I owned this vehicle for 9 years. Got it from the dealership. At the 30k miles started getting rust in the inner door paint, at 70k miles my exhaust manifold cracked and we started getting oil burning. At 90k miles GM (recalled) completely redid the piston rings and replaced my rear seal. At 100k miles GM (recalled) had to replace all the catalytic converter and O2 sensors. And since 70k miles, I have to replace the VVT Exhaust selenoid every 6 to 12 months. I also had to replace the rear bearing and the front axle, but I guess is to be expected at 100k Miles. This is a nice car, comfortable ride, but man, if GM wouldn't have done all that recall work, I would have spent about $8k in repairs, that's about 30% of the cost of the car. Solution.....never but an American car, other than a work truck.

The 2.4l suffers from LSPI it stands for Low Speed Pre Ignition. It stems from a bad PCV design from factory on the dirty side PCV. No real fix other than prolonging it. The issue people have is low oil consumption, this occurs from piston blow by. The blow by is caused from pressurizing the crank case under WOT (Wide Open Throttle). The intake plenum is under a constant vacuum at idle and loses it at WOT. The dirty side sucks gunk and fumes into the (faulty location of orfice) intake plenum and when u der load at WOT, it pushes that gunk into your intake and thats the crap you see in the PCV line that plugs into the intake. This part freezes in the winter and creates pressure in the crank case and causes rear main seal failure. (Fix this issue properly with a cfm oil cap. Part fc-219. It vents at 2.2psi and keeps vacuum and PCV operational without pressurizing the crank case. Now the LSPI comes into play when all that crud goes through the throttle body and into the intake runners. On a non gdi engine, fuel washes over the intake valves. On a gdi no fuel hits the back side of the valve as its directly injected. The intake valves builds up with carbon from the red hot valves where it builds up and gets hard like lava rock.. and as chunks fall off the valve they become oil and gas saturated, they burn up and cause pre ignition, these are hard as rock and jagged, they score pistons and cylinder walls creating piston blow by. Service bulletin is to replace pistons and rings. I replaced mine with JE Forged in my 2012 Equinox. easy way to correct engine knock and pre ignition is running premium fuel. Higher octane delays ignition of the fuel. Also get the fc 219 oil cap, change oil at 3000 miles and never use seafoam or any other intake valve cleaner as this can create further damage, best way is to have them professionally walnut blasted or just replace them since they are cheap anyway. I suggest doing timing sets and balance shaft/ water pump as well since these are famous for timing issues and over advancing the phasers. Info is from myself, a previous 8 year journeyman GM tech who has heard and seen it all

@350Zquicksilver

3 жыл бұрын

So this Gumout job is not worth trying?! I've seen a dozen or more videos on various 2.4L problems and in the comment sections I see the vented oil cap pop up. I think it's worth trying, I found it on RockAuto and plan to purchase it along with some other Equinox parts, spark plugs, Tstat, etc.. I plan to clean some things up on the intake side, motor medic/ oil change, coolant flush and see if I can get this thing to smooth out. 2010, Equinox with 138k. Piston and Rings replaced at 64k under warranty in 2014. In addition to the FC219 cap, do you think installing the Vincos 400ml catch would help? I know it has to be cleaned out often, monthly, similar to cleaning the PCV tube, especially during cold Chicago months. I'm not sure this is better than the catch can... kzread.info/dash/bejne/loR9rKaeY626XdY.html

@russellsnyder4221

2 жыл бұрын

I've done all that no change it's the oil rings and pistons not a good design I also did the pcv up grade definitely the piston and rings

@DJR5280

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 Malibu with the LE5. It doesn’t burn oil but it does have what I think is blow by. When I remove the oil fill cap I get a lot of pressure coming out. No oil or anything but a lot of pressure. Is this normal for this engine? The PCV seems fine. Removed the intake and the orifice was clear. The car idles rough in drive but smooth in Park and Neutral. Any ideas? Thanks!

@brianorso3504

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight; very helpful!

@joeycrawford3096

5 ай бұрын

Precise thank you

If anyone I had commented too was wondering, I was a certified Mercedes Benz Technician for some years. I was also certified with VW. I have about ten years of Factory experience. With issues like these, and they happen to every manufacturer, there must be checks performed, once we determine the fault is valid, the factory performs the work. But manufacturers also do not wish to be ripped off by anyone who is a "squeeky wheel". The class action is dumb. They said, we will fix your engine, but we must be sure there is a problem. Plaintiffs said, I don't wanna let you do your check. I'll just sue, and then people jumped on the bandwagon. I do not work for GM, but I understand the process of this type of repair. I had a 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The 3-4 shift fork was made out of aluminum. Which says nothing of the quality, as aluminum saves weight. The car was under warranty, I bent the shift fork during a hard shift. This happened to many of our cars. GM performed a replacement of most of our vehicles at no cost, they replaced with steel, which would ensure the issue would not arise again. The fact is, most people probably don't shift that hard, it is a fine line between GM saying end user negligence, and well, we could have made a stronger part. I was grateful they repaired my T56, before anyone says they are crap, they are also used in Dodge Vipers. They also replaced some synchros and maybe reverse gear as well. I was the second owner, and I did not strip gears, I did not have synchro issues either, there could have been minimal damage caused because once the shift fork gets bent, there transmission does not want to go all the way into fourth. As far as I am concerned, they went above and beyond to make me happy. They could have said, this is your fault, customer pay. I think they even replaced my clutch, which is a wear part. I still drive GM.

@350Zquicksilver

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it varies from dealer to dealer, but ours took care of us multiple times. Water pump chain and tensioner at 28k, fuel pump at 30k, balance shaft chain and tensioner at 56k and ring and piston replacement along with multiple gaskets at 64k after consumption test in 2014. Only reason I don't hate GM. It seems they tried, despite an engineering flaw with the PCV system and weak plastic timing assembly.

I'm a little late to the party but I have a 2011 equinox with the same burning oil problem. Was putting oil in it every few days as my job is 50 miles away from home. I finally got the chance to talk to someone knowledgeable and they told me to buy a bottle of Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer and put it in when I change my oil and since I have done this I only had to put about 1/2 quart in to top off, and it's been a month now since I added Lucas. It has saved me tons of money so far, hope this helps someone else. Good luck

@billysonlinesurveychannel8247

2 жыл бұрын

thanks ill give it a try. Im having to add oil every 4-5 days and like you I commute about 50 miles to work

@kimnorthern3961

2 жыл бұрын

I am having the same problem

@brianrivera5795

2 жыл бұрын

Lucas is the solution, and do your oil changes on time also

@danieltyson2953

Жыл бұрын

Hi @unthinkable456, wondering how is the oil consumption now since you mix lucas oil stabilizer with the oil?

@unthinkable4569

Жыл бұрын

@@danieltyson2953 it's been about a year and Lucas worked wonders in the beginning. I noticed recently that I'm having to put oil in more often now (about a quart every 10-14 days) but I think it also has to do with the age of the car as well as the defective piston rings that I missed out on the recall for. I read that you can put up to 50% of Lucas in during an oil change to help so I'm gonna try to put 2 bottles in next time and see how it goes. Almost time to trade my car in anyway so I'm trying to keep it running as long as possible 👍

I am in fact a GM technician, there is a bulletin for the 2.4 excessive oil burning. It’s cause from the oil control rings contracting. The real fix is to slap a set of pistons and rings in it. I preform this job about 2 times a month it’s very common

@christopherlindsey5490

6 жыл бұрын

Ethan James do you have a how to video for that or instruction manual?

@WindsorCraftDesigns

6 жыл бұрын

You actually replace the pistons, or just the rings?

@ethanjames1460

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Windsor pistons and rings and chains

@WindsorCraftDesigns

6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that was fast. Thanks Ethan. Can you give us an idea what this repair would cost? Or maybe how much labor is involved by someone like you?

@ethanjames1460

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Windsor what is the year and mileage of your equinox?

Sorry we all have to go through this. I thought I was the only one!!! I’ve cussed out so many people thinking they were doing my oil change wrong, lol, well. This sucks put oil in my car every week in between oil change thousands of dollars out window.

Thanks a million for posting this!!!!! It worked great and saved me lots of $$$$$. I went a couple steps further to stop the excessive condensation issue as well by replacing the PCV valve, shortening the PCV tube (so it tilts forward instead of backward), cleaned the air intake chamber, and replaced the oil cover with a breather cap. I added a quart of Lucas high mileage stop leak to my first oil change after all the cleaning. 20,000 miles later I'm happy to report that my 2011 Equinox is not burning oil anymore and I only have to clean the oil breather cover once a month. I have 179,000 miles on the car so GM is of no assistance and I'm tired of paying repair bills that are ridiculous!!! Thank you again!!!!!!

@natalielake8652

4 жыл бұрын

@@EzioVegaHD 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox PCV Hose AC Delco 72317WJ 2011 2012 2013 2014 2011 Equinox PCV Hose - $17.00 www.ebay.com/itm/For-2010-2017-Chevrolet-Equinox-PCV-Hose-AC-Delco-72317WJ-2011-2012-2013-2014/392398407659?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I cut the U out of the hose and used my old valve hose gasket to reconnect the pieces of hoses making it shorter so the moisture is not gathering at the top of the hose. Use small hose clamps to secure the gasket to each end of the cut hose. The new hose tilts forward to keep most of the moisture away from of the air intake chamber, and eliminated the sludge build up in the chamber. Place a level on the hose to make sure it tilts to the front of the engine. PCV Valve Right Standard V518 for BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC PCV Valve - $18.50 www.ebay.com/itm/PCV-Valve-Right-Standard-V518-for-BUICK-CADILLAC-CHEVROLET-GMC-PONTIAC/372944388619?fits=Year%3A2011%7CModel%3AEquinox&epid=19017019030&hash=item56d537c20b:g:FbUAAOSwZK5ePSmk There are a few video's on replacing the PCV valve already. Pretty easy after you get to it. Valve Cover Breather 2010-17 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain 2.4L (Textured Black) Breather Oil Cap - $80.00 www.ebay.com/itm/Valve-Cover-Breather-2010-17-Chevrolet-Equinox-GMC-Terrain-2-4L-Textured-Black/113837084249?fits=Year%3A2011%7CModel%3AEquinox%7CMake%3AChevrolet&hash=item1a81380e59:g:3LYAAOSwvFNdQKJX There are cheaper breather covers but this one is easy to take apart and clean. If you live in a snowy cold climate it will continue to build up sludge but better in this cap then in the PCV hose, value, air intake chamber and the engine. This will also release excessive pressure build up and save blowing out a rear gasket on the engine. Another “known” issue with these 2.4 engines. When spring arrives and it’s a little warmer I will try to do a video, but at 30 something outside, I’m just not excited about taking my car apart again and making a video. Be glad to answer any questions though. Hope this helps.

@natalielake8652

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ezio, here are the links and info. For 2010-2017 Chevrolet Equinox PCV Hose AC Delco 72317WJ 2011 2012 2013 2014 2011 Equinox PCV Hose - $17.00 www.ebay.com/itm/For-2010-2017-Chevrolet-Equinox-PCV-Hose-AC-Delco-72317WJ-2011-2012-2013-2014/392398407659?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 I cut the U out of the hose and used my old valve hose gasket to reconnect the pieces, making it shorter so the moisture is not gathering at the top of the hose. Use small hose clamps to secure the two pieces back together over the gasket. The gasket that comes with the hose works best because it’s flexible and will make the bend needed without pinching. The new hose tilts forward to keep most of the moisture away from of the air intake chamber, and eliminated the sludge build up in the chamber. Place a level on the hose once connected to ensure it tilts to the front of the engine and not backward. PCV Valve Right Standard V518 for BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC PONTIAC PCV Valve - $18.50 www.ebay.com/itm/PCV-Valve-Right-Standard-V518-for-BUICK-CADILLAC-CHEVROLET-GMC-PONTIAC/372944388619?fits=Year%3A2011%7CModel%3AEquinox&epid=19017019030&hash=item56d537c20b:g:FbUAAOSwZK5ePSmk There are many video's on replacing the PCV valve, and removing all the parts to get to it. Valve Cover Breather 2010-17 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain 2.4L (Textured Black) Breather Oil Cap - $80.00 www.ebay.com/itm/Valve-Cover-Breather-2010-17-Chevrolet-Equinox-GMC-Terrain-2-4L-Textured-Black/113837084249?fits=Year%3A2011%7CModel%3AEquinox%7CMake%3AChevrolet&hash=item1a81380e59:g:3LYAAOSwvFNdQKJX There are cheaper breather covers but this one is easy to take apart and clean. If you live in a snowy cold climate it will continue to build up sludge but better in this cap then in the PCV hose, value, air intake chamber and the engine. This will also release excessive pressure build up and save blowing a rear engine gasket. Another “known” issue with these 2.4 engines. When spring arrives, I will try to do a video, but at 30 something outside, I’m just not excited about taking my car apart and making a video. Be glad to answer any questions though. Hope this helps.

@debtminer4976

4 жыл бұрын

Natalie, just curious if this is still working for you? Trying to decide if I should try this, or just bite the bullet and change the rings. Thanks

@rog5406

3 жыл бұрын

@@natalielake8652 i keep seein all these articles that say the 2011 equinox doesn't have a pcv valve, to clean the hole that's in the intake manifold. Yet it has a pcv valve hose connected to the engine and there is wat looks like a silver pcv part sticking out of the valve cover once u remove the tube. So my question is am I tripping or does this car really not have a pcv valve? Built into/under the valve cover...?

@natalielake8652

3 жыл бұрын

@@debtminer4976 Yes this is still working. No oil loss and my gas mileage is much better. 09/20.

I did this PEA thing on my daughter's 2013 equinox and it worked great! I was really surprised. Over 1000 miles since the last oil change and hasn't burned a drop. Thank you!! So far as the recall thing... I went to a dealer and they said they needed to do an oil consumption test. It needs to burn at least 1 quart in 1000 miles or they won't cover it. Well, mine just fell short. You can imagine I was not very happy. Update.... about 65% left in the oil change ticker. I had to add about 1.5 quarts. It might be better, but not fixed.

@Hilgenbergracing229

5 жыл бұрын

Easy! instead of driving it let it sit and idle...

@SpicySteve-tz2so

4 жыл бұрын

I went through 3 tests, burned about 5 quarts. They are currently trying to get me to shell out $1600, and the vehicle only has 75k miles.

@dmoore3213

4 жыл бұрын

@@SpicySteve-tz2so hey I am in the same situation with with equinox 2013. Car burning oil and rough idle. What have you done have you got a response

@SpicySteve-tz2so

4 жыл бұрын

@@dmoore3213 I'm waiting to hear from the Regional Service Manager something this week to discuss why I'm not accepting their partial contribution.

@SpicySteve-tz2so

4 жыл бұрын

@@dmoore3213 makes sure you have enough oil. The PCV valve might already be shot if the oil is full and you still have idle issues.

My 99 s10 2.2 used 3-4 qt every 3000 miles 2001 chevy fixed the problem

5 years later and your video might still help a lot of people like myself. Please someone help me understand. Do I put the foam inside the spark plugs without removing them, right? Then I remove (I'll replace them anyway), put the new ones back, do an oil change and that's it?

My daughter wanted an Equinox so bad that's all she talked about. Bought a used 2013 LT from a local Chevrolet dealer. Right off it was going through oil. I could only find a slight leak, so I just kept adding oil every so often. Then one day I was driving it and it started to running rough. Right after that the check engine light lit up. Went to an Orielly's down the street and got the codes. Main issue was the Variable Valve Timing Solenoid/Actuator's were bad. Had to change the intake and exhaust at the same time ($100.) Light gone...fixed, right? No! Right after this it began having a rattle when you first started it. I was pretty sure I knew what it was. Removed the valve cover and checked the chain and yup it was loose. Apparently someone else had previously removed the valve cover since two bolts on the back side were way loose. Luckily I am just good enough and have enough knowledge to fix such things. Those of you who do not have the tools or know how, pay for it. She also owes a few years on it and I told her to get rid of it when she can. Not sure if the 3.6L is any better. Good luck to anyone who purchases these cars.

@brianneenno6116

5 жыл бұрын

I am having major problems with my 2013 Chevy Equinox. I got it less than a year ago and my engine is a 2.4 and mine is completely blown up. Last month now check engine light has come on got it fixed thought it was over. Nope a few nights ago I was driving it home and heard a rattling sound. Sure enough engine gave way and the rear valve for the oil is leaking and leaking bad. Want to get rid of it so bad

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

David the 3.6 is a good engine no where near the problems of the 2.4, I honestly believe the 4 banger is too small and underpowered for such a heavy vehicle with the AWD I believe this vehicle weights 3,900

Piston soaks are great for freeing up stuck rings. Most people use Berryman's b12 Chemtool as the cleaner.

@knight7389 I am curious to know, has this treatment held up to date? Still not burning oil?

Filling the cylinders is that a 16 ounce can per cylinder or half a can? What quantity did you use per cylinder

My equinox was burning oil at 175000 Kms, so I heard about this gum out with pea in it, so I went down to my local Canadian tire store , I bought the high mileage gum out with pea, so first I changed my oil and put new oil in I used formula1 oil 5litres the equinox 2.4 takes, second I changed all my 4 spark plugs and put new ones in, after that I went to gas station, now before I filled it up it was at a quarter tank empty so I put my gum out with pea in gas tank the whole bottle, and then filled my gas tank with gas, I run the equinox for 2 weeks, and it hasn’t burned a drop of oil, neither did I have to add any, before I would add oil every second day , I’m still driveing equinox and it’s working fine, hope this helps someone with same problems

@ueg-zm8wf

6 жыл бұрын

after 3000km it will start burn again only u can slow that burning with high mileage or high sae oils but never stop without repair piston rings

@Alberta_Canada

6 жыл бұрын

Evinc Gokkaya yes your rite mine is burning oil again after that oil change I did months ago, but I’ll do another soon,

@ueg-zm8wf

6 жыл бұрын

i started oil consumption test in gm today with paid oil change from them we talked lot about that thing and they said if burn as u said we gonna change ur engine

@Alberta_Canada

6 жыл бұрын

Evinc Gokkaya mine is burning oil a lot now again and it’s leaving a white film substance on my oil cap when I open it and plus I’m getting some ice on cap as well, I’m in Canada where the temps are -36 at night

@ueg-zm8wf

6 жыл бұрын

I m also in Canada and that white film coming from short driving .....and its not really dangerous just try next oil change with shell rotella t6 5w40 its really reduce ur burning

my 2012 chevy equinox is doing the same thing, it has 176000km on it, was thinking on doing the same thing, to try to fix this problem

Would just pouring gumout into your gas tank do the same thing over time?

Excuse my ignorance, but was wondering if I could get a little more explanation regarding removal of the gumout product from the spark plug holes. How many times do you need to crank the engine over? Does that process remove the product sufficiently, or do I need to suction any remaining gumout product from the cylinders prior to replacing spark plugs and refilling oil? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Really appreciate this video post!

@danieltyson2953

Жыл бұрын

i’m wondering as well

@gabrielgonzalez-wg1zm

Жыл бұрын

And me too

Knight do you still own the car? Curious did it stop using up oil, is it something you have to do every oil change? Do you think a engine flush additive work the same like Liqu Moly Engine Flush.

@knight7389

3 жыл бұрын

My wife still owns the car and for us it was a 1 time thing since I maintain the car and use good oil and change the oil at 34%

Did you turn it over with the drain plug in or out?

Lawsuit because of this. Mine is jacked too

@annehuijs6613

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link for the Lawsuit? 2013 Equinox....piece of shit.....

@matthewparamore-sheaffer4768

5 жыл бұрын

Gonna be watching for the verdict of this.. I also own a 2013 chevy LS and have this problem and knew nothing up until today when i decided to research the Internet today. My car just started having issues here in past 2 months

Class action lawsuit against gm is currently going on for this motor

@jameysewell5103

5 жыл бұрын

How does one get into the lawsuit? Having same issues

@CameronKlenk

5 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering too. Do we just wait to see if GM recalls all 2010-2017 2.4L?

@whycare1077

5 жыл бұрын

@@CameronKlenk a settlement has been reached.... it's very specific on the years or includes

@CameronKlenk

5 жыл бұрын

@@whycare1077 interesting. Do you have any other info about it?

@ShSmith

5 жыл бұрын

@@CameronKlenk Should have received a court order notice in mail. I just got mine!

@knight7389 is that the gumout tune up in the metal can or the gumout fuel cleaner in the plastic bottle?

@knight7389

3 жыл бұрын

The Gumout in the metal can make sure there is a gold diamond on it that says contains PEA

I got a 2010 equinox. So my q is. What's the best thing to do. Cuz it runs a little rough sometimes but it does burn excessively. Causing it to get checked once every 4 days. Depending on the drive. Any help would be appreciated. It also has 178,000 miles. If that means anything

@SpicySteve-tz2so

4 жыл бұрын

You might want to do what this video suggests as it appears GM wont help you because you are way over 120k miles.

Glad it worked....but how is putting Gumout in the combustion chamber going to stop/mitigate oil burning....does it leave a coating during the "soaking" process on the valve seats / P rings to keep oil from entering combustion chamber?

@knight7389

6 жыл бұрын

Barry A. Part of the problem is if the oil isnt changed soon enough is that the oil control rings get gummed up with carbon and sludge, and the gumout disolves it allowing the ring to seal like it should and stop the oil burning

@Packer1290

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking. If the problem is ring related then this must be filling the top of the ring with goop or carbon sludge it washed off the rings and valves.

Does this pea really work my son's got a 2.4 liter Equinox with the same problem

Get on an open highway, Throw it into 3rd gear, accelerate to 75, then take your foot off the gas, and let the engine brake the car to 40, then repeat this procedure 4 times. The engine braking, and back pressure created on the engine will make your piston rings spin and dance around on the piston. Any carbon will get knocked off. When yo7 accelerate, you will see black smoke come out the exhaust- and this lets you know you are performing the procedure correctly. Also, you can put 6 ounces of marvel mystery oil in your fuel and oil prior to this procedure. Repeat every few months to keep it clean

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

So you need to rev it up

I imagine this is a combination of lack of oil changes and the common GM pistol ring problem. By removing the gunk, you are remedying some of the ring wear caused oil leak. I imagine itll be back.

@carmenpuente-garza5322

5 жыл бұрын

tim master No. It's not lack of oil changes. I change mine regularly every 3000 miles, and it's still Burns oil. It's the crappy engine.

@annehuijs6613

5 жыл бұрын

@@carmenpuente-garza5322 Full Synthetic is 5-7000. And yes these engines are all shit!

@oliviabenn6778

5 жыл бұрын

@@carmenpuente-garza5322 - I haIve (2) 2010 Equinoxes. I bought the 1st at 45000 and have always used synthetic oil. Always made oil change intervals but sometimes 1/2 qt low. Before I was aware of excess oil consumption problem, I purchased 2nd 2010 equinox with 120000 miles. Car was in awesome shape AND had original engine replaced at 50000 miles (the sole reason I purchased). Unfortunately, the 2nd equinox burns 1 qt every 1000 miles, with only 70000 miles on it. It's in the garage, now, soaking with the Gumout. Hopefully, it works. Always changed oil when the computer told me to.

I bought that can but it doesn't say pea on it. Will it still work??

I have a GMC Terrain 2.4. This engine sucks! I burn oil at the same rate that you said. I will try this.

@stevekellar985

5 жыл бұрын

No good i 2.4.l gmc 2010

Wish we knew 4 years ago what a nightmare. So much money wasted. Never again

i have the 2017 gmc terrain 2.4 has the oil burn and had the timing chain set replaced at 102000km because of oil burn

Looking to try this but I have a question did, you take out the spark plugs or leave them on while you did this procedure? Thanks in advance

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

I took the plugs out then poured the gumout let it sit an hour then cranked engine over with plugs out until the humour was out of the cylinders then put the plugs back in and changed the oil

@xxganggreenxx9105

5 жыл бұрын

@@knight7389 ok cool thanks I appreciate it

@danieltyson2953

Жыл бұрын

Did it work?

I have the same issue with my 2010 equinox. I’m at the 130k mile mark and the dealership told me at the time it was 2,000 short of the 120,000 mile warranty, that I would have to do the consumption test which would at the time go past 120, 000 mark. Therefore, would be out of warranty. Do I still qualify for class action?

@robertmoore119

4 жыл бұрын

If you began the consumption test within the warranty, you would have been fine.

So i got a 2012 chevy equinox. Poo10 and p0014 codes popped up. Replaced the em and got oil change. Check engine lights gone. Gone 800 miles and had 2 add 2 quarts of oil like wtf. What should i do?

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your oil control rings are really screwed up and u may be due for a rebuild that is a really bad oil burning problem and it could damage your cat plus your engine.

Probably liquifies the carbon on top of the piston and literally gums up the top of the rings creating a better seal.

my 06 equinox has 230k miles and does burn but its a 3.4L made in China as well as this motor. change the oil ever 3k and that might be why? what the mileage range for this equinox gen oil change?

Still nothing here in Canada regarding recall.

I have the same problem with mine ... it's a 2011 4cylinder and it keeps on burning oil.... how can I know if mine qualify for the recall? Thank you.

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

Hows the engine now?

@miguelgonzalez-lp9tw

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilqar887 engine is fucked up......they told me I need a new one

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelgonzalez-lp9tw how many km u have on it?

@miguelgonzalez-lp9tw

3 жыл бұрын

@@ilqar887 95k

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelgonzalez-lp9tw hmm I only got 31 k so ..we'll see what happens

Ok thx I’ll try that and see what happens

@happydays454

4 жыл бұрын

Did it work

@happydays454

4 жыл бұрын

?

@TheNAVagator

3 жыл бұрын

did it work?

i have the same issue,oil burn,its the piston rings only thing thats gonna change, i just know am never buying a four cylinder(four banger from chevy ever again and with a supercharger or turbo).sticking with honda slap a turbo or charger on good, for when i goes atleast u know when it goes

GM head mechanic told me it was a design flaw. He said they rebuild at least one per week. New rings and pistons etc. I replaced the cam position actuators--takes about 10 minutes. Gm has not issued a recall , but they acknowledge a problem !!!! Engine running problems are also caused by low oil because timing chain tension is held by oil pressure !!! Really BAD design.

@bernadette1928

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they did recall, I got my pistons and rings replaced for free

Pistons and rings how often? Good Lord.

Knight7359 did you put it on ramps first and then take plugs out and crank it and change oil was thinking on doing same thing and put new plugs as well

@knight7389

6 жыл бұрын

80skidoo yes I put it on ramps and changed oil after I put the gumout in the spark plug holes after an hour I cranked it over to get the gumout out of the cylinders make sure the spark plugs are not in the head when you crank it over

Tried this in my 2013 equinox. Poured 15 cans of the gumout crap in, 1 cylinder would stay full, the other 3 wouldn't. Not sure if it did anything. Will update at 1000 miles. Update* Started pouring out of my resonator. Update* Still putting a quart of oil in every 1,000 to 1,200 miles. Update* Roasted catalytic converter, melted O2 sensor and cracked exhaust manifold. Do not recommend 15 cans.

@nate4472

4 жыл бұрын

@Matt Bee Probably the issue, this was just one last hopeful attempt to revive it.

If the SUV is out of the warranty coverage has anyone tried running 15w-40 to see if this helps with the oil consumption. If so does it at least slow it down some thanks in advance.

@tsande1424

5 жыл бұрын

I used 5w30 and added a bottle of STP oil treatment. That stuff is very thick. This may work as it thickens the oil and may keep it from going past the piston rings so much. It may be a patch to get a couple of more years out of an otherwise good vehicle.

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't do that as these engines have variable valve timing, and use oil pressure to activate the system and thicker oil will screw the system up.

Lol..and then what appears the video was not done. But will ask husband to try i am burning a lot of oil. Ty

Do you drain the oil before or after you pour in the gumout?

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

You drain after you let the gumout sit as some is going to get into the oil and you don't want to drive with it in your oil

@kingrichards101

5 жыл бұрын

@@knight7389 after you let the gumout sit for three hours do you crank the engine without the spark plugs ?

@knight7389

5 жыл бұрын

@@kingrichards101 you crank the engine with the spark plugs out of the engine so you don't risk hydrolocking the engine.

@nelson1667

4 жыл бұрын

knight7389 it starts up without the spark plugs in their holes?

@dosgos

8 ай бұрын

@@nelson1667 Not usually!

There is recall for the 2.4. For burning oil.

@knight7389

7 жыл бұрын

yeah I found out about a week after this video

@miguelgonzalez-lp9tw

6 жыл бұрын

Is the recall over? Pls let me know...bc mine keeps on burning oil

@Alberta_Canada

6 жыл бұрын

knight7389 is the gumout with pea working for your vehicle, mine is doing same thing, and how many times you crank engine over without plugs in it,

@knight7389

6 жыл бұрын

80skidoo its still working and I cranked it over 3 times

@AkanamesMalestrom

6 жыл бұрын

@Miguel Gonzalez The recall is covered until March 2018 or

Did this affect the 2010 Malibu with the 2.4?

I just do my own oil changes every two months now

Piston rings no mechanic in a can will work

Let me know how this is working after 10,000 miles..... my 2013 Equinox is a worthless piece of junk!

@livingpeace4470

4 жыл бұрын

Mines too

Ua they had a recall and will replace pistons and rings for free up to 128,000 miles

@DanielMedina-zk3ly

2 жыл бұрын

I took mine and they said the recall expired 2018

Hi knight7389, I tried the gumout just the way you said it and also after I did that I also put in BG products 109 and 110 in it. But after I drove 1,200 miles it still burned 1 quart. Can you please give me any more suggestions. I did everything you said and also tried the bg product on top of that because they said it helps with oil consumptions. So I did two things that would help with the oil consumption problem but it still burns a quart every 1,200 miles and it shouldn't be burning anything because it only has 50,000 miles on the car. Please let me know. Thanks @knight7389

@ueg-zm8wf

6 жыл бұрын

try rotella t6 diesel and gas oil

@dnl4295

6 жыл бұрын

Take it to a different dealer. Our dealer didnt wanted to run the test on ours at 90k miles in it. "All cars burn oil" they claimed. Took it to a different dealer, 120k miles in. They ran a 1000 miles at a time test. After the second 1000 miles, the technician told us we were burning a quart per every 1000 miles (we already knew this, was buying gallon oil weekly), and proceeded to schedule the car for repairs next day. The problem is faulty gasket and seals, no amount of cleaning is going to fix that, instead it will show you how much worse the condition is, since you wont have the dirt keeping the oil from leaking out.

@Anonymous-it5jw

5 жыл бұрын

If you still have the car, use only the GM approved (label will say Dexos-2) pure synthetic oil, and change it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles and at the same time always change the oil filter with a premium quality filter. Amazon sells this oil in 5 qt. jugs for $19.99 delivered free with a Prime membership. Using heavier oil does not help a thing, and may gum up the valve actuator solenoids and the valve actuators mounted on the two camshafts, thereby causing expensive problems. This engine has tighter tolerances than you might expect and it is designed to use only the specified oil, unless you are driving in 95 degree heat or hotter on a daily basis; in that case call the dealer and ask about the grade of oil you should use. For the oil burning problem, try putting in a $30 oil catch can; there are numerous videos on KZread on how to do it. Oil is cheaper than pistons, rings and seals; check your oil every time you buy gas and carry the right kind of oil in the vehicle at all times. My Equinox is a 2010 with the 2.4 L Ecotec engine, and at no place in the owners manual, or in the letters they later sent out about the many engine problems, did they state you needed to be using pure synthetic oil of a particular grade, or that the oil needed to have the Dexos or the improved Dexos-2 labels on the container; nor did they tell you to change your oil more frequently than the dashboard reminder indicated. If your engine is a little loud, check out the crack in your exhaust manifold, in the middle close to the O2 sensor between the 2nd and 3rd runners; the crack is hidden by the heat shield and can be very hard to get to and hard to see without a good light, but chances are it is there. GM has not recognized this defective manifold problem yet, but because untreated exhaust gas escapes into the engine compartment, it is also an emissions control issue, which could force them to fix the problem.

You can do damage if you hydrolock an engine.

It hurts the engine. Add fluid to leak from the engine seal

@gailbacka

Жыл бұрын

Can u elaborate on why doin this procedure will hurt the engine and what yu mean add fluid to leak from the engine seal..like what fluid are you talking about?

the vvt actuators going out is usually the cause for the oil burning. changed those on my wifes and now it doesnt burn any.

@craigbeade8654

4 жыл бұрын

did u have a code for them?

What I don't appreciate is that it covers the equinox and the GMC almost exclusively. If you have a Buick Regal or Chevy malibu, despite having the same engine, the lawsuit doesn't cover it. It is extremely specific

@Joemccormick94

3 жыл бұрын

What can the lawsuit do for a 2014 equinox? Mine burns and I'd love to know if I can get it repaired for free

I was just wondering how your oil burning fix is working on your 2.4?

@knight7389

6 жыл бұрын

Randy Coty not buring a drop now and every other oil change I use the gumout down the spark plug and run a bottle at least once a month in the tank

@randycoty7164

6 жыл бұрын

Great! My wife's 2014 is using it, and its almost 140,000 and of course cant get it fixed under warranty, I had picked up the stuff already to do this for next oil change, SO just a questions, after filling cylinders with Gumout, and letting it sit for a few hours, turn it over to remove it from cylinders, Do you just drop oil at that point? not starting it to warm it up? or did you put new plugs in and started it to warm it up then drain? Thanks!

@knight7389

6 жыл бұрын

I drained the oil then took out the plugs because they needed changed anyway then after sitting for 2 hours put fresh oil in then cranked the engine over a few times with the plugs out to get the gumout out of they cylinders put in fresh plugs and drove it. It smoked alittle for about 2 mins and no problems since.

@randycoty7164

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Looking forward to see if this works on this one lol.

@randycoty7164

6 жыл бұрын

I was able to do this today, so I will keep you posted how it works, Boy did it smoke lol. but once it got everything warmed and burnt out, its fine.

Cool video , no volume!! 🤦🏽‍♂️

I have this problem and I'm only at 45,000 miles cuz it's my wifes car. I put mobile one in all my cars. Even my wifes and I'm burning mad oil. I cannot believe what a pos it is.

The dipstick doesnt read cause of sludge or design... dont mean its burning oil...

Arw you sure the engine is burning oil or leaking oil? I got one of these screwed up god forsaken shitbuckets and for me its leaking oil. Supposedly it is something to do with the pcv valve. Oil leaks out of my oil filler cap. I have seen on car complaints that most cars end up blowing the rear main seal because of this simple thing.

@pietsee1000

4 жыл бұрын

John Miller Your car has a plugged up PCV orifice inside the engine. Since it is plugged up, you get high pressure in your crank case. An easy fix is to buy a $ 80 one way vented oil cap from cfm 800-943-1203.... problem solved. The dirty side PCV orifice... leave it plugged up.... the clean side PCV breather hose, visible on passenger side of engine, is easy to clean... clean it. The breather oil cap is the solution, get it before. You blow a rear main seal,,,, it is the seal that fails first.

Lol for everyone that's having this problem just change your valve cover grommets this will stop the oil from burning 👍

@Alberta_Canada

6 жыл бұрын

1stopslabshop I’ll try that one day when I have time

@eutimiorobledo

6 жыл бұрын

im sorry. which grommets? i know nothing about cars lol.

@DoubleJVideos

5 жыл бұрын

@@eutimiorobledo if you know nothing about cars then you shouldn't be working on your car

@tipstolevelupinlife5837

5 жыл бұрын

do you mean PCV Valve?

Is it a good Engine?

had one of those pos motors less than 100000 in a 2011 buick lacrosse buick wouldnt stand behind their pos said it is my problem cause warranty ran out never again will i be a victim never will own another american made pos car

P.E.A. is polyether-amine

It might last for awhile but the rings are burnt. It won't last for long.

* *SHIT!* * I'm a 20 year retired military veteran. Two weeks ago, I bought a 2019 Equinox LT. It only had 18,400 miles on it and was a leased vehicle before I bought it (one owner). I hope I didn't screw-up by buying this. - NOTE: It has brand new tires on it (okay, they're the cheaper Walmart tires, the AWD Mastercraft Grand Touring all Season). But, like I said, they're brand new. - Perhaps I should trade it in in two years? Any thoughts from you car pro's? I'd appreciate it. - *"Fair winds and following seas" to all.* From a 20 year, aircraft carrier man. Boy, do I have stories.

@pontiacsrule8761

2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about it. 2019 Chevy Equinox has been redesigned. It's a 1.5 liter, not the oil burning 2.4 motor

@kevindemoss1347

2 жыл бұрын

It will probably have other problems as it ages since GM builds nothing but garbage that they don't stand behind until a class action law suit punches then in the face!

Is this still working for you?

@knight7389

4 жыл бұрын

So far it's working

@debtminer4976

4 жыл бұрын

@@knight7389 In the middle of letting er soak now.. figure this is well worth a try, prior to pulling an engine. . Thank you Sir!!

@rickboyd3857

3 жыл бұрын

@@debtminer4976 Any luck with this? Thanks

@debtminer4976

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickboyd3857 Didn't work for me, but mine were pretty gummed up on inspection. I've also heard reports of success with marvel mystery oil soaking overnight, but in my case, I ended up changing the pistons and rings. Also did the timing set. GM wouldn't cover it, in my situation (assholes) but u may have some luck. If not, it's expensive, but if you're decent with a wrench, you can save a ton of $$$.. lemme know if you have to bite the bullet like me, and i'll give you some tips to prevent the problem in the future. Tips that even GM won't do.

Hey a guy tryna sell me a 2010 for 3500 and he say he have to add oil every couple weeks it burn oil a equinox is he tryna get me ?

@RobertBrownbrowncone

3 жыл бұрын

He is being honest, but don't buy any 2.4 liter ecotech engine in any car.

I like Chevy but this Ecotec 2.4 engines are junk

WTF? You close the video by showing the oil level as if that is proof of anything but the amount of oil in the engine while it sat, not running, during the filming of this video. SMH

@demoman

3 жыл бұрын

It does show proof as he says, its been 1000 miles since he last changed the oil and if you own a 2011 equinox like i do, you will know that after a few hundred miles, there is NO oil left.... Driving 1000 miles with 160k and it not lose oil is AMAZING! I just had to add 4 quarts to mine after 300 miles... almost screwed up and ran it out of oil... This engine is a POS... literally, a Piece Of Shit.. Always sounds like its rattling out! TRASH

One important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?

A legal ettlement has been reached from General Motors. Letters should be going out in the next 2 weeks. This is information from the legal team that is handling the lawsuit. I have a 2013 with 75k miles on it and I am caught in the middle in between the dealership and GM. In the settlement, GM has agreed to a 100% free repair after going through an oil consumption test, however, they have told me that my portion is $1600. I told the dealer I am not paying for it and they said I need to file and get a case number. This has turned into a major headache. GM Customer Service has not been helpful either as they are telling me to go talk to the dealer, so it has turned into a ping-pong match...I will update my post as I get more info. I would NOT recommend using the product that you have poured into your engine as this will most likely void any responsibility on the part of GM for any further issues.

@dmoore3213

4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm same situation rough idle and major oil consumption trying to determine the steps to get this corrected. Have the dealers corrected your vehicle yet? Thanks for any help

@SpicySteve-tz2so

4 жыл бұрын

@@dmoore3213 Dealership hasn't fixed it yet as I refuse to pay the $1600. GM offered to pay $590. They should be paying for all of it. I will keep you posted. If you want to send me an email, I can forward you all of the info I have. ch.stevej@gmail.com

My wife bought a used 2011 Chevy Equinox and it's been a piece of shit from the beginning. We've had to put two timing belts on it, it burns oil like hell, now the O2 sensors and catalytic converter are up next, probably needs new rings and pistons. I'll never even consider a piece of shit Chevrolet, wish I could get away with burning hers and collecting insurance somehow or sink it in a lake.

@bj2200

3 жыл бұрын

Theres a recall on the catalytic convertor they changed mines for free 3 times now lol its sad but hey Atleast they do it for free

@brucehopkins8640

2 жыл бұрын

The converter problem happens because of the oil consumption

Lol I do not claim to be the smartest man alive but I suggest you think before you go along with this idea. This is a joke saying lmao. Don’t mess your car up.

Equinox problems

@Chevyboiz

Жыл бұрын

Which models got problems... My 2019 don't burn oil at a rapid speed

@edwoodfloor

Жыл бұрын

@@Chevyboiz 2012

And it IS NOT a recall!!

@LucasGarrow

6 жыл бұрын

Ethan James is too. Letter in the mail.

@smallish_mk3733

5 жыл бұрын

kinda in reference to your other comment but was this issue resolved in the 2015 engines? wife bought a brand new 2015 equinox I want her to get rid of it but she owes more than twice its trade in any advice? just rolled over 50k miles

@amberp5563

5 жыл бұрын

@@LucasGarrow does the letter just say your car or does it give any other details as to what years? From what I can find online, it is for the 2010-2012 and not my 2013.

@LucasGarrow

5 жыл бұрын

@@amberp5563 call your local dealer. Reference the service request 15285 here: gm.oemdtc.com/3953/15285-excessive-engine-oil-consumption-2011-chevrolet-equinox-gmc-terrain Tell them you would like to conduct an "oil consumption test" and it's very important you use those words. Mines 2012, 2013 has same engine.

@chesterwillger7017

5 жыл бұрын

It is only a recall for certain VIN numbers. We have the exact same engine that’s in the recall but it’s not covered because our VIN is not included

lmao your not going to fix the problem there is a serious issue with the motors 2.4l until it was fixed your car will continue to burn oil it takes a while for the dealer to admit there is a recall because its very expensive for them to fix and your car will be there for a few weeks or a week this shit is not going to fix it

Garbage disposal GMC

Gumout don't fix it it it needs pistons and rings GM's being sued over this pile of shit trade it off

Buy a ford.

@frankieavalanche1805

6 жыл бұрын

bbodinefan11 what are u doing reading about Gm mistakes?Ford has there fair share

@bbodinefan11

6 жыл бұрын

They all do. Im just a ford guy trying to give advice.

@frankieavalanche1805

6 жыл бұрын

bbodinefan11 think about your advice ,does it help same thing me saying buy a chev.

@bbodinefan11

6 жыл бұрын

You know I think you taking this a little hard.

@boosted2.4_sky

6 жыл бұрын

Just trading one problem for another