What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
10-07-2021, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
Posts: 37,612
I’ve always kept my cars up with preventative maintenance, why wait till it breaks and causes more damage? An engine knock, brake squeal , leaking struts or shocks. Every 6 months while preparing for either Spring and summer driving , then Fall and winter, change oil, filter, clean K&N air filter, check all lights, clean and lube front brakes, clean lube and adjust rear brakes, inspect all steering components, bushings , ball joints, swaybar bushings and end links. LCA’s rear bushings. Clean and wash the body including the underside, spray underneath with rust preventative,
It’s a lot of things to do, but I’ve driven lots of miles in my HHR!
It’s a lot of things to do, but I’ve driven lots of miles in my HHR!
10-08-2021, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: 11-04-2012
Location: Dedham Maine
Posts: 1,546
So far nothing done to the HHR other then taking it down to my Mechanic to scan it as the Check Engine light came on. Not a text I wanted to get from my son lol
But will be adding LED'S to the brake and reverse lights soon. Added them to my truck and I like the brighter light !
From what I have read I should use RED Leds on the Brake Light as white can bleach out the red lens some.
But will experiment with my truck, My red lights will be here today !
But will be adding LED'S to the brake and reverse lights soon. Added them to my truck and I like the brighter light !
From what I have read I should use RED Leds on the Brake Light as white can bleach out the red lens some.
But will experiment with my truck, My red lights will be here today !
10-08-2021, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: 05-15-2017
Location: Garland, TX.
Posts: 253
So far nothing done to the HHR other then taking it down to my Mechanic to scan it as the Check Engine light came on. Not a text I wanted to get from my son lol
But will be adding LED'S to the brake and reverse lights soon. Added them to my truck and I like the brighter light !
From what I have read I should use RED Leds on the Brake Light as white can bleach out the red lens some.
But will experiment with my truck, My red lights will be here today !
But will be adding LED'S to the brake and reverse lights soon. Added them to my truck and I like the brighter light !
From what I have read I should use RED Leds on the Brake Light as white can bleach out the red lens some.
But will experiment with my truck, My red lights will be here today !
10-08-2021, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
Posts: 37,612
Today, Sweetie went to see her mother, and found her in the kitchen floor, alive but not responding, paramedics suspect a stroke, we are at the hospital now waiting for test results.
I’ll keep you posted.
Sweetie called me and I headed over to her mom’s in the terrain, picked up a large nail in the right rear tire, fun wow!!
I’ll keep you posted.
Sweetie called me and I headed over to her mom’s in the terrain, picked up a large nail in the right rear tire, fun wow!!
10-08-2021, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: 11-04-2012
Location: Dedham Maine
Posts: 1,546
Today, Sweetie went to see her mother, and found her in the kitchen floor, alive but not responding, paramedics suspect a stroke, we are at the hospital now waiting for test results.
I’ll keep you posted.
Sweetie called me and I headed over to her mom’s in the terrain, picked up a large nail in the right rear tire, fun wow!!
I’ll keep you posted.
Sweetie called me and I headed over to her mom’s in the terrain, picked up a large nail in the right rear tire, fun wow!!
10-08-2021, 01:10 PM
Senior Member
Join Date: 11-04-2012
Location: Dedham Maine
Posts: 1,546
My son's car had an issue where the red lens on the brake light started melting away and was glowing white. Apparently, this is a common issue with this particular model and had nothing to do with using the incorrect wattage bulb which I suspected. The inside of the assembly could not be repaired or replaced so I got some pricing on 2 new assemblies. ( WHOA $$) My son then says to me 'how about red LED bulbs?' Problem solved!! They look great! Red LED bulbs are an excellent choice for your HHR as well!
