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Your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is a versatile compact SUV, but it will require some TLC to keep it running in tip-top shape. Make sure you stick to its oil maintenance schedule. Find out what you should look out for when getting an oil change for your 2011 Chevy Equinox, from how often to do it to its oil capacity and the best type of oil to use in it.

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Your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is a versatile compact SUV, but it will require some TLC to keep it running in tip-top shape. Image source: Chevrolet Pressroom.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Trims

Note:  Note: The maintenance schedule described in this article is specifically for the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4L. Maintenance tasks and schedules can vary between different engines/trims. Refer to your vehicle’s service manual for complete information on the scheduled maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Oil Change Interval

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Not only is there an insufficient number of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU countries, but the vast majority of these do not charge quickly enough, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)

Not only is there an insufficient number of electric charging points along the road networks in most EU countries, but the vast majority of these do not charge quickly enough, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).

ACEA is alerting policy makers to this double problem – which risks stalling market uptake of electric cars – a week ahead of the European Parliament’s vote on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).

Six EU countries do not have a single charging point per 100km of road. 17 countries have less than five charging points per 100km of road, with just five possessing more than 10 chargers for every 100km of streets.

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Brian England, Tues, Sept 20, 2022

You may have noticed that scheduling your vehicle for service has become harder. Auto Repair Shops are often booked two to three weeks out now. That’s quite a shift from pre-pandemic days when you could get your vehicle scheduled for service within a week. So, what’s changed? Actually, quite a lot and it isn’t just due to a labor shortage. Here are some of the reasons for the back log at BA Auto Care and other auto service centers:

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1. Labor shortage is an issue, but it has been an issue for more than 20 years. It is getting worse in the auto repair industry, especially for qualified technicians. In the United States, we are short 50,000 auto technicians and that number is climbing. With that said, BA Auto Care has not changed the number of technicians we had on staff before or

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Searching through the listings at auction sites like Copart and IAA can be a great way to find crazy bargains, as long as you’re willing to put some elbow grease into repairing a vehicle. This 2004 Ferrari 360 Modena, though, will really put that willingness to the test.

Offered for sale by IAA, this V8-powered Ferrari is for sale in Florida, where it apparently went for a swim. The specific circumstances that led to it being underwater are not made clear—whether it was accidentally driven into a body of water or the victim of flooding is not stated—but that’s kind of academic.

One way or another, the 360 Modena did not enjoy its wet adventure and is now—to use a technical mechanics’ term—yucky. Photos of the Ferrari’s interior show that the seats, the center console, and the dash are covered in green mold, which in addition to being gross, …

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Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Quick Facts

  • Car sharing apps provide a method for vehicle owners to make money through short-term rentals.
  • Renters can seek specific models to use for extended test drives before making a purchase online or at a dealership.
  • Hosts can offset their ownership expenses by car sharing; renters can enjoy desirable vehicles not otherwise available at traditional car rental companies.

Car sharing has become popular in recent years as a short-term rental solution. A car share service may be ideal for those who only need a vehicle for a few days or specific occasions. While you may consider a traditional rental company when you travel or need temporary wheels, it’s worth weighing all your options.

Vehicle owners should also consider the favorable benefits of car sharing. If you own a newer vehicle, understand that it’s an asset that costs you money every day. Loan payments, insurance, and depreciation

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