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Aug 7, 2022 | 11:33 AM

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Aj1968

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Oil change

I know that it was probably already asked. But I just changed the oil in my 2007 Chevy HHR 2.2l and refilled the system but it barely reads on the dipstick. What gives?

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Aug 7, 2022 | 12:23 PM

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Oldblue

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Let it settle after you turn off the engine, is the car on level surface? It’s most likely just from the oil not back down in the sump.
these take 5 quarts with a new filter

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Aug 7, 2022 | 06:47 PM

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donbrew

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Any thing between the marks is good. Fluid specs are in your Owner Manual..

Look at my sig if you don't have one.

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Aug 7, 2022 | 07:15 PM

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RJ_RS_SS_350

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Did the drain plug go back in nice and smooth? 18 lbs ft.

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Aug 9, 2022 | 08:17 PM

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sleeper

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New filter & change, will take a few to drain down for accurate read.

Book says 5 qts, mine is overfull on that, I only add 4.7 qts & is perfect..

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