2012 Chevrolet Cruze specs

Maintenance specs from the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze owner's manual. Open a spec for every version and the page it's printed on.

Engines covered: 1.4L L4 Engine, 1.8L L4 Engine

2012 Chevrolet Cruze, representative photo
Shown: a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (same generation). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0
Change year

Engine & fluids

Tires & wheels

Capacities & towing

Keys & lighting

Coolant

2 values
Applies toValueManual saysPage
1.4L L4 Engine 5.8 qtcapacity “5.8 qt” PDF page 370 ↗
1.8L L4 Engine 6.9 qtcapacity “6.9 qt” PDF page 370 ↗

Transmission fluid

1 value
Applies toValueManual saysPage
Automatic — 6 Speed 4.2 qtcapacity “4.2 qt” PDF page 371 ↗

Lug nut torque

1 value
Applies toValueManual saysPage
All versions 100 lb ft “100 lb ft” PDF page 371 ↗

Spark plugs

2 values
Applies toValueManual saysPage
1.4L L4 Engine 0.028 ingap “0.70 mm (0.028 in)” PDF page 371 ↗
1.8L L4 Engine 0.028 ingap “0.70 mm (0.028 in)” PDF page 371 ↗

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
Report a problem with this page →