How to Replace the Excelle Air Filter?
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Excelle air filter replacement method: 1. Open the engine hood; 2. On the right side of the engine, locate a black box, remove several screws on top, and the air filter will be exposed; 3. Remove the old air filter and clean it with a towel; 4. Install the new air filter; 5. Tighten the screws, and the air filter replacement is complete. The Excelle is an entry-level family sedan launched by SAIC-GM Buick, with its prototype being a newly developed global mid-size sedan by General Motors. Its dimensions are 4468mm in length, 1765mm in width, and 1469mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2611mm. The Excelle features a high-strength lightweight body design, with high-strength steel accounting for up to 65%. It also comes standard with six airbags: dual front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. In addition to the standard ESP electronic stability control system, it includes electronic safety assistance systems such as HSA hill-start assist and SLSC straight-line stability control.
As a beginner in DIY car maintenance, I found changing the Buick Excelle's air filter is really straightforward and not difficult at all. All you need is a Phillips screwdriver. Open the engine hood, locate the rectangular plastic box at the front-right side of the engine - that's the air filter housing. Loosen the securing screws with the screwdriver, then carefully lift the cover without breaking the clips. When you remove the old filter, seeing it covered in dust confirms it's time for regular replacement. When installing the new filter, pay attention to the arrow markings on the edge to ensure proper upward orientation. After closing the cover and tightening the screws, the whole process takes just 5-10 minutes, saving you $50 compared to shop service. Generally replace every 12 months or 15,000km to help your engine breathe clean air and avoid clogging that increases fuel consumption. After finishing, I started the engine for a test - hearing it run smoothly gave me peace of mind. Remember to buy genuine filters; don't compromise quality with cheap knockoffs. Simple DIY like this teaches basic car maintenance while improving hands-on skills.
