Cannot thank you enough for walking through the various components of the PCV system. This allowed me to properly diagnose and repair the PCV system. It also saved me from spending additional money on the intake manifold that wasn’t needed…yet. I did need to run the car for quite a while (at least 30 minutes) after the repair to get all of the accumulated oil in the intake manifold driven out. I was overjoyed when the last bit of blue smoke stopped and the little engine got back to normal. She purrs like a kitten and pulls right up the hills better than she has for a while.
That’s so awesome to hear! Very glad that you were able to sue this information and get your car fixed. That’s been the goal behind everything I’ve done here. Saving people time, money, and frustration.
Hands down, Andrei creates the best DIY repair tutorials for the Chevy Cruze. His step-by-step instruction guides include pics, which virtually eliminates the need to take pics as you go along (although I recommend you do anyway). And his work-around kit for the POS OEM PCV system is ingenious and affordably priced. I feel like I owe him more money for making this so simple and affordable. Thanks, Andrei.
@@AndreiDPop to be fair, I just pulled the manifold yesterday. I will install the fix to it with your kit today. But what pain in the ass it was to pull the manifold!
I spent countless hours trying stop the oil leak from around the valve cover. Saw your video, ordered the intake manifold and installed it. No more leaks!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. Truly helped. Now I’m searching how to remove oil stains from driveway..lol. Thanks again!!
I heard this today. "Vehicles nowadays can surf the web, stream videos, navigate and pinpoint a location in a map, but can't tell you why their check engine light is on." How ironic is that?
You are so great!!! A lot of people out there totally have no idea about that "vacum control membrane" and they call it PCV valve.. Actually i'm a physician but i have interest in automotive. I have 2008 chevrolet captiva and i dissasembly that "the so called pcv valve" and totally confuse about the name of "positive crankcase valve" becoz on that valve construction i bet it is not regulated by positive pressure, but the valve/membrane will actually move by negative pressure. Then i found your video and you make it very clear that it actually a vacum control membrane!!! Thanks again 👍👍👍
That's a brilliant explanation, and your website explains it even better. I find it frustrating that mechanics don't think first about how these systems work, since understanding is necessary before one has any hope of fixing things properly. Matching blowby gas flow through a PCV with the dramatically variable intake vacuum of a turbo is a huge challenge. So, I guess we shouldn't be surprised this system is much more complex than a simple captive ball and spring.
Thank you for having an explanation for this. I’ve been troubleshooting for months for a “squeaky noise” from my engine bay. Finally figured it out. Thank you again!
Hi, thanks for inventing the kit. I just bought a 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco and ordered your kit already. I hope it works well because I want to make this car my daily driver.
Man I wish more mechanics were as knowledgeable as you appear to be. Would have saved me loads of money over the years. I’ve found UA-cam and doing it yourself saves time and money and even the hassle. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed and liked
I have been a Technician and do many other repair jobs for me and others. Save Soooooooo much money MOST of the time. Some time tools can be a "paywall", some times it's just a skill set you're not that good at. I don't do carpet or drywall; I will help do tile, not on my own. lol Live and learn. Still, learn everything you can, and try anything!!
This is one of the only videos on UA-cam that explains and fixes the problem correctly. I can't believe how many other video of "mechanics" not correctly fixing this problem. Thank you for all you have done for us fellow Cruze members. I will be buying your newest pcv fix kit. Thanks again
Thank you Dre Dan! I was leaking oil from the throttle body on 2012 cruze lt. Didn't see a nipple after removing corrugated hose. Sure enough the orange check valve was missing after taking the intake manifold off. Huuuge thanks for all the info on cruzetalk and here.
Ya my 2015 cruze lt is leaking oil from the intercooler charge pipe connected to the throttle body, i was wondering if i shoukd take the manifold off and take a look but its my everyday car so its abit hard to check at the moment
Currently working to be ridd of my 2015 Cruz LT, less than 97,400 miles and still under warranty but constantly denied any warranty coverage. Also, learned yesterday when the mechanic was on the phone with the warranty department, this car was sold to me without informing me of the recall that is ongoing. It's sitting in my driveway after being towed home yesterday because I refuse to sink another penny in this money pit. As of last week, I've had the pos 20 months; its broke down a 4th time. And this time, the issue is the same as the first time it broke down. JUNK!
I had same issue with a sonic. only when i covered the diaphragm hole it started directing oil into the intake and then the car started smoking from the tailpipe like crazy. Thanks for the info will be ordering kits from you.
Just wanted to give a big shout out "Thank you!" as I had several codes - everything you'd mentioned in your video! I was on the fence about selling my 2014 Chevy Cruze LT and finding one error after another pop up, but since it's paid for, I thought why not see about fix it permanently? And so, I came across your video and purchased your "GM 1.4L LUV/LUJ PCV Fix Kit V2" - kind of a h*ly sh*t moment after firing it up and running it with your kit on! It now runs like it did when I drove it off the dealership parking lot! Wow - just wow! Dre Dan's kit was the perfect fix for all my problems so at the very least, I thought I'd write you and again, say thank you! For a 100% failure rated part, the intake manifold with it's cheaply designed check valve...well, this is the way! It was also a good time to clean the throttle body and everything I had access to - a lot of built up crud as this was the first time having it apart since I bought it. This was surprisingly an easy job and your kit came with everything you need - was fun actually! Dre Dan, so glad I purchased your kit!
Thanks for the awesome review! I really appreciate it. I'm so glad this fixed your issue. It's great seeing feedback like yours. I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the help so I can tell my mechanic I did research on these Pcv valves cause I had a really bad rough idle even after cleaning the throttle body with no codes unfortunately I checked the Pcv valve in the intake manifold and it’s all gunked up can’t even see where the nipple is so I’m gonna have him replace that with the Pcv valve cover as well and hopefully that fixes it. Just taking extra precautions and having home fix those even after the diagnosis and whatever else he finds needs to be replaced or repaired.
Hello, and thanks much for this video and the kit you've designed... i will likely be ordering one of those shortly. My girlfriend has a Cruze, and the diaphragm on the valve cover is indeed failed and leaking vacuum.... it also sometimes makes a whostling sound that sounds like a belt squeal... when you plug the vent of the diaphragm on the valce cover it immediately makes this sound. I've diagnosed this to be vacuum leaking , and sucking air in around the crank seal. I am thinking that adding your kit, as well as a new valve cover, and possibly the hose and valve by the turbo inlet, will ALL be necessary, but I also think we should be replacing the crank seal as well....she will likely keep the car, or eventually give it to one of her kids , so I want to fix it right... Any further input or suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks again for doing us all the service of making this video, and designing a kit to provide a metter solution than OEM part replacement....
Even after all that, you really think this thing will last? Haven't talked to or seen anyone saying these are cars that can be depended on to last without giant headaches every few years
Code 299- turbo cracked, valve cover regulator leaking and most likely the pvc check valves- Do them all together! And get new oil return line with turbo.
Ive had the kit V3 kit on my 2014 Cruze 1.4 for about over a month or so. Have not had any issues. The crank pulley whistle, the PCV air inlet suction, rough idling, hesitation, check engine light, all have gone away and have not come back once. I did not replace the valve cover, I did not replace the intake manifold.
Your video talked about the other end of the PCV hose at the turbo and a check valve there. Does that one go bad and ever need replaced? Next question: If the valve cover gasket goes bad, does this create a vacuum leak and cause poor performance? My Cruze gets random lifter noise that comes and goes. I checked the valve on the valve cover, but it wasn't blowing air. I replaced the valve cover gasket because it was leaking oil. Since then, I've had no issues.
Yes, the check valve on the other end of the PCV hose sometimes goes bad, and creates a vacuum leak. We find it gets stuck open more than it does get stuck closed. Yes, a bad valve cover gasket can cause a vacuum leak. Check spark plugs, as they sometimes back out. Lifters shouldn't make any noise unless you've been using low quality oil.
Nice bypass filter system, is it Amsoil? I put one on my 2.4l Ecotec. It returns directly onto the timing chain, keeping it bathed in clean oil, no more GDI soot. I also did an external PCV system. After 100k miles, engine is extremely clean, no varnish, sludge, even 10-12k intervals.
Yes it’s an AMSOIL single remote bypass. Not really much benefit outside of adding an extra quart of oil capacity but it was a fun project. I took it off last year after using it for 8 years due to the cost of filter changes.
@AndreiDPop really, no benefit? How do you come to that conclusion. Being an Amsoil dealer, I thought you would understand the benefit. I stopped using PI, Engine Flush, Power Foam, did nothing to help. Still use Metal Protector.
@@tssci6774 soot and insoluble contamination isn’t a concern with gasoline engines. That’s why you only ever see bypass filters where soot levels are measurable. I ran a case study with AMSOIL in a focus ST where we did 13 oil analysis reports and 50,000 miles on two EAO filters. Lab said oil was suitable for continued use and there was no soot measured. I did another case study with a Cruze turbo diesel that went 100k miles on AMSOIL AEL and soot wasn’t an issue with that engine either. So if soot isn’t an issue and wear is at acceptable rates, what benefit is the bypass filter offering? On paper yes I could say beta75 at 2 microns is great filtration but at the end of the day is it consequential? In my opinion it isn’t.
Thank you, you just save me over $500 my encore has hissing so it’s only value cover replacement, greatly appreciate you posting this video and I will buy that kit you make if manifold ever fails.
Keep in mind, simply seeing the check valve in the intake manifold doesn't mean it's working. Very recently, I had a friend install my kit which meant pushing the check valve out and catching it on the other side to plug it up with my kit. Turns out his had a tear in it, and it wasn't during removal. For many people, the check valve either gets stuck closed or even caked with deposits and starts leaking. Waiting for it to fail can often cause other issues down the road due to oil consumption. If you have over 30k miles on the intake manifold, I recommend not waiting until it fails.
@@AndreiDPop Well, I have only changed the intake manifold once on my Cruze and I have 306,464 miles now. The valve cover has been changed 3 times. But sadly my turbocharger is starting to fail. Wastegate is locking up. This is the original turbo and has lasted over 300,000 miles.
@@AndreiDPop Bingo! I would say 90% of the miles are highway driving. Drive over 30,000 miles a year. I have owned the car since January 2011. I've been good to this car and I think I got my money's worth. One last note, I never used air conditioning, no matter how hot it was. It seemed to affect the car early on. So, I decided to not use it.
@@AndreiDPop "Keep in mind, simply seeing the check valve in the intake manifold doesn't mean it's working." ... - This point cannot be stressed enough. I'm from the UK & work primarily on Vauxhall, a brand of GM, using the same systems; all are terribly designed. The intake manifold PCV non-return / check valves can indeed tear or become clogged "open" with carbonised / burnt oil deposits; symptoms are mainly observable with positive manifold pressure, ie. "boost". Faults with this valve will cause consequential faults with many other components.
I'd love my sonic if it didnt have issues. But I've had nothing but problems with mine. Just spent 2400 dollars on repairs just for the light to turn back on less than a month later.
Excelente explicación. Pienso que la válvula dentro del múltiple de admisión de mi Chevrolet Sonic RS 2013 1.4L esta atascada, pero no tengo la certeza. mi vehículo marca el código P1101. He reemplazado la tapa de punterías para descartar que el diafragma este averiado y revisando la válvula check en la manguera PCV hacia el turbo, encontré que el flujo de aire va en las dos direcciones, por lo que también reemplace esta manguera. Aun con esto mi vehículo sigue marcando el Código p1101. Observando por la toma del múltiple de admisión y después de limpiar con un poco de alcohol y un Isopo el área, se puede observar la pequeña protuberancia naranja, por lo que confirme que la valvula pcv sigue ahi. Pero supongo que esta atascada. mi vehículo no presenta ningún síntoma aparente, salvo el indicador de Check engine en el Tablero. También he notado un mayor consumo de combustible y ligeros restos de aceite dentro de cuerpo de aceleración. como puedo tener la certeza de que la valvula dentro del multiple de admision esta averiada o atascada? ya he encargado el kit de reparación para no tener que reemplazar todo el múltiple de admisión. pero si la valvula sigue adentro como la restrinjo? solo debo sacarla de su posicion para despues bloquear el paso de aire? un coordial saludo y gracias por tu video desde Tijuana B.C Mexico.
Pudiste solucionar tu problema? Hoy empezó a fallar mi Buick Encore 2017 1.4 Turbo, empezó con un ligero fallo en relay y empecé a escuchar mucha succión de aire en el diafragma de tapa de punterías, revisándola y escaneandola noté que igual me marca el P1101 que es MAP el problema realmente empezó cuando después de aproximadamente 1-2 horas de estar revisando, el turbo empezó a mancharse de aceite y empezó a sacar humo blanco por el escape, ni hace ningún ruido raro el turbo pero si empezó con estos problemas. Mi deducción es que el diafrágmame o ya sea el múltiple de admisión están permitiendo el paso excesivo de aceite al turbo y no es exactamente el turbo el que se daño, me serviría mucho tu opinión en caso de que se haya solucionado tu problema. Saludos
@@temeocero1411 que tal !!! Como no sabia si la válvula en el múltiple estaba oh no atascada opte por removerla, de cualquier forma es un a falla que eventualmente va a suceder por lo que me decidí a instalar el kit de baypass de la válvula de múltiple de admisión, pero, después de hacer el cambio mi auto seguía igual, marcando el mismo código. mi problema se encontraba en el cuerpo de aceleración, lo removí yo mismo y le di limpieza, la suciedad que tenia no permitía el movimiento correcto de la mariposa, por lo que el flujo de aire y gasolina no era el correcto. tuve que conseguir un escáner avanzado que me permitiera setear la calibración del cuerpo de aceleración después de manipularlo. y listo adiós al error. Por lo que tu comentas es posible que debas cambiar la tapa porque si hay vacio el diafragma esta rot, despuies de eso revisa el cuerpo de aceleracion y limpialo. espero que esto te sirva. saludos Hancel
This system I tested. Unfortunately for my daughter's car, her Cruze was pulling coolant into the #1 cylinder. I was hoping this was the answer but didn't fit all the symptoms. But very informative video.
@@mikewest8279 Her car wasn't overheating. It would only misfire for a few seconds after sitting for 30 minutes after driving. Unlikely though it was, classic head gasket symptoms. Pull the spark plugs and pressure test the cooling system. Or, cylinder leak pressure test and see if any air in the cooling system. Either way, the two shouldn't do that. That's a breach. Yours is more further along. My daughter traded her's for an Accord that same day.
Literally I was looking at the broken end of that corrugated hose in my hand thinking "wow that was smart" and in my Bluetooth headset I hear "now be careful just gets brittle over time". F this day.
Ha ha F this day ...... sometimes I think all this S*** only happens to me and i'm the red headed step child of the world but I realize I have siblings in this S***....
Dear Dre Dan, Thanks for your great videos, explanation and kits avaliable to get - it's great solution for this strange crankcase ventilation system from GM with this PCV Mushroom valve in the intake manifold at A14NET engine and similar. I wonder to know, why they don't use the same system which used at A16LET engine, where the PCV valve made externally, almost exactly how you made at your kits? It's rhetoric question ;) But what I really wonder to know and can't find relevant information concerning this issue - what if the ventilation system will only one way. I mean, if the mushroom valve hole will be plugged up in the intake manifold and only way of ventilation will be via corrugated hose to the the turbo charger. Such way will be completely identical to the default ventilation system during the boosted, loaded mode. But what will happen at the idle mode or mode with little load ? I suppose, that if it will be not enough air at the intake manifold for the stable engine operation the electronics will open the throttle valve a bit more to provide the enough air flow. Further the more air will be sucked from the turbo charger and from the corrugated hose connected to turbo inlet - so the crankcase ventilation will take place in this case as well. I am not completely confident in my thoughts concerning this crankcase ventilation as I am not specialist in it, but why double-way ventilation system needed, what is the benefit of it? Best, Igor
Wow thank you Igor. You just gave a great explanation of what is most likely going on with my vehicle. Now just need to buy a kit and see if I can find the root of the problem. Thank you man
@@franklujan7480 Hey Frank - btw I don't own Astra anymore, but I was able to fix it with the way described with "self-made kit" and after fix had another ~20k km successfully. Best of luck!
Dude you are a smart guy so many people explain shit in so many different ways and confuse the hell out of people this is a good explanation i broke the pvc hose when replacing the turbo charger and dont know whete the to small hoses on the pcv tube connect to cant find it anywhere can i send you a picture so you know what I am talking about my car euns like crap without those two hoses connected
Thanks for posting this. I have a 2013 Volt, which has the same engine just without the turbo. It wouldn't pass emissions nor would it set a check engine light. It was running just lean enough to not set O2 sensor readiness nor was it lean enough to set a check engine light because of the same exact leak in the valve cover.
Dre Dan, Thanks for the video! Great explanation on the system. I have an oil leak somewhere between the charge line and throttlebody. Have you heard of this before?
@@AndreiDPop Am I reading this correctly? Are you implying that some oil leaking from the charge pipe is acceptable? A lose clamp? Wouldnt this be a check valve issue, resolved with a DRY charge pipe yes?
@@ripptydevibes2581 If you have oil leaking form the charge pipe, you also have a boost leak there as well. Some oil will come through the PCV system, but it tends to settle in front of the throttle body and leak at that charge pipe, even if actual consumption is inconsequential. Even a healthy car will consume some oil through the PCV system, and some of that will find its way through the intercooler and up the charge pipes. Not something to worry about unless oil consumption increases significantly. A check valve issue will make it *worse* but a minor amount of oil will still go through the charge pipe on a healthy engine.
@@AndreiDPop Agreed, thanks for the quick reply. I guess we arent as used to seeing oil at the intake on natural aspiration, but owning my 98 mitsu 2.0l running 32psi, it was nice of you to remind me that it is somewhat normal for the Chevy Cruze to have oil in its charge pipe lol. This customer is missing the check valve nipple, and im considering pricing your deletion kit and valve cover job, but shes already been in deep with this cruze at 100k miles so im almost as likely to start washing my hands of it and let someone else grow into the bad guy lol. Shes complaining of the heater vent smells and ive already rerouted her coolant breather to under the frame, gonna tell her take it to chevy for that but then theyre gonna hammer her with a list of reasons and $2000 in repairs that likely wont do anything! Thanks again!!
@@ripptydevibes2581 the v2.1 kit should keep her PCV problems at bay. It's not a deletion kit but a re-route with serviceable components. I also have installer pricing at 15% off if you want to go this route.
by comparison nissans dont break often but when they do ( and they will), parts from the dealer i.e. maxima valve covers when replacing gaskets (because you cant replace the tube seals) it's $400 for a set.
Chevy again 😒🤦🏾♂️ good concept but poor design.. if they had only made it non-integrated then it could be easily replaced.. good work around thou 😎💢👍🏾
Dre Dan As opposed to my new 17 Civic, the new Cruze has five more inches of leg room, better seat angles and comfort, less road noise, more torque, better styling, and music/infotainment/sat radio. But, its the reliability and clutch engagement that concerned me. I wish I had the Cruze for the comfort. You cant have it all.
Great, easy to follow explaination of this system. P1101 does not go away on my car. The dealership replaced the turbo with new gaskets the first time. The second time they found a vacuum leak on the camshaft cover, third time came up after my battery died, and now I'm so fed up with this code! 4th time, all within 8K miles. Best part is, the code comes and goes as it pleases. I'm going to take matters into my own hands and replace the pvc hose to the turbo. Any other suggestions?
Map chip. It happened with my woman's 2015 sonic they changed 4 sensors and still same issue so the dealer called factory tec. And it was the map was going out.
@@AndreiDPop how can I order the PCV Kit from you? Also, I have not done a turbo boost leak test as I would like to get my hands on one of those as well.
So glad I got rid of my POS Cruze. Nothing but problem after problem. Car cost me over 4000 dollars in repairs and I only had it for 2 years.... Never again GM.
Sorry you had that experience. I'm trying to do as much as I can to help people keep these cars on the road reliably. Truth of the matter is there are some 1.2 million of these driving around in the USA alone and if I can save people money and headache, all the better. No benefit to venting honestly.
@@AndreiDPop Steering people away from these cars before they buy it is a great benefit to those who are in the market.These cars are known for their legendary unreliability. Get off your high horse dude. You help them in your way and I help in mine.
I have a diesel Cruze ( hopefully they're not susceptible to this failure.. ) but were it me, I'd put the check valve on the top side of the manifold. I deal with check valves all the time in my line of work, and they get bored and plug up at the worst possible time. When I say "top side" I'd just flip your hose / valve assembly end for end, so you can more easily reach the valve. I like your idea though, thanks for sharing!
Tip for that plastic hose that gets brittle and will break. Get some Heat Shrink from an electrical supply like viking electric. get about 1 inch DIA stuff and you can repair that hose. mDon't use the cheep automotive stuff. This electrical stuff I'm talking about is underground rated for 0 and 00 cable connectors for 240 and 480 3 phase. It works well! I used it on the Turbo oil return line without issue.
@@billk9628 if the hose breaks that easily, another section will break shortly after. The cruzekits v3.4 kit replaces that section with thick rubber hose that won’t crack that way; which is a much more durable fix.
Good job with the custom PCV. Hey I have been experiencing on occasion , gasoline vapors when at idle with heater fan on only. Have looked online , there were several other people with the same problem but nobody with an answer. I have found no gasoline leaking . I think it may have something to do with fuel vapor containment or recovery. I'm an old guy used to 1960's vehicles you know vented gas tanks and such. Maybe you have come across this problem. I have a 2012 Cruze ECO
Check air filters behind glove box and engine might have bad hinges on drivers door or weak rubber if you sit in your car at idle you will smell some but might be an exhaust leak check flex pipe
I got new turbo and oil cooler and got po299 after cleaning PVC bypass on intake. I thought kit would fix but it did solve my oil leak. Looks like I'm not the only one with 299, lol.
Great Video, I owned a Chevy Cruze 2016, After 22,000 Miles, turbo started to lose Power and eventually failed. Fixed the car Under warranty but I lost faith in GM products. Now I only buy Lexus, BMW, Toyota, Honda or VW.
You're in for a treat with BMW and VW if you think Chevy made unreliable cars. Those are two brands I stay away from. Lexus and Toyota though, along with Honda, make top notch products, and some are even made here in the USA! Mazda as well is up there.
@@270eman My brother has a 2010 Honda Accord V-6 and they had bad piston rings from the factory and plug the catalytic conveter and foul out spark plugs. Honda won't fix it. He said it is the worst car he ever owned. They bought it when it was only 5 years old with 60,000 miles.
Good luck with that VCM system, deposits building around the piston rings, etc. All cars have issues. I would know, I own a Honda Odyssey. My Cruze never needed a new CV shaft even with a BNR tune and a big turbo. My 2011 Odyssey does.
@@AndreiDPop Time will tell I know first gen vcm had issues but I have 2nd gen and my accord was sold with 50k miles and last Time I saw it it was close to 90K miles with no issues, just battery and tires
I also was getting a P0171 code as it was running horribly at idel. I could not for the life of me figure out where it was as I monitored the fuel trims and thought of it as a leak. Turns out the PCV cover, EVAP purge valve, AND intake manifold all had issues. The main one was the intake manifold with the same red bulb being clogged up as you mentioned. The mechanic told me how stupid of a design it was. Took me $1184 at the mechanic to fix. SMH...
@@AndreiDPop Yeah, apparently it was a huge known issue. I got a recall for it, but because the mechanic used some aftermarket parts I only got $300 back. Better than nothing, I suppose.
Good luck getting them to warranty out that manifold if the check valve gets plugged up with deposits or leaks but still "looks intact" from the outside.
Meanwhile you're waiting for them to send you a new manifol while your car is in pieces and undriveable. They know how to play the warranty game. Makes people feel good while making it extremely unlikely anyone will actually attempt to warranty that part. You'll be waiting weeks for them to inspect the manifold to approve the return and won't have your car the entire time.
Dre Dan sorry to disappoint you but I know management at O’Reilly’s and warranty isn’t an issue for me to get taken care of. I’m a technician for Mercedes-Benz and I’ve never had any issue with warranty from a dealer or my local auto part store.
@@alquitorianojr5055 I've had manufacturers ask me to send the parts in for replacement. Not everyone has a wholesale account with a local auto parts store.
They don’t fail less often. I get calls every week from people who have issues with dorman valve covers. Literally every week. OEM valve covers last 50k-80k miles usually. This is all based on the reports I’ve been receiving from customers over the years.
Did it stop the noise ??? Have you drove a long distance since because it ate 5 valve covers because of defect. Ac compressor bolts backed out and there was a loud rattle and I think the squealing and whistle / siren noise was to do with that, new belt losts of ticking but thats fuel injectors . I got an appointment on 21st of February so i will comment and let you know what mine is doing to see if they can figure it out. There was a crack in flex pipe twice so replaced it and with new toyo tires handles and drives a million times better fixed alot of jerk out when I hit the breaks when car starts before it is warm, I hope my comments help I ramble on but the mechanic said it was 1 of the smoothest running cruzes around 😊 also throttle body and intake manifold were done with crankshaft seal at 93 k but manifold was done a second time, hot water valve failed 2 times but high test gas and change oil when it is dirty or smells like gas if it is down add a little but you need to change it. When my turbo went I am pretty sure it was the waste gate but I could only do 100km even at 5000 rpm and mechanic could not touch it for 2 hours so check anti freeze and oil like i said basic maintence and any noise from engine ask a friend or a random person can you hear anything, mechanics dont want to diagnose they will change something they think is wrong but it wont fix the problem unless they know and have common sense also wash your car and check air filters behind glove box and engine filter I had mice babbies behind glove box got a washable k and n filter but good luck and take it on highway or parking lot hold traction control for 20 seconds untill both lights are on foot on brake and one on gas first gear ebrake on rev car for 5 to 10 seconds let go of brake put handbrake down and spin those tires get the car working abit burn that crap gas out needs high test and brake and gas will go to 1500 rpm traction off it will go to 2500 rpm it just needs to be driven stop and go but get on highway and open it up it should go from 100 to 120 when you floor it when you give it gas it should shift and pick up speed, when we first had the car it didnt have power from 100 to 120 now I can easily hit 130 i floor it to speed limit and it and if I hold the gas down a bit it will go to 50 then 60 70 80 in no time just drive it like you stole it, it needs to be driven and cleaned out you should not need a new cat I was told twice but it was flex pipe both times car gets hot to but there is a reason if your cruze runs rough or is crap it is one of the funest and best cars I have drove i leave every one at the lights they pass me but thats cuz I let off gas at 50 and dont want to be that guy that does 100 in town I have got to 90 like just have some fun and find a good mechanic or come to me and I can let you know what I think cus yeah love hate relation ship but it works when you fix it and do basic maintenance
For clarity, am I correct that the 2nd Gen 1.4Liter engine is a different engine than the 1st Gen 1.4Liter shown in this video and that it does not share the same PCV issues? Could you please make a video explaining the differences between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen engines and their expected fault patterns. You are the only one I would trust to give us that information correctly, Andre.
@@marion1600 awesome. Let me know if you have any other questions. If you don’t have the v3.4 pcv fix kit yet, it’s a great fix for this issue and great insurance against an expected failure and snowballed issues down the road.
Well interesting solution. This kind of engine A14NET and NEL also use many Opel cars produced till 2016. (since then they are bought by PSA group, read Peugeot). So on many Astras, insignias there is this type of engine and guess what it has same problems. Actually opel has “membrane” problems even on older models, corsa and astra. Thank you for video, i subscribed and liked.
The Dr is in!! My man, thank you so dearly for this video. You have just saved me so much money and heartache. You have a Sub for life. I will be ordering a kit tomorrow, when I get paid. How long should I expect it to take to get to Indiana?
Sure. I'm in Merrillville, to be exact, right off rt 30 and Madison. Walking distance from Meijer. Look me up on google under Titan Synthetics. Shoot me a text so I know when you're stopping by and I can get you a kit for $10 off (since I don't have to ship it).
Can an issue left unresolved in the intake manifold cause issues with the diaphragm? I’d previously replaced the diaphragm when my check engine light had come and I felt the vacuum issue out of the diaphragm hole on the valve cover, but only recently installed your v3.4 pcv fix kit when I was starting to have rpm issues idling and those issues are persisting even after your kit was installed, though no check engine light yet
Yes and it happens often. With the intake manifold malfunctioning or failing, the valve cover will fail prematurely, even 5x more often. Sounds like you have a vacuum leak, so you’ll need to find and address that.
@@jimb4090 they’re even cheaper than that if you know where to get them, and that’s about all they’re worth considering they last 1/3 as long as an OEM manifold if you’re lucky. Did you address the intake manifold?
Hello Dre Dan, i have a strange noise in my opel corsa with 1.4 turbo motor from 2014(its the same motor as in the cruze), when its warm an its no belt driven part - i checked it without the belt. I checked the PCV valve to the turbo, its switching when i blow in an suck there and i can see the nipple in the intake and the valve cover isnt sucking air. But i have the simmer ring squeeking when i shut off the engine and a noise like a sqeaking belt when its warm. Is it possible to have a higher underpressure on the enginge caused by the valve cover? I first want to change the simmerring but if its not the solution for it i maybe want to change the valve cover. What do you think? The next step could be an expensive change of the timing chain. Sorry for my bad english ;)
I bought the dorman intake manifold and also the valve conver, the car now started acting weird and its leaking oil from the valve cover. I took it to the mechanic and he inspected it for a couple hours , replaced the pvc hose, the map sensor, the intake manifold sensor and still the same problem. He says that the engine is not receiving the needed air. What could possibly be the issue? Thank you
Man this was an outstanding video and explanation of a system I was really unfamiliar with! Also I kept calling it the PCV, I stand corrected haha! I definitely need to buy this kit and or replace my Intake manifold. I’m on my 5th valve cover with not knowing why the diaphragm keeps tearing. Has your kit proved beneficial? Much thanks again!!!
@@DanDeZinna33 It's not too bad. There are links to instructions on cruzekits.com if you want to read through it. It shows you all the tools you'll need also.
Do you have another video on how to put your kit and how to purchase it.I also have a 2012 cruze and the orange nipple is gone and that has to be the problem of the car shaking like it has a vacuum problem.
There’s a video for the v3 install and there’s downloadable paper instructions on the cruzekits site for the v1 and v2.1. Most people order the newest v3.4 kit as that’s the easiest to install. Be sure to read the note sheet!
Hello, can you please reply, I need your help. The orange nipple, that is, the check valve, in the intake manifold of my car is completely missing. I would seal this place without a repair kit (Cruze kits) with any material and epoxy adhesive, and use the original crank ventilation hoses. Is there any problem if I continue to use it? Please reply, it's urgent.
Dang! Best thing to do is get rid of these cars while they still have value. I have a 2017 Sonic (1.8L) with only 40k miles. Got a P00171, P0313 code the other day!
I have a loud chirping noise coming from what I believe is the back of the PCV, it could be from the intake manifold based upon your video. It seems to be in the middle where you show the intake corrugated hose that wraps around to the side. Have you heard or know if this is a failure of the intake manifold. I do not have any pressure change with I place my finger on the PVC opening on the right side.
I had a similar sound not long ago and when I replaced the EVAP purge valve, the sound disappeared. Since your comment was a year ago, how did you resolve the sound?
Will your PCV kit extend the life of the vacuum regulator diaphragm in the crank case cover / i.e. does a missing PCV in the intake manifold damage the diaphragm? I'm at about 98,000 miles and I'm on my 3rd crank case cover. I just installed your V3 kit and the car seems to be running well. When I give it gas, it no longer hesitates - i.e. feels like more acceleration power. So far .. so good.
In my observation and experience, yes. I've had reports of people replacing 8 valve covers over a 2-year period, not realizing that their intake manifold check valve went bad. Others would install my pcv fix kit and get over 65k miles on a single valve cover. I think what's happening is that the missing intake manifold check valve introduces such a high volume of boost into the PCV system that, combined with the blow gas produced by the engine, exceeds the flow capacity of the turbo side pcv pipe check valve and pressurizes the crankcase as a result. This then causes the diaphragm in the valve cover to flex in the opposite direction than it was designed to, which causes premature failure over time. Maintaining a healthy PCV system would then resolve this issue, and the valve cover would only fail in the event that the diaphragm becomes brittle enough due to normal operation that it cracks on its own. Your experience is consistent with others that have had this issue, reporting better power and no more hesitation. You should also notice an increase in fuel economy.
@@AndreiDPop that's good news. I'm on my 3rd valve cover - replaced it 2 days ago and installed your V3 kit earlier today after it arrived in the mail. I definitely notice a difference when I took it on it's first drive. The dealership replaced the cover the 1st time, then about a year after that, the turbo charger failed and had to be replaced - thankfully it was still covered under the drive train warrantee. Could the missing PCV have played a role in the Turbo Charger failure?
Thats awesome and i love my dads cruze thing is amazing but needs oil changes and BASIC MAINTENANCE lol. 2014 1.4lt cranks shaft seal went and 93k then was valve covers cuz of crap ones dorman works good but i have a whistle / siren noise runs great but when it gets to running temp it squeals changed pcv line on top of motor turbo went at 160 thank god for warranty. Oil change helps also ticking is fuel injectors car just hit 200 k I have heard this noise. Get a good mechanic or just look around it should not sound like a sewing machine i was told hissing is normal Lmfao I touched the corragated hose and it had a crack in it also the small 50$ hose for boost sensor kept comming off krazy glue fixed that oh and new toyo tires are worth the mone just think of it as an entry levels race car lol turbocharged 6 speed but it should run smooth not rough and mechanics will screw you over unless you find a good one also flex pipe was cracked failed and converter was dirty well clean oxygen sensor had to be cleaned try some high test gas to theae are just issues I have had but just basic maintence and common snese will go a long way
With the kit installed, you should need a catch can at all. However, the v3 turbo may create conditions that create a need for a catch can so I can't say if you'll need one then.
@@paceauto5382 make a note in the kit when you order it so I can get you the T fitting you'll need for the catch can setup. The fitting currently used wouldn't be very good for adding a catch can.
Hey would this fix the notorious freezing PVC lines when it's like -18 c, my Trax has done this twice this winter but it's been very mild thank goodness. The condensation builds up during milder weather and then freezes when it's really cold and the oil pressure spikes and pushes oil past seals and burns oil badly. Gm has a fix but apparently my vin isn't covered under the special coverages for it.
I’m currently experiencing this problem with my 2012 Cruz. Can you please reply with the link for your kit. I’m not able to find it within the comment section. Thank you for putting out the effort to help us Cruz owners.
Is the valve cover gasket replaceable? Fixed a p0299 with a clip missing of the wastegate/disconnected. Now I have an oil leak. Replace the big hose with the two check valves because it broke when checking the little valve in the intake. Any thoughts would be great if you have the time. The oil leak wasn’t present prior to fixing the turbo clip. Thanks in advance.
Would this cause white smoke out the exhaust as well? I've got the p0171 p0106 p1101 codes and the disc thing on top of the valve cover is indeed sucking air and I cant see the orange nipple in the intake manifold. I wasn't concerned about it until I noticed it's white smoking but it doesn't smell like oil or coolant. Just smells like regular exhaust fumes but is thick white clouds when first starting up then it eases off a little.
Cannot thank you enough for walking through the various components of the PCV system. This allowed me to properly diagnose and repair the PCV system. It also saved me from spending additional money on the intake manifold that wasn’t needed…yet. I did need to run the car for quite a while (at least 30 minutes) after the repair to get all of the accumulated oil in the intake manifold driven out. I was overjoyed when the last bit of blue smoke stopped and the little engine got back to normal. She purrs like a kitten and pulls right up the hills better than she has for a while.
That’s so awesome to hear! Very glad that you were able to sue this information and get your car fixed. That’s been the goal behind everything I’ve done here. Saving people time, money, and frustration.
Hands down, Andrei creates the best DIY repair tutorials for the Chevy Cruze. His step-by-step instruction guides include pics, which virtually eliminates the need to take pics as you go along (although I recommend you do anyway). And his work-around kit for the POS OEM PCV system is ingenious and affordably priced. I feel like I owe him more money for making this so simple and affordable. Thanks, Andrei.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! You don't owe me a thing man, I'm glad you were able to use all of that info.
@@AndreiDPop to be fair, I just pulled the manifold yesterday. I will install the fix to it with your kit today. But what pain in the ass it was to pull the manifold!
Who is Andrei ?
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I need to buy the kit ASAP I’m showing a code p1101 please ASAP like right now bro I need explanation to what ur selling me also
I don't even own this car. I don't even know why I am watching this. But I learned a lot and I am a huge fan of the way you do videos. Very well done.
Hey, thanks for the feedback! It's very encouraging. I've been thinking I need to do more videos.
I spent countless hours trying stop the oil leak from around the valve cover. Saw your video, ordered the intake manifold and installed it. No more leaks!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. Truly helped. Now I’m searching how to remove oil stains from driveway..lol. Thanks again!!
I heard this today. "Vehicles nowadays can surf the web, stream videos, navigate and pinpoint a location in a map, but can't tell you why their check engine light is on." How ironic is that?
I would say, "Todays cars do so many gee-wizzy things but are not reliable transportation".
You are so great!!! A lot of people out there totally have no idea about that "vacum control membrane" and they call it PCV valve..
Actually i'm a physician but i have interest in automotive. I have 2008 chevrolet captiva and i dissasembly that "the so called pcv valve" and totally confuse about the name of "positive crankcase valve" becoz on that valve construction i bet it is not regulated by positive pressure, but the valve/membrane will actually move by negative pressure.
Then i found your video and you make it very clear that it actually a vacum control membrane!!! Thanks again 👍👍👍
That's a brilliant explanation, and your website explains it even better. I find it frustrating that mechanics don't think first about how these systems work, since understanding is necessary before one has any hope of fixing things properly. Matching blowby gas flow through a PCV with the dramatically variable intake vacuum of a turbo is a huge challenge. So, I guess we shouldn't be surprised this system is much more complex than a simple captive ball and spring.
Thank you for having an explanation for this. I’ve been troubleshooting for months for a “squeaky noise” from my engine bay. Finally figured it out. Thank you again!
Glad to hear you figured it out!
241,000 miles on my cruze. I just had the water pump replaced today, 2nd time in doing this.... I'm hopeful it will keep going other 50,000 miles.
I'm getting a weird ticking sound when engine is running.... thoughts? Is that normal for this type of engine?
Same thing with myn but myn has 60000 mi
Dexter Morgan mine started with the ticking then started throwing this code 68k miles 2016
Hi, thanks for inventing the kit. I just bought a 2011 Chevy Cruze Eco and ordered your kit already. I hope it works well because I want to make this car my daily driver.
Hi, could you give an update?
Man I wish more mechanics were as knowledgeable as you appear to be. Would have saved me loads of money over the years. I’ve found UA-cam and doing it yourself saves time and money and even the hassle. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Subscribed and liked
I have been a Technician and do many other repair jobs for me and others. Save Soooooooo much money MOST of the time. Some time tools can be a "paywall", some times it's just a skill set you're not that good at. I don't do carpet or drywall; I will help do tile, not on my own. lol
Live and learn. Still, learn everything you can, and try anything!!
Thankfully you have found it necessary to share your great knowledge about this vehicle. Keep up the good work young man.
Hi
This is one of the only videos on UA-cam that explains and fixes the problem correctly. I can't believe how many other video of "mechanics" not correctly fixing this problem. Thank you for all you have done for us fellow Cruze members. I will be buying your newest pcv fix kit. Thanks again
45,000 miles, and now it's squealing like a pig. Glad this vid was here. Repairing this weekend.
Thank you Dre Dan! I was leaking oil from the throttle body on 2012 cruze lt. Didn't see a nipple after removing corrugated hose. Sure enough the orange check valve was missing after taking the intake manifold off. Huuuge thanks for all the info on cruzetalk and here.
Ya my 2015 cruze lt is leaking oil from the intercooler charge pipe connected to the throttle body, i was wondering if i shoukd take the manifold off and take a look but its my everyday car so its abit hard to check at the moment
how long did the intake manifold take to remove and replace
Currently working to be ridd of my 2015 Cruz LT, less than 97,400 miles and still under warranty but constantly denied any warranty coverage. Also, learned yesterday when the mechanic was on the phone with the warranty department, this car was sold to me without informing me of the recall that is ongoing. It's sitting in my driveway after being towed home yesterday because I refuse to sink another penny in this money pit. As of last week, I've had the pos 20 months; its broke down a 4th time. And this time, the issue is the same as the first time it broke down. JUNK!
I have 130,000 miles on my Cruze, I really can't complain about spending less than$100 on a cover and plugs. First world problem.
Thanks 😊 I bought your kit and installed it and then changed the valve cover with the OEM one over a year ago and its still working great 👍
Great to hear! Thanks for reporting back!
Excellent informative vid, just shit that the valves are part of large expensive components.
I had same issue with a sonic. only when i covered the diaphragm hole it started directing oil into the intake and then the car started smoking from the tailpipe like crazy. Thanks for the info will be ordering kits from you.
Just wanted to give a big shout out "Thank you!" as I had several codes - everything you'd mentioned in your video! I was on the fence about selling my 2014 Chevy Cruze LT and finding one error after another pop up, but since it's paid for, I thought why not see about fix it permanently? And so, I came across your video and purchased your "GM 1.4L LUV/LUJ PCV Fix Kit V2" - kind of a h*ly sh*t moment after firing it up and running it with your kit on! It now runs like it did when I drove it off the dealership parking lot! Wow - just wow! Dre Dan's kit was the perfect fix for all my problems so at the very least, I thought I'd write you and again, say thank you! For a 100% failure rated part, the intake manifold with it's cheaply designed check valve...well, this is the way! It was also a good time to clean the throttle body and everything I had access to - a lot of built up crud as this was the first time having it apart since I bought it. This was surprisingly an easy job and your kit came with everything you need - was fun actually! Dre Dan, so glad I purchased your kit!
Thanks for the awesome review! I really appreciate it. I'm so glad this fixed your issue. It's great seeing feedback like yours. I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the help so I can tell my mechanic I did research on these Pcv valves cause I had a really bad rough idle even after cleaning the throttle body with no codes unfortunately I checked the Pcv valve in the intake manifold and it’s all gunked up can’t even see where the nipple is so I’m gonna have him replace that with the Pcv valve cover as well and hopefully that fixes it. Just taking extra precautions and having home fix those even after the diagnosis and whatever else he finds needs to be replaced or repaired.
Hello, and thanks much for this video and the kit you've designed... i will likely be ordering one of those shortly.
My girlfriend has a Cruze, and the diaphragm on the valve cover is indeed failed and leaking vacuum.... it also sometimes makes a whostling sound that sounds like a belt squeal... when you plug the vent of the diaphragm on the valce cover it immediately makes this sound. I've diagnosed this to be vacuum leaking , and sucking air in around the crank seal.
I am thinking that adding your kit, as well as a new valve cover, and possibly the hose and valve by the turbo inlet, will ALL be necessary, but I also think we should be replacing the crank seal as well....she will likely keep the car, or eventually give it to one of her kids , so I want to fix it right...
Any further input or suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks again for doing us all the service of making this video, and designing a kit to provide a metter solution than OEM part replacement....
Even after all that, you really think this thing will last? Haven't talked to or seen anyone saying these are cars that can be depended on to last without giant headaches every few years
My 19 Cruze LS has 30.6K. A perfect car with zero issues.
Code 299- turbo cracked, valve cover regulator leaking and most likely the pvc check valves-
Do them all together! And get new oil return line with turbo.
Compliments on a perfect tutorial ... theory and practice.
finally the info I needed. Thank you sir!
Ive had the kit V3 kit on my 2014 Cruze 1.4 for about over a month or so. Have not had any issues. The crank pulley whistle, the PCV air inlet suction, rough idling, hesitation, check engine light, all have gone away and have not come back once. I did not replace the valve cover, I did not replace the intake manifold.
Is your check valve on the v3 kit pointing in the correct direction?
@@AndreiDPop Yes, and there are no problems. I was adding another testimony to what a good solution this is.
Your video talked about the other end of the PCV hose at the turbo and a check valve there. Does that one go bad and ever need replaced?
Next question:
If the valve cover gasket goes bad, does this create a vacuum leak and cause poor performance?
My Cruze gets random lifter noise that comes and goes. I checked the valve on the valve cover, but it wasn't blowing air. I replaced the valve cover gasket because it was leaking oil. Since then, I've had no issues.
Yes, the check valve on the other end of the PCV hose sometimes goes bad, and creates a vacuum leak. We find it gets stuck open more than it does get stuck closed.
Yes, a bad valve cover gasket can cause a vacuum leak.
Check spark plugs, as they sometimes back out. Lifters shouldn't make any noise unless you've been using low quality oil.
Nice bypass filter system, is it Amsoil? I put one on my 2.4l Ecotec. It returns directly onto the timing chain, keeping it bathed in clean oil, no more GDI soot. I also did an external PCV system. After 100k miles, engine is extremely clean, no varnish, sludge, even 10-12k intervals.
Yes it’s an AMSOIL single remote bypass. Not really much benefit outside of adding an extra quart of oil capacity but it was a fun project. I took it off last year after using it for 8 years due to the cost of filter changes.
@AndreiDPop really, no benefit? How do you come to that conclusion. Being an Amsoil dealer, I thought you would understand the benefit. I stopped using PI, Engine Flush, Power Foam, did nothing to help. Still use Metal Protector.
@@tssci6774 soot and insoluble contamination isn’t a concern with gasoline engines. That’s why you only ever see bypass filters where soot levels are measurable. I ran a case study with AMSOIL in a focus ST where we did 13 oil analysis reports and 50,000 miles on two EAO filters. Lab said oil was suitable for continued use and there was no soot measured.
I did another case study with a Cruze turbo diesel that went 100k miles on AMSOIL AEL and soot wasn’t an issue with that engine either.
So if soot isn’t an issue and wear is at acceptable rates, what benefit is the bypass filter offering? On paper yes I could say beta75 at 2 microns is great filtration but at the end of the day is it consequential? In my opinion it isn’t.
Thank you, you just save me over $500 my encore has hissing so it’s only value cover replacement, greatly appreciate you posting this video and I will buy that kit you make if manifold ever fails.
Keep in mind, simply seeing the check valve in the intake manifold doesn't mean it's working. Very recently, I had a friend install my kit which meant pushing the check valve out and catching it on the other side to plug it up with my kit. Turns out his had a tear in it, and it wasn't during removal. For many people, the check valve either gets stuck closed or even caked with deposits and starts leaking. Waiting for it to fail can often cause other issues down the road due to oil consumption. If you have over 30k miles on the intake manifold, I recommend not waiting until it fails.
@@AndreiDPop Well, I have only changed the intake manifold once on my Cruze and I have 306,464 miles now. The valve cover has been changed 3 times. But sadly my turbocharger is starting to fail. Wastegate is locking up. This is the original turbo and has lasted over 300,000 miles.
@@dextermorgan5799 That must be a lot of highway driving. Kind of need to go by years when you drive that much.
@@AndreiDPop Bingo! I would say 90% of the miles are highway driving. Drive over 30,000 miles a year. I have owned the car since January 2011. I've been good to this car and I think I got my money's worth. One last note, I never used air conditioning, no matter how hot it was. It seemed to affect the car early on. So, I decided to not use it.
@@AndreiDPop "Keep in mind, simply seeing the check valve in the intake manifold doesn't mean it's working." ... - This point cannot be stressed enough. I'm from the UK & work primarily on Vauxhall, a brand of GM, using the same systems; all are terribly designed. The intake manifold PCV non-return / check valves can indeed tear or become clogged "open" with carbonised / burnt oil deposits; symptoms are mainly observable with positive manifold pressure, ie. "boost". Faults with this valve will cause consequential faults with many other components.
Amazing info, just replaced that valve cover in my automotive class
I regret getting this car
They're good cars, once you figure out some of the common issues. I'm doing what I can to make those repairs easy and affordable.
@EL16100 me and you both. I’ll never own another one of these.
I'd love my sonic if it didnt have issues. But I've had nothing but problems with mine. Just spent 2400 dollars on repairs just for the light to turn back on less than a month later.
@@rogersmith3295 Like owning a Land Rover. Spoken from personal experience.
@@chickenfriedfrog502 sparks suck equally as bad.
Your description was text book. Had a problem that cost me a good chunk of change. I wish i had seen this video ages ago
Nice video. I really never wanted to learn about the PCV system but I guess it's my time.
If you own a Cruze, your time will come, sooner than later. It is a 100-percent certainty.
you're hilarious! 😂
My time came yesterday
Excelente explicación. Pienso que la válvula dentro del múltiple de admisión de mi Chevrolet Sonic RS 2013 1.4L esta atascada, pero no tengo la certeza.
mi vehículo marca el código P1101. He reemplazado la tapa de punterías para descartar que el diafragma este averiado y revisando la válvula check en la manguera PCV hacia el turbo, encontré que el flujo de aire va en las dos direcciones, por lo que también reemplace esta manguera.
Aun con esto mi vehículo sigue marcando el Código p1101.
Observando por la toma del múltiple de admisión y después de limpiar con un poco de alcohol y un Isopo el área, se puede observar la pequeña protuberancia naranja, por lo que confirme que la valvula pcv sigue ahi. Pero supongo que esta atascada.
mi vehículo no presenta ningún síntoma aparente, salvo el indicador de Check engine en el Tablero. También he notado un mayor consumo de combustible y ligeros restos de aceite dentro de cuerpo de aceleración.
como puedo tener la certeza de que la valvula dentro del multiple de admision esta averiada o atascada?
ya he encargado el kit de reparación para no tener que reemplazar todo el múltiple de admisión. pero si la valvula sigue adentro como la restrinjo?
solo debo sacarla de su posicion para despues bloquear el paso de aire?
un coordial saludo y gracias por tu video desde Tijuana B.C Mexico.
Pudiste solucionar tu problema? Hoy empezó a fallar mi Buick Encore 2017 1.4 Turbo, empezó con un ligero fallo en relay y empecé a escuchar mucha succión de aire en el diafragma de tapa de punterías, revisándola y escaneandola noté que igual me marca el P1101 que es MAP el problema realmente empezó cuando después de aproximadamente 1-2 horas de estar revisando, el turbo empezó a mancharse de aceite y empezó a sacar humo blanco por el escape, ni hace ningún ruido raro el turbo pero si empezó con estos problemas. Mi deducción es que el diafrágmame o ya sea el múltiple de admisión están permitiendo el paso excesivo de aceite al turbo y no es exactamente el turbo el que se daño, me serviría mucho tu opinión en caso de que se haya solucionado tu problema. Saludos
@@temeocero1411 que tal !!!
Como no sabia si la válvula en el múltiple estaba oh no atascada opte por removerla, de cualquier forma es un a falla que eventualmente va a suceder por lo que me decidí a instalar el kit de baypass de la válvula de múltiple de admisión, pero, después de hacer el cambio mi auto seguía igual, marcando el mismo código.
mi problema se encontraba en el cuerpo de aceleración, lo removí yo mismo y le di limpieza, la suciedad que tenia no permitía el movimiento correcto de la mariposa, por lo que el flujo de aire y gasolina no era el correcto.
tuve que conseguir un escáner avanzado que me permitiera setear la calibración del cuerpo de aceleración después de manipularlo. y listo adiós al error.
Por lo que tu comentas es posible que debas cambiar la tapa porque si hay vacio el diafragma esta rot, despuies de eso revisa el cuerpo de aceleracion y limpialo.
espero que esto te sirva.
saludos
Hancel
Thank you this video has saving me so much!
This system I tested. Unfortunately for my daughter's car, her Cruze was pulling coolant into the #1 cylinder. I was hoping this was the answer but didn't fit all the symptoms. But very informative video.
mike vonkleist how do you troubleshoot that? Have a feeling ours is doing the same, losing coolant to and runs hot
@@mikewest8279 Her car wasn't overheating. It would only misfire for a few seconds after sitting for 30 minutes after driving. Unlikely though it was, classic head gasket symptoms. Pull the spark plugs and pressure test the cooling system. Or, cylinder leak pressure test and see if any air in the cooling system. Either way, the two shouldn't do that. That's a breach. Yours is more further along. My daughter traded her's for an Accord that same day.
Literally I was looking at the broken end of that corrugated hose in my hand thinking "wow that was smart" and in my Bluetooth headset I hear "now be careful just gets brittle over time". F this day.
Better for it to crack now so you know to replace it than for it to happen down the road and you have no clue why it's not running right.
Ha ha F this day ...... sometimes I think all this S*** only happens to me and i'm the red headed step child of the world but I realize I have siblings in this S***....
you explained that as well as anyone ive seen thanks.. im need to do the bypass kit so ill be ordering it soon
Dear Dre Dan,
Thanks for your great videos, explanation and kits avaliable to get - it's great solution for this strange crankcase ventilation system from GM with this PCV Mushroom valve in the intake manifold at A14NET engine and similar. I wonder to know, why they don't use the same system which used at A16LET engine, where the PCV valve made externally, almost exactly how you made at your kits? It's rhetoric question ;)
But what I really wonder to know and can't find relevant information concerning this issue - what if the ventilation system will only one way. I mean, if the mushroom valve hole will be plugged up in the intake manifold and only way of ventilation will be via corrugated hose to the the turbo charger. Such way will be completely identical to the default ventilation system during the boosted, loaded mode. But what will happen at the idle mode or mode with little load ? I suppose, that if it will be not enough air at the intake manifold for the stable engine operation the electronics will open the throttle valve a bit more to provide the enough air flow. Further the more air will be sucked from the turbo charger and from the corrugated hose connected to turbo inlet - so the crankcase ventilation will take place in this case as well.
I am not completely confident in my thoughts concerning this crankcase ventilation as I am not specialist in it, but why double-way ventilation system needed, what is the benefit of it?
Best,
Igor
Wow thank you Igor. You just gave a great explanation of what is most likely going on with my vehicle. Now just need to buy a kit and see if I can find the root of the problem. Thank you man
@@franklujan7480 Hey Frank - btw I don't own Astra anymore, but I was able to fix it with the way described with "self-made kit" and after fix had another ~20k km successfully. Best of luck!
Dude you are a smart guy so many people explain shit in so many different ways and confuse the hell out of people this is a good explanation i broke the pvc hose when replacing the turbo charger and dont know whete the to small hoses on the pcv tube connect to cant find it anywhere can i send you a picture so you know what I am talking about my car euns like crap without those two hoses connected
Text me 219-779-7742
Thank you so much for this video and your kit! I will buying one ASAP!
Thanks for posting this. I have a 2013 Volt, which has the same engine just without the turbo. It wouldn't pass emissions nor would it set a check engine light. It was running just lean enough to not set O2 sensor readiness nor was it lean enough to set a check engine light because of the same exact leak in the valve cover.
Dre Dan, Thanks for the video! Great explanation on the system. I have an oil leak somewhere between the charge line and throttlebody. Have you heard of this before?
Yes. This is typically made worse by a missing check valve in the intake manifold, but otherwise simply means the clamp isn't tight enough.
@@AndreiDPop Am I reading this correctly? Are you implying that some oil leaking from the charge pipe is acceptable? A lose clamp? Wouldnt this be a check valve issue, resolved with a DRY charge pipe yes?
@@ripptydevibes2581 If you have oil leaking form the charge pipe, you also have a boost leak there as well. Some oil will come through the PCV system, but it tends to settle in front of the throttle body and leak at that charge pipe, even if actual consumption is inconsequential. Even a healthy car will consume some oil through the PCV system, and some of that will find its way through the intercooler and up the charge pipes. Not something to worry about unless oil consumption increases significantly. A check valve issue will make it *worse* but a minor amount of oil will still go through the charge pipe on a healthy engine.
@@AndreiDPop Agreed, thanks for the quick reply. I guess we arent as used to seeing oil at the intake on natural aspiration, but owning my 98 mitsu 2.0l running 32psi, it was nice of you to remind me that it is somewhat normal for the Chevy Cruze to have oil in its charge pipe lol. This customer is missing the check valve nipple, and im considering pricing your deletion kit and valve cover job, but shes already been in deep with this cruze at 100k miles so im almost as likely to start washing my hands of it and let someone else grow into the bad guy lol. Shes complaining of the heater vent smells and ive already rerouted her coolant breather to under the frame, gonna tell her take it to chevy for that but then theyre gonna hammer her with a list of reasons and $2000 in repairs that likely wont do anything! Thanks again!!
@@ripptydevibes2581 the v2.1 kit should keep her PCV problems at bay. It's not a deletion kit but a re-route with serviceable components. I also have installer pricing at 15% off if you want to go this route.
by comparison nissans dont break often but when they do ( and they will), parts from the dealer i.e. maxima valve covers when replacing gaskets (because you cant replace the tube seals) it's $400 for a set.
Chevy again 😒🤦🏾♂️ good concept but poor design.. if they had only made it non-integrated then it could be easily replaced.. good work around thou 😎💢👍🏾
it was a bad concept and design.
Best description so far. Concise.
Thanks!
I let them repo my 2012 back in 2014 ROFL. Stupid little short car.
Subscribed.
Best mechanic video I've ever watched
So, basically GM is still building junk.
Pretty much. Fortunately, these cars drive pretty well, and all of the issues are pretty simple and cheap to resolve.
Dre Dan As opposed to my new 17 Civic, the new Cruze has five more inches of leg room, better seat angles and comfort, less road noise, more torque, better styling, and music/infotainment/sat radio. But, its the reliability and clutch engagement that concerned me. I wish I had the Cruze for the comfort. You cant have it all.
Great, easy to follow explaination of this system.
P1101 does not go away on my car. The dealership replaced the turbo with new gaskets the first time. The second time they found a vacuum leak on the camshaft cover, third time came up after my battery died, and now I'm so fed up with this code! 4th time, all within 8K miles. Best part is, the code comes and goes as it pleases. I'm going to take matters into my own hands and replace the pvc hose to the turbo. Any other suggestions?
Map chip. It happened with my woman's 2015 sonic they changed 4 sensors and still same issue so the dealer called factory tec. And it was the map was going out.
Ashley Alvarez this is me also bro the code would not leave it goes and comes it’s like a pest 🤦♂️
Josh Beekman the map ????? Where is that
I have that problem now! And getting it fixed ! Thanks for the information! The parts are cheep but the labor is what is costly!
I mean you can install my pcv fix kit yourself for $75. That saves you a ton over having a shop replace the manifold.
@@AndreiDPop how can I order the PCV Kit from you? Also, I have not done a turbo boost leak test as I would like to get my hands on one of those as well.
@@franklujan7480 you can order both of those from cruzekits.com.
So glad I got rid of my POS Cruze. Nothing but problem after problem. Car cost me over 4000 dollars in repairs and I only had it for 2 years.... Never again GM.
Sorry you had that experience. I'm trying to do as much as I can to help people keep these cars on the road reliably. Truth of the matter is there are some 1.2 million of these driving around in the USA alone and if I can save people money and headache, all the better. No benefit to venting honestly.
@@AndreiDPop Steering people away from these cars before they buy it is a great benefit to those who are in the market.These cars are known for their legendary unreliability. Get off your high horse dude. You help them in your way and I help in mine.
I have a diesel Cruze ( hopefully they're not susceptible to this failure.. ) but were it me, I'd put the check valve on the top side of the manifold. I deal with check valves all the time in my line of work, and they get bored and plug up at the worst possible time. When I say "top side" I'd just flip your hose / valve assembly end for end, so you can more easily reach the valve. I like your idea though, thanks for sharing!
I finished the design for my V3 PCV fix kit recently, and that's actually what I'm doing with that one.
Impressive! Very detailed and educational. Phenomenal job!
Tip for that plastic hose that gets brittle and will break. Get some Heat Shrink from an electrical supply like viking electric. get about 1 inch DIA stuff and you can repair that hose. mDon't use the cheep automotive stuff. This electrical stuff I'm talking about is underground rated for 0 and 00 cable connectors for 240 and 480 3 phase. It works well! I used it on the Turbo oil return line without issue.
@@billk9628 if the hose breaks that easily, another section will break shortly after. The cruzekits v3.4 kit replaces that section with thick rubber hose that won’t crack that way; which is a much more durable fix.
Good job with the custom PCV. Hey I have been experiencing on occasion , gasoline vapors when at idle with heater fan on only. Have looked online , there were several other people with the same problem but nobody with an answer. I have found no gasoline leaking . I think it may have something to do with fuel vapor containment or recovery. I'm an old guy used to 1960's vehicles you know vented gas tanks and such. Maybe you have come across this problem. I have a 2012 Cruze ECO
Check air filters behind glove box and engine might have bad hinges on drivers door or weak rubber if you sit in your car at idle you will smell some but might be an exhaust leak check flex pipe
Clear and detailed descriptioins. Great video!
Great video brother. . . Straight to the point very knowledgeable and thorough THANKS 💪💯
You make fantastic to the point vids, very very helpful.
I got new turbo and oil cooler and got po299 after cleaning PVC bypass on intake. I thought kit would fix but it did solve my oil leak. Looks like I'm not the only one with 299, lol.
That's an underboost code. So there's a leak somewhere. Just need to find it.
Great Video, I owned a Chevy Cruze 2016, After 22,000 Miles, turbo started to lose Power and eventually failed. Fixed the car Under warranty but I lost faith in GM products. Now I only buy Lexus, BMW, Toyota, Honda or VW.
You're in for a treat with BMW and VW if you think Chevy made unreliable cars. Those are two brands I stay away from.
Lexus and Toyota though, along with Honda, make top notch products, and some are even made here in the USA! Mazda as well is up there.
I have 2007 civic. Total piece of shit. Nothing but problems. Engine mounts, suspension, chassis. Motor runs great but everything else is crap
@@270eman My brother has a 2010 Honda Accord V-6 and they had bad piston rings from the factory and plug the catalytic conveter and foul out spark plugs. Honda won't fix it. He said it is the worst car he ever owned. They bought it when it was only 5 years old with 60,000 miles.
Good info,everything carefully examined.
Since I stopped buying GM , I never had any issues with cars
I’ve been buying Honda Accord v6 and sold it for a Pilot, no regrets
Good luck with that VCM system, deposits building around the piston rings, etc.
All cars have issues. I would know, I own a Honda Odyssey. My Cruze never needed a new CV shaft even with a BNR tune and a big turbo. My 2011 Odyssey does.
Gm is shity they make the cars to break down so you can purchase one more later fuck gm
@@AndreiDPop
Time will tell
I know first gen vcm had issues but I have 2nd gen and my accord was sold with 50k miles and last Time I saw it it was close to 90K miles with no issues, just battery and tires
I also was getting a P0171 code as it was running horribly at idel. I could not for the life of me figure out where it was as I monitored the fuel trims and thought of it as a leak. Turns out the PCV cover, EVAP purge valve, AND intake manifold all had issues. The main one was the intake manifold with the same red bulb being clogged up as you mentioned. The mechanic told me how stupid of a design it was. Took me $1184 at the mechanic to fix. SMH...
Could have done it yourself for like $200.
@@AndreiDPop Yeah, apparently it was a huge known issue. I got a recall for it, but because the mechanic used some aftermarket parts I only got $300 back. Better than nothing, I suppose.
Replaced intake manifold with a Dorman one and the pcv bypass valve tube by Dorman also and they work great also they come with lifetime warranty
Good luck getting them to warranty out that manifold if the check valve gets plugged up with deposits or leaks but still "looks intact" from the outside.
Meanwhile you're waiting for them to send you a new manifol while your car is in pieces and undriveable. They know how to play the warranty game. Makes people feel good while making it extremely unlikely anyone will actually attempt to warranty that part. You'll be waiting weeks for them to inspect the manifold to approve the return and won't have your car the entire time.
Dre Dan sorry to disappoint you but I know management at O’Reilly’s and warranty isn’t an issue for me to get taken care of. I’m a technician for Mercedes-Benz and I’ve never had any issue with warranty from a dealer or my local auto part store.
@@alquitorianojr5055 I've had manufacturers ask me to send the parts in for replacement. Not everyone has a wholesale account with a local auto parts store.
Good video! Only disagree is the oem valve cover isn’t the best option, dormans has updated the pcv valves I don’t believe they fail as easily as oem
They don’t fail less often. I get calls every week from people who have issues with dorman valve covers. Literally every week. OEM valve covers last 50k-80k miles usually.
This is all based on the reports I’ve been receiving from customers over the years.
Wow that was a really thorough video thanks. Even provided a custom fix.
Did it stop the noise ??? Have you drove a long distance since because it ate 5 valve covers because of defect. Ac compressor bolts backed out and there was a loud rattle and I think the squealing and whistle / siren noise was to do with that, new belt losts of ticking but thats fuel injectors . I got an appointment on 21st of February so i will comment and let you know what mine is doing to see if they can figure it out. There was a crack in flex pipe twice so replaced it and with new toyo tires handles and drives a million times better fixed alot of jerk out when I hit the breaks when car starts before it is warm, I hope my comments help I ramble on but the mechanic said it was 1 of the smoothest running cruzes around 😊 also throttle body and intake manifold were done with crankshaft seal at 93 k but manifold was done a second time, hot water valve failed 2 times but high test gas and change oil when it is dirty or smells like gas if it is down add a little but you need to change it. When my turbo went I am pretty sure it was the waste gate but I could only do 100km even at 5000 rpm and mechanic could not touch it for 2 hours so check anti freeze and oil like i said basic maintence and any noise from engine ask a friend or a random person can you hear anything, mechanics dont want to diagnose they will change something they think is wrong but it wont fix the problem unless they know and have common sense also wash your car and check air filters behind glove box and engine filter I had mice babbies behind glove box got a washable k and n filter but good luck and take it on highway or parking lot hold traction control for 20 seconds untill both lights are on foot on brake and one on gas first gear ebrake on rev car for 5 to 10 seconds let go of brake put handbrake down and spin those tires get the car working abit burn that crap gas out needs high test and brake and gas will go to 1500 rpm traction off it will go to 2500 rpm it just needs to be driven stop and go but get on highway and open it up it should go from 100 to 120 when you floor it when you give it gas it should shift and pick up speed, when we first had the car it didnt have power from 100 to 120 now I can easily hit 130 i floor it to speed limit and it and if I hold the gas down a bit it will go to 50 then 60 70 80 in no time just drive it like you stole it, it needs to be driven and cleaned out you should not need a new cat I was told twice but it was flex pipe both times car gets hot to but there is a reason if your cruze runs rough or is crap it is one of the funest and best cars I have drove i leave every one at the lights they pass me but thats cuz I let off gas at 50 and dont want to be that guy that does 100 in town I have got to 90 like just have some fun and find a good mechanic or come to me and I can let you know what I think cus yeah love hate relation ship but it works when you fix it and do basic maintenance
Sometimes the gasket that is in the intake manifold just breaks cuz it’s cheap and air just leaks out
With these issues included having oil deposits in your throttle body all the way down your breather hose.
On the 1.4l
This is super helpful. Thank you for making this.
For clarity, am I correct that the 2nd Gen 1.4Liter engine is a different engine than the 1st Gen 1.4Liter shown in this video and that it does not share the same PCV issues? Could you please make a video explaining the differences between the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen engines and their expected fault patterns. You are the only one I would trust to give us that information correctly, Andre.
Correct. It doesn't have this issue. I'm not as familiar with the gen2 issues however, since I don't own a gen2 cruze.
Very good explanation but I don't see what prevents boost going to the turbo inlet
The intake manifold check valve prevents boost from going into the turbo inlet, if it’s still there and if it’s working correctly.
@@AndreiDPop I watched again and yes I got it now. Thank you!
@@marion1600 awesome. Let me know if you have any other questions.
If you don’t have the v3.4 pcv fix kit yet, it’s a great fix for this issue and great insurance against an expected failure and snowballed issues down the road.
Well interesting solution.
This kind of engine A14NET and NEL also use many Opel cars produced till 2016. (since then they are bought by PSA group, read Peugeot). So on many Astras, insignias there is this type of engine and guess what it has same problems. Actually opel has “membrane” problems even on older models, corsa and astra.
Thank you for video, i subscribed and liked.
The Dr is in!! My man, thank you so dearly for this video. You have just saved me so much money and heartache. You have a Sub for life. I will be ordering a kit tomorrow, when I get paid. How long should I expect it to take to get to Indiana?
Well I'm in Indiana (NW side near Chicago), so realistically, one or two business days.
@@AndreiDPop No way! I live in Valpo and work in Hammond! Is it possible to meet up this weekend?
I normally wouldn't ask, but I have to drive this car to Detroit on Sunday night.
Sure. I'm in Merrillville, to be exact, right off rt 30 and Madison. Walking distance from Meijer. Look me up on google under Titan Synthetics. Shoot me a text so I know when you're stopping by and I can get you a kit for $10 off (since I don't have to ship it).
@@AndreiDPop You are officially my new best friend! I can be there tomorrow at 4:15 sharp!
Can an issue left unresolved in the intake manifold cause issues with the diaphragm?
I’d previously replaced the diaphragm when my check engine light had come and I felt the vacuum issue out of the diaphragm hole on the valve cover, but only recently installed your v3.4 pcv fix kit when I was starting to have rpm issues idling and those issues are persisting even after your kit was installed, though no check engine light yet
Yes and it happens often. With the intake manifold malfunctioning or failing, the valve cover will fail prematurely, even 5x more often.
Sounds like you have a vacuum leak, so you’ll need to find and address that.
I have replaced the vacuum control diaphragm. Sourced them for $3 each.
@@jimb4090 they’re even cheaper than that if you know where to get them, and that’s about all they’re worth considering they last 1/3 as long as an OEM manifold if you’re lucky. Did you address the intake manifold?
Informative video ..... thanks for the post
Hello Dre Dan, i have a strange noise in my opel corsa with 1.4 turbo motor from 2014(its the same motor as in the cruze), when its warm an its no belt driven part - i checked it without the belt. I checked the PCV valve to the turbo, its switching when i blow in an suck there and i can see the nipple in the intake and the valve cover isnt sucking air. But i have the simmer ring squeeking when i shut off the engine and a noise like a sqeaking belt when its warm. Is it possible to have a higher underpressure on the enginge caused by the valve cover? I first want to change the simmerring but if its not the solution for it i maybe want to change the valve cover. What do you think? The next step could be an expensive change of the timing chain. Sorry for my bad english ;)
I bought the dorman intake manifold and also the valve conver, the car now started acting weird and its leaking oil from the valve cover. I took it to the mechanic and he inspected it for a couple hours , replaced the pvc hose, the map sensor, the intake manifold sensor and still the same problem. He says that the engine is not receiving the needed air. What could possibly be the issue? Thank you
Hello,
Would your kit work for opel insignia 1.6L 170HP motor A16XHT?
Man this was an outstanding video and explanation of a system I was really unfamiliar with! Also I kept calling it the PCV, I stand corrected haha! I definitely need to buy this kit and or replace my Intake manifold. I’m on my 5th valve cover with not knowing why the diaphragm keeps tearing. Has your kit proved beneficial? Much thanks again!!!
The kit does seem to have reduced the frequency of valve cover failures! Definitely beneficial.
Dre Dan thank you! I will definitely have to pick up one of your kits! Is the installing pretty simple??
@@DanDeZinna33 It's not too bad. There are links to instructions on cruzekits.com if you want to read through it. It shows you all the tools you'll need also.
Do you have another video on how to put your kit and how to purchase it.I also have a 2012 cruze and the orange nipple is gone and that has to be the problem of the car shaking like it has a vacuum problem.
There’s a video for the v3 install and there’s downloadable paper instructions on the cruzekits site for the v1 and v2.1.
Most people order the newest v3.4 kit as that’s the easiest to install. Be sure to read the note sheet!
I just got a new turbo put in my chevy Cruze and it's whistling now
Hello, can you please reply, I need your help. The orange nipple, that is, the check valve, in the intake manifold of my car is completely missing. I would seal this place without a repair kit (Cruze kits) with any material and epoxy adhesive, and use the original crank ventilation hoses. Is there any problem if I continue to use it? Please reply, it's urgent.
Dang! Best thing to do is get rid of these cars while they still have value. I have a 2017 Sonic (1.8L) with only 40k miles. Got a P00171, P0313 code the other day!
I have a loud chirping noise coming from what I believe is the back of the PCV, it could be from the intake manifold based upon your video. It seems to be in the middle where you show the intake corrugated hose that wraps around to the side. Have you heard or know if this is a failure of the intake manifold. I do not have any pressure change with I place my finger on the PVC opening on the right side.
I had a similar sound not long ago and when I replaced the EVAP purge valve, the sound disappeared. Since your comment was a year ago, how did you resolve the sound?
Will your PCV kit extend the life of the vacuum regulator diaphragm in the crank case cover / i.e. does a missing PCV in the intake manifold damage the diaphragm? I'm at about 98,000 miles and I'm on my 3rd crank case cover. I just installed your V3 kit and the car seems to be running well. When I give it gas, it no longer hesitates - i.e. feels like more acceleration power. So far .. so good.
In my observation and experience, yes. I've had reports of people replacing 8 valve covers over a 2-year period, not realizing that their intake manifold check valve went bad. Others would install my pcv fix kit and get over 65k miles on a single valve cover.
I think what's happening is that the missing intake manifold check valve introduces such a high volume of boost into the PCV system that, combined with the blow gas produced by the engine, exceeds the flow capacity of the turbo side pcv pipe check valve and pressurizes the crankcase as a result. This then causes the diaphragm in the valve cover to flex in the opposite direction than it was designed to, which causes premature failure over time.
Maintaining a healthy PCV system would then resolve this issue, and the valve cover would only fail in the event that the diaphragm becomes brittle enough due to normal operation that it cracks on its own.
Your experience is consistent with others that have had this issue, reporting better power and no more hesitation. You should also notice an increase in fuel economy.
@@AndreiDPop that's good news. I'm on my 3rd valve cover - replaced it 2 days ago and installed your V3 kit earlier today after it arrived in the mail. I definitely notice a difference when I took it on it's first drive. The dealership replaced the cover the 1st time, then about a year after that, the turbo charger failed and had to be replaced - thankfully it was still covered under the drive train warrantee. Could the missing PCV have played a role in the Turbo Charger failure?
Thats awesome and i love my dads cruze thing is amazing but needs oil changes and BASIC MAINTENANCE lol. 2014 1.4lt cranks shaft seal went and 93k then was valve covers cuz of crap ones dorman works good but i have a whistle / siren noise runs great but when it gets to running temp it squeals changed pcv line on top of motor turbo went at 160 thank god for warranty. Oil change helps also ticking is fuel injectors car just hit 200 k I have heard this noise. Get a good mechanic or just look around it should not sound like a sewing machine i was told hissing is normal Lmfao I touched the corragated hose and it had a crack in it also the small 50$ hose for boost sensor kept comming off krazy glue fixed that oh and new toyo tires are worth the mone just think of it as an entry levels race car lol turbocharged 6 speed but it should run smooth not rough and mechanics will screw you over unless you find a good one also flex pipe was cracked failed and converter was dirty well clean oxygen sensor had to be cleaned try some high test gas to theae are just issues I have had but just basic maintence and common snese will go a long way
You should get him that cruzekits pcv fix kit as well. Will save a lot of trouble and headaches down the road.
With the kit installed, is it necessary to add an oil catch can to the system as well if you have a build motor an v3 turbo upgrade?!
With the kit installed, you should need a catch can at all. However, the v3 turbo may create conditions that create a need for a catch can so I can't say if you'll need one then.
Okay thank you, I’ll order one an still get the catch can because I’m looking to make Bigg power, thanks again for your response!
@@paceauto5382 make a note in the kit when you order it so I can get you the T fitting you'll need for the catch can setup. The fitting currently used wouldn't be very good for adding a catch can.
@@AndreiDPop okay thanks, will do!
@@AndreiDPop can you check your business email please, I made a mistake with my address in the order. I submitted the correct one via email, thanks.
Will I also have a line going into the cam cover when I install one of your kits?
No. That line is for my AMSOIL single remote bypass oil filter return.
Hey would this fix the notorious freezing PVC lines when it's like -18 c, my Trax has done this twice this winter but it's been very mild thank goodness. The condensation builds up during milder weather and then freezes when it's really cold and the oil pressure spikes and pushes oil past seals and burns oil badly. Gm has a fix but apparently my vin isn't covered under the special coverages for it.
No, this kit won’t fix it, but I have a separate product coming out this year that will address this issue if you’re interested.
I’m currently experiencing this problem with my 2012 Cruz. Can you please reply with the link for your kit. I’m not able to find it within the comment section. Thank you for putting out the effort to help us Cruz owners.
Is the valve cover gasket replaceable? Fixed a p0299 with a clip missing of the wastegate/disconnected. Now I have an oil leak. Replace the big hose with the two check valves because it broke when checking the little valve in the intake. Any thoughts would be great if you have the time. The oil leak wasn’t present prior to fixing the turbo clip. Thanks in advance.
Hey man, i aciddently broke the one tube connecting to the valve. Should i get a replacement or can i tape it up good and it should be fine?
Would this problem result in coolant leak anywhere? Trying to determine if I'm having a head gasket problem. Thank you!
Would this cause white smoke out the exhaust as well? I've got the p0171 p0106 p1101 codes and the disc thing on top of the valve cover is indeed sucking air and I cant see the orange nipple in the intake manifold. I wasn't concerned about it until I noticed it's white smoking but it doesn't smell like oil or coolant. Just smells like regular exhaust fumes but is thick white clouds when first starting up then it eases off a little.
Great video man!!!
thank you!