Bought my car at 300000km put 20000 on it. It died one night wouldn't start. Took air filter out smacked it clean. Started without air filter but real rough. Changed oil oil filter now starts but won't Rev OR move when put into gear. Help please. It's a 08 chevy hhr automatic ls 2.2lt

 

Are you forgetting to mention a CheckEngineLight or any other warning signs?

 

Yes my check engine light is on and has been since I bought the said it's just always like that
A friend of mine figures it's the timing chain. Which scares the h*** out of me because that's a whole motor job

 

It's very high mileage. You should at least get the codes. Why buy it with that history? Maybe you got it cheap.

 

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First of all, replacing the timing chain is not that bad of a job. You don't even have to remove the engine.

But yes, let's get the codes. You'll need to get a code reader, or tow the car to someone who can read the codes for you. Do not attempt to crank the engine over again. If the timing chain is to blame, the engine may not be ruined yet. But continued cranking may yet destroy it.

 

Welcome to the site, it’s plausible the tubes inside the transmission pan above the filter area are cracked , not allowing pressure to move the car. Easy fix.