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#1238 of 1515 Re: tire size [sandyt1] by grosloup Oct 15, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: sandyt1 (Oct 15, 2008 8:11 am) What kind of smaller vehicule are you thinking about?     I own a 2005 Equinox LT and I'm thinking of downgrading to a smaller vehicule to. I was thinking of a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt but hesitating.
#1239 of 1515 Tire Pressure ??? by grosloup Oct 16, 2008 (9:51 am)
Just bought a set of winter tires for my my 05 Equinox. First set of winter tires in my 33 years of driving. Now I'm a bit confused because on the tires it says maximum inflation 45 lbs p.s.i.     I never went over 35 p.s.i. in my 4 season tires, maybe winter tires need more air pressure?.       My question is.... Should I follow the tire recommendation or the "vehicule/owner's manual" recommendation?    Some say "Go with the tire's" and others say "By what's written on the door panel". 10 p.s.i. difference is alot. I need some advice. Replies to this message: steve_ (Oct 16, 2008 10:52 am)
#1240 of 1515 Re: Tire Pressure ??? [grosloup] by steve_ HOST Oct 16, 2008 (10:52 am)
Replying to: grosloup (Oct 16, 2008 9:51 am) Maximum isn't the same as optimal. The recommendation in your owner's manual is set by the manufacturer for ride comfort, traction and economy, comfort probably being number 1 in their calculations.   People often tweak the psi (generally a few pounds higher) for better mpg or for hauling a lot of weight around, but going to the max can bounce you all over the road, which isn't too safe.   If you put the max pressure in your tires, you'll reduce the size of the footprint on the road and with a smaller contact patch, they'll probably be more slippery. And they'll likely wear out faster in the center of the tread.
#1241 of 1515 Liftgate lock not working by wdirvin Oct 18, 2008 (4:03 am)
2006 Chevy Equinox LT1, 52k miles. My rear hatch/liftgage stopped unlocking. Can not open liftgage.Can not hear any actuator or other noise from rear hatch door when lock or unlock on key fob pressed. Does not seem to be separate fuse or relay for rear hatch. Have swapped all power door related relays (that I have found). Have resynchonized key per owners manual - no change. Owner's manual makes no mention of "emergency" release to open liftgate. Dealer says there is no easy way in, that I must bring in and have technician pry off door panel. Please help, how do I open rear hatch. Thanks, Doug
#1242 of 1515 Equinox Vibration by grandamgt Oct 21, 2008 (2:50 pm)
I just bought an 05 Equinox LT AWD with 39,000 miles on it. It has a very noticable "whole car" vibration that occurs when accelerating between 40 and 50 mph. The vibration goes away after exceeding 50mph, and there is no vibration between 40-50 mph when coasting or braking, only when accelerating. Any ideas as to what this might be? Thanks Replies to this message: hairballz (Oct 28, 2008 8:28 am)
#1243 of 1515 Re: Equinox Vibration [grandamgt] by hairballz Oct 28, 2008 (8:28 am)
Replying to: grandamgt (Oct 21, 2008 2:50 pm) I have a used 2006 Equinox with 35,000 and was experiencing the SAME problem. Took it to the dealer (thankfully still under warranty) and he very quickly said it was a Steering Column problem - said it's a fairly common problem with these. I was honestly skeptical, but what da' heck, wasn't costing me anything. They ordered the new column and a week later I went back for the install. KNOCKED THE PROBLEM OUT COLD - completely. My 'Nox handles better than when I bought it and there is no vibration of any kind anymore in the 40-55 range (or anywhere for that matter). Totally corrected it.
#1244 of 1515 Winter Tires by denise16 Nov 28, 2008 (6:08 pm)
I have a 2005 Chev Equinox - this is the first time I have put winter tires on a vehicle....ever! My all seasons were P235/60R 17. The tire dealer did not have this size but said that the P235/65R 17's would work. I had them installed and besides being noisy (which I was told to expect), when I cut the wheels sharply (to back in a space etc.) they scrape like crazy! Are these tires too big for my vehicle? I wondered also if maybe the mudflaps were causing it. Being a novice to winter tires I'm not sure if this is normal or not. Please help. Replies to this message: bdyment (Nov 29, 2008 10:20 am)
#1245 of 1515 Dash vents by meandmymaxx Nov 28, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Hi all, I have a 08 LT I find when I have it in dash vent mode or any combination of the vents the one to the left of the steering wheel does not blow very much. I know it wont be as strong as the center vents, but it seems to be really lacking. Just wondering if anyone else has experience this, or is it just me?? Thanks Replies to this message: klnnc (Nov 29, 2008 4:07 am)
#1246 of 1515 Re: Dash vents [meandmymaxx] by klnnc Nov 29, 2008 (4:07 am)
Replying to: meandmymaxx (Nov 28, 2008 8:03 pm) Yes, I noticed the same thing...I bet the passenger side does it too. Did you also notice that when you have too much running, i.e. the radio, AC, lights that the AC fan cuts down no matter what speed you have it on? It cycles down a step. The reason is that the generator in the car cannot handle the load put on it. Chevy knows this since they sent out a notice to the dealers and there is nothing they can do about it. Also, do you have a bang sound from your left front end when you first drive the car, and again after it has been sitting for a while...it happens only at 20 mph, once, and then not again. Example, if you get up to 20, hear the bang, then stop, it wont happen again when you get to 20 unless the car has sat for while. Mine is a 2008 and I am dissapointed in quite a few things....probably would not buy it again if I had to do it over...
#1247 of 1515 Re: Winter Tires [denise16] by bdyment Nov 29, 2008 (10:20 am)
Replying to: denise16 (Nov 28, 2008 6:08 pm) You have gone to a taller tire and they are definitely too large. Tire dealer should replace free of charge.

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