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Chevy 2005 Equinox,dealing with coolant loss issues as discussed in the "Cooling System Fluids" page. Figure this is a mechanical topic....The degas tank. Everyone has a different view on how EXACTLY this operates, so I'm a bit confused. On a Chevy Equinox degas tank there is a bottom hose...

A puzzling situation in our 2005 Chev Equinox with 133,000 km on it. I have maintained the system well over the years. Lately, the coolant level has been dropping to below the "Fill Cold" line about 1"-2". With the vehicle cold, I open the pressurized cap on the degas bottle to add more coolant...

I just recently had an oil & filter change at my usual place of auto service. Upon returning home and checking things out like I usually do, I discover they've used a Honeywell oil filter, possibly a "Defense" one. Anyone know much about these filters? Truck will run about 6000 km or 6 months on...

For newer vehicles that have the pressurized coolant tank (no visible rad or rad cap) does the coolant re-circulate? It looks like it leaves the bottom of the tank, goes to the engine area and returns via a smaller hose at the top. Wondering if draining and re-filling this tank every spring and...