The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze oil type and capacity iS5w-30 and 4.2 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be issues with the engine. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. A normal problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. You could experience terrible gas mileage. Knocking noise may come about from the engine.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze uses only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade of 5W-30. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. The oil capacity on the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1.4L engine is 4.2 US quarts (4 liters) and 4.8 US quarts (4.5 liters) for the 1.8L engine.
Jay C
February 28, 2024
The engine holds 4.2 quarts of oil when changed and it requires ACDelco decos 1 synthetic blend engine oil
Jay Connelley
February 28, 2024
I thought the engine oil required for a 1.4.turbo in a 2012 Chevy Cruze was Mobil 1 synthetic blend that’s what google said I don’t know?
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