2.4 ecotec oil consumption fix

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2.4 ecotec oil consumption fix

GM made updates to its 2. As the crankcase's oil level drops owners experience bucking at low speeds, engine knocks and ticks, fouled-up spark plugs, and irreversible damage to critical components like the timing chain. And it's all made worse by an oil level monitoring system that doesn't do a darn thing until it's too late. There is good news, however, as multiple settlements have extended protections to certain owners. Let's take a look back at how we got here. GM switched to direct-injection for the 2. The new design relied heavily on low-tension oil control rings, spray jets, and a positive crankcase ventilation system to lower fricition, increase efficiency, and boost performance. Each piston has multiple control rings to maintain compression, transfer heat, and keep oil out of the combustion chamber. That last responsibility falls on the oil control ring which is found at the bottom of the control ring stack. As the piston moves up and down, the oil control ring scrapes oil off the cylinder walls and prevents it from exiting the crankcase. But the oil control rings GM chose are way too thin and wear down quickly allowing gaps to form in the ring's coating. Those gaps allow oil to sneak past and burn up in the combustion chamber.

And it's all made worse by an oil level monitoring system that doesn't do a darn thing until it's too late.

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The class action alleges defective piston rings are prone to premature wear and excessive engine oil consumption that causes damage to the Ecotec engines. The consolidated class action lawsuit arose from three separate actions: Berman v. General Motors, Hindsman v. General Motors and Sanchez v. General Motors.

2.4 ecotec oil consumption fix

The 2. General Motors produced this 2. At the basis of the 2. Like the original 2. It has a cast aluminum cylinder block with a highly rigid lower crankcase a reinforced "Gen II" block. The engine block also features direct-mounted accessories. Early engines were equipped with GKN forged connecting rods.

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Posting Quick Reply - Please Wait. Find More Posts by Soft Ride. Send a private message to Silverado Explore Our Forums. A Chevy Equinox Ecotec engine lawsuit alleges the piston rings, spray jets and PCV systems all contribute to oil consumption and engine damage. Refilled with fresh oil and a new filter, and I can report that after miles, there is NO noticeable change in the oil level. Now there's a lawsuit that wants Chevy to do something about it. As the crankcase's oil level drops owners experience bucking at low speeds, engine knocks and ticks, fouled-up spark plugs, and irreversible damage to critical components like the timing chain. They might make an allowance. RIT 77 Replies. In addition, owners allege the SUVs don't have adequate warning systems to protect the vehicles from negative effects of oil consumption problems. The engines also contribute to the oil consumption due to spray jets that spray oil onto the piston skirts and cylinder walls. This allows even more oil than normal to sneak past and faulty or worn rings into the combustion chamber. If these engines get 2. As complaints continued to pour in, GM offered a special coverage adjustment in May of

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Explore Our Forums. I was a ASE master tech for several years having worked on cars for 40 years. Should I go on? There is good news, however, as multiple settlements have extended protections to certain owners. The engines also contribute to the oil consumption due to spray jets that spray oil onto the piston skirts and cylinder walls. GM says repairs will be made for free based on warranty coverage and that the warranty will be extended to 7. View Public Profile. Dealer wouldnt give her a breakdown of what they were doing for free. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Originally Posted by CathedralCub. Please consider creating a new thread. Insert Quotes Quotes Post Reply. Equinox owners, put down those quarts of oil. Thread Tools.