Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD
Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2009. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.6 litres, which produces power of 264 horsepower on 6500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Chevrolet Equinox 2005 - 2009 version and torque 339 Nm (Newton metres) on 2300 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, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Chevrolet Equinox 3.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.
Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.

Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD technical data
Model: | Chevrolet Equinox 3.6 Sport 4WD | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2008. January ... 2009. January | ||
Engine: | 3564 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 264 HP ON 6500 RPM | Torque: | 339 NM ON 2300 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | no data | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | no data |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres (20.6 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.81m (width) 1.76m (height) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 860 litres |
Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD engine LY7
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 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 | 3564 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 6 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 94 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 85.6 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.2 : 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 2005 3.6 Sport 4WD oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.7 litres (6 quarts) |
Power | 240 - 275 HP ON 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 - 345 NM ON 2300 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | no data |
Start of production (year) | 2003 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
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All Chevrolet Equinox crossover [2005 - 2009] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
3.4 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Front wheel |
Chevrolet Equinox 2005 3.4 4WD
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds |
3.4 Petrol | 185 HP | 11.0 l/100km | All wheel |
Chevrolet Equinox 2008 3.6 Sport
Jan 2008 — Jan 2009 Most powerfull version (264 HP) |
3.6 Petrol | 264 HP | - | Front wheel |
Chevrolet Equinox 2008 3.6 Sport 4WD
Jan 2008 — Jan 2009 Most powerfull version (264 HP) |
3.6 Petrol | 264 HP | - | All wheel |