What is the average fuel consumption of the old Excelle?

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VanGrant
07/24/25 7:25pm
The average fuel consumption of the old Excelle is 9.0. Here are the pros and cons of the Excelle car: 1. Pros: Good sound insulation, very sensitive steering wheel, strong engine power during high-speed driving, and stable acceleration. The exterior is very stylish, and the paintwork is also attractive. The interior resembles that of a mid-range car, not complicated and very practical. The sound system of this car is also of good quality, and the air conditioning works well. 2. Cons: The engine noise is relatively loud. The pedals are too high, which can cause fatigue for the driver after long periods of driving. The gear shift is not very comfortable to use, and the horn button is small and hard. The passenger side window glass often does not rise fully.
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JordanDella
08/11/25 10:44am
After running a repair shop for over a decade, the old Buick Excelle's reputation as a gas guzzler is truly well-deserved. The 1.6L manual transmission can spike to 10L/100km in city traffic, while the automatic version is even worse - easily exceeding 12L with AC on in summer. The most extreme case I've seen was a 2002 model whose aggressive driver reported 13.5L/100km on the display. To be fair, aging components like carbon-clogged fuel injectors and worn oxygen sensors are major culprits. Last month, after cleaning the throttle body and replacing spark plugs on an '08 model, its fuel consumption immediately dropped by 2L. If you want to avoid shocking fuel bills, remember to clean the fuel system every 30,000km and use 5W-30 oil - not too thick, just right.
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