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That is the first time I have EVER seen an owners manual state to use ONLY 1 oil viscosity. Weird. I guess they figure what people buy a cruze for that 5w30 will serve the engine well. As for the certification?? Thats just silly, since GM are the ones who started that whole thing (if I'm not misstaken)(this particular specification anyway)
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Nissan does this also 5w30 only in my Frontier per the owner's manual.
Probably due to the turbo on the 1.4's, and it'll work well on the 1.8. AFAIK the Ecotec 4-cylinders have always spec'd 5w30. The 2.2 in my friend's 05 Cobalt did.
When they allowed any API 5w30, 10w30 was their compromise.
Now with Dexos, API 5w30 is their compromise.
My saturns that universally called for 5w30 had some wording about "if it's over 40'F and you can't find 5w30 on the shelf, 10w30 is ok."
Now with Dexos, API 5w30 is their compromise.
My saturns that universally called for 5w30 had some wording about "if it's over 40'F and you can't find 5w30 on the shelf, 10w30 is ok."
Originally Posted By: daves87rs
What if you can't find dexos or 5w30?
Walk.
What if you can't find dexos or 5w30?
Walk.
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Originally Posted By: Jeffs2006EvoIX
That is the first time I have EVER seen an owners manual state to use ONLY 1 oil viscosity. Weird. I guess they figure what people buy a cruze for that 5w30 will serve the engine well. As for the certification?? Thats just silly, since GM are the ones who started that whole thing (if I'm not misstaken)(this particular specification anyway)
Jeff
My Accords manual states use ONLY 0w-20.
That is the first time I have EVER seen an owners manual state to use ONLY 1 oil viscosity. Weird. I guess they figure what people buy a cruze for that 5w30 will serve the engine well. As for the certification?? Thats just silly, since GM are the ones who started that whole thing (if I'm not misstaken)(this particular specification anyway)
Jeff
My Accords manual states use ONLY 0w-20.
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Originally Posted By: eljefino
When they allowed any API 5w30, 10w30 was their compromise.
Now with Dexos, API 5w30 is their compromise.
My saturns that universally called for 5w30 had some wording about "if it's over 40'F and you can't find 5w30 on the shelf, 10w30 is ok."
Exactly what my '04 Grand Am manual says except for the fact that 10w30 is allowed for temperatures over 0 F if 5w30 is not available. Also there was a note for using synthetic 5w30 or 0w30 in cold climates with temperatures below -20 F. The Grand Am had either a 2.2L Ecotec or a 3400 V-6 engine and the same oil was recommended for both engines.
When they allowed any API 5w30, 10w30 was their compromise.
Now with Dexos, API 5w30 is their compromise.
My saturns that universally called for 5w30 had some wording about "if it's over 40'F and you can't find 5w30 on the shelf, 10w30 is ok."
Exactly what my '04 Grand Am manual says except for the fact that 10w30 is allowed for temperatures over 0 F if 5w30 is not available. Also there was a note for using synthetic 5w30 or 0w30 in cold climates with temperatures below -20 F. The Grand Am had either a 2.2L Ecotec or a 3400 V-6 engine and the same oil was recommended for both engines.
My G6 specs only 5w30. No other grades are listed, but it does say that using 15w40 or 20w50 may cause engine damage.
Just put in some Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 and you'll be Dexos certified!
It is a mistake that they did not say the substitute had to be a synthetic 5w30. Now, in those shop software systems, it is going to say that any 5w30 is OK and you will see a ton of sludge problems down the road as no one would expect a good 'ol Chevy to need synthetic oil.
Originally Posted By: The Critic
It is a mistake that they did not say the substitute had to be a synthetic 5w30. Now, in those shop software systems, it is going to say that any 5w30 is OK and you will see a ton of sludge problems down the road as no one would expect a good 'ol Chevy to need synthetic oil.
Probably depends more on if the turbo is water cooled or not.
It is a mistake that they did not say the substitute had to be a synthetic 5w30. Now, in those shop software systems, it is going to say that any 5w30 is OK and you will see a ton of sludge problems down the road as no one would expect a good 'ol Chevy to need synthetic oil.
Probably depends more on if the turbo is water cooled or not.
Anyone know if GM has done anything with these motors to stop the problem we've seen with buildup on the valves that we've seen with other DI engines? The wife wants a new Cruze, but the DI has me hesitating. I don't want problems down the road.
Originally Posted By: Finklejag
The 1.4T and 1.8 that are in the Cruze are not direct injection engines.
Interesting and smart marketing move. But, to think they could've squeezed a tad MPG or HP with the DI.
DI is for the more affluent more likely to trade in regularly or lease??????
Cruze is a great entry level car(not that I'd buy one) that should sell in decent volumes against all the other $15-20k equivalent competition.
The 1.4T and 1.8 that are in the Cruze are not direct injection engines.
Interesting and smart marketing move. But, to think they could've squeezed a tad MPG or HP with the DI.
DI is for the more affluent more likely to trade in regularly or lease??????
Cruze is a great entry level car(not that I'd buy one) that should sell in decent volumes against all the other $15-20k equivalent competition.
Originally Posted By: Finklejag
The 1.4T and 1.8 that are in the Cruze are not direct injection engines.
You sure? I thought I read somewhere in one of the magazines (Motor Trend, Car and Driver? Can't remember which), that Chevy was using DI on the Cruze. If they use conventional fuel injection, I'm much more comfortable with buying one. Thanks!
The 1.4T and 1.8 that are in the Cruze are not direct injection engines.
You sure? I thought I read somewhere in one of the magazines (Motor Trend, Car and Driver? Can't remember which), that Chevy was using DI on the Cruze. If they use conventional fuel injection, I'm much more comfortable with buying one. Thanks!
1.8VVT is not DI.
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