Where is the transmission fluid filler port for the Buick Excelle?
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The transmission fluid filler port for the Buick Excelle is located at the position of the right transmission half-shaft. You can loosen the screw labeled number 14 to fill the transmission fluid. Here is some relevant information about the Buick Excelle's transmission: 1. Regular Replacement: The transmission fluid of the Buick Excelle needs to be replaced regularly. The transmission relies on transmission fluid for cooling, lubrication, and hydraulic power transfer. If the transmission fluid is used for too long, it will reduce the performance of the transmission. Severely contaminated transmission fluid can also lead to a series of transmission issues. 2. Transmission Size: Taking the Buick Excelle 2020 15N CVT Luxury National VI as an example: It is a compact 4-door, 5-seater sedan with a top speed of 170 km/h, equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission. The Buick Excelle 2020 15N CVT Luxury National VI has a length, width, and height of 4468mm, 1765mm, and 1469mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2611mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 40L.
After driving the Excelle for so many years, the location of the transmission fluid filler port depends on the specific year and transmission type. For older 4AT models, the filler port is at the inspection hole on the bottom of the transmission, which is a 17mm hex bolt. For post-2009 6AT versions, the filler hole is hidden near the transmission oil cooler interface, requiring removal of the engine intake hose and air filter box to access it. If you're doing it yourself, it's best to prepare a filling tool, and operating when the engine is cold is safer. Last week, I just helped a neighbor change the transmission fluid on a 2013 1.5L model—the oil pan location was quite tricky, and it took forty minutes of lying under the car to get it done. Oh, and after changing the fluid, remember to check the level with the engine running, and observe the overflow hole once the transmission fluid temperature reaches 40°C.
When I last changed the transmission fluid on my 2006 Buick Excelle, I noticed that the 4AT transmission paired with the 1.6L engine has its fill hole on the side of the oil pan. You'll need a 17mm hex key to open the inspection bolt and use a specialized filler to slowly pump in the fluid. Be aware that parking on uneven ground can affect fluid level measurement—it's best to find a level surface or use a lift. While changing the fluid, I also cleaned thick iron filings off the oil pan magnet. Rumor has it that skipping a 60,000-km fluid change can accumulate enough iron powder to create 'magnetic art.' I recommend getting a funnel and hose kit to avoid spills. After the change, shifts felt noticeably smoother, especially the 2nd to 3rd gear hesitation.
