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My 2014 has an exhaust smell in the cabin which is more noticeable when idling. I read online that the exhaust manifolds crack. Well today I’m getting into this and it’s a bitch. The secondary air injection is in the way on this model to access the exhaust manifold heat shield. Finally got the heat shield of and can see a crack... Now trying to remove and replace it. Got the O2 sensor out and it’s in bad shape!

This ended up completely failing and had a rebuilt tranny installed.

Replaced the #4 fuel injector and that seemed to have solved the issue.

Interesting! Wasn't aware of this.

That 43 number goes to a volvo according to this ebay listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Volvo-S60-01-07-Rear-Right-Passenger-Quarter-Window-Glass-43R000016-/123200437009

How many miles? The 2011 equinox has some service bulletins and the emissions are covered to 150k I believe with special coverage. There's also a fuel pump recall. The cat converter they did for free on my 2011 and fuel pump.

I'm having an issue I can't seem to figure out. I have a scanner and was able to pull some codes but here's what' happening. Randomly, the car will loose power, traction control light and check engine light come on. Here''s what comes up: U0100-71 Lost communication with transmission control module-invalid data (brake control module) U0100-71 Lost communication with transmission control module-invalid data (brake control module) P0300-00 Engine misfire detected (ECM) P124B-00 Cylinder 4 injector high control circuit shorted to control circuit Cleared the codes and the car ran normal for a day or so, then same thing happened and same codes. Took the plastic off the engine and inspected wiring, wiggled wires to see if I can get it to happen again thinking maybe there's a break somewhere with the loss of communication. But nothing. Ran it again fine, but then started to misfire and lights came on. Codes this time were only: U0100-71 Lost communication with transmission control module-invalid data (brake control module) U0100-71 Lost communication with transmission control module-invalid data (brake control module) P0300-00 Engine misfire detected (ECM) I also recall a few months ago, a couple of times my radio would turn off and on by itself like it lost power for a second. This made me think I had some sort of communication or loose power somewhere. I did install a new alternator and battery like 6 months ago so I checked all connections and they are fine. It's random. What could it be? Bad injector but intermittent? Don't they usually just go bad? Shorted wiring causing intermittent issue or loss of communication back to control module? Brake control module issue? ECM issue?

They look like they are in good shape. Any numbers or tags on the inside?

what year make and model is your car?

So I had some problems with slippage during some of the hot days. Bought this 2014 chevy equinox AWD used with about 90k on it and I guess the tranny was never serviced. Drained and refilled the fluid in the transmission, which was only about 4 quarts or so (need to flush to get it all) and it was black. Did it again in a week or so to mix in some good fluid. Car ran alright but instead of a slippage, it started to develop a hard shift. Next day, started to drive it and it would all of a sudden rev out like its in neutral. Coasted the car to the side of the road and moved the shifter, but would not engage into drive or reverse. i shut the car off and restarted and then it would go into drive (electronic control) but after a few feet it would pop back into a neutral state with the shift indicator in drive. No codes, no lights.

Fixed this and all good!

My other 2014 chevy equinox stared to make noise and after about a week or so it good enough of a hum to be able to identify what wheel was making the noise. I looked around online for a replacement but ended up going with the AC Delco OE from rock auto because the price was less than some of the aftermarket moog and second like versions at the major retailers. Replaced and working good. If you do one of these, you need a slide hammer to get it out, even though it's bolted in.

Got 4 tires mounted and balanced yesterday at a local tire store.They did a great job. I ended up going with a middle of the road all season tire. They sold me 4 a Kelly Edge A/S 225/65HR17 for $100 each plus mounting and balancing. the tire itself seems to have good reviews https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/kelly-edge-as

So a quick update on this, I still have not received this order and got a couple of emails saying they are out of stock. Supposed to ship today from the manufacturer.

That's got to be your exhaust rattling more than likely. Take it to a meineke or local shop that has a welder to see if they can weld a hanger in place for you.

I just ordered this again and its still 3.99 a quart. I ordered enough to get free shipping and used code SAVE30 for another $10 off. Came out to like $3.63 a quart after tax and free shipping. Can't beat that!

Here's a website that has a catalog of older Chevy manuals. There are more than 368 various Chevrolet related Manuals, Booklets, Bulletins and Information (pre-1960), totaling over 26400 pages which are Online for everyone's use. This information is provided FREE and is for research and to help promote the preservation of the Pre & Post-War Chevrolets for future generations. This page is updated regularly with new additions. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/

Here in the US, Advance Auto Parts is one of the big 3 aftermarket auto parts companies.

What auto parts do you buy there?

Lately I've been finding great prices on Amazon and Rock Auto, but mostly Amazon because of prime so I voted Amazon.

Looks like it could be an aftermarket muffler and pipe for like a honda, vw or similar compact car. Are there any engraved numbers on any of the pipe or muffler?

Starting this topic because I'd like to see what everyone is using. I'm currently using Mpow Car Phone Holder which I picked up from Amazon and it works pretty good. I previously had a TaoTronics Car Phone Mount Holder from Amazon that did not hold up well and I had to return it. They sent me a new one though because I had issues with it and refunded me. Both were under $10. I'm also looking at these magnetic holder which seem very nice, specifically Nato Smart Mount. What is everyone using?

So, usually I would go to Valvoline to get my oil changes or do them myself but lately because I've gone to the dealer for some repair, I noticed two of them doing full synthetic 5w-30 Dexos oil changes for $39.99. That's the best price for a full synthetic oil change I have seen and since my GM cars need to have that oil, it's a great deal. So just sharing, if you have a GM car or truck, check the dealer for their oil change prices, they are getting very competitive.

Genuine parts is the mother company of Napa which is why I'm posting it in here. Blackstone has sold its stake in UK-based auto parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to listed US trade buyer Genuine Parts Company in a deal giving the business an enterprise value of $2bn. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/09/25/genuine-parts-buying-europes-second-largest-auto.html http://www.unquote.com/uk/official-record/3006732/blackstone-sells-aag-to-genuine-parts-company-for-usd2bn

I thought this was in an interesting article if true, in the NY Post today. Carl Icahn, activist investor and shareholder rights champion, can add a third title to his résumé: bathroom monitor. Auto Plus, Icahn’s car parts distributor, has started monitoring the bathroom breaks taken by the Kennesaw, Ga., company’s drivers, The Post has learned. The company requires its drivers, who make runs to service stations to deliver car parts, to log out and then back in when they leave for and return from the facilities, said one part-time Massachusetts driver, speaking on background. The drivers, who earn $11 an hour, still get paid for the potty breaks, but the company monitors their runs to the john so they are not abused, according to the worker. The bathroom monitoring was one of several belt-tightening measures Auto Plus implemented this year, the driver said. It also ended holiday pay, dental and eye coverage and disability benefits for its part-time drivers, who represent the largest portion of its workers, he said. The bathroom monitoring is “ridiculous,” the driver said. “When I asked the human resources person if she has to log her bathroom breaks, she refused to respond.” “I was told that it was a way to keep track when drivers were ready [to make deliveries],” the driver beefed. “How long does it take to take a leak?” When contacted Monday, Andrew Langham, an Icahn Enterprises lawyer, said, “We have over 1,200 stores and this is the first we are hearing of these problems.” Separately, the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau on Sept. 20 filed a demand letter to Auto Plus on behalf of the driver, alleging that he has been accruing sick time at a rate that falls below the state legal minimum since Jan. 1, according to a copy of the letter reviewed by The Post. Icahn bought Auto Plus for $340 million in 2015 and found it to be a poorly run business, a source said. http://nypost.com/2017/09/25/carl-icahns-car-parts-company-logs-employee-bathroom-breaks/