How to change your own oil.
10-14-2009, 12:30 AM
#101
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I could not get a 32MM or a 1-1/4" socket that would fit because the manifold is in the way on my 2009 HHR LT2. I ended up purchasing the shortest 32MM socket I could get at Advanced Auto. I used a bench grinder to shorten it 3/8" and took off a crescent edge at the top. The socket ended up being 1-3/8" tall instead of 1-3/4". I took some pictures but do not know how to insert. Anyway, it works great.
Pic posting FWIW: You can upload in the gallery. Then right click the properties & copy the URL and paste it in a post you want. Add [img]urlgoes here[/img] & that's it..
10-14-2009, 05:26 AM
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I could not get a 32MM or a 1-1/4" socket that would fit because the manifold is in the way on my 2009 HHR LT2. I ended up purchasing the shortest 32MM socket I could get at Advanced Auto. I used a bench grinder to shorten it 3/8" and took off a crescent edge at the top. The socket ended up being 1-3/8" tall instead of 1-3/4". I took some pictures but do not know how to insert. Anyway, it works great.
10-14-2009, 07:52 AM
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No one seemed to have a problem with the 32 mm socket? The picture at the beginning shows a nice 32 mm socket with a reduced head on the drive end. I couldn't get my standard Craftsman 32 MM ½" drive socket down on top of the cap without a couple hous of work with grinder. I had to shorten the socket, and cut down it's massive head. Is that a plastic intake manifold on my 2.4 L engine?
10-14-2009, 07:25 PM
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Anyone interested in this QWIK VALVE, here is some info from them -
"Either F-107 or F107N can be installed with the HHR engine. You might need
adapter ADP-107 as well due to the recessed oil drain port."
http://www.qwikvalve.com/search.php?...10&modelid=243
"Either F-107 or F107N can be installed with the HHR engine. You might need
adapter ADP-107 as well due to the recessed oil drain port."
http://www.qwikvalve.com/search.php?...10&modelid=243
Great Explanation, detail, and pictures.
I would like to suggest one of these oil plugs.
A quick flip of the lever, and the oil comes out.
No need to use a wrench or get your hands dirty.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
I have one on both my HHR and Colorado.
I don't suggest it to anyone who has replaced there springs and are running low to the ground.
Keith
I would like to suggest one of these oil plugs.
A quick flip of the lever, and the oil comes out.
No need to use a wrench or get your hands dirty.
http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
I have one on both my HHR and Colorado.
I don't suggest it to anyone who has replaced there springs and are running low to the ground.
Keith
10-15-2009, 12:09 AM
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On my 09 HHR 2.2 the intake manifold partially restricts access to the filter cap. GM have their own tool, a crows-foot wrench but I purchased a low profile 32 mm 3/8" drive hex socket from a nation wide suplier here in Canada call "Complete Lube" who are also in the US. The tool was manufactured in China (where else) but is marketed out of Carlstadt NY by WWW.CTATOOLS.COM an interesting web-site to look at. Part number is 2572 called "RiteFit". Special for the Ecotecs. It was about $8.00, probably $6.00 in the States.
but shipping is $10 bucks..
10-15-2009, 05:32 PM
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2009 hhr
I have a 2009 HHR. They must of changed something to not allow the normal socket wrench to work.
10-15-2009, 05:37 PM
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10-15-2009, 10:07 PM
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I called Advance today, they still carry AmPro, but didn't have the 32mm in stock.
They also carry a line called something else (I forget ?) but says it made a special socket for our style oil filters & is a very shallow 32 mm socket, but it's listed for 2.2, so might not work ?
I have to swing by there over the weekend. I'll have to see, & try it under my hood while there..
Also here's a socket for our oil filter canisters on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SATUR...item53dd4527a2
Last edited by sleeper; 10-16-2009 at 12:21 AM. Reason: add more info
10-16-2009, 03:28 PM
#109
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when draining the oil it's best to use the drain plug instead of using a foreign object in the road to puncture a hole in the pan. while the oil drains really fast this way, trying to reseal the hole is very difficult and costly. I speak from experience.
10-16-2009, 08:32 PM
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I have used this technique on the truck in my sig. Reseal was difficult. Check. And costly. Check.