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#1344 of 1523 Re: 2005 equinox [markk60] by laserblue Apr 11, 2009 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: markk60 (Apr 11, 2009 4:13 pm) By "jump" do you mean "jump start" or "boost"?   If so, this winter I did it 3 times and no problem with the steering or anything else.   By the way, the Equinox has an electric steering, no power steering in the Equinox.
#1345 of 1523 Speaker Size by rego500 Apr 29, 2009 (6:26 am)
Hey there everyone! I have an 05 Equinox that is a very basic model. I want to change out the factory speakers, because they are now blown. Each time that I go to a manufacturer's website, I get two different sizes for both the front and the rear speakers - 5 1/4" and 6 1/2". Which one is right? If i go with a 5 1/4" do I need to get a bracket? If I go with the 6 1/2" do I need to cut anything?
#1346 of 1523 tires for fwd 2008 equinox by john1965 May 11, 2009 (4:48 pm)
I need new tires for 08 equinox. On the car are bridgestone p235/60r17. does anybody have a reasonable priced tire that could last about 40k-60k . The bridgstone dueler ht are around 140 ish . any sugestions..? Replies to this message: laserblue (May 12, 2009 9:13 am) packer3 (May 13, 2009 3:58 pm) laserblue (May 14, 2009 3:41 am)
#1347 of 1523 Re: tires for fwd 2008 equinox [john1965] by laserblue May 12, 2009 (9:13 am)
Replying to: john1965 (May 11, 2009 4:48 pm) Here are my suggestions sorted by quality and durability for 235/60r/17,   # 1 Kumho Solus KR21.   # 2 Goodyear Assurance ComForted   # 3 Kumho Solus KH16   # 4 Continental ConProContact
#1348 of 1523 Re: tires for fwd 2008 equinox [john1965] by packer3 May 13, 2009 (3:58 pm)
Replying to: john1965 (May 11, 2009 4:48 pm) Coopers are suprisingly good tires, I had them on my 05 Nox for about two years before I turned the car in and they ran well Replies to this message: laserblue (May 14, 2009 3:41 am)
#1349 of 1523 Re: tires for fwd 2008 equinox [packer3] by laserblue May 14, 2009 (3:41 am)
Replying to: packer3 (May 13, 2009 3:58 pm) I agree, Cooper brand tires are very good, my winter tires on my 2005 Equinox were Coopers and they dug right in the snow with no problems but my size of tires are 235/60/16   But do they make tires in that size (235/60/17) ? When you go in the 17's and up sizes it's a bit harder to find than 15's and 16's   The four brands that I mention in my "reply post" do manufacture the requested size.
#1350 of 1523 Tires for 2008 Equinox by misty8 May 14, 2009 (6:13 am)
I just replaced my Bridgestone Dueler HT 235/60/17 original equipment tires on my 2005 AWD Equinox after 64,000 miles. They still had a decent amount of tread left on them. I ended up replacing them with Firestone Destination LE for $158 each. They were a bit more expensive than the Bridgestones but they are rated better in some surveys. I think they are much quieter. I just hope I can get the same treadwear. Replies to this message: packer3 (May 16, 2009 7:34 pm) powderkegg (May 16, 2009 9:15 pm)
#1351 of 1523 What's going on. by laserblue May 15, 2009 (7:13 pm)
At 49,000 km (29,800 miles) I noticed that I was loosing coolant in my 2005 Equinox, the dealer change my engine head and valve gaskets, it cost me 1,300 $   Since that repair, every time I started the truck (cold start) I ca hear a clinking sound from the engine until it gets warm (the same sound as a muffler cooling off). I called the dealer and he said it was normal and the sound came from the bolts because they were warming up. I told him that it didn't do that when it was new, it's only from the time they worked on it.   It's been 2 months and I drove 2,000 km (1,250 miles) since they replaced my gaskets, oil, coolant and bolts ect... and tonight I was checking under the hood because I'm planning a little trip this weekend and guess what, I noticed that my coolant in my reservoir is 2 inches below the normal "cold" level and the color has gone from orange to a brownish color and the plastic of my reservoir is stained with a kind of residue that sticks on the interior of the reservoir.   What the hell happened? Replies to this message: clebo1 (Jul 06, 2009 12:11 pm)
#1352 of 1523 Re: Tires for 2008 Equinox [misty8] by packer3 May 16, 2009 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: misty8 (May 14, 2009 6:13 am) I have them on my 08 Torrent not to impressed with there wear and it's pretty are pretty obvious just after after 10,000. They seem hollow, however hope they work well for you Replies to this message: powderkegg (May 16, 2009 9:15 pm)
#1353 of 1523 Re: Tires for 2008 Equinox [packer3] by powderkegg May 16, 2009 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: packer3 (May 16, 2009 7:34 pm) I did some research and put the Yokohama Avid TRZ on my girlfriends 06 Equinox. They are around $100 a tire and are rated for 80k. She has 15k on the tire and they are like brand new. They do well in the ice and snow mix in central PA. Haven't driven them in more than 4 inches of snow yet but they handle and wear awesome. They go through the puddles like they weren't there. If you look at the treadwear rating on the Duellers that came with most of the equinoxes you will see that they are only rated 480..... junk...... the Avid TRZ is rated 700.

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