Thanks Tokyo.

Just added the link to my yahoo bookmarks.

 

Sharp mods to your HHR, cj

 

LOOK AT THIS (One year for an oil change)

Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at
which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,
you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE OIL SOON message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC) will come on. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-42. Change
your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles
(1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving
under the best conditions, the oil life system may not
indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year.
However, your engine oil and filter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. Your dealer has GM-trained service people who
will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset
the system. It is also important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed.

Not that is just crazy talk.
I got that from the manual
https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/go2cont...et/2006hhr.pdf

 

Actually I bet once a year isn't unreasonable for some people. Heck, I only put 6k miles on my truck the first 14 months I had it.

 

thank you very much

 

Will I run into anything weird changing the oil? I'd like to get the factory stuff out of there around 1500 miles, and I'm getting close. Just wondering if Chevy pulled any tricks like needing special tools? I'm too lazy to go crawl around and look for myself. LOL

 

Those thin little half-glasses with the LED's on each side might be cool?

 

1 1/4 inch socket for filter
extension
Ratchet
15mm Box wrench for oil pan plug.



Change filter first.Oil drains into pan.

Drain Oil

Replace plug

Add 5 Quarts of 5W-30 of what ever Oil you like to use.


I didn't have to get under to drain it. Just a little reach.

Real Easy!

 

EZ... I agree with John. Although I paid (what I feel is) too much for a socket ($8 @ my local auto parts store) it made the job effortless. I must say- this was the first time I changed a filter *without* laying on my back! I've never experienced 'cartridge' style filters before -but- after dealing with it... I'd NEVER want to change a conventional filter again!!!

All-n-all... no problems- just bite the bullet and get the socket... it'll make life that much easier!

 

$5 at Sears for a Craftsman 1.25 inch socket.
works great and lifetime guaranteed