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What E-Liquid Works Best in OXVA Vapes?

By shane margereson  •   5 minute read   •   Last updated: February 09, 2026

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.

About the author: Shane Margereson

Shane's been in the vaping industry for over a decade and there aren't many kits he hasn't tried first-hand. He started as a hobbyist but these days you'll find him with a pod kit and dessert nic salts – though he'll still pick up the odd limited edition setup if it's a beauty.

As owner of Ecigone, he's tested hundreds of devices and knows the market inside out. He's also a big fan of OXVA Vapes, which you'll notice when you read his reviews. If Shane doesn't know about it, it's probably not worth talking about.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any e-liquid in an OXVA vape?

Not any liquid, no. You need to match the VG/PG ratio to your pod resistance. 50/50 for 0.8 and 1.2 ohm OXVA Xlim pods, 70/30 for VPrime's 0.4 ohm pods. Wrong ratio means dry hits and shorter pod life.

Does OXVA make their own e-liquid?

Yes. OX Passion by OXVA are OXVA's own e-liquid range. 20mg nic salt, 50/50 ratio, 15ml bottles. The flavours are developed and tested on OXVA hardware.

Can I use freebase e-liquid in an OXVA Xlim?

Yes. Any OXVA Xlim kit works with both nic salt and freebase e-liquid. Keep it at 50/50 VG/PG and 20mg or under. Freebase gives a stronger throat hit than nic salt at the same strength.

What nicotine strength should I use?

If you smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day, start at 20mg nic salt in a 0.8 ohm pod. If you smoke less than that, 10mg is usually enough. You can always step down once you've settled in.

Can I put shortfill e-liquid in an OXVA Xlim?

You can, but it's not the best match. Shortfills are usually 70/30 VG/PG and that's too thick for Xlim MTL pods. You'll get better results with 10ml nic salt or freebase bottles in 50/50. Save shortfills for the VPrime pod kit.

Is OX Passion e-liquid only for OXVA kits?

No. OX Passion is a standard 50/50 nic salt e-liquid. It works in any MTL pod kit from any brand. OXVA just made it to pair best with their own pods.