Category: Chevrolet
Cruze Diesel Oil Pickup Seal Failure Information
Around 150k miles the 1st generation Chevrolet Cruze diesel can experience sudden turbocharger or engine failure due to this under $20 part.
Yes, the 2.8L Duramax is a cousin of the Jeep CRD 2.8L from VM Motori
Is the 2.8L Duramax the same as the Jeep Liberty CRD 2.8L? We get asked this question all the time here at IDParts, and we’ve noticed there is a lot of confusion about the actual source of the Colorado/Canyon 2.8L Duramax engine. It isn’t a “real” Duramax or even a “GM” engine, and it isn’t ...
New Project Vehicle – 2017 GMC Canyon
After the Ford Ranger was discontinued in 2011, the only option for a midsize pickup truck was the Toyota Tacoma. Thankfully, GM re-entered the market in 2015 with the new Colorado (and Canyon twin). Our crew here at IDParts was obviously thrilled when GM decided to put a torque-y 4-cylinder diesel engine in the truck. ...
Colorado ZR2 Duramax: The Best Factory Package Ever?
Last year Chevrolet re-introduced their compact pickup, the Colorado (or Canyon in GMC form). We were excited to see that Chevrolet fulfilled their promise to offer a diesel-version. The stout 2.8L inline 4-cylinder engine was torquey down low and made all the right noises. We came away from our test drives impressed, though worried there ...
How To: Chevy Cruze Under-Tightened Intake Clamps
The Gen1 Chevy Cruze Diesel has had its fair share of emission sensor failures over the years. Many owners speculate that the sensor failures are related to un-metered air entering the vehicle’s system. The Cruze uses a MAF(Mass Airflow) sensor to obtain a measurement of airflow that is entering the vehicle’s intake system. The MAF ...
Chevy Cruze Diesel Fuel Filter Change How-To
HOW-TO: A tutorial on changing the fuel filter in your 2014-2015 Chevy Cruze Diesel
Scangauge II and Chevy Cruze Diesel
We picked up a Scangauge II to use with our Chevy Cruze to monitor a few different things while driving. I have found the unit to be great for monitoring when the car will begin to perform a DPF regen. I am currently monitoring the following: MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure reading. The MAP will ...