Thats too far a drive but it would be fun, but at my age thats too long a drive.

 

Washed it and watched the sun set on the side. I have to say that I am pleased with the performance of my Griot's Garage finishes. Made it through the winter with very minor scratching.

 

I went to my friend's house last night so he could help me change the oil, which I'd never done myself on any vehicle before. The hardest part was the quest for the socket; I didn't get to read your reply until I got home after it was all over. We went through the local Auto Zone, Advance Auto Parts, and NAPA with no luck.

We just put the new oil in, checked the level, and I headed out. I stopped by another Advance on the way home, and they had it. Naturally, I didn't own a 3/8" ratchet, either, so it was $33 worth of tools on top of the Mobil 1 full synthetic and the filter.

So now I know how to do this, I have all the critical tools, and I have good oil with a known start date. Footnote: We were amused that the GM owner's manual pointed to the wrong "Reset" button in both parts of the procedure to reset the oil life counter. The Haynes manual I'd gotten from Amazon earlier in the day had it right.

 

Began the process of converting my HHR into a homage to the 1950-53 Buick Super 8...nips and tucks are well under way.

 

Welcome to the site Benjiwah. Sounds like there might be a featured HHR submission in your future..

lets see ..https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show....php?t=3033%27

 

took it to jeff wyler chevrolet yesterday for a continued look into the front end knock.. UPPER STRUT MOUNTS gotcha sucker lol waiting for them to call to take Her up there and get those replaced and the exhaust manifold..(leak) i think the mechanics liked the 4" can they popped it in the shop a couple times, it was a good thing

 

First Welcome to the forums.. And Sound pretty cool! :) Post any pics you have before , during and after! If no pics it means it never happened :) Best of luck! Looking forward to seeing the finished ride !

Rich

 

Like this one?

 

that is crazy!

 

Hope not.....