Where is the Cruze air intake located?

[FaithFitz]

The air intake of the Cruze engine is located at the junction between the right front bumper and the fender. Below are the specific details about the Chevrolet Cruze: 1. Dimensions: The Cruze measures 4630mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1485mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm. 2. Lighting configuration: The Cruze comes standard with LED lighting technology across all models. The sharp-looking LED automatic sensing headlights feature Chevrolet's classic dual-element design and are equipped with three-dimensional LED light conductor daytime running lights. 3. Powertrain: The Cruze is equipped with two engines, one being a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine and the other a 1.3-liter turbocharged engine. The 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivers a maximum power of 92 kW and a maximum torque of 170 Nm, while the 1.3-liter turbocharged engine produces a maximum power of 120 kW and a maximum torque of 230 Nm.

[LaSavannah]

Last time I changed the air filter for my Cruze, I specifically studied this. The air intake is actually at the very front of the engine bay. You can see it by removing the plastic grille, right below the emblem where the black mesh part is. Air gets sucked in from here, passes through the air filter box, and then enters the engine. When washing the car, never use a high-pressure water gun to spray this area directly, as it can easily suck water in. If you're driving through water, it's best to measure the height of the air intake in advance. For the Cruze, it's about 30 cm off the ground, so don't force your way through water deeper than half the tire. My neighbor had to overhaul his engine last year due to water ingestion, and it cost him nearly ten thousand yuan.

[LaEmiliano]

I've worked on many Cruze engines, and the intake position is actually quite easy to locate. Open the hood and look at the frontmost part—the black plastic air guide cover inside the front grille is the intake. Its design is very deliberate, utilizing the ram-air effect for pressurization when driving. However, this spot is also prone to collecting leaves and debris. Last week, a car had poor acceleration, and upon disassembly, we found half a sycamore leaf blocking the intake. It's recommended to clean it twice a year, especially during autumn when there are more fallen leaves. The disassembly and cleaning process is simple: just unclip the fasteners to remove the air guide cover and use a vacuum cleaner to suck out the debris.

[DeLily]

The air intake is located inside the front grille, parallel to the radiator. You can see it by shining a small mirror through the gap under the hood. Its ground clearance is average for sedans but much lower than SUVs. Daily driving requires caution—don't exceed 15 mph through standing water, or splashes could flood the intake. Once, a client accelerated through a puddle after rain and bent the valves. Also, those who install aftermarket cone filters should note that some third-party intakes sit even lower, compromising ground clearance further.