Q: Oil change - 2014 Chevrolet Cruz

asked by on September 19, 2016

I need a oil change bad my car is a little sluggish now I'm terrified to drive it I don't know if it would give out on me I put a quart of oil in it to save time but I think it worst

My car has 65000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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