Power Steering Cooler Location On A 2011 Chevy Equinox And What Is Needed For Flat Towing
Question:
Does the 4 cylinder Equinox 2011 have the power steering cooler? How can I tell?
asked by: Claudia
Expert Reply:
If your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has a power steering cooler, it will be located on the front bumper core, behind the front fascia. I am including a picture to the right that will show the power steering cooler on a similar Equinox. The picture is taken after the front fascia has been removed from the vehicle. To see if you have a power steering cooler on your vehicle, you will need to look underneath the vehicle to see if there is a cooler attached to the front bumper core.
When installing the Roadmaster Base Plate Kit, part # RM-523160-5 on your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox the power steering cooler does not have to be removed, it will just need to be relocated to the main receiver brace of the base plate kit.
There are a couple more items you will need before you can safely tow the Equinox. For a tow bar, you will need one that is compatible with XL style base plates like the RoadMaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. I am including a link to a video review on the Falcon 2 tow bar.
I also recommend safety cables and a light kit as required by law. For safety cables, I recommend the Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables, part # RM-643. For a temporary lighting solution, use the Magnetic Towing Light Kit, # RM-2120. These lights have a magnet that will stick to a flat metal surface and plug into a 4-flat on the tow vehicle. For a more permanent solution, I recommend the Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness, # 38955. I have included an installation video and demonstration video of this kit for reference.
You will also want to check with the manufacturer and/or your vehicle owners manual for instructions on the proper procedure for towing your vehicle because some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle disconnect, drive line disconnect, or free-wheeling hubs before they can be towed.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tail Light Isolating Diode System with Wiring Harness
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Hopkins
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Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Bypasses Vehicle Wiring
- Removable Tail Light Kit
- 20 Foot Long Harness
- Universal
- Magnetic Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6000 lbs
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Crossbar
- Fits Roadmaster Base Plates - Direct Connect
- Stores on RV
- Standard
- Roadmaster
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RoadMaster 68" Single Hook, Coiled Safety Cables - 6,000 lbs
- Safety Cables
- Coiled Cables
- 68 Inch Long
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Snap Hooks
- Coated Cables
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Roadmaster
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