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Forum: General HHR
Mar 31, 2026, 10:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 59
Posted By donbrew

yes, as long as it is not DOT 5. GoOgle says...

yes, as long as it is not DOT 5. GoOgle says this:

Compatibility: Synthetic DOT 3, 4, and 5.1 can be mixed. Never mix DOT 5 silicone-based fluid with glycol fluids.
Forum: General HHR
Mar 31, 2026, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 59
Posted By donbrew

I always used a Mighty-Vac, never worried about...

I always used a Mighty-Vac, never worried about the ABS.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 31, 2026, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 53
Posted By donbrew

I bought a new mirror and glued it onto the...

I bought a new mirror and glued it onto the cracked one.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 31, 2026, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 77
Posted By donbrew

Changing is fine it is back flushing that is bad....

Changing is fine it is back flushing that is bad.
When you drop the pan you only change the fluid that is in the gearbox, you can't drain the torque converter. That is a quart or 2.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 31, 2026, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 76
Posted By donbrew

Easy 10 minute job. But why? Tightening the...

Easy 10 minute job. But why? Tightening the bolts should stop leaks.
Forum: 2.4L Performance Tech
Mar 30, 2026, 04:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By donbrew

is this new behavior? If so, what happened just...

is this new behavior? If so, what happened just before?
Is it possible the buttons on your fob stick?
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 29, 2026, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 735
Posted By donbrew

Senior moment?

Senior moment?
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 27, 2026, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 735
Posted By donbrew

The turn signal lights weren't working? Are the...

The turn signal lights weren't working?
Are the tire pressures reading ---? Message on the DIC? Did you try with the tool? You know releasing air does not work on all 2010?
Forum: General HHR
Mar 26, 2026, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By donbrew

Sounds to me like somebody spliced the wrong...

Sounds to me like somebody spliced the wrong wires. Did anybody do ANY work on the car just before this started?
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 26, 2026, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By donbrew

The smaller window is part of the whole window...

The smaller window is part of the whole window frame/trim. the trim is held in with the 2 screws and the pinch weld flanges.
...
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 25, 2026, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 141
Posted By donbrew

Bumper cover, hatch loose, gas tank loose,...

Bumper cover, hatch loose, gas tank loose, exhaust loose. Nothing else back there from the factory.
Forum: Maintenance and Upkeep
Mar 24, 2026, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 487
Posted By donbrew

Don't know where you heard that. The filter...

Don't know where you heard that. The filter would calm that down
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 24, 2026, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 800
Posted By donbrew

I don't know why everyone wants to blame...

I don't know why everyone wants to blame computers for everything. They are just innocent collections of semi-conductors.
BTW, the ECM does not have capacitors to discharge, a quick...
Forum: Maintenance and Upkeep
Mar 24, 2026, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 519
Posted By donbrew

Been on this site since 2009, your info is wrong...

Been on this site since 2009, your info is wrong or generic or old. You need to understand what the computer sees as a P0300 "misfire": a variation in the speed of the crankshaft, NOT an actual...
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 24, 2026, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 140
Posted By donbrew

The fan should turn on at about 104C. If you...

The fan should turn on at about 104C.
If you can get a laser thermometer you could test the temp sensor by pointing at the t-stat housing.
Forum: Maintenance and Upkeep
Mar 23, 2026, 09:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 519
Posted By donbrew

Not this century. Most "misfires" are not really...

Not this century. Most "misfires" are not really misfires they are caused by a loose timing chain.
Forum: Maintenance and Upkeep
Mar 23, 2026, 09:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 487
Posted By donbrew

Duct tape, if want to worry about it. Not a big...

Duct tape, if want to worry about it. Not a big deal, the air from the wheel well is a bit cooler than under the hood.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 183
Posted By donbrew

Not a failure, a Not Ready. It takes 20 cold...

Not a failure, a Not Ready. It takes 20 cold starts and a few other conditions to run.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 09:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 800
Posted By donbrew

The pressure switch sits on a Schrader valve, no...

The pressure switch sits on a Schrader valve, no evacuation needed. And a heck of a lot more likely.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 800
Posted By donbrew

Have you tried the switch? Or, running the...

Have you tried the switch? Or, running the defroster, that turns the compressor on bypassing the switch?
Forum: Maintenance and Upkeep
Mar 23, 2026, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 519
Posted By donbrew

Did you ask the dealer to replace the spark...

Did you ask the dealer to replace the spark packs? They usually last forever, not a maintenance item. Look in your Owner Manual for the maintenance schedule; 100,000 miles is plugs and filters and...
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 183
Posted By donbrew

I/M status red means don't bother getting state...

I/M status red means don't bother getting state inspection because the test has not run yet. I can tell that you either cleared codes or disconnected the battery in the last 10 days since the EVAP...
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By donbrew

Some codes block other tests. So other codes get...

Some codes block other tests. So other codes get masked.
Forum: Problems/Service/Repairs
Mar 23, 2026, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 193
Posted By donbrew

You are lucky to be alive; cracked flex pipe = CO...

You are lucky to be alive; cracked flex pipe = CO in cabin. Ever hear of death by idling in garage? Falling asleep while driving?
As long as that code is active the computer is running in Open Loop...
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