Why does my Chevy Equinox use so much oil?
A Chevy Equinox Ecotec engine lawsuit alleges the piston rings, spray jets and PCV systems all contribute to oil consumption and engine damage. In addition, owners allege the SUVs don’t have adequate warning systems to protect the vehicles from negative effects of oil consumption problems.
Are there any problems with the Chevy Equinox?
85 problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2013 Equinox.
What kind of engine does Chevy Equinox have?
It’s no secret that the Equinox’s 2.4-liter EcoTech engine has problems with excessive oil consumption. Now there’s a lawsuit that wants Chevy to do something about it. In the end, the plaintiffs claim the EcoTec 2.4-liter piston rings can’t maintain a sufficient seal within the crankcase.
When did I Buy my Chevy Equinox car?
I bought my 2013 chevy Equinox in July of 2019, about a month after buying it my husband checked the oil and the oil wasnt even on the dipstick. After that we kept an eye on it and every week we have to put at least a quart of oil in the vehicle.
A Chevy Equinox Ecotec engine lawsuit alleges the piston rings, spray jets and PCV systems all contribute to oil consumption and engine damage. In addition, owners allege the SUVs don’t have adequate warning systems to protect the vehicles from negative effects of oil consumption problems.
85 problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2013 Equinox.
It’s no secret that the Equinox’s 2.4-liter EcoTech engine has problems with excessive oil consumption. Now there’s a lawsuit that wants Chevy to do something about it. In the end, the plaintiffs claim the EcoTec 2.4-liter piston rings can’t maintain a sufficient seal within the crankcase.
When did Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 Ecotec come out?
Evidently this is not an uncommon occurrence with the Direct Injection 2.4 Ecotec starting with the 2010 model year. I added 1/2 qt. and will track the level until the next oil change.