This thread is to discuss Dexos2 and equivalent motor oils for Cruze Diesel engines.
GM has established a standard for motor oil used in its non-Duramax Diesel engines. This standard is called Dexos2 and it is available to license oils that meet the standard.
Not all oil brands are willing to pay the licensing fee to GM so there are an undetermined number of oil formulations that meet the Dexos2 standard but are neither listed nor labelled as such.
The following link provides the official listing of Dexos2 licensed oils. As it is subject to ongoing change I am providing the link only and not reproducing the list in this thread.
GM dexos information center
The 2014 owners manual specifies that the LUZ engine in the North American Cruze Diesel is to operate on a 5W30 viscosity, or a 0W30 viscosity in "extreme cold temperatures".
The owners manual also states: "...you may use a substitute engine oil that meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade."
GM has established a standard for motor oil used in its non-Duramax Diesel engines. This standard is called Dexos2 and it is available to license oils that meet the standard.
Not all oil brands are willing to pay the licensing fee to GM so there are an undetermined number of oil formulations that meet the Dexos2 standard but are neither listed nor labelled as such.
The following link provides the official listing of Dexos2 licensed oils. As it is subject to ongoing change I am providing the link only and not reproducing the list in this thread.
GM dexos information center
The 2014 owners manual specifies that the LUZ engine in the North American Cruze Diesel is to operate on a 5W30 viscosity, or a 0W30 viscosity in "extreme cold temperatures".
The owners manual also states: "...you may use a substitute engine oil that meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate viscosity grade."
