Thank you this was really helpful. I hesitate to take it to Dealership because they change to much and every time after getting it back, it has never failed something always happens 2 weeks after or they don't replace things correctly. Maybe because they think I am a dump female. I use to change my transmission oil and all on my jeep. Thanks again. Irene A.
@jbassshredder51953 жыл бұрын
Are you sure you used to change your own tran and engine oil and you're a woman, hmm !
@samphillips83223 жыл бұрын
You are wise to find a good local independent shop to do it. Don't want to bash all dealers but our local Chevy/GM store is not a good place to take a car for maintenance...based on my experience. You can see the way this is done from the video. Only way to get the fluid level right is with the car in a level position, engine running in park, remove the threaded plug, etc. Difficult to do without a lift unless you trust your life with jack stands at all 4 corners.
@PappysCorner5 жыл бұрын
Just like a pro... The oil and filter needed changed for sure, thank you Steve... you got this.!!
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pappy! This car is really needing lots of work.
@dukesworld30205 жыл бұрын
That pan really took a wack somewhere. Don't you just love this new no dip-stick transmissions? Great video!!
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
The previous owner did not believe in driving slow over bad roads, much less doing necessary repairs. Shop manual says 6qt. fill after pan replacement. It made a huge difference in shifting. Yes, no dip-stick is not the way to go as I will explain in an upcoming video.Chevy HHR 333740 miles and it still lives.
@gmoney21034 жыл бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 Wow Gives me hope for the future of my HHR.
@oneofmany1087 Жыл бұрын
New nick-name for joe biden No dip-stick president! LOL
@gmoney21034 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Looked pretty smooth, Can't go wrong. Thank you😊🙏
@mandotorres804 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial instructions are very easy to follow.98inch lb or 10 nm copy that,turn chevy on oil drain over night check for leaks.🤓😎🥳👍👍😜
@SteveAZ7114 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@stephendoing22533 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I would have put a B&M drain plug in your new oil pan to make it easier to drain the fluid
@shanestewart35723 жыл бұрын
Yyyyy
@eddiefoy37013 жыл бұрын
There is a port on the pass side to check level. Well, you open it and fill until fluid just starts coming out the port.
@mnmurph Жыл бұрын
With the vehicle running or off?
@eddiefoy3701 Жыл бұрын
@@mnmurph running. if off a lot will come out when you pull the plug.
@josepablo63096 ай бұрын
Very good video sr, you said 7 qts of fluid when I drained fluid I has a little extra and a little thicker fluid, compare with new that is more thin,you think maybe some one add an additive, cause I've had this car for 12 years and haven't replace fluid till now ,with 173000 miles on it
@SteveAZ7116 ай бұрын
It is possible. Thanks for the nice comment!
@alimakki4am5 жыл бұрын
It is a nice explanation tube, thank Steve. I'm wondering whether I need to change the oil in my 2006 HHR which ran like 180,000 miles?
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
I changed mine at 333,740 miles, and as far as I know it had never been changed before. Chevy says that you never have to change it, if the car is used in normal driving. I guess one would have to decide what is normal. I know using it for towing or like a delivery van or taxi would not be normal. If it is not whining or hard shifting and seems to be fine...then I would not change it.
@alimakki4am5 жыл бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 Thanks for your reply, I appreciated.
@Snarkapotamus3 жыл бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 - On an HHR? Wow, that's a lot of miles! What engine parts have you had to change?
@StrongEnough784 ай бұрын
I've considered having mine done even though the manual says it isn't necessary with regular use. I only hesitate because of how doing a change can cause issues later if you go too long on the current fluid without changing it. Mine currently has just over 98,000 miles on it. How many miles were on the fluid in your HHR?
@SteveAZ7114 ай бұрын
Probably 300000. The original owner all but drove it into the ground. If you are looking for more information. I suggest calling a dealership and asking them how often they recommend a fluid change on a 2.4l or 2.2l engine. Thanks.
@StrongEnough784 ай бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 Will do. Thanks for responding!
@jbholmes99 Жыл бұрын
Did you get ALL the oil out just by dropping the pan? I thought you had to flush it out. And do you think the 2.2L is any different?
@SteveAZ711 Жыл бұрын
I did not flush the system. The pan was dented. I replaced the pan, gasket and filter.
@cachocars48334 жыл бұрын
Excelente información y video Cars Trucks, gracias por compartir, saludos.
@SteveAZ7114 жыл бұрын
Gracias, mucho gusto.
@maryybarra4841 Жыл бұрын
I hit a big rock and it bent the oil pan underneath the HHR 2009 car car and I had it fixed and now I have oil spelling so I don’t know what they did I don’t understand and my transmission is slipping so I don’t know what to do
@SteveAZ711 Жыл бұрын
Call the people that did the work and explain your situation. Hopefully they have a warranty and can either fix or find what is the problem. Stay calm as it could be something different.
@mandotorres804 жыл бұрын
I got an 09 HHR for free with bottom out oil pan. Has a hole a busted trany pan what would the specs be upon replacement?
@alejandromoya24865 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve I have an 09 hhr I just change the oil but do you know how many quarts should I put ? thanks
@mandotorres804 жыл бұрын
Trany takes 6 engine 5 1/2 if I'm not mistaken.
@JoseRamirez-pt6cb Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend
@SteveAZ711 Жыл бұрын
Always welcome
@garyesada57666 ай бұрын
Do you think it is safe to do this at 125,000 miles?
@SteveAZ7116 ай бұрын
Check out other people asking the same question. I would change mine... but you may not want to change yours. LINK...www.chevyhhr.net/forums/maintenance-upkeep-50/miles-between-transmission-fluid-change-32272/
@remguiller75934 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video
@MzbigNsexy895 жыл бұрын
Could this be a reason for the car not going into drive ? I have a 2009 2.2L
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
Low fluid level or a clogged oil filter could cause the HHR not to go into gear or go into gear very roughly. However, since the transmission is basically a sealed unit, it is very unlikely that low fluid or no fluid or clogged filter is the problem. I assume that all the fluid is still there. It also could be an electrical issue causing a shift solenoid malfunction. Have a qualified mechanic that knows something about these transmissions look at it. It may just be a loose or chewed wire(mice like wiring for some reason), some cars more than others.
@MzbigNsexy895 жыл бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 thank you
@GesWho19044 жыл бұрын
I know this is old but Its most likely the transmission oil feed lines. They crack easily causing the car to lose the foward drive. (Assuming you still have reverse) Lift car remove pan Remove trans filter Remove the 4 bolts holding the metal trans oil feed lines. Replace with a new ($120+) or refurbished one from junk yard ($7) (if its still good) Replace filter.. Replace pan and gasket.. Fill w 6 qrts Drive around town playing Wu tang!
@westhomas51183 жыл бұрын
@@GesWho1904 what if it goes in drive, but don't shift out?
@michaelvalone9075 жыл бұрын
Could you have added a plug hole so that you can service this transmission and change the fluid like every year or so?
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike! You know every time I pull a tranny pan I think of adding a drain plug just for the convenience of what you mentioned. It can be done, and I bet someone put a KZbin video up with just that idea in mind. HHR transmissions generally do not require fluid changes, so the manual says about the HHR. The cars that do require fluid changes usually have very long intervals such as 50,000 miles 75,000 or 100,000 miles. My 92 Astro Van I believe is 10,000 miles.That said, I would still have to change the filter which requires removing the pan anyway. If one removes the pan like in this video, then it really is not a difficult repair. However, I still can't help thinking about that drain plug.
@peterslilred4 жыл бұрын
How well does the vehicle shift gears now that you’ve changed the oil??
@SteveAZ7114 жыл бұрын
Normal, it up shifts and downshifts like it should.
@mechanicjesse54303 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the dextran they didn’t have any like that at AutoZone
@SteveAZ7113 жыл бұрын
I believe it was Amazon.
@DanielMiranda-dc4ew3 жыл бұрын
How many bottle did you put
@SteveAZ7113 жыл бұрын
6 full quarts and another 28 oz. So almost 7 quarts total is what I put in my HHR
@mandotorres804 жыл бұрын
I was unable to locate on my HHR do I need to take the cover off?
@YellowMCG4 жыл бұрын
yeah u do
@mandotorres804 жыл бұрын
@@YellowMCG much appreciated thank you!👌
@63grandsport115 жыл бұрын
How many miles were on this HHR.
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
333740 when I bought it for $400.
@michaelhyder33653 жыл бұрын
Didn't show how you got the fluid in transmission
@SteveAZ7113 жыл бұрын
Marker 6:20
@MissouriOldTimer5 жыл бұрын
the pan wasn'"t bad but the filling process really sucks.
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
Oh it was easy to fill ok, but if I ever have to add due to a leak then the checking process really, really sucks. Mind you auto transmissions are not supposed to leak...but they do sometimes and with no dipstick then I am pretty much in the dark as how much to add without doing a shop manual checking procedure(soon to be explained.) NOthing was added to this tranny ever and it was over a quart low after 333740 miles. Luckily the trans fluid was not burnt. The suspension issues kept the owner from driving it... so it sat and leaked a bit more over time. ConnieAZ21's uncle refers to these small Chevys as "Throw away cars". Just use them up and throw them away. A different uncle bought one new and the other uncle made the comment. It was then that the beer drinking and arguing began LOL
@josehirvingarcialuna55033 жыл бұрын
Amigo que tipo de aceite yeva
@SteveAZ7113 жыл бұрын
Dexron VI (6) ATF
@Dilansigns4 жыл бұрын
Cuántos litros llevá
@alejandromoya24865 жыл бұрын
From transsmition sorry
@SteveAZ7115 жыл бұрын
Ok put 6 quarts in and another 28 ozs. That should do it. Recap...So that is 6 quarts and 28 ozs. which is almost another quart.
@alejandromoya24865 жыл бұрын
@@SteveAZ711 thanks Steve I appreciate your time to respond to my question 👍