The reason why these engines go out quickly is because people don't change their oil when they need too. Maintenance is VERY important on ANY turbocharged engine, because the turbo needs good quality oil to last a long time. If a turbo spins up with dirty oil, it wears out the bearing that spins the blade, and it overheats the turbo causing it to crack. My advice is to change the oil at 4-5k miles. It's not just the Cruze that has problems, it's other vehicles that have a turbo. Some people are too lazy or not knowledgeable to change the oil. But at least with the Cruze, a brand-new replacement turbocharger costs $250. Most other cars costs $500+ just for the turbo. It's really simple to replace the turbo by yourself on a Cruze.

I have a 2015 Trax with 171,564 miles on it with no major repairs. Still running strong.

One can only wonder why GM designed this engine to be removed so easily.

@bigdaddymak1439

3 жыл бұрын

It came from Korea when GM bought Daewoo

@maxwellbolzman7077

3 жыл бұрын

It’s not a bad engine as long as you keep up on routine maintenance

@bradenwuesthoff5639

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxwellbolzman7077 they are bad engines

@randysherman8878

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradenwuesthoff5639 Totally agree!

@randysherman8878

2 жыл бұрын

Even GM knew its a bad engine. The cruze was a total disaster .

Great video guys. As stated in previous videos, the crack in the turbo is a very common failure. The turbos aren't very reliable. I have a sonic with 160,000 miles with manual. Seems to be good still.

Good to see this done without a hoist! Now I won't be sacred to try one if I ever purchase a project like this!

like your confidence...makes the videos much fun...wish can give you more than one like 👍

I’d still take this over any Chrysler product.

@iBonnieYT

3 жыл бұрын

I think everyone would buy any car than a Chrysler product

@SyracuseIsOranges

3 жыл бұрын

😂 agreed

@samlandau372

3 жыл бұрын

Here come the “Mopar or no car!” guys...

@iBonnieYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@samlandau372 here comes a person who think they know cars

@dieselfixr

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

I got a 2014 Chevy cruze 1.4 turbo and the motor was blown so I got a used one that came out of a buick encore & on the balancer and water pump has it has 5 splines on the pulleys but on the cruze it has 4 splines would it still be fine? I have no choice but to use a 4 spline drive belt for now unless otherwise if that makes sense I’m hesitant on putting the Cruze balancer on the buick motor because it’s a 40,000 mile motor

Love the video Daniel

I got 100k from my 2015. Not a bad car handles well. But had to replace water outlet valve and heater hose.

Hello friend, I would love for you to give me your opinion, here in Brazil we have the Chevrolet CRUZE, with an ECOTEC 1.8 engine, I hear many complaints about this engine, such as failure in fuel injectors, causing hydraulic shim, breaking pistons and bending the pistons. connecting rods, another problem is the camshaft pulleys that cause a lot of problems, here in Brazil the components of this engine are very expensive. would you recommend me to buy this car? I have many doubts and would like to hear your opinion, thank you very much !!!

i;am your newest subscriber great videos i won a 2011 chevy 6 speed manual cruze 2750.00 runs and drives rustfree florida car 3 owners i did car fax most of the maintance was done at the chevy dealership, i got a great deal

Why do you have to replace the engine ? What was wrong with it ? I’m asking because I may have to do the same with me

Hey mate did you have to disconnect the ac compressor at all? If so how did you go about it? Thanks

Where does the ground from the ECM harness go by the battery

Nice. Love how easy the cruze is to work on. I think I may have a cracked engine block. If I do I'm just gonna buy a new engine, an engine hoist and swap it over.

Did you have a hell of a time getting that transmission off?

What happen to your fusion?

Yep I got to do the same thing for a car just bought seller said it was a bad water pump engine won't even turn over, look like once the wires are out the way nothing too it

My 2011 Cruze Eco 6 speed manual transmission has 189,000 miles....still going strong 34.5 mpg all day long on Michelin CC2

That crack is very normal on 1.4l turbos!!! I’m not saying it’s good just normal 👍🇺🇸

My daughter has a 2016 Trax and the turbo self destructed at 58k. Dealer covered it as warranty expired at 60k. Those cracks are very common on that tiny turbo.

@Bleachanna

3 жыл бұрын

Sell it and get a better car.

@maxwellbolzman7077

3 жыл бұрын

Tell her to not go so long on oil changes

@cbizzy2009

Жыл бұрын

Yeah mine did the same thing 2015 but I didn't have the warranty the turbo was 900 bucks from the dealer but was an super easy part to replace at 140k miles I have about 180k now and thinking about just replacing the motor even though ited prolly run well into the 200s

Those OEM Turbos on those 1.4 motors are known for having those crakes. There are service bulletins on them.

I have chevrolte cruze 2012 I am cheng engine chevrolte optra its possible work

I drive 2012 with 290K kilometre do regular maintenance Still smooth and good performance

Where u get replacement from

What happened to the old engine Daniel?

@benturner4774

3 жыл бұрын

He said coolant went through the turbo. Can only assume head gasket

@KnightIndustries3000

3 жыл бұрын

@@benturner4774 ahh that explains it too much pressure in that tiny engine

It was only a oil cooler gasket letting coolant in the oil.. 😟 both insurance and the lady got ripped off

My parents drove half way around Australia with a blown motor just kepted the water up

Where did you find a replacement engine? Buying it new is expensive

@terrellgaines88

2 жыл бұрын

Probably a local junkyard

@Sakinah2186

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrellgaines88 how am I going to know if the engine is any good or not ?

@terrellgaines88

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sakinah2186 you don't but usually they give a 30 day warranty

@Sakinah2186

2 жыл бұрын

@@terrellgaines88 ok thank you

I. Got one I. Going to try on my own but a couple good words would help

I forgot what the reason was for replacement?

@DanielJaegerFilms

2 жыл бұрын

Cracked cylinder head leaking coolant into cylinder 1 hydro locking the engine.

@chadharmon5716

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielJaegerFilms 10/4 thanks Daniel need more videos bud

Most disappointing engine I have owned to date. constant oil leaks and mis-fires.

Even though the wire harness has been removed its still on a trash can!

Every time I see the exact same engine bay in a SUV (or subcompact suv) that’s in a sedan, it hurts my soul

Sucks the gen 1 gave the Cruze a bad name and then cancelled it because the gen 2 is actually reliable lmao

Only real issues I found was the turbo and the emissions from the PC built into the valve cover and the rear intake has a valve in it then the oil cooler housing will leak alot but other than that these are some reliable cheap cars

Where’s the duel mass flywheel on the vw video???

@DanielJaegerFilms

2 жыл бұрын

It’s coming soon, only 2k more miles to go before a lot of work gets done.

True story. That little itty bitty turbo blew out my engine

Great video. First 😁

Used Cruze for sale: engine Not included.

Hi

Why bother replacing the engine? Just send the whole thing to the crusher, the smart move 😉😁

@Docstantinople

2 жыл бұрын

Then he wouldn’t make any money charging labor to replace the engine.

@int53185

2 жыл бұрын

Would avoid a lot of future headaches!

insane video. Burn off all the smoking gunk ?? lol :)) WOW. You had the engine... you could have cleaned it to perfection. Someone is gonna appreciate 4000 rpm until the cat glows orange... i bet this person will get a p0420

Absolutely no information on removal

that crack is normal per a gm tsb lmao

Chevys cars are crap....I don't say all of them...but if you get part replacement...its a nightmare

Worst vehicle ever, and I own two of them 🤦‍♂️

Brrrrr what a horror story 😣😮🤢🥃🥃🥃🍸🍸

*jams throttle open at 4krpm free rev* Well if its not bad yet it will be.... -_- jfc..

Gm Junk 😂👍

Haha we have had our head gasket replaced, and a lot of engine parts. These cars are junk! Don’t get me started on the water pump

@Bleachanna

3 жыл бұрын

You mean the whole turbo, whole cooling system, and oil seals?

@maxwellbolzman7077

3 жыл бұрын

Water pump is so easy to replace what are you complaining about

@Landofmagic678

3 жыл бұрын

@@maxwellbolzman7077 the fact that when you replace it and have to do it again every year

@Landofmagic678

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bleachanna Turbo been replaced once, everything coolant related but some hoses , radiator and heater core have been replaced. Rear main seal and valve covering in terms of oil leaks.

@maxwellbolzman7077

2 жыл бұрын

@@Landofmagic678 been almost 2 years and mine is still going, did you buy OEM?