HHR common oil leaks?
01-06-2015, 09:19 AM
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The tool looks like a metric 3/8's drive socket a short extension and scut down Allen wrench taped up and a open end combo wrench to turn it. I still think a little longer extension and a 3/8's ratchet will do the job, I have changed out these o rings, did not have to drop the transmission but I can't recall the socket size
03-17-2021, 07:10 AM
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hey guys, we have an 06 LT with the 2.4, 150K miles. Ive been under it doing rotors, struts, tires etc and have noticed the lower engine and trans areas were wet with oil. thought it was trans fluid but after checking its level, it is fine. So theres engine oil leaking somewhere allowing it to puddle on the starter and the front lower head area. filter cap apppears to be tight, and somehow the oil level was not low when i last checked. tried cleaning it off but apparently its been leaking for a while.
Whats the common leak points on these engines? thanks
Whats the common leak points on these engines? thanks
03-17-2021, 07:41 AM
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6 year old thread. Tylerz71 you quoted hasn't been logged in since then.
03-17-2021, 08:00 AM
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And he never confirmed his oil leak, oil filter cap o-ring, oil pressure sending unit, oil filler cap seal, valve cover gasket, sloppy funnel use when putting oil in, or while changing oil filter. But thank you for confirming your method of identifying your oil leak problem area. Welcome to the site
08-17-2022, 04:38 PM
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Question regarding the oil return hose from the Pan to the engine
08-17-2022, 05:13 PM
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I’m not aware of a hose from the engine to the oil pan in the Ecotec engines in an HHR
the oil cooler has 2 orings to seal to the engine block.
the hoses from the thermostat housing to the oil cooler then to the tee in the lower rad hose are for coolant transfer. They do not go to the oil pan.
perhaps you could post a photo , please
the oil cooler has 2 orings to seal to the engine block.
the hoses from the thermostat housing to the oil cooler then to the tee in the lower rad hose are for coolant transfer. They do not go to the oil pan.
perhaps you could post a photo , please
