2013 Chevrolet Cruze Oil Filter

Find the OEM oil filter part number for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze by engine/trim.

Specifications are shared across the 2011–2015 Chevrolet Cruze. Full details: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.

OEM oil filter results

Engine / TrimOEM Part NumberOil WeightBuy
1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited) ACDelco PF2257G or ACDelco PF2263Gdepends on housing cap mark — see below 5W-30
Buy 5W-30 oil: Mobil 1 · Valvoline · Castrol · Pennzoil
1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1) ACDelco PF2257G or ACDelco PF2263Gdepends on housing cap mark — see below 5W-30
Buy 5W-30 oil: Mobil 1 · Valvoline · Castrol · Pennzoil
2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD) ACDelco PF2260G 5W-30 Buy on Amazon
Buy 5W-30 oil: Mobil 1 · Valvoline · Castrol · Pennzoil

Tip: If your vehicle has multiple engines, match the engine size on your door jamb sticker or owner's manual. Always verify with your owner's manual before purchase.

Service specifications

1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited)

Filter type
Cartridge
Oil capacity (with filter)
4.25 qt (4.0 L) — GM's TechLink tables cover MY2016Confirm the final level on the dipstick before driving.
Change interval (normal)
Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo)
Change interval (severe)
Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service

This engine takes one of two filters

  • PF2257G — if the filter cap is marked HENGST
  • PF2263G — if the filter cap is marked UFI

Both are correct for this engine — which one you need depends on the filter housing fitted to your car. Read the mark moulded into the plastic cap before you buy.

1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1)

Filter type
Cartridge
Change interval (normal)
Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo)
Change interval (severe)
Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service

This engine takes one of two filters

  • PF2257G — if the filter cap is marked HENGST
  • PF2263G — if the filter cap is marked UFI

Both are correct for this engine — which one you need depends on the filter housing fitted to your car. Read the mark moulded into the plastic cap before you buy.

2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD)

Filter type
Cartridge
Change interval (normal)
Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo)
Change interval (severe)
Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service

Also fits

Vehicles that also use ACDelco PF2257G:

Vehicles that also use ACDelco PF2263G:

These vehicles take the same OEM filter part number. Always confirm against your own owner's manual before buying.

Frequently asked questions

What oil filter does a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze take?

It depends on the engine: the 1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited) uses ACDelco PF2257G or ACDelco PF2263G, depending on the mark on the filter housing cap; the 1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1) uses ACDelco PF2257G or ACDelco PF2263G, depending on the mark on the filter housing cap; the 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD) uses ACDelco PF2260G. Match the engine on your door-jamb sticker or owner's manual.

How much oil does a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze take?

Oil capacity with a new filter — 1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited): 4.25 qt (4.0 L) — GM's TechLink tables cover MY2016. Add slightly less than the stated figure, then confirm the final level on the dipstick before driving.

What oil weight does a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze use?

Recommended viscosity — 1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited): 5W-30; 1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1): 5W-30; 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD): 5W-30.

How often should the oil be changed on a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?

1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited) — normal service: Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo); severe service: Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service; 1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1) — normal service: Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo); severe service: Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service; 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD) — normal service: Per GM Oil Life Monitor (max 12 mo); severe service: Per Oil Life Monitor — expect shorter intervals under severe service. Severe service means short trips, towing, dusty roads or extended idling.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze oil filter a cartridge or a spin-on?

1.4L I4 Turbo (LUV, Gen 1 / Cruze Limited): Cartridge; 1.8L I4 (LWE, Gen 1): Cartridge; 2.0L I4 Turbo Diesel (TD): Cartridge.

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