I was wondering if I could use the K&N filter for a 2009 Cobalt SS in my HHR SS? the K&N site shows no products availalbe for the 2.0L HHR.

I thinkthe engines are identical, but can anybody confirm that this would work? the link to the cobalt filter is below.

Thanks!

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=33-2311

 

We don't have the flat lay in type,the SS has a round element that fits over a plastic pipe

 

which means just about any cone aftermarket filter of the same dimension should work.Don't use the K&N though as the oil coats the intake air sensor and kicks out a check lite.......Use a dry filter
Though K&N offers a PN E-1989 filter for the SS....

 

Thanks!!

 

The KNN filter is only a universal as they have not made a specific filter for the HHR SS.

Note 98% of the time the oil problem is when someone cleans and reoils the filter. Most people I see over oil the filter and that is what causes problems.

Only a light coating of oil is required nothing more.

KNN is a good product if you follow the instructions.

 

A response from K&N on the "myth" about their filters and CEL's. For what its worth they also now have a filter for the HHR SS

http://www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=422

 

Yeah Im sick of trying to tell people the same thing. Good for K&N

 

Quoted from the link to K&N site on MAF sensors:
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There is no silicone in K&N oil and testing has shown that MAF sensors will operate normally after being immersed in K&N Filter oil
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Sounds like K&N took the challenge to debunk the claims of MAF code faults.

 

My first reply is bull ---- Think about it!!!!!!! You soak the maf in k&n oil......it still reads ok..........but what about after 8 to 10k miles of collecting dirt matter on the MAF sensor wires.......will it still read ok......??????? I think not........and don't tell me I don't know what i'm talikng about.....I have used K&N filters since they first came out........and they have always had this problem..........You have to learn to carry your little can of cleaner ......to clean the MAF..........Or you can go to a high-performance DRY filter.......Your pick.......Carry the cleaner or go dry........Wolfie

 

that I ran K&N's on various cars in the past, and especially on my 94 25th Anniv T/A.....never had a problem and I never overoiled, just enough to coat the filter.......