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Search Auto Parts Search 2012 chevy cruze eco overheated then shut off Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting Doomboy36 New User Oct 1, 2022, 7:23 AM Post #1 of 4 (1191 views) 2012 chevy cruze eco overheated then shut off Sign In I have a 2012 chevy cruze eco with 129,000 miles. I was driving on the freeway and was 20 miles shy of completing a 3 hour trip when all of a sudden I heard alarm and noticed the flashing on the dash display. Immediatly i pull over to the shoulder and before i can stop the vehicle to turn off, it shut off by itself. The dash displayed the engine overheated and to idle engine. The temp gauge needle was all the way to the max of the reading. Just before it shut off, the car briefly sputtered along with a clunky sound. I got out and opened the hood to find smoke coming out the engine. The smoke appeared to be coming out of the bottom of the engine block towards the back. The car turns over but will not start. Any help will be greatly appreciated as i have no experience in mechanics. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 1, 2022, 9:24 AM Post #2 of 4 (1188 views) Re: 2012 chevy cruze eco overheated then shut off Sign In Bummer. That level of an overheat could mean a new engine is more practical. It needs pressure testing to at least see where leak was to cause this OVERHEATS can be engine fatal so needs a real tech help you make the call of fix or replace that one. Suks to all of us that warnings are not early and clear what to do. Overheating warning is way too late in everything I know of, Tom Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 1, 2022, 6:55 PM Post #3 of 4 (1172 views) Re: 2012 chevy cruze eco overheated then shut off Sign In Yep, aluminum engines can't handle that much heat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Oct 1, 2022, 7:11 PM Post #4 of 4 (1166 views) Re: 2012 chevy cruze eco overheated then shut off Sign In Sarcastic and not funny for this OP - aluminum isn't for engines, game over quickly no fixes. But it really helps with MPGs and faster warm up time at the cost of a whole engine later! IDK, Where's Clara Pella(sp?) and "Where's The Beef" in some ideas out there? Tom   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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