I just picked up this car with 130,000 miles on it. I do not know the history at all on this vehicle. I would like to run a HM oil since it does have a small drip by the oil cooler. What oil and filter do you recommend?
We have that car with 112k … currently have Mobil 1 0w40 in the motor …
Those cars are tough on ATF … but easy to drain. Mine looked like dirty motor oil at 40k …
There is an NPT plug that takes an 11mm box end to drain Dex VI. Your oil plug is flanged and takes 10mm … get a six point as these can be stubborn …
My transmission drains one gallon on my 7-1/2" ramps … so I put a jug of Valvoline Maxlife every 20k …
The ATF fill is down and right as shown
Owned a '12 Cruze with the 1.4 turbo. Honestly it was one of the worst vehicles I ever owned. Constantly in the shop for something. Traded away @ 60K miles with a slipping transmission even though two changes had been done during its life. They all make lemons, hopefully yours is one of the good ones.
Originally Posted by kanz
I just picked up this car with 130,000 miles on it. I do not know the history at all on this vehicle. I would like to run a HM oil since it does have a small drip by the oil cooler. What oil and filter do you recommend?
There is no oil that will fix a drip. That seal or seals need to be changed. Everyone wants the mechanic in a bottle.