Category: Cruze Diesel
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.
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 ...
Chevy Cruze Diesel Approved Oil List
Chevy Cruze Diesels, like all other modern diesel cars, require specific engine oil to continue to function properly. Specifically, they need a low SAPS oil, or an oil that is low in sulphated ash, phosphorus and sulphur. For cars with a diesel particulate filter, oils with high amounts of additives can block the DPF. Chevrolet requires ...
Chevy Cruze Diesel Oil Change How-to
A tutorial on changing the oil in your 2014-2015 Chevy Cruze diesel. Items you will need: 1. 5 Liters of Dexos 2 approved oil. We provide several options in our oil change kit. Dexos 2 is General Motor’s oil specification. More info here. 2. Oil Filter, Man. # 19301505. Also included in our oil ...
Biodiesel: A Guide
Biodiesel is an exciting alternative fuel that can be used as a supplement to traditional diesel fuel that offers dramatically lower emissions and is renewable. But, running it isn’t always simple. This guide overviews some biodiesel basics and which cars should or should not use biodiesel.