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How Often Should I Change the Oil in My Chevy Cruze? By Product Expert Posted in, on Friday, February 9th, 2018 at 9:26 pm Chevrolet Cruze Oil Change Frequency The Chevrolet Cruze is a dynamic and efficient small car that delivers the comfort and technological convenience of a midsize or flagship model.
It’s the perfect car for individuals, young couples and families who want a reliable Chevrolet sedan or hatchback that’s agile and easy on gas. Available in a diesel model and 5-door hatchback, the Cruze is also one of the most versatile models on the market, allowing drivers to choose the qualities and features that are most important to them. The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze impresses with an uncommon focus on style and interior spaciousness.
READ MORE: Chevrolet vehicles consistently make the list of high-value vehicles to own for their low depreciation, quality and inexpensive maintenance schedule. One of the items on that schedule, oil changes, is also one of the most important for keeping any car running smoothly and reliably. Your oil lubricates the interior components of your engine, allowing them to move freely and independently inside the engine block, moving your car forward. If these parts can’t move, the engine can’t function properly and the combustion cycle can lead to engine failure which is a very expensive repair. For that reason, scheduled oil changes important. If you have a Chevrolet Cruze, you may wonder how often to get your oil changed. Chevrolet Cruze Oil Change Interval Recent model year Chevrolet Cruze models leave the factory with a synthetic oil that doesn’t need to be changed for 5,000 or more miles.
This number is a baseline, and the actual oil usage will change based on the type and amount of driving you do. It’s important to consult your owner’s manual as your specific interval may be different. Your Chevrolet Cruze also has a built-in oil life meter which should give you an idea as to the remaining oil-life percentage. Once that number gets down to about 40%, it may be a good idea to check the oil for yourself to make sure the level is good and that the oil is mostly clear. At 20%, you should take your Cruze into a GM-certified service center and have the oil changed. Don’t Forget Your Tires With oil changes being conducted between 5,000 and 7,500 miles, it’s important to have your tires rotated when you have your oil changed. At Jack Burford Chevrolet, our team of GM-certified Chevrolet service technicians will put your Cruze through a multi-point inspection every time you have your oil changed to ensure it’s not only staying in good shape but that you’re getting optimum efficiency out of it.
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I have a 2016 Chevy Cruze. I have had a lot of issues this past year and half. I do oil changes like every 6,000 to 7,000 miles. Come November of last year my car didn’t want to start so I took it in to hawk Chevy they found that my car had no oil and was slugged up so they did there inspection and no oil leaks didn’t know the cause. Oil light was not on to indicate no oil So did oil change at 31,367 miles it now has 37,600 miles and due for oil change and yet again no oil in the car and is sludge obviously something is wrong with the car I am having issues with gm denied my claim saying it was caused from not enough oil changes.
What can I do???? It’s been in and out shop for this a few times and the engine light a few times being a mis fire now and before for a sensor I think with all the issues with these Chevy Cruze. I have a 2013 with 72000 miles, first the engine blew with bad pistons, then the catalytic converter went out, and crack in turbo charger.
I am out of warranty on the motor and turbo, but think GM should step up and address the mass number of piston, converter, and turbo issues. There is more then enough out there to get a class action lawsuit. I have read many complaints and auto repair shops have told me of many issues with this. The problem is people are not complaining to GM because their warranty goes out and they think they have to pay this out of pocket and you do. But, if enough complaints were sent to GM they might address the faulty parts. I love the Chevy Cruze and do not want to part with it, but GM needs to step up and offset some of the expense of all these faulty parts.
I have been a very loyal GM owner for over 44 years, but now wonder if they are the company they once were that stood by there product. Oil helps to lubricate different moving parts of the engine. It also prevents overheating of the engine by absorbing the heat. But as time passes engine oil becomes degraded due to the presence of different contaminants like dust, dirt and debris from the engine as well as the environment. Degraded engine oil fails to lubricate engine parts properly. Therefore becomes necessary. The recommended interval for an automobile oil change is between 5,000-7,500 miles.
Oil change frequency depends upon the type of engine oil used, age & make of vehicle, and our driving habits.