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What do I need to Change my oil?

Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Why can I get a oil chang for less then $20. It would cost me more to do it myself?
Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Welcome to the HHr Site, and if you find any place that can change your oil for less them please let this Site know were the place is. Now you must tell us if you have an HHr and what color it is and something about your self.

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Old Jan 13, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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My name is Matt. I have a 2006 HHr 2.4 auto. Sunburst Orange. I got a oilchange and tire rotation at meineke auto for 19.97. So I want I need to do to do my oil less then that?
Old Jan 15, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mgeinitz
My name is Matt. I have a 2006 HHr 2.4 auto. Sunburst Orange. I got a oilchange and tire rotation at meineke auto for 19.97. So I want I need to do to do my oil less then that?
That's a fine price, if you are ok with Meineke's oil, whatever brand that may be ???
In my vehicles & bikes, I only use Mobil 1 Synthetic , & I just have to do it myself...(or I don't sleep well).LOL........ Sure Good synthetic costs more, but it's well worth it IMHO......
Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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So Matt...

Now that your "oil change" dilemma is resolved, are you going to change your own oil or take it to Meineke, in the future?

How often do you change the oil.....what schedule are you comfortable with .
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:14 AM
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If I use Mobil 1 I will change it every 6k. If I use Meineke. evry 3k.
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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Why not use the oil life indicator?
Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Also, I purchased a "bag" of crush washers from the dealer, a year ago, just because the dealer generally replaces them on an oil change (charges $1.00). I paid about $3.50 for a dozen). So, yes sometimes I replace...but sometimes no . Over the years, never really had any leak on me. But I change when I remember.
And just to dredge up an old topic...

I had the HHR up on my new Rhino ramps yesterday to put on the Progress anti-sway bar and decided to look at the front end afterwards.

I took a look at the oil plug and cannot see any extra washer at all. Or is that the idea of the crush washers (can't see 'em when they're "crushed")?

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