Can either be the RTV in the oil pan or the rear seal in the engine, first isn't too bad, second is a major job. Not sure about warranty coverage, somebody else here should know.
Usually a drip hole on the AT bell housing, rear seal oil leaks out there, if the pan, capillary action draws it down. Typically most AT fluid is red, engine oil tan to black depending on how long its been in there.
This is the service procedure for the pan. Sometimes those pan bolts work loose.
Oil Pan Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ)
Special Tools
EN-49980 - Guidance Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools See: Tools and Equipment.
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Maintenance\Vehicle Lifting\Service and Repair.
- Drain engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement See: Engine Oil\Service and Repair.
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, LUW and LFH) See: Exhaust System\Catalytic Converter\Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ) See: Exhaust System\Catalytic Converter\Service and Repair.
- Remove the warm up three way catalytic converter. Refer to Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ) See: Exhaust System\Heat Shield\Service and Repair\Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Remove the engine oil heater, if equipped. Refer to Engine Oil Heater Replacement See: Engine Lubrication\Service and Repair
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- Remove the transmission to oil pan bolts (1).
- For vehicles with manual transmission remove 3 bolts.
- For vehicles with automatic transmission remove 2 bolts.
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- Remove the 16 oil pan bolts (1).
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Caution: Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.
- Position a prying tool to the area (1) shown, and gently pry the oil pan loose.
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Installation Procedure
- Remove the oil pan (1).
- Clean the sealing surface of the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate and the groove in the engine front cover from old gasket material, oil, dirt and grease.
- If the oil pan is being reused, refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection.
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- Install the 2 EN-49980 - pins (1) to the shown oil pan screw bores.
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Note: The sealing bead should be applied close to the inner edge of the oil pan. Take care that the oil suction gallery (4) will not get contaminated with sealing compound or dirt. The thickness of the sealing bead (3) should be 2 mm (0.0787 in) .
Note: The complete installation procedure of the oil pan should not take longer than 10 minutes.
- Apply sealing compound to the oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers See: Specifications\Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
- Apply sealing compound to the groove of the engine front cover (1).
- Apply sealing compound around the screw bore (2) of the crankshaft bearing cap tie plate.
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Caution: Use care when installing the oil pan to prevent disruption of the sealing bead. The sealing bead should remain consistent until the oil pan is mated with the engine. An inconsistent sealing bead can cause an insufficient seal and result in engine damage.
- Carefully install the oil pan. Use the following procedure:
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution See: Service Precautions\Vehicle Damage Warnings\Fastener Caution.
- Lay the oil pan on drive train and front suspension frame.
- Hang in the oil pan to crankshaft balancer (1).
- Guide the oil pan with the 2 EN-49980 - pins (2) and the equivalent screw bores to the engine.
- Secure the oil pan with 4 oil pan bolts.
- Remove the 2 EN-49980 - pins.
- Install the remaining 12 oil pan bolts and hand tighten to approximately 2 Nm (18 lb in) .
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- Install the transmission to oil pan bolts (1).
- For vehicles with manual transmission tighten 2 bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) .
- For vehicles with automatic transmission tighten 2 bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb ft) .
- Tighten the 16 oil pan bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in) .
- Install the engine oil heater, if equipped. Refer to Engine Oil Heater Replacement See: Engine Lubrication\Service and Repair.
- Install the warm up three way catalytic converter. Refer to Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ) See: Exhaust System\Heat Shield\Service and Repair\Warm Up Three-Way Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (LDE, LXV, 2H0, LUW and LFH) See: Exhaust System\Catalytic Converter\Service and RepairCatalytic Converter Replacement (1.4L LUH and LUJ) See: Exhaust System\Catalytic Converter\Service and Repair.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Fill engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement See: Engine Oil\Service and Repair.
- Close the hood.
Covered powertrain repair.....5yr/100k.2013 ECO with 60K:
Was just under the front end to do a oil change. noticed what I think is the trans case with quite a bit of oil on it. A few drops on the floor. I believe motor oil. Trans to engine gasket?
Anyone with an issue like this?
Is`nt the drive train warranty at 60K? Would something like this be covered?
Geez.
Not for free. Have to subscribe. Something like Alldata, or GM's service offerings. Or buy the manual from Helm. ($200+)Hey Is there a website where u can get all service procedures for the chevy cruze?
Only if you can keep renewing at $15/2 years.For the same price as manuals, would get 26 years of data, have a feeling the Cruze won't last quite that long.