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    Transmission Care

    I had my trans service by an independent oil service station. They charged $125 plus hazardous disposal fee and they did a drain and fill (appx. 4.5 qts). I watched a lot of 'Youtube' videos, so I'll try the drain, measure and fill. You can buy these long skinny funnels from the Dollar Tree. AC...
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    Oil change to full synthetic

    I will not try to sell you on any particular brand of oil, but make sure it meets the basic requirements like viscosity (i.e. 5W-30, 10W-30), DEXOS1 Gen 2, API SN Plus, SN, SL, GF5, GF4. I personally have been using Costco Kirkland brand 'Full Synthetic' and AC Delco oil filters for 3yrs now...
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    2021 - stop/start does not seem to work?

    From my experience with my NOX, there could be two things why it is not working. First, the battery charge my not be high enough (i.e 12.3v, 65%) when you start up the vehicle. Secondly, previous owner had installed the Start Stop Eliminator cable. When I would charge my battery over night, the...
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    Towing My 2022 Equinox LS AWD

    I get the 'RV Magazine' and in the March 2023 issue, it gives instructions on how to tow both FWD and AWD.
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    Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

    I have a 2019 LT with 2.0L which took 4.5 qts (Drain & Fill).
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    Bad/Low Battery

    Now that my NOX is 4 yrs old, i've noticed that the AutoStop was not activating this past summer. I had charged (6a Automatic) the battery overnight. Presto, the AutoStop is working again for awhile. Yes, my battery is weak and needs to be replaced soon. I need to turn off the auto headlights...
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    Cross Country for the 4th time in 6 years!

    I drive a 2019 Redline edition with a 2.0L turbo and tow pkg. I pull my 16ft TT (loaded wt 2800lbs) with surge brakes. Connected using a weight distribution hitch. I drove from west coast to grand canyon, Flagstaff and Phoenix averaging about 65mph. Passing speeds of 75-80 mph. Yes, watch your...
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    USB Music

    I have a 2019 NOX. First, I have my USB thumb drive connected inside the center compartment, so as to free up the front port to connect my charge cable for my cell phone (and play music also too). I have tried using the front USB port, selected the USB (shows name of thumb drive) on the touch...
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    fill tube and cap

    Your Oil cap has been over tighten.The oil cap has an oil ring, so that quarter turn cap, snugged, is all you need. You may need to clean the cap and/or filler tube mating surfaces of contaminates, add a film of oil to the oil ring so as not to stick together.
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    Issue entering a city as a destination in Navigation

    What you've experienced is the safety lockout that most manufacturers have placed on their Navagation system. It is like texting on your cell phone, you have to take your eyes off the road to type right? Same with entering info into the Nav. Also, the system does not know if it is the driver or...
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    2020 Premier 2.0L Gas Mileage

    I have a 2019 with a 2.0 Turbo, 14 gal fuel tank which avg 26mpg combined. I get 28mpg Hwy when I travel.
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    Brake Controller

    I have a 2019 Equinox with a factory tow package. I tow a 16ft Travel Trailer and occationally rent a trailer from U-Haul. I had installed the Tekonsha Prodigy 902502 RF Brake Controller. This setup does not need under dash wiring. I had also changed out the original 7-way plug to the Hopkins...
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    Hitch cover thumb screw failure...

    Had the same problem with my 2019 Equinox. First time it was completely gone thing it was stolen. I bought a replacement from eBay and used two sets of Hex head screws, washers and a lock nut. This would prevent it from vibrating loose or the casual thief.
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