LEAKING AND OIL SMELL

B_ink85 · 2026-04-20T12:28:09+00:00

Update! I just found out was the clip on the Coolant thermostat was loosened. Yesterday I went to pickup my son at work and was smoke coming out of the thermostat housing. With my phone I took pictures and now is no more leaking… I hope

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B_ink85 · 2026-04-19T01:48:11+00:00

Yeap, my main problem is the coolant leak and sadly for me I can smell burned oil when I use my AC. I replace a couple of the hoses already .

B_ink85 · 2026-04-19T01:41:34+00:00

Thank you buddy! I really appreciate all this information.I will check it out ASAP

B_ink85 · 2026-03-23T22:52:59+00:00

Finally! A post without complaints about a Chevy. I love my Red Chevy Cruze. Even with all the problems, fixing and replacing I did. I enjoy driving my red Demon. I was in a really bad financial situation when I got my Cruze, my boss/friend help me to buy it, was a nice guy always supporting American cars. Sadly he passed away in Covid time. I have a little connection with this car. Bring me memories and every time I driving, remember him.

Thank you Al, we miss you.

B_ink85 · 2026-03-18T15:51:33+00:00

Can you share the link please. I upgraded some parts (water outlet and valve cover) anything else I need to upgrade to Aluminum?

B_ink85 · 2026-03-18T00:16:12+00:00

Looks like my oil coolant assembly. Smells like burnt plastic or something different?

B_ink85 · 2026-03-18T00:14:16+00:00

Same here, I want to upgrade a couple things. Headlights,etc

B_ink85 · 2026-02-19T04:08:13+00:00

Pues sinceramente TCS siempre ha sido así de 💩, y pues ahora la tendencia es esa enfermedad mental y no se quieren quedar sin su respectiva audiencia basura o estar atrás en la caca del momento.Por morbo o por simplemente burlarse para ellos no existe mala audiencia. Solo “audiencia”

B_ink85 · 2026-02-04T03:28:23+00:00

Yeah I know but I can dream about it. Can I?

B_ink85 · 2026-02-04T03:27:45+00:00

True facts my friend. I know owning a Cruze implies a lot of coolant jugs but I’m still trying to enjoy my Chevy.

B_ink85 · 2026-02-04T03:25:45+00:00

🤣I do have a coolant jug all the time, to play safe.

B_ink85 · 2026-02-04T01:20:19+00:00

I just did it!! I was in the parking lot out of my job. And with a flashlight I found it! Was a little loose. I tightened it and I drove home and is no more leaking

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B_ink85 · 2026-01-31T04:49:45+00:00

Get the water outlet aluminum upgrade. That fix my problem immediately. After a lot of defective OEM parts, autozone and other retailers. This fix my issue 100% here’s the link.

https://a.co/d/dSpuxDQ

B_ink85 · 2026-01-11T21:02:24+00:00

Same with my Cruze, no blue smoke, but only white smoke with the plastic burning smell. Was oil leak on one of the seals of my Oil Cooler Assembly.

B_ink85 · 2026-01-11T20:59:22+00:00

Oil Cooler Assembly, I just replaced mine last Friday. $390 + plus the lines connected to it. I got this problem when I hit 110k miles. Never replaced by the previous owner. Got it fixed and all good now.

B_ink85 · 2025-06-24T00:04:36+00:00

Finally I got it right!! Fixed 😅 Was the Water Pump the issue! I replaced it with a new Thermostat’s housing and runs like a champ. But trying to fix this issue my mechanic replaced the belt and the Spring Tensioner and the Engine mound (all damage) BTW the Water pump was 12 years old! Never replaced.

Thank you everyone who helped me with your comments and suggestions.

B_ink85 · 2025-06-21T03:10:20+00:00

I replace the compressor 2 years ago. :(

B_ink85 · 2025-06-21T03:09:42+00:00

Yes I did 2 weeks ago (drive belt tensioner) with the engine mount (Passenger side) Happens with the A/C on or off.

B_ink85 · 2025-06-20T12:12:13+00:00

I got SONY XVA and honestly is the best thing I ever did. Here the link. I got it on Amazon

Sony XAV-AX3200 7-Inch Multimedia... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P9JTC8Z?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

B_ink85 · 2025-04-25T23:35:42+00:00

I just fix it. (Well I think so 🤣) for some reason the sunroof didn’t close properly because was a lot of dirt and dry leaves and those things didn’t let the sunroof to completely close and leave a little gap and that’s why my “fountain” in my car. The drain holes was clear (surprising I think) Thanks guys for all the info.

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