Tire pressure, DIY oil change questions
08-27-2007, 07:18 AM
#13
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Join Date: 08-17-2006
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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They don't even offer oil rebates up here....we normally pay through the nose for oil (even dino), so when it goes on sale people jump on it.
Recently got 5 qts of PP for $20....that's a steal up here.
Recently got 5 qts of PP for $20....that's a steal up here.
08-27-2007, 09:58 AM
#14
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Join Date: 06-26-2007
Location: Alvin,Tx (near houston)
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yall should try wally world, 12 bucks for a 5 quart jug of full synth oil... gtx is around 13-15 and syntec is 16, full synth syntec is 19 and change... i decided this weekend to change mine and when i found my synth for 12 i almost did the happy dance...lol now as soon as the hhr runs out of warranty ill start doing the changes on it too...
08-27-2007, 02:05 PM
#15
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Join Date: 05-04-2007
Location: Hampton Falls, NH
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I've had the same question/issue with my Tire Pressure actually. The door panel says "35 psi" for cold, but my vehicle was delivered with more like 29-30psi and the tires "look" fine. They don't seem low at all. Isn't 35 psi kinda high in general? Also, make sure you're gauge is right. They do seem to swing all over the lot sometimes.
08-27-2007, 02:19 PM
#16
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Join Date: 07-17-2006
Location: Dallas, GA
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I change my oil but probably don't have all the receipts...I don't expect the engine to fry in this car due to a lube problem...I keep an Excel Spreadsheet of my changes and I hoard oil so the dates of my changes and oil purchases could be a year apart.
Change your own oil...there is no easier engine in the world to change your own oil than on the Ecotec
Goose
Change your own oil...there is no easier engine in the world to change your own oil than on the Ecotec
Goose
This weekend, it will be the HHR's time for the oil/filter. Picked up the 5 gal jug at WalMart this weekend ($19.88), already had the Pure One filter.
I have found it's interesting to put the HHR up on ramps, the higher window sills and the 5speed make it very interesting to put your head out the window and control gas/brake/clutch all together.
I plan on taking photo's and a DITY for those interested in doing their own oil/filter changes. The HHR is amazingly simple.
Us 06 and 07 owners don't have a tire pressure monitor. 
08-27-2007, 03:54 PM
#18
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Join Date: 01-31-2007
Location: New Hampsha
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I've had the same question/issue with my Tire Pressure actually. The door panel says "35 psi" for cold, but my vehicle was delivered with more like 29-30psi and the tires "look" fine. They don't seem low at all. Isn't 35 psi kinda high in general? Also, make sure you're gauge is right. They do seem to swing all over the lot sometimes.
Seems like the Dover boys do not keep a good eye on tire pressures 35 is not high for a 17" tire...very normal.Your mpg should go up a bit with 35
Goose
08-27-2007, 04:21 PM
#19
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Join Date: 05-26-2006
Location: kankakee, IL
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I've had the same question/issue with my Tire Pressure actually. The door panel says "35 psi" for cold, but my vehicle was delivered with more like 29-30psi and the tires "look" fine. They don't seem low at all. Isn't 35 psi kinda high in general? Also, make sure you're gauge is right. They do seem to swing all over the lot sometimes.