Which Direction Should the Piston Dot Face on the Buick Excelle?

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JosephRose
07/30/25 3:40am
Piston direction arrows uniformly point toward the timing side. Below is relevant information: Buick Excelle: The Buick Excelle is based on General Motors' global platform. The prototype of the Excelle was the latest globally developed mid-size sedan by General Motors, primarily designed and developed by GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT). On April 21, 2003, SAIC-GM launched its new mid-size car, known as the 'Mid-Level Buick' - the Excelle. SAIC-GM officially entered the promising mid-size car market with the grand introduction of the 'Buick Excelle,' based on an all-new product platform. Vehicle Positioning: The Buick Excelle is positioned as an entry-level family car, featuring a dynamic exterior and high-quality interior, offering the quality experience of 'your first car.' The new drive system is smooth and fuel-efficient, while the entire series comes standard with the 10th-generation OnStar all-time online assistant, equipped with an onboard 4G LTE mobile hotspot, utilizing eConnect smart connectivity technology, and supporting Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife.
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