What type of engine oil does the Buick Excelle use?
2 Answers
The Buick Excelle uses 5W30 engine oil. The functions of engine oil include: lubrication and wear reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, and shock absorption. Taking the 2020 Buick Excelle as an example, it is a compact car with body dimensions of: length 4468mm, width 1765mm, height 1469mm, a wheelbase of 2611mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters, and a curb weight of 1070kg. The 2020 Buick Excelle features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a compound torsion beam rear suspension. It has a maximum horsepower of 107ps, a maximum torque of 133Nm, a maximum power of 79kW, and is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
I've reviewed several Buick Excelle owner's manuals, which clearly recommend 5W-30 viscosity oil. Particularly for turbocharged models, it's mandatory to use oil with the GM Dexos certification mark. For major brands like Shell and Mobil that I frequently purchase, as long as the bottle bears the Dexos1 logo, it's safe to use. Older naturally aspirated engines can manage with mineral oil, but newer engines should at least use semi-synthetic. Don't exceed an oil change interval of 8,000 kilometers, and remember to replace the oil filter simultaneously. In southern regions with high summer temperatures, trying 0W-30 can offer better cold-start fluidity. Last week, I helped a neighbor change to Mobil 1 Gold, and the engine noise became noticeably quieter.
