Are there any problems with the Chevrolet HHR engine?
Are there any problems with the Chevrolet HHR engine?
CEL, CODE P-001. REPLACED BOTH CAM POSITION ACTUATORS (ONLY 1 WAS BAD). NO CEL AND CAR RUNS GREAT. Check engine light came on indicating bad exhaust fuel purge solenoid. Replaced both exhaust and intake solenoids. Key in ignition switch could not be removed, and would not turn to shut the engine off.
What are DTC codes for Chevrolet HHR engine problems?
Also serviced transmission while it was there. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator cap (water pump was functional but leaking). DTC codes p0221 and p0121, throttle position sensors. still in process of diagnosis, numerous things can cause these trouble codes. car still not fixed at present time
What’s the difference between HHR and HHR 2.2?
Even around town it helps on hills leading home, however, not enough to offset the discounts I get at the local Superstore Gas Bar in the Scout that is- the HHR gets the best at all times, unless there is no option when traveling; then you must take what you can get. With the knock sensors the timing is automatically adjusted to prevent that.
What to do if your HHR engine is leaking?
Leak from coolant pipe. Mechanic replaced o-ring on thermostat housing. Also serviced transmission while it was there. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator cap (water pump was functional but leaking).
What kind of engine does a HHR have?
My HHR is a 2010 LT with the 2.4 L engine and I never filled it with premium gasoline always regular but “Top Tier Gasoline” if possible. It has 26,000 miles on it, went on a cross country trip (2 adults) with cargo area fully loaded (back seat down), got 32.2779 m/p/g max. (prairies @ 70-75 m/p/h.) and 27.9989 m/p/g min. (rockies @ 65-70 m/p/h.
Even around town it helps on hills leading home, however, not enough to offset the discounts I get at the local Superstore Gas Bar in the Scout that is- the HHR gets the best at all times, unless there is no option when traveling; then you must take what you can get. With the knock sensors the timing is automatically adjusted to prevent that.
What are the symptoms of a bad VVT solenoid?
Here are the symptoms that you must look out for to know that the VVT solenoid is failing or is not functioning well: 1. Check Engine Light On This is the thing about modern cars that the ECU or engine control unit starts to warn you as soon as it finds some problem in the engine.
Why is my VVT not working properly on my car?
Roughness in Idling Engine The passing of additional oil to the VVT gears is a possibility if the system is not working properly. This very phenomenon manifests itself in the rough idling of the engine. It is primarily because the engine’s RPM fluctuates as the VVT starts working.
