Rear main seals on these are notorious for leaking from backup pressure
@oaden06217 ай бұрын
I put different oil cap that vents at a certain pressure on my equinox to prevent that issue.
@therealogofgaming95077 ай бұрын
@@oaden0621 hey do u remember what’s the name of oil cap and where u get it at would like too try it on minds
@oaden06217 ай бұрын
@@therealogofgaming9507ACDelco GM Original Equipment FC219 Ordered off of Amazon.
@oaden06217 ай бұрын
@@therealogofgaming9507ACDelco GM Original Equipment FC219 Ordered off of Amazon.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
I’m gonna pin this comment to the top, thanks for adding to the list.
@johnvecchio41867 ай бұрын
My wife and I each have an Equinox 2014 and 2017 the 2014 has about 118k on it and the 2017 has 142k only repairs have been the VFT Solenoid’s and rear wheel bearings. We use Mobile 1 full Synthetic oil and charge it every 4k. Maintenance is key.
@8Jallin3 күн бұрын
@@johnvecchio4186 why did you chante the rear Wheel bearings?
@Codyjrt7 ай бұрын
My wife’s Edge suddenly gave a ton of codes. It was simple a bad purge valve. 15 minutes to change and 11$ on eBay. I looked like a hero for a simple fix.
@8Jallin3 күн бұрын
What codes?
@oaden06217 ай бұрын
My engine has been replaced with a used one. I change my oil every 3 to 4 thousand miles instead of what is recommended and it runs perfectly. It also keeps those VVT solenoids from getting clogged. I also put a ventable oil cap on to prevent to rear main seal problem that some people have. ACDelco part # FC219 off of Amazon.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Nice move with the oil cap!
@fastbusiness7 ай бұрын
I just finished replacing the balance shaft chain and timing chain on our 2011 Equinox. Among others, yours was the last timing chain replacement video I watched to learn how to do it. I thank you for posting it, as it helped give me the confidence to do the job for the first time. It runs fine, so I guess I didn't screw up anything while I was in there. It took me a lot longer than you, (maybe 12hr.) because I hadn't done it before and tried to do everything by the book.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
I love to hear that my tutorials work out for you guys! Awesome job for getting it done. Equinox should last you a while.
@clem24u2 ай бұрын
I think you just solved the problem with my daughters car within the first 3 minutes of this video. THANK YOU!!! I will stop back to let you know if it does the trick.
@jorgegarcia-s8j7 ай бұрын
Alex thank you for the opportunity to share your information Jorge Garcia Dallas Texas
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
You’re Welcome Jorge! 🙏🏽
@olgacabrera60832 күн бұрын
2015 Chevy Equinox 2.4, 148,000 miles. Timing belt replaced. Catalytic converter replaced. Motor mounts replaced. Water pump replaced. All about the same time. Still shaking while idle. No engine codes. I don’t know what’s next. Thank you for your video.
@johnmock6418Ай бұрын
180,000 miles on our 2014. 2.4liter. Never changed transmission fluid. No timing chain issues either. Does burn some oil. Just developed a bad oil leak on front..gets all over serpentine belt. Probably gonna buy a 2024 equinox
@Foof08112 ай бұрын
I've got a '14 equinox 2.4 at 100k Only failed component was muffler Heavy maintenance = no problems Oil every 3k Silicone all rubber boots & hoses every year Rust proof every 2 yrs Air filters every 2 yrs Transmission fluid every 40k Coolent every 50k Brake fluid at 60k Avoid revving over 3500rpm Avoid revving over 2k until hitting operating temp Go for a 30 minute drive at highway at least once a week Never let fuel drop below 20%, or 40% in winter That's the recipe for a long life I ran a 2000 chevy impala for 17 years and 350k with the same recipe ❤
@aramrvsАй бұрын
@@Foof0811 Love this! Thank you so much!
@fastbusiness7 ай бұрын
There is one other common problem you didn't mention. The intake manifold has an orifice on the engine facing side, in between the intake ports, that functions as part of the pcv system. It is only about 1/16" diameter and commonly gets clogged with sludge. When this happens, the crankcase pressure builds enough to possibly blow out the engine rear seal and create a massive oil leak. It can blow out enough oil that if it happens when driving, the engine will be starved for oil and seize up. Obviously, this can destroy the engine fast. I had the seal blow out on mine but caught it in time to avoid total destruction. To prevent this from happening again, I cleaned out the orifice and installed an oil cap that has a built-in pressure release so if it clogs again it won't blow out the seal (hopefully). Also, I'm going to make it part of the maintenance routine to clean out the orifice once yearly to keep disaster at bay. Again, hopefully.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Thanks for adding this one!
@thomasmorris3023 ай бұрын
There's a you tube video showing how to drill a hole in the intake and hit and enlarge the hole and then just a short screw to seal intake, did it works perfect
@fastbusiness3 ай бұрын
@@thomasmorris302 Thanks for reminding me. I saw that video some time back and thought about it then. I was concerned about cracking the manifold when drilling or when putting in the screw. Do you think that is something to be concerned about?
@m.t.v.7934Ай бұрын
My 2017 Equinox stopped burning oil after I started doing my own oil changes at home. My wife used to take it to one of those fast lube places and that damn car needed oil EVERY week. DO your own oil changes on this car and do it at 5000 miles. My daughter has the same engine in her car and she was having issues with the car stalling at a stop. I did the VVT's and it was still doing it. With her car I had to buy "better" quality oil and do her oil every 3-4K and that seemed to stop that issue.
@chris-styles-jc5hp9 күн бұрын
Hit it on the money. You explained it better than most people on KZbin. Thank you 🙏
@shanesongs35754 ай бұрын
I watched this because I just bought a 13 equinox. Was entertained while listening problems I will probably run into.
@thomasmorris3023 ай бұрын
3 to 4,000 mile oil chanes use dexos oil they will last
@pacman39082 ай бұрын
Maintenance is key with those engines.use good full syn oil and change it every 4 k
@jimsix99297 ай бұрын
thank you for the reply on dads Terrain Alex, called a friend that owns a transmission shop, he says do it every 20,000 miles, there is no dipstick no replaceable filter, just a drain and fill, so I am going to load up everything I need and do it for him, also change the oil, the GM dealer oil stinks Pennzoil platinum will keep that timing chain going for a long time, there is a you tube video of a guy doing one at 58,000 thousand miles that fluid was black, so time to load up my truck and go visit dad, I do not trust dealers, I worked at one for a decade, do it yourself or find a trusted mechanic like Alex
@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power7 ай бұрын
I know this video is about Chevy suv's, not RAM trucks 😂 but the lifter problem finally got worse on my 2500, and I was towing at the time 🤯🤯🤯 I at least found a shop that is confident about doing the job, but we'll see what the damage and estimate will be 🙄🙏🏽🙏 So for those that listen to the people who say you can drive on the Hemi tap for years, I'm here to tell you it didn't happen for me. I got maybe 5 or 6 months from the time I started being aware of the tap. And of course I was hyperaware of the noise and it sounded terrible to me 😅
@toddmichaelis75922 күн бұрын
I have a 2017 Chevy equinox LT 2.4L engine and the timing chain just broke at 76,000 miles. Fortunately it was parked in the auto dealership and just had the solenoids replaced to begin with. $3,000 later it was fixed. When the chain broke it blew a head gasket and that’s where the expenses went.
@designatscale9224Ай бұрын
You are an amazing teacher! This is a great video. I am purchasing a 2013 Equinox with 110,000 miles on it. I’m getting. Good deal, so I’ll do some fixes immediately. This video was a huge help. Thanks, Alex!
@codeblueyote3088Ай бұрын
@@designatscale9224 How much if you don’t mind me asking
@noahlathrop41113 күн бұрын
@designatscale9224 you must be getting a really good price in order to want to buy one of these with half it's life gone. I wouldn't pay more than $3k
@brianmikels24228 күн бұрын
Alex there’s a lot you can do about that vvt, it’s called regular oil changes!! Keep that flow.
@DANNYN2247 ай бұрын
All 5 problems without watching the video Transmission issues exhaust manifold issues purge valve timing chain issues
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
lol you sure you didn’t cheat
@dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctor 😁
@DANNYN2247 ай бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctorlol
@josephpullen11534 ай бұрын
@@DANNYN224 No chain in a 2.4l, lol
@a33000003 ай бұрын
Oil consumption.
@Ashton244142 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video Alex, I have a 2014 Buick vernao with the same 2.4 L ecotec engine . As preventive maintenance I try to keep up on all the common issues before they happen, my vehicle has 130,000 miles and I’m wanting to find a trustworthy mechanic to replace the timing chain.
@derekboufford94657 күн бұрын
great vid, very good at explaining so the non gearheads can understand. thank you
@TashaCollins-n1g3 ай бұрын
I have a 2010 equinox that's been broken down since November of 2023. It previously had a crack in the exhaust manifold but still ran fine other than being a little loud and using more gas. In August a message came across my dash saying A/C off due to high engine temp. Never overheated or anything but couldn't use A/C so went to ORiely's to get the codes and they suggested that I have 3 sensors replaced, the camshaft position sensor, 02 sensor & cool temp sensor. Did that & 3 months later i get a message saying engine performance reduced which means it went into limp mode and with the pedal all the way to the floor at best it would go 5 mph. Also prior to that message I had to keep getting my car jumped cuz the battery would die quite often...so got a brand new battery also got a brand new camshaft sensor for the second time put that in, had the alternator tested, it passed, but it's still in limp mode and matter of fact it will not start at all now no cranking or anything no noise whatsoever and I can't even jump it it won't even jump start. And brand new battery was checked & was at 100% when bought one month ago but was at 4% a couple of days ago so am charging it as i type this...possibly a parasitic draw somewhere? Some of the codes are as follows - p228d, p0016, p0013, p0089, p0420. I heard you mention the p0016 in the video. If anyone has any idea what is going on it would be greatly appreciated. I'm a single woman living with my 62-year-old mother and don't really know too much about cars. Thanks so much
@raceway39822 ай бұрын
@@TashaCollins-n1g Hi Tasha. My 2017 with 91k miles is having battery issues. I changed the battery, alternator and tested every fuse...even the battery in the key fob...but it still drains and then won't start. Did you find a solution?
@kayblock80093 ай бұрын
This dude is spot on! I just had to change the timing chain on my 2013 equinox at 125,000 miles it costed me 1800$. I heard the rattling and chose to ignore it. 😂😂😂 Listen to your car people
@antoniomarc71747 ай бұрын
Yeah the dealer told me to leave my trans alone when I asked about changing doing the service in my 2014 Chevy Sonic. He said that stuff is life time and it’s the full synthetic type trans fluid and that it’s like almost $100 a quarter to change it.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
They are full of it
@aarg26097 ай бұрын
Love these top 5 problem videos. Keep it up! Super informational. Hopefully it is successful for you!
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your feedback! I’ll keep them coming!
@doriwilson69916 ай бұрын
Owned a 2013 captiva had no problems except oil burning fast. Have the 2014 Terrain and I love this car. My daughter has the 2014 equinox and is frustrated with it because its got leaks, VVT issues and now its stalling and we were told it may be the crank shaft position sensor
@willdavids7075Ай бұрын
You remind of a character Key from Key and Peele would play. If you ever get your own show he could play as you no offense meant. You’re spot on although I’ve seen the chains go longer before they’re problematic.
@MTTavi013 ай бұрын
Iv tried everything. I ended up rebuild my engine myself. It runs perfectly. Turns out the oil rings were shot and my cross hatch on my piston walls were not there. It was like a mirror finish. But now it runs perfectly
@jwdickieson4 ай бұрын
When it comes to the 2.4 you are correct but anything above that the 3.0 and the 3.6 are still decently reliable as long as you you do basic engine maintenance I know I suffered from this I bought a Chevy equinox with the 3.0 l engine and it was not maintained as well as it should have been and the engine blew 15 days after the warranty so I was F'd in the A
@GixxerRider19917 ай бұрын
We used to call it the Equalknocks
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
😂 sounds like something my country family would say.
@ganeshnarayan55055 ай бұрын
Alex you forgot to mention when the water pump goes out it is driven by the timing chain need special tools for that.
@loviebrownlow69837 ай бұрын
guaranteed issue with that timing chain! luckily, the powertrain portion of the warranty covered it!
@AJWISE413 ай бұрын
I installed an oil catch can on my GMC Terrain to prevent carbon buildup cloging the pcv hole on the intake manifold and valves.
@fritz49393 ай бұрын
The main issue with the GM Ecotec 2.4L VVT engine is the timing chain tensioner. Even the 3rd generation (with the dome top) is subject to failure - why - I discovered the reason at long last & no it's not shown anywhere on the net. There are a few other mods. that can be done to the assembly at relatively small cost to improve the strength & reliability overall. Always use an AC Delco oil filler car no. FC219 & change the oil every 6,000miles max., with a filer change every 3,000. Only use Bosch filters. Use a good qulaity synthetic 5w-30 C3 motor oil, I use Shell Helix.
@thomasmorris3023 ай бұрын
Biggest problem extended oil changes and No Dexos oil when done. These are direct injjection so have more carbon build up, if you don't change oil at 3 to 4K than it can't contain all that carbon, rings get stuck, the pcv gets clogged, timing chain tensioner won't hydralic pressure build, timing chains wear out. Oil cools cylinder walls (squirters) activates VVT (those solenoids he mentions), lubes balance shafts, without clean oil you have problems
@Lincolnator7212 ай бұрын
same issues people are having with many Kia and Hyundai GDI engines. the manufacturers recommend (straight from the bulletin) oil changes every 3k to 3.75k miles under "severe usage conditions". which really isn't severe usage to me. i had a 2015 kia soul base. i'm driving a 2016 chevy equinox now. the ride quality, cabin noise and handling is so much better on the equinox, it's crazy
@squam3514Ай бұрын
My 2011 equinox just died, it had 321000 kilometres on it, burned a bit of oil but it didn’t owe me anything.
@fitzgerald86647 ай бұрын
Thanks Doc, very informative.
@justinyost36276 ай бұрын
Great video I have a 2013 with 60,000 on it no issues never been short a drop of oil buy I change every 3,000. They are also known to have the exhaust and intake sensors fail. Makes me wonder if people ignore that when it occurs and that's what could be causing the. Exsesive oil consumption..lots of theories about the pcv valve also also kinda have noticed it is louder on start up at start up maybe i should check the timing at 60,000
@jimsix99297 ай бұрын
thank you for the video Alex, my 91 year old dad has a 2017 Terrain that we bought new I have a friend at a Buick GMC dealer it was a good price for a new car 21,500 and his 2007 Lacross (7,200 trade in), so far no problems at all at 37,000 miles, but some day it will be mine so I want to do everything right, he lives 200 miles from me so I can not do it myself, he does get the oil changed at a dealer, should I recommend he gets the trans serviced at 37,000?, dealers scare me on that sometimes they will charge you and not even do it
@NathanCarr427 ай бұрын
Transmission, transfer case, and rear differential fluids should all be changed every 20k miles. It states that in the owners manual. With the transmission, you want to do it while at operating temperature if you’re doing it yourself, fyi.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Definitely have him get that transmission serviced Jim. I hope they wouldn’t do a thing like that to a 91 year old fellow!
@jasonhooper76827 ай бұрын
I did have 2010 chevy equinox with 2.4 ues oli lot I keep on oil change every 3000 miles can had lot of issue
@dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын
Funny you should put this video out! Don't know if you remember when you were on live I mentioned that we just bought a 2013 Equinox with 150,000 on it. I'll definitely be checking this video out! Were you able to check out my oil pressure issue on my '58? 🤔
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Yes! When you mentioned it on live I was thinking we just did a video on that car lol and yes I watched while drinking my coffee.
@dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctor you're up early! Have a great day!!
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
@@dans_Learning_Curve I went to bed way to early! I hope it doesnt catch up to me later today. I hope you have an amazing day Dan!
@dans_Learning_Curve7 ай бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctor thank you! Was the lifter configuration a bit different on that old '58 than you're used to seeing? 🤔
@candr.29 күн бұрын
We inherited a 2016 Equinox with under 25k miles. The dealer said to perform the 100k maintenance since it's so old and we don't know if anything other than oil change has been done. Do you agree?
@tomcunningham20634 ай бұрын
Love your videos. They are very helpful and thorough. My daughter has a 2012 Equinox with about 195K on it. It was throwing a P2138 and after replacing both throttle position sensors (the gas pedal and the throttle body), it is still throwing the same code. I can clear the code, but as soon as you try to give it more than 50% throttle, it will go into limp mode, say to service Stabillitrak, and throw the P2138. It has a rough idle where it will feel like the engine is bucking back and forth. It sounds like it may need the timing chains replaced, but would that cause it to keep throwing the P2138? Any help would be appreciated.
@Jonathan-sn7rw5 ай бұрын
I got a 2016 equinox with the 2.4 engine and this thing burn oil like crazy, I bought it used and only had for 2 years now
@johnkilkenny324924 күн бұрын
So the 2.4 are given a 7500 mile change programming from manufacturer....this is causing trashed rings letting oil into the combustion chamber, gunking up the spark plugs, those solenoids, and the cat...then .the cracked exhaust manifold from the excessive heat and oil build up in the exhaust system...luckily a shop heard the timing chain around 80k....we are now retiring our 2013.....we have put a lot into it....we at 220000 on ye ohl Roxanne. It ran bone dry before 3k miles on an oil change when it was around 140k. Never overheated, never said check engine....nothing....only kept it because the Wifer absolutely loved that vehicle....She getting an Arcadia now.
@moonenchantress7995Ай бұрын
2015 and I just got it used in March of this year. Eats through oil every 3k miles, changed the timing chain, and the solenoids, and now the battery almost exploded this week. 🤷🏻♀️ the battery is hidden under the computer. Oh and i put a new fuel pump in it. I really don’t like the car at and wouldn’t recommend it. But 250k?! Maybe the previous person didn’t care for the car correctly and I was just unlucky.
@shueher17 ай бұрын
How did you forgot to notorious leaky HPFP to the oil
@FranciscoGarcia-un6do7 ай бұрын
Interference engine, game over. These GM engines also burn oil, an engineering flaw.
@joe-rm5tg7 ай бұрын
Great content GM 4 cylinder all garbage 💪💪💪💪💪💪
@thomasmorris3023 ай бұрын
if you go extended oil changes on any new vehicles they will all fail by 100,000 miles
@SusanWillows-wb7mh29 күн бұрын
Thank you
@marlinyoung16067 ай бұрын
I can guarantee that is not the original engine. Do not buy one of those at all. Nobody will maintain those cars like they need to be.
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Perhaps… but you’re right about folks maintaining them. I mean maybe somebody would, but they are far and few in between
@jays_onfeet615224 күн бұрын
had a P00013 code on my 17 equinox changed my vvt solenoid the back one, idk if i shoulda changed both but the engine light did go off so 🤷🏽♂️
@andyc20265 ай бұрын
You are so entertainer, A smart man with manner. Should be reach OVER 100K subscribers soon. Keep going! Thanks
@AlexTheCarDoctor5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! 🙏🏽
@seanhoward80253 ай бұрын
Try changing the fuel injectors on the V6. Same on a Traverse. The factory says “remove cylinder heads”. 🥴
@Mohamedddd78907 ай бұрын
What’s the difference in reliability between this equinox and traverse because in an old video you said you don’t recommend them at all?
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Traverse has more problems. Timing chain more expensive to do on the Traverse. I’d definitely pick the equinox over the traverse.
@mikemac60855 күн бұрын
Mine has been very reliable!! But now that is has almost 100,000 miles I think I have a cracked manifold because it’s loud at engine bay for about 30 seconds then it gets quiet
@jawadhamza24876 ай бұрын
It would be best if you can ask the owner to comment about the maintenance they did for it to last this long.
@kjchicago125 күн бұрын
How about the Ford Escape? Is that a sister or brother truck to the Chevy Equinox?
@supensakendorasu238227 күн бұрын
I trust you as you sound like fix it felix, would you know anything about the yearspans parasitic draw problems?
@linaperrone70373 ай бұрын
Thank you for your show but have question to ask you doctor I have a hesitation like it want to jump at the lights
@dwight812328 күн бұрын
This is my first time watching your video I love it Thank you Following
@AlexTheCarDoctor28 күн бұрын
Glad you like it! Welcome to the channel!
@kimrhoden7387Күн бұрын
Powersteering light came on? Where do I check it
@brendacarroll84852 ай бұрын
What would cause the battery to keep going dead I replaced the alternator twice and also had a problem with the steering wheel going hard during had the battery checked they said there is nothing wrong with it
@Jrod17023 ай бұрын
Had a 2011 terrain timing chain was changed twice I'n 90 thousand miles
@myricheinoferio1328Ай бұрын
How about 2018 chevy equinox? Is it good to buy?
@kirkbrown21473 ай бұрын
Purge solonoid and vent solenoid is not the same things. Purge is for emission. Vent allows you to put fuel in your tank without venting to the atmosphere
@OpieRed124 күн бұрын
P0014 is the code for the vvt solenoids. Probably means your timing chain or guides are bad anyway....
@LloydSchulbergАй бұрын
Why doesn’t the audio alert on my backup camera work? The camera works perfectly, just no sound when I get close to an object.
@mx95772 ай бұрын
I’ve got 2013 chevy equinox. I’m noticing the whole car shaking when the speedometer hits 65-70 MPH. It’s not consistent shaky it’s ON & OFF thing.
@jamesgray3021Ай бұрын
I got a 2012 Equinox with 238k mile she has a problem revenge too high after start up and mellows out but when I get up to 35-45 she starts to rev high again and on the Interstate at 60+ she revs high and starts to shake a bit what could be doing this?
@ElGuerreroMex6 ай бұрын
The table rocks!!! 😂👍
@JonathanCamposVlogs5 ай бұрын
My 2010 equinox is making a hissing noise when I try to crank start it but it won’t come off. Before this issue happened the last feeling the car gave out was jumpy under the hood and stalled out sometimes causing an issue on the dash to report a code saying the engine was only using minimal power.
@timothyburzynski82144 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, I am considering a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox that has the 2.4 engine. The vehicle has been sitting for I think about six months. The mileage is 70,000 . Just had the oil changed and driven the vehicle 30 miles after the oil change. I'm kicking it around if I should trust this vehicle to go from Michigan to Florida and back? Anything else to check out?
@odcpkiller6687Ай бұрын
Man, i can not figure out why my wife's key is getting stuck in the ignition... any help would be lovey 2015 chevy equinox
@christophersumboh43602 ай бұрын
My 2015 equinox is giving me a whining sound when accelerating for some time now, what could be the problem. Also, how many quarts of transmission fluid and engine fluid does the 2015 equinox 2.4 lt use.
@markmurdock2803 ай бұрын
I think the other sister car u were talking about is the acadia
@rickcurtis29833 ай бұрын
Excellent video, straight to the point....thank you!!
@anthonyross20597 ай бұрын
Love the table 💯👌🏽lol
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Man I had to make it for educating my customers that come in the shop. I use it for teaching all the time!
@anthonyross20597 ай бұрын
@@AlexTheCarDoctor man that's legendary bro! Just little things like that matter frfr!
@ericdodd984424 күн бұрын
Were is t crank sensor location on 2015 2.4
@leftmyhands2 ай бұрын
Great video, thankyou for sharing!
@archiesarmiento28054 ай бұрын
My 2014 has 200k miles everything original but damn burn so much oil.adding half quart weekly
@danielpanelli93883 ай бұрын
Thank you for this knowledge.
@Built4dTough7 ай бұрын
I wanna see a top 5 for Fords. but then again, maybe not. lol (5.4 3V F-150 or 3.7 V6 Mustang)
@davidarias7685Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video.
@gary63724 ай бұрын
I brought my car to a mechanic because my ac all of a sudden stopped working so he diagnosed it and said the motor was no good so he ordered one for me at 95 dollars and it stopped working so I told him it must have a defect so one of the guys checked the blower and it worked fine so he put it back together and 2 or 3 days later it stopped working so I googled it and some said that if you hit under the glove compartment it will come back on so I did and it worked and stopped again while it was hotter then a Dickens outside so I pushed up on the wires and it started to work again so I tried using electrical tape and scotch against the fire wall and eighter one worked so I tied it up using a rubber band and it works fine so the whole problem was the plug by the fire wall needed cleaning,I wish mechanic would stop guessing when it comes to fixing peoples cars that's not a certified mechanic to me.
@zackneuffer7 ай бұрын
early again hope you’re doing great!!
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
I am! I hope you are as well 🙏🏽
@marvinhardy47515 ай бұрын
How many people on here have had a p0420 on these equinoxes and put a catalytic converter on?
@zacattack40293 ай бұрын
Good info thank you sir.
@georgechristiansen67853 ай бұрын
Looking at maybe getting a 2011. SO thanks. Got to know where you're living with that accent?
@AlexTheCarDoctor3 ай бұрын
Georgia. What accent lol 🤭
@Reemdaddy835 ай бұрын
My dad car take premium gas he still puts 87 after a motor replacement he said I don’t believe in ocatane numbers gas is gas😂😂😂
@roscoewhitejr56214 ай бұрын
Arcadia captiva and terrain cobalt sonic malibu cruze and poopoo
@toneigreen92465 ай бұрын
Ive changed my starter and fuseabd relays and i still won't start lights, radio and everything comes on just no crank what might be the problem?
@raceway39822 ай бұрын
I have a '17 with 91k miles. Changed battery, alternator and checked fuses, but still can't figure out why the battery keeps dying. We're you able to solve your electrical issue?
@mrhighway7 ай бұрын
I call them the Chevy EquoTrash
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Equotrash 😂😂😂😂😂
@armandoarreguinalmanza89406 ай бұрын
Would you be able to do this same video but with a chevy cruze?
@AlexTheCarDoctor6 ай бұрын
I already have one here :kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTZpH6VgNF0aLMsi=UpXzpCjSnN3fqSuA
@MrBEZROC5 ай бұрын
Great video. But these cars are a money pit. Water pumps go out. Burns oil like crazy. Timing belt issue sounds terrible when starting up. Gets some kind of electrical issue where the radio won’t turn off when you take the key out of ignition. These things go to sh*t whether you maintain them or not. You have to have Mercedes money to keep this economy SUV alive
@jasonhooper76827 ай бұрын
Can you alx you do one on chevy trailblazer top 5 2002 two 2009
@AlexTheCarDoctor7 ай бұрын
Let me see what I can whip up!
@jasonhooper76827 ай бұрын
I hope you fine one on chevy trailblazer I have about 30000 I have 2007 with 4.2
@8Jallin3 күн бұрын
Are we ignoring the stabilitrak message lol
@djdev30777 ай бұрын
I would never buy an american 4 cyl,they have never made a 4cyl to compete with Japanese 4cyl,ill buy some american v8's tho....