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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 09:11 PM
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what size torx screwdriver do i need to remove the Air filter housing gonna change my air filter.. i think its t-25 can someone confirm this?
Old Feb 9, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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I was able to use a 5/32 Allen key.
Old Feb 10, 2013 | 09:52 PM
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ok all after doing some searching ive pretty much confirmed its a t-25 torx screw, after work in the morning gonna change my air filter. im pretty sure the one i have is the original, and my hhr has 71k on it now, 34k when i bought it.
Old Feb 10, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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There is an "O" ring that goes in a groove in the cap. Sometimes someone can forget to remove the ring and install the new ring on top of the old one and there won't be a good seal. I think the cap takes a 32 (or maybe it's a 23)mm(can buy one on E bay) socket to remove. Easily done, front of engine(right behind the radiator). Make sure you add oil before you head to mechanic.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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another thing guys, just went out and replaced my air filter, with a STP SA10093 it installs backwards the way the stock ac delco filter was installed. pleats are facing towards me instead on inward like on the stock. no other way for it to fit.. am i missing something here?! gee. ive never in my life had so much trouble doing simple maintenance on my car before.. i love my hhr but gee its a pain!
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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never mind all is well, looked at another thread on here. pleats were facing out on that one too.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 'Lil Red Wagon
There is an "O" ring that goes in a groove in the cap. Sometimes someone can forget to remove the ring and install the new ring on top of the old one and there won't be a good seal. I think the cap takes a 32 (or maybe it's a 23)mm(can buy one on E bay) socket to remove. Easily done, front of engine(right behind the radiator). Make sure you add oil before you head to mechanic.
We're somewhat past that. I think maybe you need to get up to speed with where this thread is now.....
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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never mind all is well, looked at another thread on here. pleats were facing out on that one too.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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If you read the posts just before yours you'll see that they are still dicussing the oil replacement issue so I don't think that I "need to get up to speed ", thank you very much. Also, I'll post what ever I feel like posting with and "instructions" from you.
Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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If "we are somewhat past that", why are the posts still on oil achnging? I'll post what I want to post without and "instructions" from you, thank you very much.

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