Chevy Equinox Oil Burning Fix Will it Work? 

Great to see you back here. Nice to hear Buster is still going strong. Interesting fixes for these engine problems. 👍

I thought this video said it would be straight to the point! Had to listen to a LONG history prelude first. I think this method loses a lot of viewers. (Especially those with ADD.)

195,000 miles on my 13 terrain. I use bardahl no smoke with stop leak. Reduces the oil consumption to about 1/10 a quart every thousand miles. Every 1000 miles as well remove the intake and clean the oil that collects inside the manifold. Car runs beautifully with a lil tlc.

Well, back in the day when we had this problem. We would put a quart of automatic transmission fluid in the oil And run it till the next oil change Usually would take care of it

My 2010 Malibu 2.4L Ecotec has an oil consumption problem, I use *Yamalube Ring Free Plus* in the gasoline and 5 fluid ounces of *Seafoam* in the oil crankcase. Just did my second Seafoam treatment last week, will have to see how much oil is used in the next 2000 miles, so far I have noticed much better power and fuel economy has improved. Yamalube Ring Free Plus has a shock treatment of 2 fluid ounces per gallon of gasoline and then change your oil after using up that tank of fuel.

These cars burn soooo much freaking oil! I have a 2017 and my wife started using it for door dash and this car goes though 5QTs a month. The oil consumption issue with this 2.4 eco-tech engine is a huge problem. I have to check the oil once a week and usually had 1/2 to 1 quart.

Good to see you posting again Luke! It's always sad to lose a good friend or family member. Although none of us will make it out alive, it's still sad. Knowing someone like that makes life better, because they will always be a part of your good memories. As to the car burning oil, I hope the Seafoam works for you. I've always had to replace the rings to solve that kind of problem. I was glad to see the larger tires solved the bottoming out problem on the Buick.

Well Chevy " use " to make pretty good vehicles.. But yeah, it's past tense now!!

I'm getting Cataclean tomorrow mine failed emissions said i have a bad cat but it's probably just clogged.I've heard great things about Cataclean!Has anyone tried it if they failed emissions?

I'm getting Cataclean tomorrow mine failed emissions said i have a bad cat but it's probably just clogged.I've heard great things about Cataclean!Has anyone tried it if they failed emissions?

I'm getting Cataclean tomorrow mine failed emissions said i have a bad cat but it's probably just clogged.I've heard great things about Cataclean!Has anyone tried it if they failed emissions?

Or... You can remove the intake manifold and drill from the blowback hole itself on the opposite side. But not to big of a hole. Make sure to angle your drill bit some to not drill into the MAP sensor.

Does anyone know how to tell if your welding wire is actually going into the pcv valve.. like how far in is the wire supposed to go. I drilled the hole in the same spot he did but I just want to make sure the wire is going in to the pcv valve.

My man not only had to become a mechanic in order to own a 2.4 but also had to become an engineer and inventor. Kinda makes you wonder why smart people like this buy these turds in the first place. I wonder this about myself. But my 2017 terrain will be paid off soon( owe $2,500) at 90k miles and burns 1.5 qts in between 4,000 mi oil changes . It will be sold/traded in for what ever I can get and I’m washing my hands with GM. And even American made vehicles from now on. The quality is trash. Sadly enough, if a man wants a reliable vehicle now days he’s gotta buy a foreign.

Piss poor engineering by the geniuses at GM

Thanks for your videos. Just bought my 16 year old daughter a 2012 equinox with 118,000. Got a good deal and now I know why. It just had a fresh oil change when we bought it and after the first full tank of gas, it used almost a quart of oil. Also the blow by was strong from the oil cap like yours was. I changed to the pressure relief oil cap to prevent any main seals blowing. I also added 1/2 can of seafoam to the fuel. I plan on doing seafoam in the oil before the next oil change. I did the test of plugging pcv hose to hear the whistle and I did not get one so I’m guessing I need to drill a hole and clean the orifice. Is the drill hole precise or just pretty close to where you did? It’s hard to see from the video of exact location of drilling. Also… would you suggest adding a pcv valve in original oil cap or just staying with the new cap with the pressure relief built in and clean orifice every 5-10,000 miles?

I'm sorry that you got this because you lost a treasured person in your life. I'll watch the video you linked about her now. I hope this worked ... sounds risky to me, but that engine is pretty far gone, so worth the try. Glad to hear that Buster's still going strong.

I found another way to fix it... Trade it in on another car! That actually fixed all the problems and I don't have to give it a 2nd thought.. :)

Excess pressure in the crank case. Drill a hole in the oil filler cap and install a PVC valve. This excess pressure also contributes to premature failure of the rear main seal

Get Lucas oil stop leak you won't burn that much oil

Looking forward to the next video. In a different video they took the spark plugs out and poured the seafoam in the holes and let it sit for 24 hours.

Hey cuz do you think the seafoam thing will work for valve stem seals?

I had a 2006 ctv that went thru a quart every 200+ miles----- turned out it was only the Pcv valve

Cat is clogged that’s why you didn’t see the smoke

Oil is the least of the problems with the equinox. The timing belt issue will destroy the engine soon.

I have a 2012 GMC Terrain with with the same issue. I mean had. There was a issue with the rings and pistons. Went through the process the dealer needed to prove it used oil. It did . In short the engine was rebuilt under factory . And now it uses no oil.

I have a question about these engines and one of the fixes I've seen. Some people put a hole in the oil fill cap and run a line around to the back of the back of the air box. Am I wrong in thinking that would just increase the oil consumption?

I did the sea foam and let it sit over night. Gave it the beans the next day and it looked like a Stage 2 tune 24V. Felt bad for the car behind us

Im gonna try some of suggestions with the seafoam (even though idk how to in crankcase part) Is there a place i can purchase a cap made like yours that will help?

Is yhis video about a car burning oil or about peiple?

Would this help a 2015 equinox?

Every four cylinder I’ve owned has had air blowing when oil cap is removed

Thanks for your insight. i have a 2011. How come the damn light doesn't come on when it's over a qt low is beyond my comprehension. Shame on Chevrolet. Shouldn't have to watch it like a 2 yr old child.

The MAIN thing to prolong engine from destruction is CHANGING OIL REGULARLY- even synthetic oil..

To much talkn just fix it already

My 2011 had the same issue. Turns out chevy had recalled it for oil consumption problems. They ended up replacing my engine at 100k miles. Im now at 220k miles and it started again.

See the Liquid piston engine , It will be the next engine

How your cabin you built I have not seen a video of it in a long time I say you had did some changes on it.

COULD IT BE THE PCV VALVE? AFTER I CHANGED IT ON 2008 CORROLLA I CAN SEE THE POWER INCREASED NO MORE LAG LIKE BEFORE.

Nice video good ideas too bad the nice lady didn't buy a Toyota Highlander or RAV4 well of course then you wouldn't be able to make this video

Let's stay focuse

So did this work? Is it still burning oil? Do you still have high levels of blow by into crankcase?

Don't feel bad, my equinox was using 5 quart in about 300 miles at 40000 miles

I honestly don't think it burns oil. See, the front crank shaft seal needs to be replaced roughly every 30k-40k miles. It starts out leaking about a quart every 100 miles or so. Whats happening is the timing wheel/harmonic wheel is spraying the oil downwards to the ground. If you look behind the passenger side tire on the engine you will see oil all over. This is after a long period of time without fixing it. If you don't replace it the car will start to buck a bit as your driving and can also buck real bad at stop lights. Im gonna make a video tomorrow. Unfortunately this car is our family vehicle so it must always work🙏 I will NEVER buy a G.M. product made after 1999 ever again...I have a 88 one ton G.M.C.and it is truly like a rock💪💪💪🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💪💪💪🏆🏆🏆

Hey Luke great to see you doing a video again. Not that I haven't watch the others I just don't understand a lot about the alternate fuel thing. This interest me because I have a little bit of a different problem and wondered if you've come across this and what solution you might have to try outside of surgery! Lol My 4-cylinder 1997 Suzuki sidekick has a bit of a different problem. It was running rich and had a misfire we've gotten that taken care of but apparently fuel is somehow getting past whatever and dumping into my oil a lot. So when I do an oil change the oil appears very thin and smells a lot of gas. When I start it up after the engine is totally cool down or upon first start up in the morning there will be some smoke. I have been using Lucas high mileage oil treatment oil change trying to add thickness to the oil and more lubricating properties. But I worry about it and I've spent a ton of money recently on repairs and don't really have money to spend yet I don't want to have to replace an engine either! Any ideas for additives or things that I could do that might help? I have to change my oil every 45 days because I drive 3000 Miles and that. Of time. I've always been religious about changing the oil.

It might be easier to add the seafoam to the gas when it is at about 1/4 a tank of gas. That is 16 oz per 4 gallons. I did that and used CRC GDI valve cleaner. I think it gets through and cleans the rings as well. Now to see how fast it goes through oil.

So did you drill that through the outside and plug it? To avoid removing the entire intake?

Can you spray throttle body cleaner in the hole to help clean it more?

Just fixed it. Traded it in for a Dodge.

Iv done a new timing chain new could new sensors ECT still ha ing rouf idle and stalling and little oil usage any idea

Excellent video and I love the "Jeff the Custodian" music!!

145,000 miles on my 2015- never had a problem other than a water pump at 112,000 miles!

My 2012 has 240k on it. I keep up on the oil and check it often. Yes I have noticed it uses oil. My gf has a 2017 and hers uses oil too but she doesn't check it much. I've told her she needs to keep up on it

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Nice video thanks for help with equinox

Are you saying oil or all ?

Did it work

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