Showing your video to my daughter before she learns to do an oil change on her Cruz. Just a tip from an old guy who's done a lot of oil changes: Take the drain plug out first then take oil fill cap off. This way you don't get that splash of fast-moving oil when plug is removed, makes for less of a mess. Thanks for video.
Odd to see a cartridge-type oil filter, I'm used to seeing those more on European cars. Thanks for showing an easy to do task that most people take for granted. With a few simple hand tools, if you have the mechanical know-how a self done oil change can save you tons of money over the life of your car / truck.
I agree. I believe this was the first American made vehicle I've seen with this type filter. I'm sure there's others, I just haven't run into them yet.
Just a tip, the Cruze has a confusing dipstick. The lower section hash-mark is the low and high level not the other lines that you would think. That comes from the owners manual. Cheers
is it ok to get kind of a crazy engine noise for like 5 seconds after starting the engine back up Im assuming from the engine not having oil pressure in the filter and perhaps like air running through the engine making the tickers sounds awful? This happens everytime I do it for like 4 5 seconds after starting the car back up but goes away
As long as goes away within a few seconds, I wouldn't worry about it. Having just drained all the oil out, it will take a few seconds to get good lubrication again.
awesome, I just got my first car and its a 2011 chevy Cruze as well. trying to learn how to do my own oil change just to save couple of dollars. this was great help. now for the oil drain plug, what size was the wrench? a 10 millimeter wrench? and then the same size wrench for the air filter which is a 24 millimeter. I don't want to buy a full tool kit, just the two wrenched needed for the oil filter and drain plug haha
Congratulations on your first car!! Yes, a 10mm wrench (or socket) for the oil plug, and 24mm for the oil filter. You may find the 24mm near the oil section at the store, and an oil filter socket is typically cheaper than a regular socket of that size if you're looking to save some money.
@@ShamShammie do you oil filter? Air filter you can typically open by hand. The oil filter can we done with a pliers or adjustable wrench, but is pretty difficult to reach with either of those. A socket with an extention is definitely going to be the easiest.
What kind of oil does the car take 5w 30 but synthetic right? This little car oil change is very expensive 80 bucks for this cars oil change do I have to use synthetic oil?
You don't have to use synthetic if you don't want. Conventional oil is fine. Typically synthetic is more expensive, but you can go longer between oil changes. Helping to even out the cost.
If u know it takes 4 quarts then why would u start the car ? Why not add oil if it looks like it's not full ? I thought u check oil when it's cold ? I'm curious.
Because it actually takes 4.2 quarts. .2 can be hard to estimate. And while I left the drain out until it stopped, you rarely actually get all the oil out. But how much was left in? By running it a short time, you get the filter full, and then you can see if it's full. I'd rather add a little more than over fill it.
With the ignition on, press the DIC button on the signal light until you get to oil life. Press the set/clr button to reset oil life to 100%, then press it again to confirm.
I have visited this video twice since it was.uploaded for my own oil changes. Learning to be an adult is hard but it's well worth it
This video scored me 50 respect points from the in-laws. Thanks
That's awesome!
Showing your video to my daughter before she learns to do an oil change on her Cruz. Just a tip from an old guy who's done a lot of oil changes: Take the drain plug out first then take oil fill cap off. This way you don't get that splash of fast-moving oil when plug is removed, makes for less of a mess. Thanks for video.
Good advice, thanks
that's a great tip, thanks.
Odd to see a cartridge-type oil filter, I'm used to seeing those more on European cars. Thanks for showing an easy to do task that most people take for granted. With a few simple hand tools, if you have the mechanical know-how a self done oil change can save you tons of money over the life of your car / truck.
I agree. I believe this was the first American made vehicle I've seen with this type filter. I'm sure there's others, I just haven't run into them yet.
Awesome, thank-you!!
Good vid, thanks
Just a tip, the Cruze has a confusing dipstick. The lower section hash-mark is the low and high level not the other lines that you would think. That comes from the owners manual.
Cheers
Thank you
is it ok to get kind of a crazy engine noise for like 5 seconds after starting the engine back up Im assuming from the engine not having oil pressure in the filter and perhaps like air running through the engine making the tickers sounds awful? This happens everytime I do it for like 4 5 seconds after starting the car back up but goes away
As long as goes away within a few seconds, I wouldn't worry about it. Having just drained all the oil out, it will take a few seconds to get good lubrication again.
Cruze oil plug torque is 14 NM, 124 in. lbs, 10.3 ft. lbs.
Oil filter torque is 25 NM, 18.4 ft. lbs.
awesome, I just got my first car and its a 2011 chevy Cruze as well. trying to learn how to do my own oil change just to save couple of dollars. this was great help. now for the oil drain plug, what size was the wrench? a 10 millimeter wrench? and then the same size wrench for the air filter which is a 24 millimeter. I don't want to buy a full tool kit, just the two wrenched needed for the oil filter and drain plug haha
Congratulations on your first car!!
Yes, a 10mm wrench (or socket) for the oil plug, and 24mm for the oil filter. You may find the 24mm near the oil section at the store, and an oil filter socket is typically cheaper than a regular socket of that size if you're looking to save some money.
@@SmoknJaysGarage okay. Thank you. And would a pair of pliers work for the air filter or would i have to get the wrench instead
@@ShamShammie do you oil filter? Air filter you can typically open by hand.
The oil filter can we done with a pliers or adjustable wrench, but is pretty difficult to reach with either of those. A socket with an extention is definitely going to be the easiest.
@@SmoknJaysGarage and Any oil is fine as long as it matches the number (5W-30 for mine) I can use valvoline oil or stick with sythentic oil
@@ShamShammie yes, you can use any brand you prefer.
I see you like to use supertech oil with K&N cartridge filter.They have K&N 5w30 oil now.
I might have to check that out. 😀
@@SmoknJaysGarage 👍
What kind of oil does the car take 5w 30 but synthetic right? This little car oil change is very expensive 80 bucks for this cars oil change do I have to use synthetic oil?
You don't have to use synthetic if you don't want. Conventional oil is fine. Typically synthetic is more expensive, but you can go longer between oil changes. Helping to even out the cost.
Nice lookin shop towels! Please tell where did you get them?
Unfortunately, these towels are no longer made.
@@SmoknJaysGarage damit damit damit!!!
Thank you
Glad to help.
I need an oil filter for my car but i dont know which one to get since there are many different ones. My car is also a 2011 chevy cruze. help?
You came to the right place. I give you the exact filter you need in the video.
What kind of oil filter it takes - mine is 2012 LS ? Is it same
HP-7027 is the part number for the K&N filter that i used. Yes, that will work on your 2012.
Once there is no oil in the engine how much of the new oil is supposed to go inside?
4.2 quarts. Did I not say that in the video? I should have said that in the video.
If u know it takes 4 quarts then why would u start the car ? Why not add oil if it looks like it's not full ? I thought u check oil when it's cold ? I'm curious.
Because it actually takes 4.2 quarts. .2 can be hard to estimate. And while I left the drain out until it stopped, you rarely actually get all the oil out. But how much was left in? By running it a short time, you get the filter full, and then you can see if it's full. I'd rather add a little more than over fill it.
@@SmoknJaysGarage Hey thanks for clearing that up for me. I was taught different. U make more sense. Now I can teach my kids your way.
@@losmoore3358 no worries 👍
How you rock the reset after you change the oil?
With the ignition on, press the DIC button on the signal light until you get to oil life. Press the set/clr button to reset oil life to 100%, then press it again to confirm.
@@SmoknJaysGarage I got a leak i can’t find to save my life it’s small but dammit you know
@@browze7256 some leak stopper?? Lol
How many liters did you add please
The car calls for 4.2 quarts. (I believe that's just under 4 liters)
What size tools do I need?
Watch the video, it'll tell you.
@@SmoknJaysGarage guess I missed that part when I watched it the first time. Would’ve been easier to just tell me the sizes then to be borderline rude
@RyanGarrettMusic I would had to watch the video myself. I don't recall the sizes of every tool I've used in every video over the past few years.
What oil did you use
I used supertech (Wal-Mart's brand) 5w-30.
Everything was cool till you drop that oil on the floor not profesional🤦🏻♂️
I know, I'll try harder from now on. :-)
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What size wrench did you use to take off the plug?
1:10 sounds like 10mm
@@SmoknJaysGarage thank you I wasn't paying attention
@@corruptedworld405 no worries 🙂
What is the brand and code of the oil filter?