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HHR SS is defective

Old Sep 11, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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I love my HHR. Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Nice color Tyler..

If I could get the E85, I would do the tune...you guy's send me some.
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by badassbowtie
I guess I am worried about the tranny...I mean the tune wouldn't be that expensive...I have a handful of gas stations that have e85 near me now...so that wouldn't be an issue...Do you just put 8 gallons of e85, and then 8 gallons of 93? seems simple enough...
Yes it really is that simple, a 1/2 & 1/2 mix.
The 'tune' is that simple too.
You just need to 'load' a different fuel 'constant', & new 'timing' tables.
I can 'email' anyone my tune to make it easy...

My 'tune' has excellent 'tranny' settings too, reducing shift 'time', is your friend.
Everyone with an automatic HHR SS ,needs to put a good 'synthetic' trans oil in your 'buggy', to make it 'live' a long life...
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Radco
Test rode a couple HHR SS and they all seem to have the same flaw!
Every time you take off the tires squeal like a Banshee and smoke pours out of the front tires only! :O The rear tires don't smoke or make noise ! And they seem to have a acceleration issue as well always wanting to do 65mph in a 25 mph zone! Is this a common problem with all SS models?
And yea I do think it is one quick little buggy
So it may be on my shopping list even with all the issues
It is because the stock Michelin tires are complete garbage and they lose traction even before you hit the throttle..
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SS fan
Yep, they make quick work of a new set of tires......but that grin is hard to get off your face....

Wait till you throw a tune on one, if it's any consolation mine is getting 33mpg average, the best I can do in the panel is 25.6mpg.......

Discount Tire loves me......
I saw a blue SS like yours the other day for the first time.. Wow. If I had seen one before I purchased my red SS then I would be driving the blue one now.

I think it is the most beautiful color for these HHRs.
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