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    Engine misfire codes - P0300 & P0304

    Done that. Heads were off and valve job done to ensure no bent/damaged valves when timing chain broke...and chain on Bank #1 broke. No evidence of damage. As I mentioned, it only misfires at low speed or idle...and intermittently. Machinist is pulling the Bank #2 camshaft cover and inspecting...
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    2019 Equinox paint on hood edge is bubbling

    Yeah...aluminum. I have this same issue on my 2009 Expedition. It's not the PO's fault; it has to do with the assembly line. Aluminum requires specific cleaning and prep prior to paint. If any part is TOUCHED by bare skin, it disturbs this coating and will end up in bubbling of the paint. It...
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    Prices on GM extended warranty

    I bought a new Ford Fusion hybrid and was sold an extended warranty by the Ford dealer. At about 10 months, I got a call from Ford asking if I wanted to buy an extended warranty contract. I told them I bought one when I bought the car. I was told, "Not from Ford, you didn't." I immediately...
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    09 3.6 good?

    Good luck. Push rod engines are a thing of the past. Everything is direct injection and VVT now...and has been for about 15 years.
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    09 3.6 good?

    No, a completely different engine. It's what GM calls a "high feature" V6...which means "high $$$". The 2.4L 4 cylinder has about the same hp as the 3.4 V6...but...it's still got the GDI, VVT and DOHC. It's just a little easier to work on than the V6.
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    09 3.6 good?

    If you run a 3.6 to 10% of oil life, it'll never make it to 100k miles. Unlike the 3.4, the 3.6 has GDI, VVT and DOHC. It demands very clean, high quality oil at all times. 4k is a maximum oil change interval.
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    2013 LTZ AWD mech problems

    You're not alone.
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    09 3.6 good?

    Sounds like you answered your own question. Timing chains are at least $4k, parts and labor.
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    Why does GM intentionally leave out Super Cruise in the Equinox?

    ...if you wanna play bumper bowling.
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    When to do first oil change?

    Every 5 years or 100,000 miles. DexCool is notorious for attacking RTV if left longer.
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    Time and chain replacement

    Depends on the engine (I4 or V6), but most drop the whole cradle assembly, engine and transaxle together. Just easier out of the car. Especially the V6.
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    2009 Equinox Mylink upgrade

    Dude...you have WAAAAAAAY too much time on your hands.
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    Can someone PLEASE HELP..

    Common issue on these. Look it up online, there are several YouTube videos on this. Even a "fix", where you can bore out the office with a small drill bit. Did you resolve your brake/traction control problem yet?
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    When to do first oil change?

    First...ONLY use synthetic oil. It's what the manufacturers all use now. I always get my first oil change at 500 miles. On a new engine, you have metal particles that are floating around that can cause damage to a new engine, especially on a turbo. Years ago, I got a new truck and I worked for...
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    Why does GM intentionally leave out Super Cruise in the Equinox?

    DEI hired CEO of GM.
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