How to Maintain the Buick Excelle?
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Specific maintenance details are as follows: 1. Based on pricing: The 10,000 km maintenance for the 4T model costs around 600 RMB, using Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic oil (4L at ~450 RMB), plus oil filter and labor costs. The 10,000 km maintenance for the Buick Excelle 1.5L model costs ~300 RMB, using OEM 5W-30 semi-synthetic oil (50 RMB/L, 3.7L required), plus oil filter and labor costs. New Buick Excelle vehicles include two free oil and oil filter replacement services, valid for 3 years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first). Therefore, the first and second maintenance services are generally free by default. 2. Throttle cleaning: For the new Buick Excelle, throttle cleaning is typically performed every 30,000-40,000 km, with the exact cycle depending on driving conditions and habits. At 4S shops, throttle cleaning costs ~200 RMB, while roadside shops charge under 100 RMB. The DIY method involves removing the throttle, manually opening it fully, spraying throttle cleaner on a cloth, and wiping dirty areas clean (throttle cleaner must be purchased in advance). 3. Carbon deposit cleaning: Symptoms may include sluggish acceleration, RPM drops, unstable RPMs; delayed power response when pressing accelerator; lower-than-expected engine power; minimal/no speed increase when partially pressing accelerator; fluctuating idle RPM; poor fuel economy (measured values significantly below expectations or higher than previously recorded values during actual road tests).
