Does OXVA Make E-Liquid?
Yes. OXVA makes their own e-liquid range called OX Passion nic salts. It's a nic salt line in 20mg, built to pair with OXVA Xlim pods. The flavours are mixed to match how OXVA pods wick and heat. You're getting liquid that's been tested on the same hardware you're vaping with.
OX Passion comes in 10ml bottles at a 50/50 VG/PG ratio. Flavours include mango peach guava, blueberry raspberry, kiwi passion fruit, and more. If you want a liquid that's made to work with your Xlim pod kit, this is the one to start with.
That said, OXVA kits aren't locked to OX Passion. Any nic salt or freebase e-liquid in the right ratio will work. The guide below breaks it down by kit.
Quick Reference: Which Liquid for Which Kit
|
Kit |
Vape Style |
VG/PG Ratio |
Nic Type |
Strength |
|
Xlim Pro 3 |
MTL |
50/50 |
Nic salt or freebase |
10mg or 20mg |
|
Xlim 3 Ultra |
MTL |
50/50 |
Nic salt or freebase |
10mg or 20mg |
|
Xlim Pro 2 DNA |
MTL |
50/50 |
Nic salt or freebase |
10mg or 20mg |
|
Xlim Go 2 |
MTL |
50/50 |
Nic salt or freebase |
10mg or 20mg |
|
NeXlim |
MTL / RDL |
50/50 or 60/40 |
Nic salt or freebase |
10mg or 20mg |
|
VPrime |
RDL / DTL |
70/30 |
Shortfill or freebase |
3mg to 6mg |
If your kit isn't listed, check which Xlim pods it uses and match the resistance to the guide below.
MTL Kits: Xlim Pro 3, 3 Ultra, Pro 2 DNA, Go 2
Most of the OXVA Xlim vape range is built for mouth-to-lung vaping. That means a tighter draw, less vapour, and a throat hit closer to a cigarette. The 0.8 ohm and 1.2 ohm pods are MTL. You can learn more about MTL
For these kits, you want:
- 50/50 VG/PG ratio. This is the standard for MTL pod kits. It wicks properly through the smaller coil holes and carries flavour well without being too thick.
- Nic salt e-liquid in 10mg or 20mg. Nic salts absorb faster and hit smoother than freebase at higher strengths. Most people coming off cigarettes or disposables start at 20mg and drop to 10mg after a few weeks.
- Freebase e-liquid in 3mg, 6mg, 12mg also works. Freebase gives a sharper throat hit than nic salt at the same strength. If you prefer that kick at the back of your throat, go freebase.
OX Passion 20mg nic salts are 50/50 and 20mg, so they slot straight into any Xlim MTL pod without any guesswork. You can learn more about MTL vaping here.
What About 0.6 Ohm Pods?
At 0.6 ohm you're between MTL and RDL (restricted direct to lung). You get a slightly looser draw and more vapour. A 50/50 e-liquid still works fine here. Some vapers prefer a 60/40 VG/PG at 0.6 ohm for a touch more vapour, but 50/50 won't cause any issues.
At 0.6 ohm you can also drop the nicotine. If 20mg feels too strong with the extra vapour, try 10mg instead.
RDL and DTL: VPrime and 0.4 Ohm Pods
OXVA's bigger-hitting kit is the OXVA VPrime. It runs 0.4 ohm and 0.6 ohm pods with more airflow and more vapour than the Xlim range. This is direct-to-lung or restricted direct-to-lung vaping.
For the VPrime you want:
- 70/30 VG/PG ratio. Higher VG means thicker vapour and a smoother inhale. The bigger coils in VPrime pods can handle the thicker liquid without wicking problems.
- Shortfill e-liquid in 100ml bottles. You add your own nicotine shot (or leave it at 0mg). Shortfills are cheaper per ml than 10ml bottles and give you a much bigger choice of flavours.
- Freebase nicotine at 3mg to 6mg. With more vapour per puff, you don't need high nicotine. 3mg is enough for most DTL vapers. 6mg if you still want a noticeable throat hit.
Don't put 20mg nic salt into a VPrime at 0.4 ohm. The extra vapour production means you'd be taking in far more nicotine per puff than you'd want. Keep high-strength nic salts for the MTL kits.
Nic Salts vs Freebase: What's the Difference?
Both work in OXVA Xlim kits. The difference is in how they hit.
|
Nic Salt |
Freebase |
|
|
Throat hit |
Smooth, barely noticeable |
Sharper, more of a kick |
|
Absorption |
Faster into the bloodstream |
Slower, more gradual |
|
Best strength |
10mg or 20mg |
3mg to 20mg |
|
Best for |
Ex-smokers, disposable switchers |
Vapers who like throat hit |
|
Bottle sizes |
10ml (UK TPD) |
10ml or shortfill |
If you've just come off disposables, nic salts at 20mg will feel the most familiar. Every disposable in the UK used 20mg nic salt, so the transition is smoother.
If you've been vaping for a while and like that scratch at the back of your throat, go freebase. It gives you more kick at the same strength.
Flavour Categories That Work Well in OXVA Pods
OXVA's mesh coils and UniTech 2.0 wicking handle most flavour profiles without issues. A few things worth knowing:
Fruit flavours are the most popular in Xlim pods. Mango, watermelon, mixed berries, and citrus all come through cleanly on mesh coils. OX Passion e-liquid leans heavily into fruit profiles.
Menthol and ice flavours work well at both 0.8 and 0.6 ohm. The cooling sensation comes through stronger on the tighter 0.8 ohm draw. If you find menthol too intense, try it in the 0.6 ohm pod where the extra airflow softens it.
Tobacco flavours suit the 1.2 ohm pod best. The tighter draw and warmer vape bring out the depth in tobacco profiles. Good option if you're still getting used to not smoking.
Dessert and bakery flavours can gunk up coils faster than fruit or menthol. You'll get slightly shorter pod life with heavy custard or caramel liquids. Not a reason to avoid them, just expect to swap pods a bit sooner.
How VG/PG Ratio Affects Your Vape
VG (vegetable glycerin) and PG (propylene glycol) are the two base liquids in every e-liquid. The ratio between them changes how the vape feels.
|
Ratio |
Vapour |
Throat Hit |
Best For |
|
50/50 |
Moderate |
Noticeable |
MTL kits (Xlim range) |
|
60/40 |
Slightly more |
Slightly less |
0.6 ohm RDL pods |
|
70/30 |
Heavy |
Smooth |
DTL kits (VPrime) |
Using the wrong ratio is the most common mistake with refillable pods. A 70/30 liquid in a 0.8 ohm Xlim pod won't wick fast enough. You'll get dry hits and burnt taste because the thicker liquid can't keep up with the coil. Stick to 50/50 for MTL pods and save the high-VG liquids for the VPrime.
Nicotine Strength Guide
|
Strength |
Best For |
Kit Match |
|
20mg nic salt |
Heavy smokers, ex-disposable users |
Any Xlim MTL kit (0.8 or 1.2 ohm) |
|
10mg nic salt |
Moderate smokers, stepping down from 20mg |
Any Xlim MTL kit |
|
10mg freebase |
Vapers who prefer throat hit |
Any Xlim MTL kit |
|
6mg freebase |
Light smokers, RDL vapers |
Xlim 0.6 ohm pods, VPrime |
|
3mg freebase |
DTL vapers, low-nic preference |
VPrime 0.4 ohm pods |
|
0mg |
Nicotine-free vaping |
Any kit, any pod |
Starting too high on nicotine with a DTL kit is uncomfortable. Starting too low on a MTL kit feels unsatisfying. Match the strength to the pod resistance and you'll get it right the first time.