Where is the Buick Excelle Engine Manufactured?

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VanFinn
07/25/25 3:23am
Buick Excelle engines are produced at the Shanghai GM Yantai Dongyue Base, featuring German technology and being domestically manufactured. The Buick Excelle uses the L2B engine model, with a maximum horsepower of 113 HP, a maximum power output of 83 KW, a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and a peak torque of 141 N.m. For daily maintenance of the Buick Excelle engine, the following methods can be employed: Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional devices in the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions; for diesel engines, choose CB--CD grade diesel engine oil according to mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's specified requirements; Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will degrade over time. After a certain mileage, performance deteriorates, leading to various engine issues. To prevent malfunctions, change the oil periodically based on usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level; As oil passes through the fine pores of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances accumulate in the filter. If the filter becomes clogged and oil cannot pass through, the filter may burst or the safety valve may open, allowing oil to bypass through the bypass valve, carrying contaminants back to the lubrication areas, 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 particles from component wear to form sludge. Small amounts remain suspended in the oil, while larger amounts precipitate, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear; Periodically use a radiator cleaner to flush the radiator. Removing rust and scale deposits not only ensures proper engine operation but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.
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