Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption. Chevrolet Equinox 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Equinox 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, or 3.6L 🢒 Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption

Cause

Correction

Faulty cylinder head gaskets and/or cracking or other damage to the cylinder heads and engine block cooling system passages. Refer to Diagnostic Starting Point - Vehicle .

Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to overheat.

•	Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection for the 3.6L engine.

•	Perform a cylinder leak down test.

•	Inspect the cylinder heads and engine block for damage to the coolant passages and/or a faulty head gasket.

•	Repair or replace as required.