2.2 engine's
05-07-2006, 12:16 PM
#12
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Join Date: 01-20-2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 1,230
Originally Posted by BlackHHR
Remember with all of his mods on that thing he has about 200HP more than you.
Side pipes alone are about 80HP.
Side pipes alone are about 80HP.
lol..I guess so. Seriously, though. That "I" gear on the auto is really nice. With that "I" gear, it can really jump. I don't know how many times I had to down shift to 4th on the hwy, just to keep up with him.
Almost makes me wish I had an automatic now. D'oh! 
05-08-2006, 10:27 AM
#17
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Join Date: 04-03-2006
Location: Peoria. Illinois
Posts: 1,747
I am very happy with the 2.2 makes me think that I would really have loved the 2.4!!! nearly 6,000 miles since March 28, 2006 and no grief at all. Another trip last weekend 600 miles, more in town driving than usual...average 29.5 mph...
05-08-2006, 10:56 AM
#18
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Join Date: 01-29-2006
Location: Port Saint Lucie,Florida
Posts: 1,148
Originally Posted by KY Dave
I've never used I gear. Do you use it around town while cruising? What does it do, maybe lock it in 2nd or 3rd?
Originally Posted by cj krause
in I gear, it will not go into 4th, only drive in first 3 gears. Remember 4th is an overdrive.
try it, you willl like it. the more you use it the more fun it is.
page 2-28 in your manual
Intermediate (I): this position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers braking from the engine for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If repetitve shifts occur between 3rd and 4th gears on steep uphills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive shifting. Fuel economyu will be lower than automatic overdrive (D). here are some times you might choose Intermediate instead of Drive
1 when driving on hilly, winding roads
2 when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
3 for hauling a** and losing PT losers (had to throw that in)
try it, you willl like it. the more you use it the more fun it is.
page 2-28 in your manual
Intermediate (I): this position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers braking from the engine for slight downgrades where the vehicle would otherwise accelerate due to steepness of grade. If repetitve shifts occur between 3rd and 4th gears on steep uphills, this position can be used to prevent repetitive shifting. Fuel economyu will be lower than automatic overdrive (D). here are some times you might choose Intermediate instead of Drive
1 when driving on hilly, winding roads
2 when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
3 for hauling a** and losing PT losers (had to throw that in)
05-11-2006, 06:19 PM
#19
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Join Date: 03-30-2006
Location: Saskatoon Sask. Canada
Posts: 1,079
O.K. heres the story.
I was under the hood and noticed that the bottom of the intake was cracked. On the left front side right above where it bolts to the engine. I took it to the dealer that I have gone to for 2 other issues and they said that I broke it when I did the oil change. The shop manager said that I broke it while taking it off to do the oil change. I showed him that you do not have to take it off for that. He said that he will not warrenty it. We argued and he told me to
"F" off. I then went to the dealer that I test drove my first HHR. They took one look at it and ordered me a new one. Should be 5 to 6 days.
They also did a tire rotation for free while I was there. Thats how a shop should be. I now know where I'll be taking my Baby from now on.
I was under the hood and noticed that the bottom of the intake was cracked. On the left front side right above where it bolts to the engine. I took it to the dealer that I have gone to for 2 other issues and they said that I broke it when I did the oil change. The shop manager said that I broke it while taking it off to do the oil change. I showed him that you do not have to take it off for that. He said that he will not warrenty it. We argued and he told me to
"F" off. I then went to the dealer that I test drove my first HHR. They took one look at it and ordered me a new one. Should be 5 to 6 days.
They also did a tire rotation for free while I was there. Thats how a shop should be. I now know where I'll be taking my Baby from now on.
