Where is the engine of GAC Trumpchi GS3 produced?
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The engine of GAC Trumpchi GS3 is independently developed and produced by GAC Motor Co., Ltd., and is a domestically manufactured engine. The engine model of GAC Trumpchi GS3 is 4A15K1, with a maximum power of 124 kW, maximum torque of 265 Nm, and maximum horsepower of 169. For daily maintenance of the GAC Trumpchi GS3 engine, the following methods can be used: Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, choose 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 based on mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's requirements. Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any grade of lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, its performance will deteriorate, causing various problems for the engine. To avoid malfunctions, change the oil regularly based on usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level. When the 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 clogged and the oil cannot pass through the filter element, it will either burst the filter element or open the safety valve, allowing the oil to bypass through the bypass valve 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. When the amount is small, it remains suspended in the oil; when large, it precipitates from the oil, clogging the filter 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.
I actually researched this issue when I was driving the Trumpchi GS3. The engine of this car is produced by GAC itself and rolls off the production line at the Trumpchi factory in Guangzhou. What's interesting is that Trumpchi's technology has absorbed quite a lot of foreign experience, like early collaborations with Alfa Romeo and Fiat, which helped them develop their own engine platform. My 1.5T engine ran quite smoothly with decent fuel efficiency. Nowadays, domestic engine technology is advancing incredibly fast, and many independent brands follow this path of absorbing and then innovating on foreign technologies. I specifically asked the salesperson when buying the car, and they confirmed it's made in China—no doubt about it. By the way, their factory is in Panyu, and you can even see the production line when passing by.
