Flushing Brake System
#1
Flushing Brake System
My 07 HHR has about 45k miles and when I took my car in for service they recommened to flush the brake system for 79.99 and a fuel system service for 87.99. Has anyone else has this done? Is it necessary? Worth the money?
#2
The fuel system service is not worth it. Changing the brake fluid might be. Some say changing the brake fluid every 2 or 3 years may prevent problems as water builds up in the brake fluid over time. The water can damage brake lines, calipers($$), and ABS components($$$$). I have no idea what it should cost to change the brake fluid out though as I haven't had it done yet.
#4
It wouldn't hurt. If I remember correctly, the Chevron Techron stuff is supposed to be pretty good, and Sea Foam has worked well for me in certain situations as well.
#6
2LT is an option package. If you have an LT, it is either a 1LT or 2LT. I don't remember for sure what the code is you can look at to determine which one you have, but if you have the 17-inch alloys and 2.4L motor you probably have a 2LT. If it's the 16's, you have a 1LT.
#8
The 1LT also had an option for the 2.4. But if it has 16"s and and LT, it's a 1LT. The 17"s were only available on the 2LT. There were optional wheels available, but I have never seen and HHR on the road with them...... They were expensive.
#9
the brake flush/fuel system service (etc) are "add-ons" which a lot of shops are trying to push (preventative maintenance). I used to work at a shop which also offered power steering flushes, coolant and trans fluid flushes, rear diff flushes, windshield treatments (like rain-x), and headlight restore products (it cleared up hazy headlights). Problem is, a small percentage of the services were "done the way they were supposed to" resulting in non-returning, unhappy customers (not that I blame them, but being in sales meant I got yelled at for someone elses' incompetence.)