Is the Traverse engine domestically produced or imported?
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The engine used in the Traverse is domestically produced. For Chevrolet, except for the engines of imported vehicles like the Camaro, Colorado, and Silverado which are manufactured in the United States, the engines for other models are produced in China. The engine model used in the Traverse is the LXH, with a maximum horsepower of 237 HP, a maximum power of 174 KW, a maximum power speed of 5400-5700 rpm, and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. For daily maintenance of the Traverse engine, the following methods can be used: Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional devices of the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions; for diesel engines, choose CB--CD grade diesel engine oil according to the mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's specified requirements; Regularly change the oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, the performance deteriorates, which can cause various problems for the engine. To avoid malfunctions, 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 blocked and oil cannot pass through the filter element, it may burst the filter element or open the safety valve, allowing oil to bypass and carry contaminants back to the lubrication area, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal contamination; 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 powder from component wear to form sludge. A small amount remains suspended in the oil, while a large amount precipitates, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear; Regularly use a radiator cleaner to clean the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures the engine operates normally but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
The engine of this car is now a genuine domestic product! I've done some thorough research before - the 2.0T engine used in the Chevrolet Blazer is indeed produced by SAIC-GM at their Shanghai Jinqiao base. However, its core technology still belongs to GM's global SIDI series, featuring intelligent cylinder deactivation technology. While localization has reduced costs, the production line uses entirely imported testing equipment, so quality control is impeccable. Many joint-venture vehicles are now adopting this approach - sharing global technology while achieving local production, ensuring both performance and price control.
As an owner who has been driving this car for two years, I specifically checked the engine code in the maintenance manual. The LSY engine has been localized for three to four years, and even my repair order states it was manufactured by Shanghai GM Powertrain Plant. However, I really don't feel any difference compared to the imported version when driving, and the turbo engagement during rapid acceleration is quite smooth. What's interesting is that after localization, parts have become much cheaper—I saved over 300 yuan just by replacing the spark plugs. Fellow car enthusiasts around me all agree that nowadays, when choosing a car, there's no need to focus solely on the imported label; the key is whether the manufacturer's quality control standards are properly implemented.
