How to Solve the Oil Burning Issue in Buick LaCrosse?

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Nicola
07/30/25 2:54am
Buick LaCrosse methods to prevent oil burning are as follows: 1. Use engine oil that meets the technical requirements of the vehicle. When selecting engine oil, pay attention to both the quality index and the viscosity index. The quality index refers to choosing SL grade or above as much as possible, while the viscosity index must strictly adhere to the specifications in the car manual, neither too low nor too high. 2. Avoid frequent sudden acceleration and prolonged high-speed driving. When the engine runs at excessively high speeds, it is prone to break the lubrication oil film, leading to poor lubrication and dry friction in rotating parts. When this becomes a frequent operation, it will cause abnormal engine wear and result in oil burning. Therefore, maintaining an economical speed is one of the best ways to prevent oil burning.
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