Chevy Cruze Oil & Filter Change 2011-2015 | Engine Performance Restoration + Oil Treatment + BG MOA
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- In this video Drive By Reviews changes the oil and filter on his Chevy Cruze LTZ 2012. This is a relevant video for any chevy cruze from 2008-2015 as Chevrolet changed the cruze model in 2016+. This is a step by step how to video and walkthrough on changing oil, changing the filter, and using an Engine Performance Restoration treatment from BG products on the 1.4 Liter Turbo engine in the Chevy Cruze LTZ. Also, DBR uses MOA additive (another BG product) to the fully synthetic Pennzoil Platinum oil to improve oil and engine performance. Changing oil is a relatively easy process however there are some simple rules and tricks to follow that can make it an enjoyable experience instead of an aggravating one. Hope this video helps and have fun changing your oil!
Notes:
- Relevant for Chevy Cruze models from 2011-2015
- Dip stick is only accurate when parked on a level surface (which is where you should be changing oil anyways)
- Technically you should change the filter before draining oil with top side oil filters.There is a plug that sits in the filter canister that keeps a small quantity of oil (~1/4 quart) up in the canister to prevent dry starting the motor. If the filter is changed after draining the pan, the old oil in the canister will drain down into the pan and will not be removed.
- The torque specs for the oil pan bolt is 14 Nm (~10 Ft lbs) considered just past hand tight.
- After changing the oil and filling to the top of the dip stick instead of waiting for the first drive, you can just drive around the block and park on a level surface and recheck the oil level. After this you should get pretty close to the 4.25 quarts the manual calls for.
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Absolute king. Followed this step by step; saved 60$ and did it faster than the slow guys at my dealership!
👊way to get it dun sun
By far the best oil change how to videos I’ve seen.
Should have soaked filter so not to dry start 💪
Exactly
Caz you're probably 12 or 15 the most
After you add oil up to the dipstick mark the first time, start the engine and get the oil circulating for about 30 seconds. Turn it off and check your oil level again. Once you fill it back up to the dipstick mark the second time, that should be its final level.
I agree
Exactly
Just bought a 2014 Cruze, and this was magnificent. A step above the other videos, that's for sure. I appreciate it!
I’ve been searching for a video on how to change my 2013 Chevy Cruze car oil & none of them have made it look this easy. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Real professional.
Great video, very helpful! Also, your engine is so clean!
Wow look at Mr. DIYer here changing his own oil, Dude just went I thought you couldn't impress me more. You go and make an DIY VID YOUR AWESOME! good job brother 😁
Thank you so much for this video! I usually pay 150$ to change my oil!, But rather save more money doing it myself ! Thanks again and great video.
Nice video. Very helpful. Love a how video with real step by step. Great job
one of the best oil changing videos I seen in a long time thank you very much and I know how to change my oil and stuff but this this shows it down Right perfect.
One of the best videos out there! Thank you!
Very informative, thank you! Straight to the point I like it.
Great video, thanks for the help!
Thanks - the video was a great help & made the job go faster and easier!
Very helpful bro thanks, saved me money and time and no scams haha
Nice video. I, myself, have been using Mobil1 in my '14 Cruze Eco.
Great video, and step by step instructions.
Thanks for the vid bro, especially the shot underneath that shows the bolt 👍
Legend mucker! Im looking to save money and take care of my motor as much as I can myself. Your video was pure platinum. Cheers from the UK.
Thanks my dude that was very helpful.... I may try it next time my Cruze needs an oil change
Extremely well done video
Comprehensive, well-done video. Thanks!!!
Great video! Very helpful thank you!
Great straight forward & easy to follow video. Thank you!
Rob Huddleston Randy Rhoads!!
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AWESOME!
Thank you for this video!!
I want to save money and my '14 Cruze is asking for an oil change but I don't want to go to anywhere to change it because it's so expensive. You just saved me over $30.
You made an oil change look so easy.
Penzoil!?wtf
Love ur vids!!!
great vid man, appreciate the info
Great vid, really helpful
Very useful,thanks,I had no idea where the oil filter was 👍
Thank you so much, I was raging because every Google image result and forum post, even other videos on here which show what the drain plug and oil pan looked like, but didn't give you a tutorial in simply finding the damn thing - it seriously hides in plain sight. Thanks to you, I was able to change my oil.
yeah also a frustration I had that made me post a video. how hard is it to do a moving shot to the bolt!
Nicely done!
Your video helped me out . Thanks
Nice video, good to mix it up a bit, not only dot videos, enjoyed it
Thx for the video bro it really helped me alot
Good demonstration
Very nice video sir thank you!
Wow this was very informative. I want to change the oil on my moms chevy cruze but apprehensive about doing it. This made it look easy. The dealership quoted her 51.99 for oil change.
Jiffy Lube always charged me up to $85 for a full synthetic oil change. Big reason why I finally started doing it myself.
Great I haven't change my oil in my wife's car but with your information got it done in no time
glad to help
Great how-to video. However, Never, Never add oil treatment to synthetic oil. The engine oil formulators (that I have worked with) are always pushing solubility of critical ingredients to get performance, soooooo when you add a potentially incompatible oil treatment you could "drop out of solubility" the friction modifiers, viscosity index improvers, pour point depressants, detergents etc that you are already paying for in a synthetic to protect your engine. The ingredients that could "drop out" become "unwanted engine deposits", again one of the benefits of what you want from a synthetic. Watch out for "buddies" with no real knowledge of engine oil formulation. Also, Mobil 1 was the first and still the king of synthetic since they make the majority of the synthetic PAO base stock. Other brands are just selling additive packages mixed in Mo-chem PAO base stock. Regardless, just change your oil regularly and you'll be fine.
Amazing video!!
Glad you liked it!
Very good video 👍
Nice video!
thanks bro your a real blessing
Great job 👏 👍
I would add that after filling oil, start the engine, run for about 30 seconds, then shut off and check oil again as the filter is now full of oil so oil level on dipstick may have gone down some. A great instructional video, this suggestion is just an FYI
Soooo....you’re not going to run it to get oil in the filter? That’s why it’s “topping off” before 4 1/4 quarts
helpfull and clear. Concise.
Great work, I used t6 on my fbo cruze
Heyy I noticed you have the same knocking noise I have. Did you ever look into that noise and why it’s making that noise?
If I jack the front end up a little, will the oil still drain out properly?
This guys a badass.
My 2010 holden cruze has the torx head plug. What tool do i need to get that undone plz
Hi, is it normal for the outside of the oil pan has a little moisture? my oil level is fine though
Great stuff. Would you (or anyone here) happen to know if all the drain plug sizes are the same for the cruzes? I have a 2014 1.4 l LTZ, and I’m looking to upgrade my plug (the original is stripped). Running into some issues with sites saying certain parts won’t fit my specific make. Thanks!
Very helpful
Did you adjust the fil cap for the treatment you put? Ive heard nothing but good about bg products my best mentor when starting the industry actually put the tools down and picked the keys to the bg van up even moved out of state to sell bg products
Hi I really like your video, but please I want to ask you a question, I have a 2015 chevrolet cruze NB-1.4D 6AT right hand drive, want to know if the oil filter of chevy cruze are the same? Bcos I have been trying to buy half dozen of the oil filter, but don't know which to buy, if it's the same with hengst oil filter in my car.
Please will be very grateful for your help
Thanks for the vid. Made it easy to locate everything. My drain plug is not a 10mm tho it is 17mm. And weird it doesn't have a gasket has a washer. Unless it's a really old gasket that flattened and stiffened...2013 lt
The filters Fram makes for this particular car are actually made a lot better than the AC Delco equivalent... Plus, Fram isn’t a bad filter the orange can is generally used longer than it supposed to be. And the Fram Ultra has an almost cult following because of quality of construction and longevity.
what is the mile interval to change oil on a 2011 cruze?
save yourself $40. Dont waste your time on oil additives. They do nothing but lighten your wallet. A full synthetic ,or full synthetic for high mileage cars is more than enough to take care of your engine. I currently have 160k miles on my cruze Eco and just replaced the valve cover gasket. No gunk or build up to be found. Use the proper oil and change it regularly and you won't have any gunk build up. Period.
Can the EPR treatment be done on a LT model? Year is 2013
Wouldn't removing the cap and oil filter first serve the same purpose as lifting up the dipstick?
you a real one
Nice👍🏼
Drain plug bolt size ?
My car is a 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ with 98k miles, and the owner manual says dexos1 approved oil only, else potential engine issues not covered by warranty. Yet I buy O'Reilly High Mileage brand that matches everything recommended (SAE 5W30, full synthetic, says on bottle "for modern turbocharged gasoline engines"), just doesn't have the dexos1 sticker. Comes recommended on their website as well for my exact car.
Does that just mean O'Reilly didn't pay for the sticker certification?
The oil filter is locked tight and cannot get it off. Any recs would be great!
Do you think chevrolet cruze 2.0 vcdi ls 2010 128k km for 5k euro is a great deal?
Just curious... Why steer away from Fram filters?
Wow, been using Fram filters for 30 years and haven’t had one problem ever, and have done every oil change on mine, my wife’s, and 3 kids vehicles!
Pro tips my friend you want to clean it the filter cap with degreaser medium strength and rinse completely
If you let the oil drain and settle the filter literally makes zero mess 😉
I can’t find the video I’m looking for but you was replacing the trunk latch on your Chevy Cruze I wanted to know what was the 4 screws there for?
Mark J it's at 2:35 I think czcams.com/video/JmqsnoIFkDM/video.html but the screws were for the trim piece that houses the trunk switch.
I like to use Castrol Edge full synthetic 5w30 on my 2011chevy cruze 1.4L turbo LTZ.
Cool thanks
do you use 5 qrt oil ?
Did you have to replace the oil pan drain bolt constanty, because it was aluminum and they strip easily.
No, I go by torque specs and have never stripped a bolt. However, years ago I switched to a top side extractor that pulls the oil out of the dip stick chute. Much easier with lower cars; I currently daily drive a 124 Spider Abarth
That is one giant funnel!
You were able to get under there without a jack?
Thanks.
232,000 miles and still going strong.
Dexter Morgan That's Great. I'm thinking about buying a Chevrolet Cruze 2011 or 2012, I'd wanted to know your opinion about The Car? Does it have Abundances of Problems like everyone's?
Diesel or petrol if its diesel i can believe in you if not then I disagree this Daewoo Lacetti Premiere other wise known as chevy cruze had so many problems
@@ramanjitsingh4340 173k still going still has factory turbo used full synthetic oil and no additives
@@code123red Please, do not buy a Cruze. For the love of God and your bank account, stay away. Run for the hills. Alas, I fear I may be too late, for you posted your comment a year before I did. There are many reasons why you should avoid the Cruze (and pretty much all things GM) like the plague, but I will boil it down to the guaranteed ones, the really maddening ones, and/or the costly ones. One of these problems has a 100% chance of occurring before 75,000 miles in every Cruze with the 1.4L turbocharged engine ever made. The other problems are more than likely to occur sooner than you would like.
1. PCV system failure. I put the failure ceiling at 75k, but is more likely to happen at or before 50k miles. Chevy used rubber check valves in the intake manifold and at the turbo inlet. What do you think hot gases do to rubber? These WILL fail, and when they do, it's only a matter of time before the pressure-regulator diaphragm in the valve cover goes. Unless you know how to replace the check valve in the intake manifold with a more robust brass valve and rubber hose kit (I do), you will end up replacing it with an OEM kit that'll fail in a short period of time.
2. Transmission. My 2013 LTZ has the 1.4 Ecotec engine with the automatic. The transmission is slipping and the car has only 65k on it. This transmission is notoriously weak and poorly engineered. Internet forums are dedicated to this problem.
3. The turbocharger sucks. When it works, it does the job nicely. But it is prone to failure, with many Cruze owners complaining it failed under 50,000 miles. Unless you do it yourself, that's easily a $1,000 repair bill.
4. The cooling system. It leaks at the water-outlet valve and where the reservoir-return hose connects to the outlet valve. I just replaced both; it was a simple repair, but one I shouldn't have had to do. Why the f*ck would Chevy bolt a plastic valve housing to the side of a metal engine block that gets very hot? Also, the hose connects to the valve housing via a proprietary connection instead of a simple nipple and hose clamp. That means you have to buy it from the dealer or Amazon to replace it. Bullshit.
5. The HVAC system is a breeding ground for mold. At some point, your car will start to reek like dirty socks. Only solution is to take it to the dealer and have them reprogram the computer to keep the blower running for 5 mins after you shut the engine off. That's a $280 job that takes about 45 mins. This dries out the ducts. You can also have them spray a cleaner down the ducts.
I loved my Cruze when I drove it off the lot. I wish I had never bought it. It is poorly engineered, GM knows about the flaws, and it won't issue a recall, much less a technical service bulletin. Save yourself the headache and buy a Toyota. Avoid GM products.
What that guy said...
Good video, but I recommend Liqui Moly Top Tec 4200 5w-30. Extremely high quality and long lasting, and it beats Mobil One full synthetic head to head.
Question, did you use a mix of both oils? Or were they the same? Becuase I thought it comes with 5 quarts
you only need about 4.5 quarts or so to fill up the cruze. just save that oil in case your car leaks or you can add to the next bottle of oil. Eventually you'll have enough for an oil change. Also note the green swish on the bottom of the label on the oil. That's Dexos 1 rated. which is all you need engine treatments do nothing.
My only suggestion is get a torgue wrench for the drain plug and take the cap off up top to get even more air flow for a faster drain
My 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ owner manual says not to use motor flushes/oil treatments with dexos1 oils.
Remember when Castrol GTX 10-30 was all you needed?
How many miles are on your Chevy Cruze LT now? I'm at 106190
Good video, but the reason that the oil level looks right before you have filled the recommended amount because the oil filter takes about a quarter of a liter to fill and you also added the additive.
I've got four cars from 150,000 to 344,000. I've NEVER used an oil additive in any of them and I've never changed any of the engines or had them rebuilt.
I have a Toyota pickup with 200k and regular oil changes. Did an oil change about 1000 miles ago and added the BG additive, and I can say it does make a difference
Do any of these have a turbo?
And now I need a new oil pan, That oil plug is made of tin foil, stripped it with a hand tool.
Anyone have any ideas on how to get a stripped plug off so I just need to replace the plug????
Someone put it on too tight if it stripped, it's designed to avoid ruining the pan. Probably best to have a mechanic do it or you can just switch to an extractor and forget using the bolt. I use the mighty vac these days and enjoy not needing to get under anymore
Are the supplements only for turbo cars? I have a 2011 Chevy Malibu
dont bother the supplements are a wallet drainer and do nothing for your engine other than make you feel like you've done something. Just use the correct oil and filter and change both regularly. The synthetic oils he showed has enough detergents to keep the gunk out of any part of your engine. The cruze requires at least a Dexos 1 oil or higher. Synthetics are typically Dexos 2. Just read the labels to be sure. see here czcams.com/video/h2xExpwV0TE/video.html
When changing your oil the oil has to reach the bottom of the engine to fill up to the dipstick. You should add oil let it settle somewhat to the bottom then check it. Also if the engine is hot and u add oil it will change the volume of the oil. NEVER CHECK YOUR OIL if your car is hot it wont be accurate level. Its a good video but your missing some mechanics of an oil change. Simple isn't the word. You also didn't check your crush washer on your oil pan plug to see if it needed to be replaced. That is critical to keeping the oil plug from leaking.
I put accidentally put high mileage oil in my 15 Chevy Cruze eco but it has 60k on the dash .. is this bad? It says 75k and above but will it really mess w anything?
there are some things to consider but the main point would be to use dexos approved oil to not void the warranty. Generally you don't need to switch to high mileage until much later than 60k.
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Can we change the oil filter without removing oil from the engine in Chevy Cruze 2015?
yes, its top side. you would need to let the engine sit off for a bit. but just change it every oio change and you're good
Good
This was made by a car guy who loves cars for people who want to be car guys but are intimidated. So me.
Thanks...Cap'n Crunch
You and the Cap'n... Can make it happ'n!
Just wondering. What's your MPG average? My 2012 1.4L LT is at 28.6 Miles per Gallon.
It’s not exactly apples to apples, but my ‘12 1.4T Eco gets around 35-40, cruising between 70-75 on the freeway, and 30-35 cruising around town.