Chevy Equinox VVT Solenoid Cleaning

[@poppotube9270]

What is the purpose of your oil catch can? Great video

[@markjaysonmaranoc5710]

Quick and easy! 👍👍👍

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Thanks for watching. I have many more videos and many new ones planned. Please like and subscribe for more material as it comes out.

[@em-vn2hg]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 how does this cleaning help?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

When the screens get clogged you may experience bad fuel economy, rough idle, hard starting, and stalling. Cleaning these will help prevent or fix those issues. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe

[@Mark_vids]

My engine light came on with code p0010. The car drives bit jerky and nearly stalls going into reverse. Does the solenoids cause these symtoms. Should I change both intake and exhaust. The spark plugs are good.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The p0010 is for the intake solenoid. And those are definitely symptoms of the solenoid. try taking both out and cleaning them like in the video. If your screens are clogged then a cleaning should fix it. Clear the code after cleaning and give it a test drive to see how it works. If the issue is still the same then replace the intake solenoid with a new one. Thanks for watching. Hope it helps. Please let me know. And please like and subscribe

[@E85_STI]

I replaced mine 2 Novembers ago and today I am looking at putting my oil catch can and I noticed there’s a little bit of oil around the VVT I replaced two years ago. It’s not a significant leak but still I’m wondering if it was residue from back then or it’s a tiny leak from the vvt o ring.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

I would say hit the are with some brake cleaner then wipe it. Drive your normal routine and check back in about 200 km to see if it is still dry. Chances are it was spillage from pulling the old ones out.

[@E85_STI]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 yup that’s what I did I cleaned it up and now it’s dry so I’m going to drive and then check it out. So idk if you saw it or not but do you happen to know what the ID of the hose needed for the valve cover barb?

[@NINO-NR]

what is the purpose of the blue thing and where did you get it

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Are you referring to the oil catch can? That catches all the vapors from the valve cover that usually pass into the air box. It prevents the engine from blowing a rear main seal due to pressure build up in the pcv hose in cold temperatures. I got mine off Amazon here is the link Tasan Racing 300ml Universal... www.amazon.ca/dp/B0834RC1NC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

The oil catch can you are referring to is a very good and cheap add on. I recommend 100%. Here is my video how to install it: Chevy Equinox Oil Catch Can Install kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHzKeH94YseCb68 And here is my video after using it for 1000km to see what’s inside the can: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rILdqmudh5WVeMk

[@NINO-NR]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 thanks.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

You’re welcome

[@jcmoore5438]

I just got the vented filler cap but if this will help too I will def get it.

[@kevinray3358]

I canr get my clips to pop off?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Did you use pliers?

[@rogergodin1540]

Do you have any videos about checking and replacing the fuel rail pressure sensor?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Sorry unfortunately I do not have any videos on that topic.

[@BigMarkon2s]

​@BillOfAllTrades2016 that's what we need buddy!

[@NINO-NR]

I cleaned the solenoids after running 20 miles the car engine light came on. Any suggestions what could be causing this?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

What code are you getting when you scan it? Can’t diagnose without a code.

[@NINO-NR]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 P0014 exhaust camshaft position range/perfomance(B1)

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

How long since you did your last oil and filter change? And how bad were the screens on the solenoid screens? Was there any sludge?

[@NINO-NR]

@@BillOfAllTrades2016 It's been 3 months since I bought it from a dealer and I haven't changed the oil until now after the check engine light came on. and the screen of the solenoids were 90% clean

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

How many kilometers are on the current oil in the engine?

[@rickeykeeton4770]

I have been told cleaning the solonoids only buys you time. Comment?

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

If you clean the screens, use good synthetic oil, a quality filter and do oil changes at regular intervals then you may never have to replace the solenoids. Personally I have not experienced a code for these. I just do them as part of my preventative maintenance regiment. However you could do every possible preventative maintenance measure on the vehicle and still have them fail mechanically. So it’s hard to say because if they mechanically fail then cleaning won’t help. I just think it’s good practice and a more affordable option to replacing them. I hope the video helped you. And I hope you lease like and subscribe for more helpful equinox videos. Thanks for your question

[@E85_STI]

So I change my oil regularly with synthetic dexos oil and the VVT went out and the CEL came on but these are very common for failing even with oil changes it just depends on hit or miss. My exhaust side went out but the intake side was fine so I replaced it and everything has been fine over the last two years. The one part that I didn’t have to replace but I did anyway was the power lift gate strut for the gate. I also changed out the non power strut side and now the gate stays open as it should but I now have a spare lift gate actuator that I don’t need.

[@SuperSedingAngeL-yr0]

Be careful with that throttle body cleaner because it can ruin those grammets or O-rings whatever you want to call them.

[@BillOfAllTrades2016]

Crc throttle body cleaner is safe on o-rings and sensors as well as plastics. That being said it is important to read the side of any can of chemical you use. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe