Chevrolet Cruze, J300 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Chevrolet Cruze, J300 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1,9 liters. Service intervals include a check every 7500 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Cruze 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: 32-6 (MR5) 6/1
Cruze 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2012-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: M32-6 (MF3) 6/1
Cruze 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: 32-6 (MR5) 6/1
Cruze 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: M32-6 (MF3) 6/1
Cruze 1.8 Ecotec VVT Turbo (2010-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 7500 miles
  • Code: M32-6 (MZ0) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Chevrolet Cruze J300 manual transaxle holds 1.9 liters of fluid across all listed engine configurations, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, which would typically account for residual fluid left in passages and the torque path.
  • The 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo covering model years 2010-2012 shares the same 1.9-liter transaxle capacity and 7,500-mile check interval as the 1.4 Ecotec VVT Turbo covering 2012-2016, indicating no capacity revision occurred across that production span.
  • The 1.8 Ecotec VVT Turbo for 2010-2016 also carries a 1.9-liter manual transaxle capacity, placing the 1.4 and 1.8 engine variants on identical fluid volume requirements despite their displacement difference.
  • All listed configurations specify a fluid check interval of 7,500 miles under normal use conditions, meaning the interval applies to standard driving rather than elevated-stress operation such as towing, frequent short trips, or extreme temperatures.
  • The uniform 7,500-mile check interval across the 1.4 and 1.8 engine variants reflects a single service schedule applied to the manual transaxle regardless of engine output differences between those two powertrains.

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