How to Check Oil Level Chevy Equinox 2.4 Liter 2010-2017

This video will demonstrate How to check the oil on the 2010 to 2017 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 Liter and include reading the level on the cross-etched area of the dipstick.
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Today we show how to check the oil on the 2010 to 2017 Chevy equinox
and will include reading the level on the cross-etched area of the dipstick.
For safety and accurate reading, make sure your engine has cooled down before checking the level.
Begin by pulling the hood lever under the driver side dashboard.
Open the safety lever under the hood, by pulling it to the right and lift up the hood.
On the passenger side of the engine, you’ll see a yellow ring, that's the oil dipstick handle. It's right in front of the engine oil filler cap.
With paper towel or rag ready, pull the dipstick all the way out of the tube
and wipe the oil off the tip.
Then, reinsert the dipstick all the way back into the tube.
Wait a few seconds and pull it back out.
while holding it level, look at the cross-etched area...
the oil should be anywhere in between it…
this one is in the middle in which is good, above or below this area, is bad.
here’s a better look at the cleaned cross-etched tip.
if below it, need to add oil, if above it, it’s too much.
I prefer it in middle.
reinsert it back in and if adding more oil, take the filler cap off here and using a funnel add as needed.
The type of oil is on the cap as well.
If you need to change the oil, click on the end-screen at the end of this video.
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[@JohnCRV]

This video will demonstrate How to check the oil on the 2010 to 2017 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4 Liter and include reading the level on the cross-etched area of the dipstick.

[@ActNaturally]

good upload

[@DreamWaves]

Got my son an Equinox for his first car, which are known to consume oil. Trying to check the oil on Chevy's bulb style dipstick design is a nightmare. You can put the stick in 5 times, and get 5 different oil level readings. I've literally checked the oil 10 times, and then just went with the level that it indicated the majority of the times checked. Since it is a thick, round design, it scrapes the residual oil that is in the tube as you pull it out and smears it all over. The simple flat metal stick that I have seen in every other vehicle I've ever owned over the past 30 years has worked just fine. Not sure what Chevy was trying to prove with re-inventing a dipstick, but whatever.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for your input.

[@savinogiovanni]

Thanks for these instructions. It is important to check the engine oil level for the longevity of the engine.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you

[@photocontrol]

Great tutorial John! I also always like to wait a few seconds once reinserting the dipstick again for a reading to make sure the oil has a chance to accurately re-coat the dipstick. Have a great weekend! 👍

[@giuseppegulino]

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[@JohnCRV]

Grazie amico mio della Sicilia.

[@Reviewing_Playing_and_More_RPM]

Truly something a lot of folks just don't do any more, but definitely good to know how. Have a great weekend John.

[@JohnCRV]

Definitely need to start doing it ourselves more these days. Take care Dennis.

[@lesliefranklin1870]

To be fair, all service stations used to check your oil for you.

[@rogelcalma3438]

I have 2016 chevy equinox i heard noise when accelerating speed

[@JohnCRV]

bring to a mechanic... soon not later...

[@1HarryH]

Nice presentation❤‍🔥Happy blessed spring season 🕊

[@JohnCRV]

Back at you Harry 👍 Thanks for the visit.

[@test24h6]

Thanks for these instructions. It is important to check the engine oil level for the longevity of the engine.

[@JohnCRV]

You bet. Thanks for the feedback.

[@RaffaeleFontana57]

Always great advice, John! Thanks so much my friend! greetings....Elio👍👍😊

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Elio. Stay well.

[@olakunleadewaleadegbile5301]

Simple thorough video

[@JohnCRV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the feedback.

[@AllenOxendine]

Thanks for sharing.. Returning Support with Full View and Like..

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks

[@BonGalabansafe]

Very good demonstration, thank you.

[@JohnCRV]

Youre welcome. 👍

[@ActNaturally]

Back for a visit and to show support, thanks so much John.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks.

[@VivianCastillo]

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnCRV]

Than you. My pleasure!

[@SpringendeDelfinchen1919]

Nice 👍🔝😀🚘

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you mu friend. Stay well. 👍

[@ActNaturally]

Good way to do it, thanks for sharing!

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks Mark.

[@VideoProduction100]

Good job my friend! 👍Greetings

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you Very much. Take care.

[@EnzoRapacciuolo]

Hi, very good! Like 40.

[@JohnCRV]

Thank you very much

[@christopherwest4902]

My Equinox started burning oil. It's only happened once and I'm hoping it's an isolated incident. It has been really hot out lately I don't know if that has something to do with it. Anyways if you have any insight on this or if you know of any history of this happening I would appreciate it because I really don't want to have to replace my engine. Please and thank you

[@JohnCRV]

I've seen some other comments on this and although we don't have this issue with the 2015 2.4 I did some research. Read this article and hope it helps..... gmauthority.com/blog/2021/08/2010-to-2013-chevy-equinox-prone-to-burning-oil-consumer-reports-says/

[@dnadnadna743]

dipstick doesnt work on equinox

[@christopherwest4902]

Thank you

[@JohnCRV]

You're welcome

[@livingyes]

well done!

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks Bob

[@rickj1983]

Would be helpful if the dipstick was in focus.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback, Hope you have a Great Day!

[@shannybug04]

Ty!!

[@JohnCRV]

YW

[@redscortgt93]

Do these engines have a reputation for using oil? Because the one I’m working on is not leaking oil anywhere it doesn’t burn oil out of the exhaust yet there’s never oil on the dipstick.

[@JohnCRV]

I hear that a lot but my son has 39,600 miles and never needed to add any oil.
Do you have a 4 cylinder?

[@redscortgt93]

@@JohnCRV It’s my friends car. It’s the 3.6 v6, 2014 Equinox.

[@JohnCRV]

@@redscortgt93 We have the 2.4 liter 4 c

[@redscortgt93]

@@JohnCRV Any ideas on the 3.6? lol I’m lost on it.

[@JohnCRV]

@@redscortgt93 It's not normal but it's hard to tell. Did you ask a dealer if there's an issue with the 3.6? There may be a recall, you never know.

[@tylercampbell6365]

It was easier when it said high low add

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks for the feedback,

[@billyb5057]

yes great mate important to check and top up engine oil
*big like👍Au👀full view always 🦘*

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks Billy

[@davestredulinsky]

An excellent demo and tips on changing the oil in the Chevy Equinox. Thank you, my friend.

[@JohnCRV]

Stay well Dave.

[@Mooseheadreactions]

Now does the Chevy equinox gotta be off or does it have to be on the car running or off to check the oil?

[@JohnCRV]

Always off

[@jeyajourneys]

Wow, that's so easy! Thank you so much! This brings so much confidence for me to do this myself!

[@JohnCRV]

I'm glad!

[@beebeesfuntasticadventures6110]

Fantastic tutorial.

[@JohnCRV]

Thanks

[@pisces2569]

Your close up of the dipstick is blurry so I can’t see where the oil is

[@JohnCRV]

Sorry. Yes, also because the oil was just changed its hard to see it when clear, but you may want to listen to the instructions given instead of the visual..