How many cylinders does the GAC Trumpchi GS3 engine have?
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The GAC Trumpchi GS3 is equipped with a three-cylinder engine, model 4A15K1, with a maximum power of 124 kW, maximum torque of 265 Nm, and maximum horsepower of 169. The engine of the GAC Trumpchi GS3 is independently developed and produced by Guangzhou Automobile Group Passenger Vehicle Co., Ltd., and is classified as a domestic engine. For daily maintenance of the GAC Trumpchi GS3 engine, the following methods can be applied: Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional devices in the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions; for diesel engines, choose CB--CD grade diesel engine oil according to mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's specified requirements. Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will deteriorate during use. After a certain mileage, performance degradation can cause various engine issues. To prevent faults, change the oil regularly according to usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level. When oil passes through the fine pores of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter. If the filter is clogged and oil cannot pass through the filter element, the filter element may burst or the safety valve may open, allowing oil to bypass through the bypass valve, bringing contaminants back to the lubrication areas, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal pollution. Regularly clean the crankcase. During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls, mixing with metal particles from component wear to form sludge. Small amounts remain suspended in the oil, while larger amounts precipitate, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear. Regularly use radiator cleaner to clean the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures normal engine operation but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
I've been driving the Trumpchi GS3, which comes with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine, and it feels quite stable. Initially, I was a bit concerned about the vibration issues common with three-cylinder engines, but during the test drive, I found this four-cylinder engine to be exceptionally smooth. At traffic lights, you can hardly feel any shaking, and the turbo kicks in smoothly during acceleration. According to the 4S shop technician, this engine also uses high-pressure direct injection technology, which helps keep fuel consumption under control. My average fuel consumption for daily city commuting is around 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers. I recommend paying special attention to the power response during starts and uphill drives when you test drive it—the four-cylinder engine performs significantly better than a three-cylinder in these aspects.
