What do I need to Change my oil?
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
You can buy those rubber seals separately.
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...MPQ3ZTL77ogMtG
I just posted that first link to show why I couldn't see it when I was looking at the drain plug before (it was still in the pan)
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/stor...MPQ3ZTL77ogMtG
I just posted that first link to show why I couldn't see it when I was looking at the drain plug before (it was still in the pan)
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Wouldn't that pretty much void the warranty?
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Look for two things:
• GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
• SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best
for your vehicle.
These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Oils meeting these requirements should also
have the starburst symbol on the container.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
You should look for this information on the oil container,
and use only those oils that are identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol
on the front of the oil container.
Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
Look for two things:
• GM6094M
Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM
Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use
only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
• SAE 5W-30
As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best
for your vehicle.
These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity
oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Oils meeting these requirements should also
have the starburst symbol on the container.
This symbol indicates that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
You should look for this information on the oil container,
and use only those oils that are identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol
on the front of the oil container.
Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting
GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended
oil can result in engine damage not covered by
your warranty.
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Joined: 04-02-2007
Posts: 90
From: St. Louis, Mo.
wow that is think
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Joined: 01-31-2007
Posts: 2,479
From: New Hampsha
I got some of those rubber gaskets..thanks BR and Snoopy 
Are you able to change the oil with out removing the black plastic engine shield? Also are you able to fit a regular socket wrench in there with the 1 1/4 inch socket? Doesn't look like a whole heck of a lot of room in there. Standard socket 1 1/4 looks like it will fit but no go on the deep one...not enough clearance.
Also I looked in NAPA at their filters for the HHR and their filter was the only one I have found that comes with a gasket..like an O-Ring...Purolater, Fram, Supertech, STP etc did not have this gasket
Is this needed?
Goose
Are you able to change the oil with out removing the black plastic engine shield? Also are you able to fit a regular socket wrench in there with the 1 1/4 inch socket? Doesn't look like a whole heck of a lot of room in there. Standard socket 1 1/4 looks like it will fit but no go on the deep one...not enough clearance.
Also I looked in NAPA at their filters for the HHR and their filter was the only one I have found that comes with a gasket..like an O-Ring...Purolater, Fram, Supertech, STP etc did not have this gasket
Is this needed?Goose
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Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 6,053
From: Dallas, GA
I used to use that in my old Mustang, would never consider that weight for a modern motor.
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Joined: 08-17-2006
Posts: 1,851
From: Ottawa, Ontario
Are you able to change the oil with out removing the black plastic engine shield?
Also are you able to fit a regular socket wrench in there with the 1 1/4 inch socket? Doesn't look like a whole heck of a lot of room in there. Standard socket 1 1/4 looks like it will fit but no go on the deep one...not enough clearance.
Also are you able to fit a regular socket wrench in there with the 1 1/4 inch socket? Doesn't look like a whole heck of a lot of room in there. Standard socket 1 1/4 looks like it will fit but no go on the deep one...not enough clearance.
Also I looked in NAPA at their filters for the HHR and their filter was the only one I have found that comes with a gasket..like an O-Ring...Purolater, Fram, Supertech, STP etc did not have this gasket Is this needed?
Is this needed?
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Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 6,053
From: Dallas, GA
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Joined: 01-20-2006
Posts: 1,707
From: Centralia, Missouri
As mentioned previously, I use a 1 1/14 socket with a 6" extension. One problem I have is you can't unscrew the filter cap all the way, because the socket gets wedged under the intake. To solve this, I break it loose with the ratchet, then turn the rest of the way by hand. It comes off easily. The HHR is definitely very easy to change the oil, unlike our Montana.
