Some Chit Chat
Thread Starter
Joined: 03-30-2008
Posts: 2
From: New Salem ND
Some Chit Chat
Hello everyone
I recently purchased a black on black SS and I'm really enjoying the ride.
The only problem I have so far is a whistleing noise from the driver side
door or window and the dealer can't seem to fix it. They think it might be
the outside mirror.
Anyway I was just wondering if anyone has had the oil changed and if
you are using Mobil 1 synthetic oil.
I also put nitrogen in the tires mainly because of the Tire Monitoring System. I have that on my SL and haven't had any problem with it telling me that a tire was low and it's been well over a year now.
(Temps in ND are extreme as most of you know I'm sure). Tread wear seems to be almost non existent with over 11000 miles so I thought
that I would give it a try on the HHR.
I really like this discussion board and read it almost daily. Good Information
and good people participating in it.
Well since this was my first post, I should problably sign off before some
of you think I might have diarrhea of the mouth.
You all have a bright and sunshining day!
I recently purchased a black on black SS and I'm really enjoying the ride.
The only problem I have so far is a whistleing noise from the driver side
door or window and the dealer can't seem to fix it. They think it might be
the outside mirror.
Anyway I was just wondering if anyone has had the oil changed and if
you are using Mobil 1 synthetic oil.
I also put nitrogen in the tires mainly because of the Tire Monitoring System. I have that on my SL and haven't had any problem with it telling me that a tire was low and it's been well over a year now.
(Temps in ND are extreme as most of you know I'm sure). Tread wear seems to be almost non existent with over 11000 miles so I thought
that I would give it a try on the HHR.
I really like this discussion board and read it almost daily. Good Information
and good people participating in it.
Well since this was my first post, I should problably sign off before some
of you think I might have diarrhea of the mouth.
You all have a bright and sunshining day!
to the site and congrats on the new SS 
Senior Member
Joined: 04-19-2006
Posts: 5,065
From: Arvada CO
I don't have an SS...but a regular 06 HHR 1LT. I've used Mobil 1 in the past and then switched to Penzoil Platinum when Walmart was out of Mobil 1 and my HHR seems to like it a little better. Also have the nitrogen in my tires as well. I live in Colorado, so we've got lots of temp changes all the time and I haven't lost much air at all.
to the board...have fun.
to the board...have fun.
A lot of guys (and gals) use Mobil 1. Welcome
Senior Member
Joined: 01-02-2008
Posts: 1,529
From: Nashville, TN
Welcome to the site! I just changed the oil in my '07 2LT with the 2.2 Ecotec -- went with Mobil 1 based on what I read on this forum and on some others. Seems to be highly recommended. Will see how it works out for me.
Senior Member
Joined: 06-23-2007
Posts: 419
From: British Columbia, Canada
Side note, no block heater in the SS and discontinued as a factory option for 2009 (all models) so unless it is a dealer install alternative (Not listed for 2.0 L. at my dealer) 2009 owners living in cold climates should be using synthetic. But what do I know?
