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Old 08-06-2013 | 01:06 PM
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tune up for chevy hhr LT

how to tune it up and what parts do I need?
Old 08-06-2013 | 01:15 PM
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spark plugs..take out old, install new.

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Old 08-06-2013 | 03:21 PM
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Throw in a new air filter, and do the normal inspections: tires, shocks/struts, top up fluids (windshield, oil) etc.
Old 08-06-2013 | 04:43 PM
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Tune up today isn't what they used to be. Plugs depending on mileage and how it's running, filter if it needs it.
Old 08-07-2013 | 12:10 PM
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Yea go with the original ac plugs there good for 90,000 miles air filter is good for 50,000 miles depending on were you live and put a little anti seize compound toward the top of the thread of the spark plug and your good to go.The gap is 0.40 if not mistaken fireman george is right

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Old 08-07-2013 | 12:27 PM
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Sparkplug gap is .040 for the 2.2l and 2.4l . (.035 for the SS 2.0l)
Old 08-07-2013 | 07:21 PM
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BUT, don't try to re gap them out of the box! They really are pre gapped and you will be buying a new set if you try to change the gap, just like I did last week. The new plugs have a different type of cathode and it cannot take touching.

Or, is that an electrode?

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Old 08-08-2013 | 02:42 PM
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They always run better after a wash and wax. And faster.
Old 08-19-2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by whopper
Throw in a new air filter, and do the normal inspections: tires, shocks/struts, top up fluids (windshield, oil) etc.
thank you Whooper my air filter,new tires new struts and all my fluid is all good I just need to change the spark plugs.
Old 08-19-2013 | 03:06 PM
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yes thats y I call her bullet lol



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