@@brandenbazemore6653 Absolutely use full synthetic!! If your car is the "new" model and not a "Limited" version of the old model, then it is a 2nd Gen.
@@CertifiedShadetreeYou must have long arms to be able to reach everything without having the car on ramps. My arms are pretty long too, but I just barely reach everything lol. I thought I was going to be cool like you and do the same thing but the previous installers tightened my oil filter so much that there is no chance I can get it off with my own strength. So tomorrow I either purchase low profile ramps (so I don’t pull the front air dam) or I get something to help me takeoff the filter and just carefully do everything like you did no ramps.
@@Jibberish18 You know, now that I think of it, I did have to jack the car up the very first time I changed the oil on this car. The drain plug and filter were way too tight from the factory..
Just bought a 2018 Cruze LT RS and this is a big help. Looking forward to keeping that little gem for quite some time to come and videos like this make it possible. Thanks!
Order that filter and picked it up today, I they got a whole bunch sent to them, so I said he'll let me buy another to avoid the 2 day wait, went to get the other and the had register issues, i got it on them for free. Doing my oil change right now
@@CertifiedShadetree it actually went very well, except for my oop over flowing on the side of the motor but I cleaned it up, cruze is running really nice, thanks for the recommendation and tutorial.
If you're having trouble turning the old oil filter, grab a long screwdriver and hammer it through the side of the filter. Keep pounding until it comes out the other side, then turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to crack the filter loose.
@@CertifiedShadetree is it ok if I got the valvoline 5w30 full synthetic advance one or should I look for the modern engine version, when search autozone the valvoline on the list full synthetic but it says advance only and its the only one, that filter is in stock there though so I can buy that.
By the way the owner's manual asks to use the oil filter GM part number 12674698, the blue one. The black one is GM part number 12699847. Both are ACDelco UPF64R., but seems most correct to use the blue one.
🤷♂️ Willing to bet one is made in China *_*cough*_* blue one *_*cough*_* and the other one not in China. Personally, I could care less what color the casing is painted, as long as the internals are the same!
I would agree, with 20% oil life, I have a 2016 le2 motor in a Cruze, I recently let it go to 4% (Michigan, and crappy weather)... I almost cried, and felt the need to apologize, to my car... 2016 with 58,000 miles... Hope she can forgive me.. 😁
When you don't fill the filter with oil, your engine will go dry/have no oil pressure for a couple of seconds when you first start it. Compound that unnecessary wear over time and you shorten the life of the engine. Having the filter full ensures instantaneous oil pressure when you first start the engine.
@@Roseneckj I mean, there are some cars where it's just not possible to fill due to the orientation of the filter, but the Cruze allows for you to fill it to the top.
@@clos9902 That is total system capacity, with filter. That's why after you finish the oil change you're supposed to start the engine and let it run for a coupe of seconds, shut it off and check the oil level again.
I, personally would go WIX or K&N, for filter, and I had a 1991 Pontiac sunbird, made it to 235,000 miles.. Timing belt broke, and I was tired of the old girl... she made it that far on good old Valvoline, every oil change
Oh man, those days are long gone!! I had a 93 Cavalier that I used Castrol GTX and orange Fram filters and got it to 255k. The drivetrain was still strong, it was rust that did it in!!
thanks, very helpfully video! my last oil change I use PF64 (12706595) next oil change I´ll use UPF64R. In amazon sell one in black and other one in blue, which is better? Thanks.
@@CertifiedShadetree me again, I have the car reciently I change the oil a few mounths ago. I have the same dipstick like you. the correct oil level is touching the third diple or the fourth ? If you have a picture showing me that, I apreciate. thanks
I have a question. I live in socal, not cold weather at all. Do I still need to get the updated oil filter type R? My car literally looks identical to the one in the video.
The "R" filter is more for having maximum oil pressure when the auto stop/start system fires up the engine. I'd say if you bypassed the auto stop/start so it never ever engages, then go ahead and use the standard filter.
@@virginiabeech Try this: Switch the ignition on but don't start the car. Right after switching it on, depress the gas pedal to the floor and release it. Do this 3 times in a row. I have no idea if this trick still works with newer GMs, but it was the only way to reset the OLM without a scan tool on the 2000s models..
When you don't fill the filter with oil, your engine will go dry/have no oil pressure for a couple of seconds when you first start it. Compound that unnecessary wear over time and you shorten the life of the engine. Having the filter full ensures instantaneous oil pressure when you first start the engine. Drain plug torque is 18 lb/ft.
2017 Chevy Cruze LT 1.4L I ordered one from Amazon. This one www.amazon.com/ACDelco-UPF64R-Specialty-Engine-Filter/dp/B014VZED5M/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E2MWTBJ5P3BJ3MRHQZV1 and they sent me this imgur.com/a/1SFtV6Z It says UPF64R but doesn't have any of the other stuff. It also says 12670058 and came in a plain white box aside from that sticker. Is this safe to use? I chose amazon for the convenience and because after shipping rock auto would be more expensive.
I received a weird blue UPF64R filter from Amazon once as well and I didn't have any issues with it. The one they sent you doesn't appear to be an Ultraguard Gold, though, so I would maybe change the oil a bit sooner than the oil life monitor tells you to (change it at 4000 miles or so.) The Ultraguard Gold is made for synthetic oil and longer duration between oil changes, that plain blue filter not so much. As far as RockAuto goes, I myself have been buying 2 filters at a time for each of my vehicles to cut down on the shipping cost. Going through them is peace of mind that you're getting the correct part!!
@@CertifiedShadetree Thanks man! I really appreciate that you take the time to answer questions on your videos. I'll ask my dad if he's ok with using it, if not I'll return it and look elsewhere (home depot seems to offer free shipping) Strange though, Amazon has two listings for the UPF64R. (and both say ultraguard) I ordered from this one because it showed the black one, but I notice now the other one shows both the blue and the black. I'm sure they just send whatever they have on hand from the nearest warehouse, but if there is a difference in the colors then they shouldn't be doing that. Also noticed under the Does This Fit Your Vehicle it says, "Notes: EXCEPT ECUADOR(CX3), STOP/START ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM(KL9)" I'm not even sure what that means and can't find any info about the stop/start cars taking a different filter.
The one I have doesn't have a size listed on it, only the filters it works with. It fits the Fram PH3387A / WIX 51040 / ACDelco PF 47 filter. Basically the standard filter used on most GM 4 and 6 cylinder engines from the 80's to the mid 2000's.
If you find yourself questioning why I pre-filled my oil filter, watch this video:
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My cruze is 03/16 still use full synthetic 5/30? And is it considered a 2nd gen?
@@brandenbazemore6653 Absolutely use full synthetic!! If your car is the "new" model and not a "Limited" version of the old model, then it is a 2nd Gen.
@CertifiedShadetree it's a 2016 year, 03/16. Is that considered 2nd gen? Engine style looks the same as the video exact same car. LS
@@brandenbazemore6653 Yes
Thanks for this. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a car with such a simple oil change method. Looking forward to it.
Yeah it's one of those little things you grow to appreciate about this car..
@@CertifiedShadetreeYou must have long arms to be able to reach everything without having the car on ramps. My arms are pretty long too, but I just barely reach everything lol. I thought I was going to be cool like you and do the same thing but the previous installers tightened my oil filter so much that there is no chance I can get it off with my own strength. So tomorrow I either purchase low profile ramps (so I don’t pull the front air dam) or I get something to help me takeoff the filter and just carefully do everything like you did no ramps.
@@Jibberish18 You know, now that I think of it, I did have to jack the car up the very first time I changed the oil on this car. The drain plug and filter were way too tight from the factory..
Just bought a 2018 Cruze LT RS and this is a big help. Looking forward to keeping that little gem for quite some time to come and videos like this make it possible. Thanks!
You're very welcome, and congrats on the purchase!! 🍻
@@CertifiedShadetree Thanks so much!
@@johno9163 👍
Same bro 😅
Order that filter and picked it up today, I they got a whole bunch sent to them, so I said he'll let me buy another to avoid the 2 day wait, went to get the other and the had register issues, i got it on them for free. Doing my oil change right now
Score!! 🙌 Good luck with the oil change!
@@CertifiedShadetree it actually went very well, except for my oop over flowing on the side of the motor but I cleaned it up, cruze is running really nice, thanks for the recommendation and tutorial.
Right on!! Glad my video could be of help!
Thanks for replying. I just ordered the same pig tail you put on for the auto stop bypass in one of your videos with the same 16 blue cruze
Nice! 🍻
I came here because the way prices are going up on everything… it’s time for the DIY techniques
Respect!
Watching this because my oil filter won’t come out. But it’s so easy on his video
If you're having trouble turning the old oil filter, grab a long screwdriver and hammer it through the side of the filter. Keep pounding until it comes out the other side, then turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to crack the filter loose.
This video helped. I appreciate how you go into depth about everything. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you, and thanks for watching!!
@@CertifiedShadetree is it ok if I got the valvoline 5w30 full synthetic advance one or should I look for the modern engine version, when search autozone the valvoline on the list full synthetic but it says advance only and its the only one, that filter is in stock there though so I can buy that.
The Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic should be fine (it's Dexos approved.) Definitely get the UPF64R filter, though.
@@CertifiedShadetree most definitely, i can't afford $105 dollar oil changes at the dealer. Thanks for the video
$105?!? Yeah, 'f' that!! Good thing it's extremely easy to change the oil on this car!
By the way the owner's manual asks to use the oil filter GM part number 12674698, the blue one. The black one is GM part number 12699847. Both are ACDelco UPF64R., but seems most correct to use the blue one.
🤷♂️ Willing to bet one is made in China *_*cough*_* blue one *_*cough*_* and the other one not in China. Personally, I could care less what color the casing is painted, as long as the internals are the same!
Anyone encounter the reduced engine power when the oil change gets towards the second half of its life cycle?
I would agree, with 20% oil life, I have a 2016 le2 motor in a Cruze, I recently let it go to 4% (Michigan, and crappy weather)... I almost cried, and felt the need to apologize, to my car... 2016 with 58,000 miles... Hope she can forgive me.. 😁
Let's hope so!! 😁
Why do you fill the filter with oil before you put it back? In other videos I've watched, they only rubbed the gasket with oil and that was all.
When you don't fill the filter with oil, your engine will go dry/have no oil pressure for a couple of seconds when you first start it. Compound that unnecessary wear over time and you shorten the life of the engine. Having the filter full ensures instantaneous oil pressure when you first start the engine.
@Certified Shadetree Thanks, good to know. I thought it was wrong when I did it since most videos I've watched didn't.
@@Roseneckj I mean, there are some cars where it's just not possible to fill due to the orientation of the filter, but the Cruze allows for you to fill it to the top.
@@CertifiedShadetree but you filled the oil the filter then you added the 4.2 quarts the car needed. Doesn’t that over fill it?
@@clos9902 That is total system capacity, with filter. That's why after you finish the oil change you're supposed to start the engine and let it run for a coupe of seconds, shut it off and check the oil level again.
I, personally would go WIX or K&N, for filter, and I had a 1991 Pontiac sunbird, made it to 235,000 miles.. Timing belt broke, and I was tired of the old girl... she made it that far on good old Valvoline, every oil change
Oh man, those days are long gone!! I had a 93 Cavalier that I used Castrol GTX and orange Fram filters and got it to 255k. The drivetrain was still strong, it was rust that did it in!!
thanks, very helpfully video! my last oil change I use PF64 (12706595) next oil change I´ll use UPF64R. In amazon sell one in black and other one in blue, which is better?
Thanks.
Get the black one. I found they're cheaper at RockAuto (even better if you buy 2 or 3 of them at once.)
@@CertifiedShadetree thanks!
@@chonux Cheers! 🍻
@@CertifiedShadetree me again, I have the car reciently I change the oil a few mounths ago. I have the same dipstick like you. the correct oil level is touching the third diple or the fourth ? If you have a picture showing me that, I apreciate. thanks
It should be up to the 4th dimple. Email me: leaderofwagons@likeabigdog.com and I'll send you a pic back.
What is GM part# for the LE2 drain plug?
55577568
I have a question. I live in socal, not cold weather at all. Do I still need to get the updated oil filter type R? My car literally looks identical to the one in the video.
The "R" filter is more for having maximum oil pressure when the auto stop/start system fires up the engine. I'd say if you bypassed the auto stop/start so it never ever engages, then go ahead and use the standard filter.
My cluster is different. It wont let me reset the oil guage 😢
Does your car have the buttons on the steering wheel?
@@CertifiedShadetree yes, but there is no oil life gauge in the panel. It's just a "change oil soon" message
@@virginiabeech Try this: Switch the ignition on but don't start the car. Right after switching it on, depress the gas pedal to the floor and release it. Do this 3 times in a row. I have no idea if this trick still works with newer GMs, but it was the only way to reset the OLM without a scan tool on the 2000s models..
@@CertifiedShadetree I'll try it and update...ty!
@@virginiabeech 🤞
What kinda of coolant does this car use or do you recommend
It uses orange DexCool. I would recommend Prestone DexCool in the gray bottle with the orange cap.
Why fill the filter with oil? What is drain plug torque?
When you don't fill the filter with oil, your engine will go dry/have no oil pressure for a couple of seconds when you first start it. Compound that unnecessary wear over time and you shorten the life of the engine. Having the filter full ensures instantaneous oil pressure when you first start the engine.
Drain plug torque is 18 lb/ft.
What size wrench for the oil filter is that?
It doesn't specify a size, it was made to fit a PF47 or PH3387A.
2017 Chevy Cruze LT 1.4L
I ordered one from Amazon. This one www.amazon.com/ACDelco-UPF64R-Specialty-Engine-Filter/dp/B014VZED5M/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E2MWTBJ5P3BJ3MRHQZV1
and they sent me this imgur.com/a/1SFtV6Z
It says UPF64R but doesn't have any of the other stuff. It also says 12670058 and came in a plain white box aside from that sticker. Is this safe to use? I chose amazon for the convenience and because after shipping rock auto would be more expensive.
I received a weird blue UPF64R filter from Amazon once as well and I didn't have any issues with it. The one they sent you doesn't appear to be an Ultraguard Gold, though, so I would maybe change the oil a bit sooner than the oil life monitor tells you to (change it at 4000 miles or so.) The Ultraguard Gold is made for synthetic oil and longer duration between oil changes, that plain blue filter not so much.
As far as RockAuto goes, I myself have been buying 2 filters at a time for each of my vehicles to cut down on the shipping cost. Going through them is peace of mind that you're getting the correct part!!
@@CertifiedShadetree Thanks man! I really appreciate that you take the time to answer questions on your videos.
I'll ask my dad if he's ok with using it, if not I'll return it and look elsewhere (home depot seems to offer free shipping)
Strange though, Amazon has two listings for the UPF64R. (and both say ultraguard) I ordered from this one because it showed the black one, but I notice now the other one shows both the blue and the black. I'm sure they just send whatever they have on hand from the nearest warehouse, but if there is a difference in the colors then they shouldn't be doing that.
Also noticed under the Does This Fit Your Vehicle it says, "Notes: EXCEPT ECUADOR(CX3), STOP/START ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM(KL9)" I'm not even sure what that means and can't find any info about the stop/start cars taking a different filter.
No problem and best of luck to you!! I honestly have no idea what they mean by that either, as far as I know they ALL had the stop/start system!!
What size oil filter wrench is that?
The one I have doesn't have a size listed on it, only the filters it works with. It fits the Fram PH3387A / WIX 51040 / ACDelco PF 47 filter. Basically the standard filter used on most GM 4 and 6 cylinder engines from the 80's to the mid 2000's.