MPG Improvement Device Validation
12-16-2017, 06:23 PM
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MPG Improvement Device Validation
Hey Guys,
Finally moving towards acquiring an HHR Panel. I think 90% are white. Is there a best year? Worst? 2.2 or 2.4? Currently drive a Prius & a Harley Sporty - both make low to mid 40s MPG so giving up that financial benefit causes me to begin searching for any ideas to boost the current city/highway ratings?
Already looking for a rear seat, driving lights, and wheels (SS most coveted :-).
Steve
Finally moving towards acquiring an HHR Panel. I think 90% are white. Is there a best year? Worst? 2.2 or 2.4? Currently drive a Prius & a Harley Sporty - both make low to mid 40s MPG so giving up that financial benefit causes me to begin searching for any ideas to boost the current city/highway ratings?
Already looking for a rear seat, driving lights, and wheels (SS most coveted :-).
Steve
12-16-2017, 06:42 PM
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As far as maximizing mileage, you can check the hypermiling forum https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/fuel...ypermiling-47/
You'll have to weigh the pro and cons of each year, see which years you like best. I think 2007 2.2 was a one year only engine. Later years had flex fuel. 2.4 all years had VVT.
You'll have to weigh the pro and cons of each year, see which years you like best. I think 2007 2.2 was a one year only engine. Later years had flex fuel. 2.4 all years had VVT.
12-16-2017, 06:48 PM
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Welcome back - 7 years between posts has to be a record - https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/intr...ousewiz-31089/.
Let us know what you find out there.
Let us know what you find out there.
12-16-2017, 08:20 PM
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What does the title mean?
12-16-2017, 09:03 PM
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Welcome back.
A little info. The 2011 panels were only available in the the base LS trim. If you're looking for a panel with any sort of options, you should look for a 2010 or earlier.
Now, they did make SS panels for one year only. 2009. Only 216 were made so they are very rare.
A little info. The 2011 panels were only available in the the base LS trim. If you're looking for a panel with any sort of options, you should look for a 2010 or earlier.
Now, they did make SS panels for one year only. 2009. Only 216 were made so they are very rare.
12-17-2017, 05:41 AM
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2006, was a one off year for the 2.2.
2007 & 2008 were same for the 2.2.
2009, 2010, 2011 the 2.2 had VVT and flexfuel
2007 & 2008 were same for the 2.2.
2009, 2010, 2011 the 2.2 had VVT and flexfuel
Last edited by Oldblue; 12-18-2017 at 07:43 AM.
12-17-2017, 07:26 PM
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Hmm. I didn’t realize SS panels were only 1 year.
12-18-2017, 05:20 AM
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My wife's 2009 is Flexfuel. We bought it in March of 2010
12-18-2017, 07:43 AM
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Thank you Ron, for confirming that
12-22-2017, 06:05 AM
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Seven years between the OP's 1st and 2nd posts. I guess we'll have to wait another 7 years for his next response ?