It looks like my parents stolen 2015 Hyundai Sonata is gone for good. They‘re down to their 2011 Chevy Cruze with 55,000 miles. About two years ago the check engine light came on while driving. It was time for an oil change so they brought it in to the dealer. They check the code and it was related to the turbo. They said the turbo needed to be replaced for $2K. After that I told my parents to only drive it in town and for longer drives take the Sonata. The Cruze has been fine since that dealer visit, the check engine light hasn’t come back on. When I was down at my parents last week I gave the engine a look over and I didn’t see any oil leaks or coolant leaks. The coolant bottle was at the full line, they always change the oil when the olm gets between 20%-30% with synthetic.
I know these 1.4T have their fare shares of problems, cracked turbos, coolant leaks, pvc issues. My parents really can’t afford a new car at their stage in life. With the Cruze only having 55,000 miles after twelve years, they ”should“ have plenty of life left in it. I suggested they take the car to a local mechanic and have them give it a thorough inspection and see if they find anything that needs replacement. My parents live in the desert, so after 12 years, I would imagine the plastic pieces in the engine bay could be brittle. You think replacing the turbo would be a wise choice at this point? I just don’t want my parents stuck on the side of the road if the turbo craps out while they are driving. I was quite surprised that KBB shows their car is worth $4300. I was thinking it was worth about $2K.
I know these 1.4T have their fare shares of problems, cracked turbos, coolant leaks, pvc issues. My parents really can’t afford a new car at their stage in life. With the Cruze only having 55,000 miles after twelve years, they ”should“ have plenty of life left in it. I suggested they take the car to a local mechanic and have them give it a thorough inspection and see if they find anything that needs replacement. My parents live in the desert, so after 12 years, I would imagine the plastic pieces in the engine bay could be brittle. You think replacing the turbo would be a wise choice at this point? I just don’t want my parents stuck on the side of the road if the turbo craps out while they are driving. I was quite surprised that KBB shows their car is worth $4300. I was thinking it was worth about $2K.
