[BicycleGuru]

Hey guys, just bought a used 2011 Cruze Eco with 6spd manual this past weekend. Car has 130k miles on it. Wasn't worried about it since I read on here it has a timing chain. Test drove it and it drove great so we bought it. Wife needed a car with better fuel mileage and I wanted a car that was fun to drive. Car seemed perfect. On the drive home check engine light came on, wasnt worried about it as our other car has a light on for a gas cap. Thought I'll just get it checked out soon. Went to autoparts store yesterday and they checked the code, P0299. I need a new turbo apparently. What a great welcome to the life of Cruze ownership.

Anyways, I'm sure I'll be on here posting more when it comes time to swap the turbo assembly. Just saying hi!

 

[BicycleGuru]

Well, Not sure exactly how much power these cars are supposed to feel like they have honestly. I seems to drive fine. Has no power around 1500 but picks up above 2000, seems normal for a turbocharged car.

 

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Clear code by unplugging battery I assume?
Thanks for the responses guys. This forum is full of so much info on this car.

 

[BicycleGuru]

Only paid $4700 for the car, so I feel like I'm still ahead.

 

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Bought it "as is".

 

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One more thing, why is insurance so freaking expensive on this car? Its a 4 door 1.4L engine. I'm 39 years old with nothing on my record and pay $117 a month with my 30% off for bundling with our other car and RV.

 

[BicycleGuru]

A lot depends on where you reside.
Although I'm older and accident free (so far) with all my cars/life/home through State Farm, my 2012 ECO was only $520.00 a YEAR....NE Illinois.
This with '0' comp deductable and $50.00 damage deductable.........How is the wifes record?

Rob

Wife is same age and also clean record. We are also with State Farm.

 

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Just went under the hood looking for a damaged vacuum line and found a small coolant leak. Coming from the top connector of the plastic T above the upper radiator hose. If that makes sense. Looks like a connection where two lines come together.

 

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First photo shows the coolant leak. I don't see any vacuum line issues. I reset the CEL yesterday and it came back on again today.

 

[BicycleGuru]

Thank you! I found a thread on it with links to replacement parts from amazon, $40 total I think.
Any idea on the P0299? Probably should get a boost gauge to see if it is loosing pressure? could a solenoid go bad? bypass valve cause a p0299?

Thanks again

 

[BicycleGuru]

OK, ordered one yesterday. $7 on ebay. I'm guessing its the wastegate. Reving and lifting off make a metallic clanking sound. Not super loud but you can hear something almost rattling. Doesn't sound the same as turbo surge. I'm driving it now just not getting into boost.

 

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Ok, I got the OB2 adapter and Torque running, only getting 4lbs out of the turbo. I'm guessing thats bad. Battery also died so replaced that as well ($199). Front tires were bald so replaced those (Bridgestone $350). Ordered coolant replacement parts ($40). Looking at replacement turbos. I would go with an upgrade option, but I dont see one. Not looking for more power so I don't need to BNR kit. Just wanted a more reliable turbo.

On the plus side, I filled up the tank when I bought the car and as of today, it's still at half a tank. So glad I bought this car to save money...

 

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I'd just try to find a turbo from a low-mileage wrecked car. Not something I'd pay for new.

Order the updated oil feed line to go along with it.

Used they look to be around $400, New $500. Wouldn't it better to just go new? ANy link to the part number for the new oil line?

Just took the car on a 1000 mile trip this week for the holiday. 40mpg avg. Only problem was no power to pass anyone on the interstate. Otherwise it ran fine.

 

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Ok, bought a new Garrett Turbo, bought new Oil feed tube, manifold gasket on the way. Only having trouble finding new bolts/nuts for the manifold. Dont see them listed on GM parts. I notice they are included with the Dorman turbo kit so i know they are available somewhere. Also, anything else I should be replacing while I'm there? I'm doing the Coolant reservoir hose and water pump outlet also.