2011 Chevy Cruze Oil Drain Plug Location

Loosen the oil drain bolt with the 10mm socket and ratcheting wrench by turning it counter clockwise.

2011 chevy cruze oil drain plug location. If your cruze is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your cruze. The oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the grey metal oil pan next to the exhaust pipe. Most chevrolets have the oil type printed on the oil cap it will likely be 5w 20 5w 30 5w 40 10w 30 or 10w 40. Slide the used oil catch container to just below the drain bolt.

The oil drain plug on your chevy cruze is the plug at the bottom of the oil pan that allows you to drain the oil. It is usually sealed with a gasket that should be replaced at every oil change. If the oil plug on your cruze is leaking try replacing the gasket.