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Chevrolet Equinox Maintenance and Repair

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Re: acelerating issues [meandmymaxx] by john1965
Feb 09, 2009 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: meandmymaxx (Feb 08, 2009 7:40 pm)

If fuel injectors are clogged, is that under warrenty?
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Re: acelerating issues [john1965] by laserblue
Feb 09, 2009 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: john1965 (Feb 08, 2009 6:18 pm)

Don't take any chances with this, go straight to the dealer. The problem is only a couple of days old, if something happens and it's because you over did it, (drove you vehicle a couple of weeks like this) G.M. will tell you that it's an abuse and it won't be a warranty claim. No time to lose, go NOW.
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Re: acelerating issues [john1965] by john1965
Feb 17, 2009 (7:10 am)
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Replying to: john1965 (Feb 08, 2009 6:18 pm)

I took my 08 equinox to a chevy dealer and the found the # 1 spark plug wire was cracked internally. The had a hard time tracking down a part since many parts manufactures had been shut down across the country. It sat at the dealership for 7 days and finally got the equinox back yesterday and is fixed. All is well for this equinox. The warenty covered everything and a rental car.
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Re: acelerating issues [john1965] by packer3
Feb 22, 2009 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: john1965 (Feb 17, 2009 7:10 am)

Why didnt they just take a plug wire out of a car sitting on there lot, I know they give a free rental but thats not the point, I don't think it was the wiwre other wise you would have had that problem from day one. Did you have any service work ie oil changes done previously to your problem.
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To buy or not to buy 2005 Equinox by sportsbuggy
Feb 22, 2009 (7:19 pm)
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I have narrowed my car purchase to a (2005) Equinox. It was comfortable ride and has all the amenities. This site is interesting in that I can not get a feel from what I've read. Pls let me know if you are a owner of a Equinox would you do it again? Would you recommend your family and friends to make the purchase? What are some the highest mileages that people are recording. Example I currently drive a Volvo and though she is getting older she still has least another 100,000 to go
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Coolant tank by laserblue
Feb 23, 2009 (10:11 am)
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I noticed this morning (engine cold) that my coolant in my tank is about 1 inch under the "cold fill level" line.
  I can't see anything on the ground, nothing is wet, my radiator doesn't seem to be leaking. Last time I used the truck my temperature gage reading was normal.
  Is it possible that the level comes low and then goes back to its normal level while driving? If so, I don't want to add some and then it's going to be over filled.
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Re: Coolant tank [laserblue] by rvoth
Feb 23, 2009 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Feb 23, 2009 10:11 am)

The coolant expands when it's heated up, the level will go up but not to normal level in the overflow tank in your case. You show check the level in the tank after using the vehicle. Top up the tank to just below the normal level on the tank with 50/50 mixed coolant when truck is hot.
 
Keep checking the level every day to make sure the coolant isn't disappearing. It's normal to have a small amount , couple of ounces of lost in 5-9 months depending on age and mileage of the vehicle. Your vehicle sounds like it's just operating normally but if the problem continues have GM check it for a possible leak in the cooling system.
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Re: Coolant tank [rvoth] by laserblue
Feb 24, 2009 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: rvoth (Feb 23, 2009 6:35 pm)

I've just added 8 ounces of coolant in the "coolant tank". I remember that when the Equinox was new (24 may 2005) in the spring of 2007 I had to add some coolant and about the same quantity. Can the coolant disappear without having any leaks?
  If so, how and from where does it vanish?
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Re: Coolant tank [laserblue] by rvoth
Feb 24, 2009 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: laserblue (Feb 24, 2009 10:18 am)

If it's been 24 months between topping up the coolant tank ,and you only have to add 8 ounces that's normal. Yes the coolant can disappear without any signs of leaks. Sometimes it seeps by the head gasket and also can go through small hairline cracks not visible to the naked eye . This is just normal expansion and contraction of the metal the engine goes through during heating up and cooling.
 
 Example, Aluminum expands faster and farther than steel does at the same temperature, the 3.4 engine has a case Steel (case iron) block with Aluminum heads There's a better chance of tiny leaks due to the disimaliar rates of expansion of the two metals.
 Compare this to other GM engines that are completely made from Aluminum, like the 2.0 , 2.2 , 2.4, 3.6, 4.4, 4.6, 5.3, 6.2 and the 7.0 liter . These are better built engines.
 
 Hope this helps clear up your question.
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Re: Coolant tank [rvoth] by laserblue
Feb 25, 2009 (4:25 am)
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Replying to: rvoth (Feb 24, 2009 3:57 pm)

Thank you very much rvoth. Your response will surely makes me sleep better at night.
I thought it could have been a busted head gasket because the engine head is a bit dirty but every engine I look at seems to be like that after a couple of years and replacing a head gasket could have cost me around 1,000$ or more.
  I appreciate your reply.... Thanks again.

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