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#14 of 22 Re: Equinox Chassis Lube [grosloup] by oldfish Oct 17, 2007 (11:44 am)
Replying to: grosloup (Oct 17, 2007 4:08 am) I've had very few problems with mine also. Although it's in the shop now to have a sensor replaced in the gas tank. I just got suspicious when the dealer asked if I wanted it lubed and the oil changed while it was there for $50. I do my own oil changes and lubrication and couldn't find any grease fittings on it. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Thanks for the reply!
#15 of 22 2005 Equinox Transmission Filter Change by ivanl Jul 10, 2009 (8:40 am)
I would like to flush the transmission fluid and replace the filter as it is recommended at 50k mi. Has anyone here done this job themselves? I dont like the fact that there is no dipstick for the tranny!? Thats messed up. Can anyone let me know or should I fork over 200 dollars and have midas take care of it? Thanks. Replies to this message: rvoth (Jul 10, 2009 3:34 pm)
#16 of 22 Re: 2005 Equinox Transmission Filter Change [ivanl] by rvoth Jul 10, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: ivanl (Jul 10, 2009 8:40 am) What type of transmission does it have. The five speed AF33-5/ 3.4 liter engine or 6T70-75 six speed that comes with the 3.6 liter engine.    The dipstick for the five speed is located behind the front transaxle mount, you have to loosen a bolt to get the dipstick out from the tranny. The filter and gasket from Fram is $54.00 and the five speed will take Dexron T-IV fuild about 3.3 liters to 4.06 liters.    It's best to just drain the fluids from the tranny rather than flushing all the fine metals particles out. Alot of people have had the flush done and have had alot of problems after.    You can go to alldata.com and purchase and have access to all the technical info about your year of Equinox
#17 of 22 transmission fluid change by daveshepherd Aug 11, 2009 (4:34 am)
I know where the dipstick is on the 5 speed automatic - hiding very low behind a transmission mount and almost in accessible - but where is the fill location for this transmission? There is no dipstick like most transmissions have.   It also looks like that transmission mount might need to be removed, just to get the oil pan off. Replies to this message: rvoth (Aug 11, 2009 2:34 pm)
#18 of 22 Re: transmission fluid change [daveshepherd] by rvoth Aug 11, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: daveshepherd (Aug 11, 2009 4:34 am) It might have to be but i would try taking off the pan first before removing the transmission mount. You have have to use the dipstick hole to refill the transmission, watch how you tighten the pan bolts, go in a crisscross pattern when tightening them up.
#19 of 22 Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine by magnetman12003 Aug 14, 2009 (3:08 pm)
Hi,    I would like a recommendation of the best "BRAND" of oil to use in my 2010 Equinox 2.4 engine.   The owners manual does not specify any BRAND but tells what SAE viscosity to use.   I am thinking of using Mobile 1 or Amsoil but have concerns about engine oil seals leaking. All synthetic oil have a smaller molecule which might bleed through oil seals. Then my 5/50 warranty is worth nothing. Your input will be most appreciated. Replies to this message: cmhj2000 (Aug 14, 2009 5:16 pm) commuter10 (Aug 18, 2009 10:03 am) rvoth (Aug 18, 2009 2:45 pm)
#20 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12003] by cmhj2000 Aug 14, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm) Have been using Amsoil in my personal cars and customers for almost 30 years. Use it & don't worry about seals. That's just a big bunch of bull if your engine is sound.
#21 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12003] by commuter10 Aug 18, 2009 (10:03 am)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm) I have been using Mobil One in my 2006 Equinox for 36,000 miles. Any name brand synthetic would be great for your engine. Walmart sells them in 5 quart jugs at a great price. Your worries about oil seals are unfounded. I use synthetic oil in my 1995 Ranger and 1999 Explorer (both with over 100,000 miles) with no leaks.   Just my 2 cents.
#22 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12 by rvoth Aug 18, 2009 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm)   Oil leaks are from in properly seated seals in their housing . They also get hard and start leaking from too many heat cycles long life of the vehicle , this is why they start leaking . Imports usually have better quality of seals then domestics generally.    I have used Mobil 1 synthetic oil for years and have had good results . Even Castrol synthetic is on the same quality level.

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