If you’re experiencing a grinding or pulsing sound when you hit the gas or brake pedal, it might be time to flush your 2011 Chevy Cruze clutch and brake fluid. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the hood of your car and locate the four bolts that hold on the clutch cover. Remove these bolts and lift off the cover.
2. Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir and unscrew it. Pour about 3 quarts of brake fluid into the reservoir, replace the cap, and screw it back onto the tank.
3. Park your car in a level spot and attach the hose from the brake fluid reservoir to the bleed nipple on the master cylinder (see illustration). Turn on the engine and let it idle for about 10 minutes while you bleed the brakes.
4. Reconnect all of your hardware, lower the cover, and re-install it onto the car. Re-fill your clutch fluid reservoir as needed.
Tools Needed
To flush Chevy Cruze clutch and brake fluid, you will need the following tools:
-Clutch pressure gauge
-Brake fluid reservoir
-Spark plug wrench
-Hose adapter
-Screwdriver
-Flush fluid (Chevrolet Cruze)
1. Park the car in a safe location.
2. Open the door and locate the reservoir. It is usually on the right side of the car near the fuel tank. If it is not there, look for a black hose with a white crosshatch on it leading to the fuel tank.
3. Use the screwdriver to unscrew the cap on the reservoir. Be sure to use a light touch so that you do not spill any fluid.
4. Fill the reservoir to the correct level with flush fluid. Make sure to use the pressure gauge to make sure that the fluid is at the correct level (usually around 3/4 full).
5. Reconnect the black hose to the reservoir and screw on the cap.
6. Drive your car as normal and when you finish driving, park it in a safe location and turn off all of your lights before
Procedure
To flush the Chevrolet Cruze clutch and brake fluid, follow these steps:
1. Park the car in a safe location.
2. Turn off the car and remove the key from the ignition.
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the engine cover by unscrewing it from the front of the engine.
5. Remove the clutch and brake fluid reservoir (if present).
6. Pour about 1 quart of fluid into the reservoir and screw on the cover.
7. Drive the car for about 10 minutes to work the fluid into the system.
Results
If you are having trouble starting your Chevy Cruze, you may need to flush the clutch and brake fluid. Here are the steps to follow:
1. Turn the key to the “Off” position and wait 10 seconds.
2. Turn the key to the “Start” position and wait 2 seconds.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal while turning the wheel to the left (or right).
4. Release the brake pedal and turn the wheel back to its original position.
5. Turn the key off and wait 10 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the clutch pedal.
7. Pour a small amount of fresh driveway cleaner into a clean container, such as a milk jug or basin.
8. Add water until mixture is smooth, then pour into reservoir located behind gearshift on driver’s side of car.
9. Drive car for at least 30 minutes before filling again with fresh fluid.