Chevrolet Cruze Oil Type by Year

Newest year we have: the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze manual lists 0W-20 (gasoline engines) or 5W-30 (diesel engine), and more versions. Across 2012–2019 it changes by year and version, so check yours below. Each year links to its owner's manual page.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze, representative photo
Shown: a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze (same generation). Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0
YearOil typeSource
2019 0W-20 gasoline engines5W-30 diesel engine0W-40 diesel engine, extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 2019 manual →
2018 0W20 1.4L L4 Gas Engine (LE2)5W-30 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7)0W-40 1.6L L4 Diesel Engine (LH7), extreme cold below −29 °C (−20 °F) 2018 manual →
2017 SAE 5W-30 2017 manual →
2016 5W-30 all (normal temperatures)0W-30 extreme cold, below −29 °C (−20 °F) 2016 manual →
2015 SAE 5W-30 gasoline enginesSAE 5W-30 diesel engines 2015 manual →
2014 SAE 5W-30 2014 manual →
2013 SAE 5W-30 2013 manual →
2012 SAE 5W‐30SAE 0W‐30 extreme cold below −20°F (−29°C) 2012 manual →

Years are the 2012–2019 model years we have the owner's manual for. Open a year to see every version and the page it's printed on.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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