Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD has been produced from January, 2009 to January, 2015. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 264 horsepower on 6950 rpm and torque 301 Nm (Newton metres) on 5100 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Chevrolet Equinox 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 219 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11.8 litres per 100km (8.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 600 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 720 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Equinox version with front wheel drive and automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 AT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 7.9 seconds).
Chevrolet Equinox 2009

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD technical data

Model: Chevrolet Equinox 3.0 4WD
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2009. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 2994 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 264 HP ON 6950 RPM Torque: 301 NM ON 5100 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 219 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.8 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 9.8 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres (18.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.77m (length) 1.84m (width) 1.68m (height)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 889 litres
Gross weight: 2400 kg

Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD engine LF1

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2994 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 89 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.3 mm
Compression ratio 11.7 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Coolant capacity 10.2 litres (10.8 quarts)
Power 250 - 275 HP ON 6950 RPM
Torque 285 - 305 NM ON 5100 RPM
Engine manufacturer no data
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 7 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2012 onwards.

All Chevrolet Equinox crossover [2009 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 2.4

Most fuel efficient version

2.4 Petrol 182 HP 9.0 l/100km Front wheel
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 2.4 4WD 2.4 Petrol 182 HP 10.2 l/100km All wheel
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 3.0 Petrol 264 HP 11.8 l/100km Front wheel
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.0 4WD 3.0 Petrol 264 HP 11.8 l/100km All wheel
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

3.6 Petrol 301 HP 11.8 l/100km Front wheel
Chevrolet Equinox 2009 3.6 4WD

Most powerfull version (301 HP)

3.6 Petrol 301 HP 12.4 l/100km All wheel
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