My surprise and concerned lead me to ask why I wasn't told this during the new purchase discussions and why its not in any of the new car customer maintenance booklet and advertisements. I was told by the Chevrolet Maintenance Manager that 1 quart of oil consumption for 1000 miles is normal for this type 2.4 cylinder engine. At the next oil change by the dealer I asked if they could use a different type of oil because of the oil consumption concern. This started at 35,000 miles of engine operation. I also understand the why problems occur and what should be accomplished to remedy the malfunction.ĭuring my routine vehicle weekly maintenance check, gas, oil, tire air pressure and other engine fluids, I started to record oil usage of 1/4 quart every 6 or seven hundred miles. My background is … in the aviation aircraft maintenance industry so I understand the need to follow the manufacturers maintenance requirements. My plan was to maintain this vehicle as required and drive it for at least 6 to 10 years. However, six years ago I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2.4 cylinder engine with front wheel drive. My 1998 Saturn SL2 now has over 170,000 miles recorded. Over the past 45 years of owning a car I was dedicated to General Motors Buick, Saturn and Chevrolet automobiles. That's about 6 cubes shy of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, but still bigger than smaller utes like the Ford Escape and Nissan Rogue. It expands to 63.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. As such, cargo space behind the backseat is 31.4 cubic feet. As before, the backseat is quite spacious, capable of reclining and sliding forward to allow easy access to child seats and/or expand cargo capacity. The outgoing Equinox was one of the biggest vehicles in its class, and the new one is no different.
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Although a bit button-heavy, these controls are better suited for operating the Equinox's high-tech navigation and entertainment options - though some drivers may find the audio controls difficult to reach. The Equinox gets slick new stereo and climate controls, which are a pleasant departure from the cookie-cutter units found in virtually every GM model that doesn't wear a Cadillac badge. In total, this Chevy feels a step-above the rest. A dual-cowl dashboard recalls vintage Corvettes, while the available two-tone color schemes contrast sharply from the somber seas of black, beige and gray found in competitors. The redesigned Chevy Equinox features a cabin high on style. GM needs a winner, and the Equinox could be it. The 2010 Chevy Equinox otherwise offers everything that shoppers in this segment are looking for: a spacious passenger compartment, fuel efficiency, strong value and appealing styling. Nevertheless, utility is only one key to victory in this segment. It's not a huge difference, but it hampers the Chevy's utilitarian purpose. Despite being a bigger vehicle than the Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4, the Equinox provides less cargo capacity. An abundance of acoustic insulation and a noise-canceling system (yep, like those Bose headphones) also make the Equinox one of the quietest vehicles in the class. It represents the latest effort by GM to improve its interiors, and this is certainly an early sign of success. Inside, a snazzy new control panel and eye-catching two-tone color schemes make its rivals' cabins seem dull and unimaginative by comparison.
With a bold yet classy face and soft curves, the Equinox looks more grown-up and sophisticated than its many competitors (and its predecessor). While the efficiency of these new engines is praise-worthy, it's the Equinox's complete stem-to-stern design overhaul that should really garner attention. A new direct-injected 3.0-liter V6 option isn't as punchy as the outgoing top-of-the-line 3.6-liter V6, but it's more fuel efficient. Under the hood resides a new base engine, a torquey four-cylinder that offers best-in-class fuel economy and competitive acceleration. The new 2010 Equinox shares its basic underpinnings with last year's version, but is otherwise entirely new. The original Equinox was a decent vehicle, notable for its spacious cabin and peppy yet fuel-efficient V6, but it didn't offer enough character or refinement to grab attention in a crowded, competitive marketplace.
Thankfully for us consumers, GM's desperation has resulted in just that. Small crossovers have become the best-selling SUVs, but the segment has been dominated by Honda and Toyota. You could think of it as the number-one draft pick for an 0-16 team or the make-or-break third album after a sophomore stinker. The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is of paramount importance for the new GM.
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