Hello everyone:
This is my first post here on Cruzetalk. I have a 2013 Cruze LT (1.4L Turbo) with ~45,000 miles, and have read through a variety of the posts on this issue. However, mine seems to be a bit different.
The car has been running perfectly until last weekend when I received the dreaded "Low Oil Pressure - Stop Engine" warning, and immediately pulled over. The oil levels were fine, but the engine was making obvious (and seriously above normal) valve train noise, so I had the car towed home. Here is what I've found so far.
1) A collapsed oil filter (see image). My first "hope" was that the filter was the only issue, and that replacing the filter with a new AC-Delco would solve the problem. Unfortunately not.
2) After changing the filter and firing the engine (only running for a few seconds), the noise continued, and actually sounded worse.
3) Checking the filter again, it was clean and dry??? Obviously, no oil is reaching the filter.
4) Two common VCT piston codes occurred at the same time. P0011 and P0014
How does the oil flow work on this engine? With the pump up front, and the filter in the back, does the oil still go through the filter before it reaches important engine components (crankshaft, rods, atc.)? Is there anything in-between the pump and filter that could bypass all the oil?
Any suggestions on specific items to test, or examine? Note: I have not taken anything apart at this time. I've found through conversations with local dealerships (one of which I seriously do NOT trust, after they were caught intentionally damaging one of my vehicles), that they are clueless as to this issue or how to proceed. Most responses have been, "pay us to inspect and we'll replace suspect parts". When I asked how they planned to prevent further engine damage, the response was vague in that worst case I'd have to buy a new engine?!? That was not a comfort at all. Does this sound like an oil pump issue, the seal between the oil pan and suction galley, or something else?
Thanks in advance for your attention and responses.
This is my first post here on Cruzetalk. I have a 2013 Cruze LT (1.4L Turbo) with ~45,000 miles, and have read through a variety of the posts on this issue. However, mine seems to be a bit different.
The car has been running perfectly until last weekend when I received the dreaded "Low Oil Pressure - Stop Engine" warning, and immediately pulled over. The oil levels were fine, but the engine was making obvious (and seriously above normal) valve train noise, so I had the car towed home. Here is what I've found so far.
1) A collapsed oil filter (see image). My first "hope" was that the filter was the only issue, and that replacing the filter with a new AC-Delco would solve the problem. Unfortunately not.
2) After changing the filter and firing the engine (only running for a few seconds), the noise continued, and actually sounded worse.
3) Checking the filter again, it was clean and dry??? Obviously, no oil is reaching the filter.
4) Two common VCT piston codes occurred at the same time. P0011 and P0014
How does the oil flow work on this engine? With the pump up front, and the filter in the back, does the oil still go through the filter before it reaches important engine components (crankshaft, rods, atc.)? Is there anything in-between the pump and filter that could bypass all the oil?
Any suggestions on specific items to test, or examine? Note: I have not taken anything apart at this time. I've found through conversations with local dealerships (one of which I seriously do NOT trust, after they were caught intentionally damaging one of my vehicles), that they are clueless as to this issue or how to proceed. Most responses have been, "pay us to inspect and we'll replace suspect parts". When I asked how they planned to prevent further engine damage, the response was vague in that worst case I'd have to buy a new engine?!? That was not a comfort at all. Does this sound like an oil pump issue, the seal between the oil pan and suction galley, or something else?
Thanks in advance for your attention and responses.
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