Introduction to Holden JH Series II Cruze

Introduction to Holden JH Series II Cruze

Overview of all models JG 2011 to present

Engine variants/specifications

VIN breakdown

Service requirements, specifications and procedures

Timing belt procedure and SST’s

Known issues: Overfilling oil/Driveshaft cracking/Handbrake inop/Brake Vacuum pump failure/DPF issues/Auto trans failure

*1.4L Turbo engine fire recall/Oil cooler failure/Oil leaks/blocked CCV also in ppt

Forced Induction Systems & Benefits

Explaining modern engine downsizing efficiency

Superchargers vs Turbochargers

Turbo operation and Boost control designs

Twin Scroll and Variable Geometry Turbo principles

Vacuum and Electromechanical Boost actuators

Supercharger operation/types Positive Displacement and Centrifugal

Parallel Turbo operation: Bi-Turbo systems

Compound Charging Systems: Staged/Sequential/Twin charging

Intercooler types: Air to Air and Air to Liquid

Variable “Smart” Charging Systems

Principle of operation

Diagnosing charging faults with generic flowpath

Using a Smoke Machine for Diagnostics?

Benefits and useful applications

Electronic Thermostats and Water Pumps

Design and operation *also refer to 2018.3

Examples of Cruze & BMW Thermostat & BMW N20 Water pump

Sub-System Electric Coolant pumps, purpose and locations

Care when replacing/handling/dismantling engines

Electronic Thermostat failure diagnostic case study on BMW E39

Introducing the e-Turbo

Theory of operation/design and implementation to F1 engines

Main components MGU-K/MGU-H/ERS

Implementation to production vehicles featuring Audi SQ7 V8 TDI Triple charger system