Holden Cruze: Expensive oil filter
- Volkswagen Golf
- Holden Cruze
- Volkswagen Golf 2012
- Holden Cruze 2012
- Holden Advice
- Volkswagen Advice
- Volkswagen Golf Reviews
- Holden Cruze Reviews
- Holden Hatchback Range
- Holden Sedan Range
- Volkswagen Hatchback Range
- Volkswagen Sedan Range
- Holden
- Volkswagen
- Family Cars
- Car Servicing
Asked by Ian
I have been charged $128 and $126 for an oil filter when I have had my JH Holden Cruze serviced at different Holden dealers when I can get an oil filter for my VW Golf diesel for just $23. After some research I have been able to source an official GM part oil filter for the Cruze from the UK, costing $100 for a pair, including freight. Also, I understand the Cruze diesel engine requires Dexos II synthetic oil, yet neither Holden dealer has had this in stock. Instead, my car was given Castrol Magnetec oil. I do not know if this is a low carbon product or if is recommended for the engine. Is it fair that the oil filter should cost so much, and that Holden specifies an oil that dealers do not seem to have?
Answered by CarsGuide
10 May 2012When we put your questions to Holden we were told that the diesel oil filter costs so much is that "it is designed to assist in the Cruze meeting Euro 5 emission standards. It contains a glass-fibre element, which is significantly different, and more expensive, than elements constructed from more commonly used materials." Holden wouldn't comment on the pricing, which does seem exorbitant to us, preferring to say that dealers set their pricing independently of the company and competitively in relation to the local market. As for the oil Holden told us that "Dexos is the Holden recommended oil, but dealers are currently not compelled to use that oil. If they elect not to use it then they have a responsibility to ensure the product they do use meets the Dexos specifications." Castrol Australia recommends its Magnatec MP 5W-30 for the Cruze diesel and says it is Dexos2 compliant.
Other Holden Cruze problems
- Third brake light on my 2015 Holden CD Cruze wagon isn't working
- Is a blown gasket a warranty claim with my 2013 Holden Cruze
- Can I swap a 2014 SRi motor into an SRi-V in my 2013 Holden Cruze?
- Braking issues with 2004 Holden Cruze
- Does the 2009 Holden Cruz CD diesel have a timing chain or belt, and when should it be replaced?
- There's a crack in turbo tube of my 2014 Holden Cruze
- Why is my 2015 Holden Cruze's fan so loud?
- What oil is most suitable for a 2012 Holden Cruze with 200,000kms?
