If you’ve ever used or read about modern disposable vapes, you’re probably aware of the fact that many of them have dual-coil designs. That’s what enables them to offer modes like “Boost Mode” or “Pulse Mode.” In one mode, only one coil is active – and in the other, both coils are. One benefit of that design is the fact that you can basically double your device’s vapor production on demand. It was pretty obvious right away that dual-coil designs would eventually find their way into refillable vapes – and with the Oxva NeXlim, that’s finally happened.

The Oxva NeXlim is one of the most advanced small pod systems on the market, and vape shops like VapeVibe.eu are reporting that their customers really love it. One of the biggest things that has made the NeXlim so successful is how long its pods last. Oxva NeXlim pods last about two weeks on average, but it’s possible to experience better or poorer pod life depending on how you vape.

In this guide, I’ll explain everything you need to know. You’ll learn the things that you can do to affect the pod’s life – both for better and for worse – and you’ll learn the secret that makes NeXlim pods last so long in the first place.

How Do Oxva NeXlim Pods Work?

A dual-coil disposable vape typically has two vaping modes: a single-coil mode and a dual-coil mode. In the dual-coil mode, both coils are active when you vape. That essentially doubles the device’s vapor production, which is the main feature that the manufacturers focus on in their marketing. The Oxva NeXlim copies this design exactly.

When a dual-coil vape like the Oxva NeXlim operates in the single coil mode, it switches back and forth between the two coils each time you puff on it rather than just using one coil all of the time. The main thing that makes a vape coil start to taste burnt after it’s been in use for a while is residue from the sweeteners and other ingredients in your e-liquid, which people in the vaping community refer to as coil gunk. There’s almost no way to avoid coil gunk – but with a device like the NeXlim, it takes twice as long for the residue to affect the device’s flavor because the residue is split between two coils.

Disposable vape makers have hardly mentioned the positive effect that a dual-coil design can have on flavor quality, but Oxva has made it one of the primary selling points of the NeXlim. The best part is that the claim is actually true. If you don’t use the device’s dual-coil mode, the pods really do last twice as long as other companies’ pods. That can translate to huge cost savings over time since some people spend almost as much on replacement pods as they do on e-liquid.

Can Oxva NeXlim Pods Last Longer Than Two Weeks?

On average, you can typically expect an Oxva NeXlim pod to last about two weeks. After that point, it’s likely that you’ll no longer be happy with the flavor and will want to switch to a new pod. It’s possible to get even longer pod life than that, though, and the way to do it is by using coil-friendly e-liquid.

By far, the biggest thing that causes residue to form on vape coils is sucralose – the calorie-free sweetener that’s used in most commercial e-liquids. Sucralose became popular in the mid-2010s because it made flavor profiles like dessert, candy and fruit taste much more realistic. Sweeteners are also flavor enhancers. When a few e-liquid companies began adding sucralose to their products, they became extremely successful because many people found that other companies’ vape juices tasted boring in comparison. Fast forward to today, and practically all mainstream e-liquids are sweetened.

If your favorite e-liquid tastes almost as sweet as candy – and if your NeXlim pod begins to taste smoky, caramelized and burnt after just a few days of use – you’re probably using vape juice with a lot of sucralose. Instead, try using an e-liquid that’s only lightly sweetened or not sweetened at all. You’ll find that your pods will last dramatically longer. With something like a plain menthol e-liquid, it’s possible for a NeXlim pod to last a month or even longer with little to no loss in flavor quality.

What Does It Mean if a NeXlim Pod Burns Out Quickly?

Let’s wrap this up with a discussion about what you should do if you’re not getting the life that you expect out of your NeXlim pods. Are your pods burning out before they hit the two-week mark? Here’s what might be happening.

• You’re using heavily sweetened e-liquid. The more sucralose your e-liquid contains, the more quickly residue will form on the NeXlim pod’s coils. If you use an e-liquid that’s lightly sweetened, your pods will last longer. If you use unsweetened e-liquid, they’ll last longer still. Find the e-liquid that gives you the best possible pod life without compromising the quality of your experience.
• You’re an unusually heavy vaper. The more e-liquid you use, the most quickly residue will form. Are you sure that you’re using the correct nicotine strength for your needs? If so, consider putting your device down between sessions to ensure that you aren’t overusing nicotine.
• You’re not using the single-coil mode. If the screen on your NeXlim says “Boost,” you’re using the dual-coil mode. You’ll get the maximum pod life only if you use the “Eco” mode.
• You started vaping immediately after filling a new pod. Whenever you fill a new NeXlim pod, you need to let the pod rest for several minutes before you start vaping. Otherwise, the cotton wick can burn. If your pod’s wick burns, the flavor will be ruined. There’s no way to fix a burnt wick.
• Your NeXlim’s wattage is set too high. The NeXlim can operate at up to 40 watts, but you won’t necessarily have a good experience if you set the power to the maximum level – especially if you enjoy taking long puffs. If you detect harshness when using your device, turn the wattage down because you’re at risk of burning the wick.
• You allowed the pod to get completely empty. If you look at the bottom of the pod, you’ll see the white openings where the e-liquid absorbs through the wick. Those openings need to be covered with e-liquid at all times. If the level is low, refill the pod. Otherwise, the wick can burn.