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Old 01-27-2022, 04:21 AM   #6
wpbharry
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Re: 2022 GM Malibu Not a Viable Option

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Originally Posted by maxwedge View Post
My wife's 2021. Equinox 1.5 turbo is surprisingly responsive, the smaller turbo spools pretty quickly. Given a choice I would have preferred a non turbo engine. Gotta use a pretty specific Dexos 2 oil. Been averaging about 27mpg, it hasn't reached 32 degrees here in a month!
My Fusion with the 1.5L is very responsive as well. Considering an Equinox to replace it if the chip shortage ever goes away. I don't mind the higher oil change prices, but that $300 battery because of stop/start was an eye-opener.
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