Oil leak?

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE
111,000 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1973
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I never had one of those, so I bought one. I saw some oil smoke which after I washed the motor, I saw some left-over oil smoke because it was one the exhaust. I guess it was leaking from somewhere which I believe could be the oil filter housing, is this something common on these cars to leak? I attached pictures for you to see.
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Nov 23, 2024 at 3:35 PM
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Yes, this is very common to have the oil filter housing/cooler to leak from the canister seal and the gaskets. Here is the correct way to install the engine oil filter and the engine oil cooler. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Nov 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM
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BHAMDOC1973
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They had to place it behind the turbo and exhaust manifold.
Nov 24, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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Yep, bad spot for sure, let me know what you find.
Nov 25, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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What is the torque spec for bolts to the oil filter housing/oil cooler?
Nov 26, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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They only give the the torque specs in the instructions.
Nov 26, 2024 at 10:54 AM
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It's not in any of the pictures.
Nov 26, 2024 at 10:58 AM
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That's all they give us you can see for yourself.

https://www.2carpros.com/manuals/manuals.php

Please let us know what happens.
Nov 27, 2024 at 10:30 AM