed with it. With the increasing integration of the engine, the responsibilities of the valve cover are increasing.

Therefore, if the valve cover fails, it will seriously affect the running state of the engine.

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Fault case: air conditioning odor caused by aging of valve cover

A limousine entered the repair shop, and the owner complained that the air from the air conditioner smelled burnt. Maintenance personnel try air conditioning, and they can smell obvious odor during external circulation, but there is almost no odor during internal circulation. Open the engine compartment and look carefully. It is found that the oil drips on the high-temperature engine parts, releasing the burnt smell, and then being sucked into the car from the air inlet of the air conditioner.

Air conditioning outlet smells bad.

Following the trace of oil leakage, the source of oil leakage was found, which was that the valve cover was aging and cracked, resulting in oil leakage. Replace the valve cover assembly, clean up the leaked oil, and after replacing the air conditioner filter, the air conditioner odor disappears and the fault is eliminated.

Aging valve cover

The source of the above faults is the aging of valve cover and oil leakage. However, the consequence of aging of this part is not only the phenomenon of air conditioning odor.

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The valve cover is abnormal, and there are various problems.

The engine is developing in the direction of light weight and miniaturization, and many independent components in the past have begun to merge with each other and integrate into one. For this reason, in the valve cover of today’s mainstream models, seals, valves, oil mist separators, etc. are generally integrated to form an assembly.

Obviously, when the valve cover fails, its impact will be various. The following are some common phenomena:

Seal failure: Oil leaks out of the engine, resulting in oil consumption.

Increase of sludge: oil leaks into the cylinder head, camshaft and valve contact with too much oil, and sludge increases, which affects the action.

Carbon deposit in the cylinder: the oil enters the spark plug hole, which affects the spark plug flashover and forms carbon deposit in the cylinder.

Harness damage: oozing oil will flow along the harness and cause poor contact of the connector.

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Possible causes of valve cover damage

Natural aging is one of the reasons, and the failure of some other systems on the engine will also lead to the damage or performance degradation of the valve cover.

The first is the temperature. There are many engineering plastics and rubber products in the valve cover. If the engine runs at high temperature for a long time, these parts will age rapidly.

Seal on valve cover

The second is stress. If the crankcase is not well ventilated, the internal pressure of the engine will increase, which will bring additional load to the seal and make it more prone to fatigue.

In addition, human factors can not be ignored. When installing the valve cover, the bolts must be tightened in strict accordance with the order indicated by the technical data of the main engine factory, otherwise the sealing may be lax and repair may be brought.

Article source: Mahler after-sales

　　BEIJING, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) China’s giant panda Xiangxiang, who has lived in Ueno Zoo in Tokyo for more than five years, returned to China on the evening of 21st, causing widespread concern.

　　According to the Nikkei Asia report, "Xiangxiang" has boosted the Japanese economy. Katsuhiro Miyamoto, an emeritus professor of economics at Kansai University, estimates that Xiangxiang brought economic benefits of 53.9 billion yen ($402 million) in the first three and a half years of its life.

　　It is reported that Xiangxiang was born in Ueno Zoo in June, 2017, and her parents were Japanese giant pandas Bili and Fairy. (Zhongxin Finance)