This is the best video I have seen for this procedure so far ! I have been watching these trying to figure out how to do this myself. You make it look very easy which I am sure it is not. What is the proper Trans fluid for 2010 HHR ?
Did you have the engine running when you pulled the drain plug out and filled the transmission? Also one thing my dad used to do and please don’t diss my dad, he used to punch a small hole into the transmission pan let it drain, take it out and clean it hammer the hole flat and then bronze the hole closed. It always worked and never leaked ever.
I pulled a spec sheet and filled it. Some times I cut the car off so people can hear me better. We have been in automotive for 86 years and back in the day that’s how the all did it, including my dad.
Exactly, in my fathers garage business I would pull out the tranny‘s and give them to my dad he would rebuild them and I would install them back in the car, but these HHRs I still don’t know when you’re filling it with that plug out does the motor have to be running in park or shut off until it flows out of the hole?
Ahhhh...... Just lovely. My fill port's plug is a rubber plug, just like you'd find in a floorboard. (& hole's not threaded) Wish me luck on filter change. I'm not sure what else will not be to spec.s for this vehicle or others. LMAO... not
Just remove the bolts from the skinny end so it only drains from one portion then wait ti most of it drains.I added a small plastic wedge to make it drain a little quicker.When it stops dripping then remove the pan. Adding sealant is not necessary with e gasket that has the metal frame in it.The gasket is reusable. Dont over tighten the bolts.89 inch pounds in a staggered pattern. Never had a problem.
that's for transmissions with like 200k on them with original fluid. Removing the grit in the old fluid can cause the trans to slip. It's better to replace the fluid like every 50 to 100k and you won't run into this issue.
@@AutoRepairTips757 Why would it not be safe to do this? My hhr same mileage transmission just quit working so I was going to try this. Should I not??
@@AutoRepairTips757 hey I have 120000 miles and it's never been changed was going to try this today but now this guy's comment has me questioning it. Should I not attempt this?
I have a 2008 HHR LT 182,780 miles never changed transmission fluid. I had it sitting for 5 years because it needed BCM and TCM plus other electrical repairs. It’s running fine now but should I change my Transmission Fluid?????@AutoRepairTips757
Because being level is only required to refill it; why not raise the front only, loosen the back of the pan to let out enough fluid to make it more manageable, then proceed as shown?
Add a drain plug n the pan
This is the best video I have seen for this procedure so far ! I have been watching these trying to figure out how to do this myself. You make it look very easy which I am sure it is not. What is the proper Trans fluid for 2010 HHR ?
Thanks when I get into work tomorrow I’ll look it up for you
I have a 2007 with a hard shif from first to second should i try filter i have 186000 miles if i do should i reuse old fluid
Did you have the engine running when you pulled the drain plug out and filled the transmission? Also one thing my dad used to do and please don’t diss my dad, he used to punch a small hole into the transmission pan let it drain, take it out and clean it hammer the hole flat and then bronze the hole closed. It always worked and never leaked ever.
I pulled a spec sheet and filled it. Some times I cut the car off so people can hear me better. We have been in automotive for 86 years and back in the day that’s how the all did it, including my dad.
Exactly, in my fathers garage business I would pull out the tranny‘s and give them to my dad he would rebuild them and I would install them back in the car, but these HHRs I still don’t know when you’re filling it with that plug out does the motor have to be running in park or shut off until it flows out of the hole?
And how much fluid did the HHR take? Mine is the 2.4 LT, 2009 model automatic Thank you for all your help
email me and i will send you the procedure
Great video guys, I have a question, how much fluid you added? 6 quarts of oil?
Can you use one of those siphon pumps like we use on simple gearbox, differential, etc, to take out the old fluid? Would be much cleaner.
Great info. Thank you, sir.
glade it helped
manual or automatic transmission? what transmission fluid did you use in this vehicle?, thanks
I’ll check
@@AutoRepairTips757Still waiting for a response..
Ahhhh......
Just lovely.
My fill port's plug is a rubber plug,
just like you'd find in a floorboard.
(& hole's not threaded)
Wish me luck on filter change.
I'm not sure what else will not be to spec.s for this vehicle or others.
LMAO... not
So that ticking noise is normal?
So.. the transmission oil's never been changed on my HHR. it's at around 120k miles... Should I still change it?
are you having any problems ?
How long does this whole process take?
If you take your time, you can probably do it in about an hour
@@AutoRepairTips757 thank you
Just remove the bolts from the skinny end so it only drains from one portion then wait ti most of it drains.I added a small plastic wedge to make it drain a little quicker.When it stops dripping then remove the pan. Adding sealant is not necessary with e gasket that has the metal frame in it.The gasket is reusable. Dont over tighten the bolts.89 inch pounds in a staggered pattern. Never had a problem.
Awesome vid !
Thanks!
Fun fact the pan gasket on this transmission are reuseable.
How many quarts of fluid do I need when I change the filter 🙂
Crazy...I was straight told by Precision Auto that changing my transmission could destroy my transmission. Thanks for this video.
that's for transmissions with like 200k on them with original fluid. Removing the grit in the old fluid can cause the trans to slip. It's better to replace the fluid like every 50 to 100k and you won't run into this issue.
And definitely don’t flush…
Sp just top off the fluid what of the wrong was added at one point 😅
I was think of doing this on my hhr, but it has 125,000 miles on it. Fluid was never changed. I wonder if it is safe to do this?
What does the fluid look like
@@AutoRepairTips757 Why would it not be safe to do this? My hhr same mileage transmission just quit working so I was going to try this. Should I not??
@@AutoRepairTips757 hey I have 120000 miles and it's never been changed was going to try this today but now this guy's comment has me questioning it. Should I not attempt this?
I have a 2008 HHR LT
182,780 miles never changed transmission fluid. I had it sitting for 5 years because it needed BCM and TCM plus other electrical repairs. It’s running fine now but should I change my Transmission Fluid?????@AutoRepairTips757
You could leave the car leaning to 1 side to localize the drainage then level the car before adding fluid.
Thnaks for the video
No problem I hope that was helpful
Question on these hhr's, is dropping the transmission pan the only way to drain the transfluid on them or is there a drain plug underneath as well?
I don’t remember seeing one on that one
It is a sealed transmission - no drain plug.
You can order a transmission pan online that comes with a drain plug installed.
Just a suggestion,let one side down and let it drain then take the rest of the bolts out
Do it clean the way my boss did when I was a new guy... let the new guy do it 😀
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Because being level is only required to refill it; why not raise the front only, loosen the back of the pan to let out enough fluid to make it more manageable, then proceed as shown?
is this the 2.2?
i do not remember Sory
Swimming pool from dollar general
If you put that car at an angle on a Jack to take the pan off you get all of the fluid out easily with no mess. Lol
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Everything looks good except your seat belt
Why is there not a drain plug on these cars, it's so stupid that Chevy did this it makes a mess and spills all over.
Very dumb design for sure. Good car though.
It's supposed to be a "sealed" transmission. The manual transmission is the same way.
Mwah ha ha ha ha
I knew it, most 4-banger trannies are sealed.
Wow. What an absolutely HORRIBLE design! Thank you for showing me how terrible HHRs are.
Thanks for the view