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RE: changing oil on a cobalt - 10/7/2007 5:26:18 PM

tlee878

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i'm changing my oil and filter tomorrow for the first time on my 2007 cobalt, i was reading this forum about it, could you please tell me where the filter is located. is it on drivers side top or bottom of engine, sounds like it is easily accessible? this filter cartridge is new to me, thanks

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RE: changing oil on a cobalt - 5/24/2008 11:11:20 AM

thetimmer

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the oil filter is inder the engime cover that comes off when you remove the oil cam ,it just a paper element filter no metal housingthe cover takes a 32 mm short 1./2 drive socket to have clearnce with the intake manafold just take it a little past snug when tighting it being its a composite cover,i dont understand why the dam oil filer for these cars cost $7.00 for just a little pastic and paper,the one for my full size shevy whick is metal is only $4,i put the walmart synthetic between the oil and filters witch i got on sale at pep boys it cost me about 15 for an oil change

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RE: changing oil on a cobalt - 5/31/2008 5:43:23 PM

Red07SSNA

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You are correct, the 2.2. and 2.4 filter is easy to get to - just need to hold a wire bundle out of the way when removing or installing it. It is best to let the engine drain for a while before removing the filter too so there is less oil in the filter before taking it out. There are special sockets that you can buy (Autozone and Pepboys carry them) -- it is a 32MM very short wall socket -- I think you can also use a 1 1/4" socket too.

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RE: changing oil on a cobalt - 5/31/2008 5:46:12 PM

Red07SSNA

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quote:

ORIGINAL: tlee878

i'm changing my oil and filter tomorrow for the first time on my 2007 cobalt, i was reading this forum about it, could you please tell me where the filter is located. is it on drivers side top or bottom of engine, sounds like it is easily accessible? this filter cartridge is new to me, thanks

For anyone else looking to do their own Cobalt (ECOtec) oil filter change -- the filter is just to the right (driver's side) of the intake manifold. Look for a round black plastic cover with a 32MM hex nut on top of it.

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