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    The recall.

    I did on my 2011 2.4. Started using oil and timing chain rattling at around 90k miles. I have 145k miles now and uses no oil and has no blow-by. I reported the oil use and noise and the dealer took the car right in and got it done without question. I didn't even know about any recall.
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    PCV orifice clean-out, drill hole in intake manifold?

    I've seen your mod on YT. Pretty slick I must say. One thing concerns me about it is that it looks like all your crankcase vapors are directed only to the #4 intake. Wouldn't that accelerate carbon formation on those intake valves as opposed to tapping into the intake close to the throttle...
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    Who has the highest miles on their Equinox?

    142,000 here after a rough start. No major repairs since. I wonder how far I can expect to run before the wheels fall off.
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    2013 Chevy Equinox - unclogging PCV intake and fuel pump issue

    I smell a rat. If indeed your in-tank fuel pump partially failed while at the dealer the cost of replacing it sounds rediculously high IMO. If there is a problem with fuel flow from the tank it's more likely to be a fuel filter issue than the pump IMO. I'm with you on the problem, if it...
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    PCV orifice clean-out, drill hole in intake manifold?

    Wondering if it's possible to drill a tiny access hole in the intake manifold to allow the straw from a car cleaner can to spray the PCV orifice to keep it open. Of course one would block the hole when not used. I haven't had a manifold off to see if it's feasible but it would be a whole lot...
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