[CruzeEcoBlueTopaz]

After 242k miles I have recently arrived on the moon, it only took 30 months driving an avg of 60mph. I have averaged approximately 48.8 mpg during my adventure. The main reason of this post is to update my repair list after a few insignificant leaks along the way. All of these repairs have been very minor. 　

30k a/c not cold ( recharge ) - warranty
100k oil pan reseal (oil leak ) - warranty
105k valve cover ( air leak )
180k valve cover ( air leak )
185k water pump ( coolant leak )
190k purge valve ( emissions )
235k overflow hose ( coolant leak )
240k front crankshaft seal ( oil leak )
　


This is a list of replacements I dont consider repairs. The water pump was still working and not leaking, the oil drain thread was stripped, and the oil pan required a reseal after 15k miles for an unknown reason.

205k water pump replaced ( noise ) - warranty - unnecessary - still working
220k oil pan replaced ( stripped plug thread ) - improper use
235k oil pan reseal ( oil leak ) - warranty - improper install


After repairing the recent crankshaft seal leak I cleaned the engine one last time before winter.

Link to a bigger picture. http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/memb...4225-oil-leaks-picture111986-clean-engine.jpg
I will upload better pictures with more light Sunday afternoon


I must say my confidence is at an all time high. I have recently inspected this engine thoroughly from top to bottom, front to back, and I am genuinely impressed at how well this compact and efficient engine is holding up. With the exception of the oil at the TB there are currently no other leaks to report.

I have a good feeling about this cruze.
　

 

[brian v]

Welcome to the MOON ! Sure has been a long time since some one came to visit .

But seriously us MOONBEAMS prefer you Humanoids take yer tin cans with ya when ya deside to part from the MOON !

 

[CruzeEcoBlueTopaz]

My job security as a courier with the bank is always in jeopardy. Unfortunately and eventually my contract will expire, it could be in a couple months or years, I just dont know. Im optimistic for another 2 years and hopefully more, by then the Cruze will have paid for itself which has always been a long term goal of mine. With my fingers crossed and wishing for the best, its time to return back to earth.... heres to another 250k !

 

[poodok]

Outstanding!


What engine oil are you using?

 

[obermd]

Please pick up the litter we left behind and drive back.

I drove my Pontiac Transport to the Moon (240,000 miles) but it took me 12 years to do so. It wasn't nearly in the same condition your Cruze is. Congratulations.

 

[iKermit]

That's amazing! Congrats

 

[Patman]

I hope I can do the same. It has always been my fortune to buy a new car after a few years. Not because I needed to; but typically boredom. Now I am married I don't that much any more or for the "fun of it to stay out of the house". My last long "termer" was my 2002 Alero traded @ 88K after 5 years. I would love to see "6 figures" on my odo(also on my paycheck)! LOL Work is only 9 miles away and no where exciting to drive to anymore with gas @ 3.50 + a gallon. When I used to drive a lot gas was only @$2 and I drove to Cali. Haven't been that far in my Cruze yet just Fla once. Today I may do some driving for the sake of driving. but I was looking to change my oil and rotate my tires today.

 

[jblackburn]

You have now surpassed the mileage I had on my 1998 car - near 230,000. With far less problems, I might add. (although I imagine a lot of stuff that went wrong was because of age rather than mileage).

Congrats sir. Keep on Cruzin.

 

[au201]

Congrats! Great to hear that your cruze is holding up so well. How's the interior looking?

I just got back from the moon in an '89 Nissan Maxima LOL. Around 480k miles! Lol.


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[CruzeEcoBlueTopaz]

Interior is the same as it was when I bought it new.

 

[obermd]

Interior is the same as it was when I bought it new.

Obviously single with no kids.

 

[CruzeEcoBlueTopaz]

Yes im always the only person in it. I keep it very clean.

 

[brian v]

Minus a rearview Mirror .

 

[Justinus]

Grats on the reliability! I was curious about the 205k water pump replacement. What kind of noise was it making?

 

[CruzeEcoBlueTopaz]

Here is a link to my post about the noise. http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/34-1-4l-turbo/66050-new-faint-engine-whistle-grind-noise.html

Long story short the noise started 15k miles after the new pump was installed. The water pump noise was only noticable at normal operating temperature, at idle and would go away if I pressed the throttle even slightly. The water pump was replaced and 15k miles later the same noise returned. I decided to keep the pump even with the noise that could be heard randomly at idle. So far the pump has 40k miles total and 25k miles since it started to make the noise. The pump works properly and is not leaking. The water pump is under a lifetime warranty so I can have it replaced anytime if the dealer and I suspect an issue with it.

 

[Blue Angel]

Congrats CEBT! Keep on hauling the mail, sir, and we'll be along for the ride.

Next stop, Mars?

 

[jandree22]

So, engine looks beautiful and all... but where's the odometer pic?

 

[obermd]

Give him a week or two and he'll be able to post 250,000 miles.

 

[NYCruze2012]

Holy crap! Way to go! See you at 350,000 miles!

 

[raffmanlt]

Awesome!!! But how did you get such high avg mpg? That's higher than the rated highway only.