2018 Chevy cruze 1.4 ecotech turbo Oxygen/02 sensor replacement, bank 1 and bank 2

[@paulcannizzaro399]

Thank you so much. My '17 threw a p0132 today and i replaced the o2 sensor with the same ntk 21580 sensor you showed here. Took it for a spin and seems alright, no light no code no stuttering acceleration. the video was very concise and easy to follow. I appreciate you making the vid thanks again

[@axlsnakedog]

@paulcannizzaro399 Thank you, Paul! We really appreciate you taking the time to send a kind comment! We also did a video on front and rear brakes for the cruze, and will be covering other repairs on them as well, im so glad the video helped and thank you again for watching and helping support our little back yard channel! Awsome! You made my day and sarahs too!!

[@paulcannizzaro399]

@axlsnakedog subbed! Thanks for sharing

[@paulcannizzaro399]

Dope bikes btw i have a vstar 650 ​@@axlsnakedog

[@denniskoniak2653]

When I spoke to Sean about my engine light being on, he told me to bring the car over and he’ll clear the code. When I spoke to other garages, one said it would be $173.00 to scan and clear the code the other was over $200. Sean scanned and cleared the code for nothing. I trusted him to tell me the route was, and he did suggest at sometime to replace the O2 sensor, which is what the scan showed. Not only did Sean change the O2 sensor he also suggested to change the fuel filter. The whole job was less than the highest garage quoted me for just the scan. Sean messaged me around noon and asked if I wanted my car detailed while he had it. I explained that it was still spring and I’d bring the car to him in June for the detailing. When I went to pick my car up, not only did he do both of the filters, for the price of garage number two, but DETAILED my car. I was shocked. My cars great again, and it looks amazing. Thank you Sean and we can’t forget your sidekick Sarah for the amazing job. Do yourself a favor, contact Sean and support local.

[@axlsnakedog]

Thank you dennis! That's the best review we ever got ! Wow!

[@matthewherrera3243]

OBD II scanner is $40 from walmart and it will show you the code with a detailed description and you can delete codes with it. Also Autozone and Oreilley will both lend you a scanner free of charge.

[@Dnier1]

Thanks for thorough explanation, You guys definitely are life savers! 🙏🙏💯💯💙

[@axlsnakedog]

Awsome we are so glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching and forthe positive comment!

[@beckylikens7905]

I took my car to get a diagnostic when my engine light came on and it was the sensor. The guy told me that I should take my car in to get it replaced. Instead I bought the part, the tool I needed, and then searched for the right video to show me how to do it. Now I know how to replace the sensor and I don’t have to spend over $100 to do it whenever it needs replacing again. Also it was today when I realized my car shouldnt jerk when I shift….oops

[@axlsnakedog]

Right on! Im so glad we could help! Thank you for taking the time to comment we really appreciate that alot! Good vibes! And ya its hard out there, it matters to save that 100bucks any way you can! I hear you! Thank you again for watching you made our day!

[@axlsnakedog]

Awsome becky!

[@ronaldkurys2811]

There is no bank two on a four banger!

[@axlsnakedog]

@@ronaldkurys2811 there are two of them i removed both in the video

[@ronaldkurys2811]

@axlsnakedog thats only one bank sensor 1 and sensor 2 (b1s1 and b1s2)v6 and v8 have bank1 and bank 2 for each side of the engine bank one is normally the side of the engine with the most forward cylinder usually cylinder number one

[@alv1700]

I have a 2018 chevy cruze with 200,000 miles and i do my own maintenance on my car. Clean sensors, change oil, and once in awhile i do replace some sensors even thou the car isnt asking for them. Any car depends on how you treat it and do maintenance on it and it will run good. Thanks for the video. Has saved me alot of $$$. What brand is that sensor and how much did it cost??? I got the GM OEM sensor for $58. I hate the auto stop feature. I just bought a adapter to bypass the auto stop on Amazon for $13. Buy your self one and your starter will thank you for it.

[@axlsnakedog]

Thank you for the comment and for watching im so glad this video helped you save some cash that's exactly what we are here for! You made my day thank you! Sarah says thanks to lol! The sensor is an idk, they are good quality and go for around $85 (here in canada). I try to stick to the higher end brands, never had bad luck with them, but I have had vad luck with cheaper stuff when I was younger lol. Thank you for the advice as well we really do appreciate input like that, and I always learn something new everyday from people like you sharing knowledge and tips! Please subscribewe need viewers like you! Thank you again!

[@amoshobbs2684]

I have a 2017 with 237k on it. I've run premium top tier fuel through it 90% of the time and always Mobil 1 full synthetic and filter for my oil. I've had to have two fuel injectors replaced and that's it so far. Can I ask what your maintanence routine is for the transmission?

[@alv1700]

@@amoshobbs2684 I haven't replaced any fuel injectors yet. My routing for the transmission is to do a transmission flush every 80,000 and at 170,000 a transmission flush and replace the filter . After that just do a flush every 80,000.. so far I get around 45MPG. I use Mobil 1 full synthetic and use ac delco oil filter. And runs really good

[@pedrofuhnominonarthur1065]

Just a tip for anyone who doesn't like having to use auto stop/start 100% of the time. I usually just place the gear selector into L the last one down on the selector and press the + button on the top of the gear selector stick until 6 shows up on the instrument cluster - so I know I have all 6 gears selected and it drives like a normal vehicle without auto start/stop. I have the gen2 2016 model but I believe this works for the newer years as well. I use auto start/stop when I'm running low on gas to make sure it doesn't run down too quickly before I fill up again. So it's still nice to have the auto start/stop feature and not bypass it all together.

[@danielaraujo1238]

Thank you so much this has helped me out tremendously! You would be a very good mechanic to learn under! I currently have the code P0420 Bank 1 so I am going to try to switch out the bank 1 sensor. I am seeing underperformance in the car but no sulfur smell

[@axlsnakedog]

@@danielaraujo1238 thank you daniel thats a very kind comment! Im so glad it helped!

[@isaacflores187]

so mine drives fine and i think i live streamed the data and it seems to be doing what it’s supposed to ? i think i can send the footage to double check

[@axlsnakedog]

@@isaacflores187 awsome!!!

[@waliap9986]

First of all, thanks for posting this very informative video. Question, Does a bad catalytic converter causes O2 sensors to fail frequently? I have a 2019 Cruze just like yours and the O2 sensors are failing pretty much every year in almost same intervals. I only have 58000 kms (Canadian) on it.

[@axlsnakedog]

@@waliap9986 thank you im glad it helped! And yes a bad converter dosnt help, how is it running? Does it use oil? And im canadian to lol, 58 000kms is not much this shouldnt be happening every year. Add a bottle of seafoam, and or a bottle of fuel injector cleaner to a nearly full tank of gas once every 5 or 10000ks it should help, also check the plugs see if any are fouled or oily, they should all be a tan color at the electrode.

[@axlsnakedog]

@@waliap9986 thank you again for watching our channel we appreciate it alot! Also for taking the time to comment awsome!

[@breannadavis5665]

Are you supposed to change both if the engine light comes on? How would I know which one to change?

[@axlsnakedog]

@@breannadavis5665 when you hook up a code reader to the diagnostic port (located under drivers side dash left of the steering column) you will get a bank 1 or bank 2 fualt code

[@axlsnakedog]

@@breannadavis5665 thank you for watching i hope this helps!

[@Mitch-bd6oj]

Do you happen to know the location for the ambient temperature sensor for the 2018? Do i have to remove the bumper to get the sensor replaced?

[@axlsnakedog]

Yes you do have to remove the bumper it's on the rebar

[@axlsnakedog]

Yes you do have to remove the bumper it’s on the rebar.

[@Mitch-bd6oj]

@axlsnakedog was hoping to avoid that lol but thank you very much!

[@isaacflores187]

@@Mitch-bd6oji recently fixed mine

[@3ddie.]

How do I know what sensor needs to be changed?

[@axlsnakedog]

@@3ddie. plug a scanner, or code reader into the diagnostic port, its on the drivers side under the dash. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching, and for the question, i should have included that in the video! Thank you for the support, we are improving as we go and your input helps! Right on!

[@aslamdesai9767]

Hey I hope you doing well can you please explain to me Why we change..?

[@axlsnakedog]

It threw a code when we checked it on the scanner it was acting up. A check engine light came on and the code was a defective sensor so we tracked it down to be the bank 1 sensor. Thank you for watching!

[@alv1700]

Hey are both the sensors same oem part number???

[@axlsnakedog]

Yes they are, identical same plug everything!

[@billie1039smooth]

HI! I've been searching like crazy the location of the fuel filter on a same car as yours! Can you tell me where is it exactly? Thank you!

[@pedrofuhnominonarthur1065]

I honestly think that was a typo and he meant to say air filter. I believe, but I'm not 100% sure that the fuel filter is built into the gas tank. So they probably meant air filter. Btw make sure the air filter is properly secured in the housing because sometimes they become loose and trigger codes especially if they aren't a good aftermarket make.

[@billie1039smooth]

@@pedrofuhnominonarthur1065 oh thank you very much! I wasn't sure but i am now!

[@axlsnakedog]

@@billie1039smooth hi billie! The fuel filter on the 2018 chevy cruze( or similar models) is located on the passenger side frame rail just in front of the rear tire, follow the fuel line you will see it. You may have to remove an undershield to access it. I hope this helps thank you fir watching and for your suport of our channel

[@axlsnakedog]

@@billie1039smooth sorry for the late reply i just git home from work

[@axlsnakedog]

@@pedrofuhnominonarthur1065 its on the passenger side frame just in front of the rear tire, may be covered by an undershield

[@gzimshytaj816]

thanks axl🥰🥰❤️

[@axlsnakedog]

Thank you! Really appreciate you watchin and taking time to comment! More videos comin soon spring is finally here!

[@axlsnakedog]

And the pleasure is mine my friend!

[@lonerider5315]

As a 20 year mechanic, sell this, sell it fast. GM and ford make the worst chinese junk these days. If you truly value your money buy toyota or honda.

[@axlsnakedog]

Its not my car brother just helping folks keep them running and save money by fixing them yourself, thank you for tuning in and for the comment we really appreciate it alot!

[@amoshobbs2684]

I've put 225k on mine in six years. Only had to replace two fuel injectors. Still getting 40+ mpg🤷

[@waliap9986]

@@amoshobbs2684you must be lucky. Mine 2019 with 58000kms. Already replaced AC condenser, O2 sensor changed 3 times. Ambient sensor once. Already listed it for sale.

[@pedrofuhnominonarthur1065]

I've had mine since 2016 and haven't had any major issues. Just O2 sensor and normal maintenance e.g. air filter, oil, oil filter and still has good torque and good gas mileage. And it looks great too lol!

[@franksgarage8551]

Nope. Not bank one and two. Upstream and downstream.or pre-cat and post-cat.

[@axlsnakedog]

Thank you ill mention that in the next video! Thank you for tuning in franks garage right on!

[@waliap9986]

So sensor on the top will be Upstream/ Precat?