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#2090 of 2239 Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [commuter10] by nvbanker May 14, 2008 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: commuter10 (May 14, 2008 10:17 am) You may be right - mine were a 2000 and a 2001. IMO though, it's still a crappy engine. Although, it seems better than it used to be in the new Equinoxes I've driven. Replies to this message: grosloup (May 14, 2008 6:09 pm)
#2091 of 2239 Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by jim_dandy May 14, 2008 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (May 14, 2008 6:57 am) That is a none issue with the Equinox's 3.4L.   It has the redesigned gasket, manifold, and bolts.   In this case it's better to stick to a motor that has the problems worked out and fixed, then to try and take a chance new unproven motor. Just my advice.   By the way my local GM sevice dealer gets Equinox's in his shop with 100,000miles for routine maintenace only.
#2092 of 2239 Re: I thought about it, yep, Equinox still better. [nvbanker] by grosloup May 14, 2008 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (May 14, 2008 12:44 pm) I once had a 1999 chevrolet Venture and it had a 3.4 L. also and at 37,000 miles I had to replace the head gasket. Now I own a 2005 Equinox with the 3.4 L. engine and no problem with the gaskets and I'm at 22,500 miles. The only thing I can't figure out is that it's a bit harder on gas consumption than my Venture was. Go figure!
#2093 of 2239 05 Equinox City Gas Mileage, Is Odometer Accuracy Off? by jim_dandy May 17, 2008 (5:26 am)
grosloup, I don't know why you Venture would be better than the Equinox, other than the different transmission and shift points the Equinox has.   I did discover my odometer reading is not accurate with city driving. Maybe you or someone else can confirm this. I do remember reading a thread on this odometer error problem awhile back.   In city driving, I found the Odometer .5 miles off for 5 miles driven and 1 mile off for 10 miles driven. My Odometer reading was 4.5 for 5 miles and 9.0 for 10 miles! I confirmed this with two other cars I owned, by taking the exact same 5 mile multiple stop-and-go route. The positive thing about this is the mileage warranty is longer, the negative is poorer gas mileage calculations, so 300 miles on a tank of gas is really 330miles on a tank of gas. At 330 miles instead of 300, this would add about 1.5 to 2.0 city mpg increase of actual gas mileage.   On the highway, I used the mile markers to verify my odometer and found it reading 9.8 miles for 10 miles of driving. Not as bad but still .2 miles short.   Just wondering if this is an odometer error issue with just mine or all 2005 Equinox's? Replies to this message: camiguy (May 17, 2008 7:01 am) grosloup (May 17, 2008 3:12 pm) sgr5516 (May 21, 2008 12:08 pm) clebo1 (Aug 24, 2009 12:07 pm)
#2094 of 2239 Re: 05 Equinox City Gas Mileage, Is Odometer Accuracy Off? [jim_dandy] by camiguy May 17, 2008 (7:01 am)
Replying to: jim_dandy (May 17, 2008 5:26 am) When the Equinox, Torrents and Suzuki come of the line they are taken to a station we call roll test. The suv goes on rollers and is driven with test equipment and computers. Things are tested such as brakes , shifting, acceleration and speedometer calibration. U.S laws give a small amount that speedometer can be out. This is what I understand. I will have to check and get back to you.
#2095 of 2239 Re: 05 Equinox City Gas Mileage, Is Odometer Accuracy Off? [jim_dandy] by grosloup May 17, 2008 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: jim_dandy (May 17, 2008 5:26 am) Hey! I thought I was crazy but yes my odometer is wacko. I often go to the same places that I usually went with my Venture (and other vehicles) and the mileage is shorter but always using the same road. I said to myself "better not talk about this, they'll say I'm crazy". Go figure! and it's worst in city driving. Does this mean will have fun longer with our Nox and have a better "trade in" value? It's cheating itself on its mileage. That explains everything.     Another little thing that I'm trying to figure out is my gas tank gage and capacitie. Sometimes my indicator light comes on, next morning I start the truck it's off, then on again and I drive with the indicator light on for 15 milles without problems (city driving) and never ran out of gas. The gas tank is suppose to be a 16.4 gal. Always afraid to run out of gas, I decide to fill it up (to the rim) and most off the time not more than 13 gal. goes in.
#2096 of 2239 Re: 05 Equinox City Gas Mileage, Is Odometer Accuracy Off? [jim_dandy] by sgr5516 May 21, 2008 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: jim_dandy (May 17, 2008 5:26 am) I have the exact same problem with my 2005 Equinox. There is a TSB out to reprogram the PCM to correct the odometer reading. However I opted not to fix it. Why accelerate the end of the mileage warranty or extended warranty if you have one. It takes a little more time to adjust the calculations to get true MPG. But I was happy to find out the MPG is actually higher than I originally calculated before I knew of this issue.
#2097 of 2239 Little question by grosloup Jul 17, 2008 (5:45 pm)
This post is not about the Equinox. But since it's an automotive forum I've got a little question. I'm thinking of joining the A.A.A. (triple A). Is it good or I'll just be trowing my money out the window? I own a FWD 2005 Equinox LT Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 17, 2008 9:15 pm)
#2098 of 2239 Re: Little question [grosloup] by tidester HOST Jul 17, 2008 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Jul 17, 2008 5:45 pm) Only you can decide whether joining is worth it. You should visit the AAA website and review the (many) benefits of membership. If you travel a lot you may find the benefits enticing.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#2099 of 2239 Trade in time? by grosloup Jul 28, 2008 (9:11 am)
I bought a 2005 Equinox (new). Now I wonder when would be the best time for me to trade it in so it would be to my advantage? Some say for the first 3 years you shouldn't trade a car, you loose to much. Is it at better at 3 yrs, 4... 5 or more? Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 28, 2008 10:22 am)

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