Hi to all
I look for a new chevy cruze.
I was see 2-3 cars (2017-2018).
All the cars was done oil change on time and they was services .
All the cars was run perfect and smooth. But there is a problem.
When i take off the oil dipstick (when the engine work) there is a smoke that come out (tiny white smoke) and iths smell like exhaust. What is mean? The engine blow by and are going to die? Or this is the chevy cruze engine like ?.thx alot
Beacuse the price. Here (in israel) chevy cruze 2018 cost like 2012 corolla
There is a reason for that. All else being equal a 2012 Corolla will last longer than a 2018 Cruze.
It could just be a malfunctioning PCV valve that never got changed out or excessive blow by from worn out piston rings or a blown head gasket.
Hi thx
What is your recommendation?
Not buy car whit such signs?
Definitely don't buy that one - look for one that doesn't blow smoke, or better yet some of the cars recommended below.
Why are you looking at the Cruze? Find a Corolla or Civic instead.
Beacuse the price. Here (in israel) chevy cruze 2018 cost like 2012 corolla
@dan can make some solid recommendations for your local market.
Beacuse the price. Here (in israel) chevy cruze 2018 cost like 2012 corolla
So you either pay a bit more now and get a good car or you pay less now but in the long term end up paying more than what the Corolla or Civic would have costed you when the Cruze starts having problems and needing repairs.
Avoid! One of the WORST cars ever built.
It and it’s Opel variant are a crapshoot.
Yep, the engine is dead.
its either a valve cover, or mostly likely the engine head or an engine block - maybe the turbo.
That’s too much! I wouldn’t pay 2012 Corolla money for any Cruze.
@dan can make some solid recommendations for your local market
On our market, the inexpensive used family cars I’d recommend are: (although I’m sure that any mechanic already told them to OP)
Kia Forte (2014-up),
Toyota Corolla (2010-2013)
Hyundai Accent (2012-up),
Mazda3 (2014-up)
בדיקה במכון (pre-purchase inspection in a special regulated car testing institution) is a MUST!
Make sure the gear is fine, for some reason here people don’t replace gearbox oil - so gearbox issues are super common on used cars.
Also currently the car market is insane, if you can wait for a while - it may be a better option.
PS. How’s that Niro doing. What additional faults have you had? Any transmission related?
smoke or steam?
