Engine question
03-30-2014, 12:46 PM
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Engine question
Is there a way to tell the difference between a 2,4 and a 2.2 without running the vin ? Outward appearance differences? Two local dealerships gave me two different answers ...as well as running thru vin decoders online. Again two different answers. thanks.
03-30-2014, 02:41 PM
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But looking at pictures online the black cover seems to be the same for 2.4 and 2.2
03-30-2014, 05:15 PM
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The is an emission label under the hood that will state 2.2 or 2.4 also you can look at the vin plate With Chevy the 8th digit is which engine is in the car. --- letter D on the HHR is the 2.2L
if it is P then you have the 2.4L
if it is P then you have the 2.4L
Last edited by Lucky; 03-30-2014 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Typo fixed
03-30-2014, 06:12 PM
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Thanks,but the 8th digit is a U...the engine is out of an 11. Supposed to be a 2.4 according to guy selling,but I get conflicting results from dealers. 3GNBACFU2BS608199
03-30-2014, 07:26 PM
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The eighth digit on my vin # is P. But it's also typed right on my registration that it's a 2.4L. Maybe ask the dealer to show you the old registration
03-30-2014, 07:49 PM
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There should be a sticker under the hood, on the bottom of it, iirc. Find that and it'll tell you if it's a 2.2 or 2.4.
03-30-2014, 08:11 PM
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I ran your vin trough a decoder and came up up with this. I will have to do some more research. Gm must have changed the codes with the newer years.
VIN: 3GNBACFU2BS608199
WMI / VDS / VIS:3GN / BACFU2 / BS608199
Model: HHR
Version: FWD LT w/2LT
Type: --
Make: Chevrolet
Model year: 2011
Manufacturer: General Motors Corporation
Manufactured in: Mexico (North America)
Plant: Ramos Arizpe
Sequential number: 608199
Body type: 4 Door Wagon
Brake system: Hydraulic
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
Engine capacity: L4, 2.4L; FFV; DOHC
Engine series: 4-Cyl. 2.4L
Engine type: 4 - Cyl. Cylinder
Fuel type: Gasoline/E85
Gearbox: Unspecified
Safety restraints: Dual Air Bag; Active belts-Manual; Front Seat Side (1st row); Roof Side (All seating rows)
VIN: 3GNBACFU2BS608199
WMI / VDS / VIS:3GN / BACFU2 / BS608199
Model: HHR
Version: FWD LT w/2LT
Type: --
Make: Chevrolet
Model year: 2011
Manufacturer: General Motors Corporation
Manufactured in: Mexico (North America)
Plant: Ramos Arizpe
Sequential number: 608199
Body type: 4 Door Wagon
Brake system: Hydraulic
Driveline: Front Wheel Drive
Engine capacity: L4, 2.4L; FFV; DOHC
Engine series: 4-Cyl. 2.4L
Engine type: 4 - Cyl. Cylinder
Fuel type: Gasoline/E85
Gearbox: Unspecified
Safety restraints: Dual Air Bag; Active belts-Manual; Front Seat Side (1st row); Roof Side (All seating rows)
03-30-2014, 09:15 PM
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- my 8th digit is a W ........ i have a 2.2,per my build sheet
Last edited by in the wind; 03-30-2014 at 10:51 PM. Reason: added engine dispalcement
03-30-2014, 10:28 PM
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Well. I'm confused.
The OP's sig says he has a 2009 Panel.
Lucky's vin search shows a 2011 w/2.4.
Hmm. I know that 2011 Panels only came in a LS trim(2.2 only)
Me thinks someone needs to clarify the vin. and if it is actually a panel and what year.
edit: Fwiw. According to GM's code listings. For the 2011 light truck application, the engine code
"U" designates a 2.4l.
The OP's sig says he has a 2009 Panel.
Lucky's vin search shows a 2011 w/2.4.
Hmm. I know that 2011 Panels only came in a LS trim(2.2 only)
Me thinks someone needs to clarify the vin. and if it is actually a panel and what year.
edit: Fwiw. According to GM's code listings. For the 2011 light truck application, the engine code
"U" designates a 2.4l.