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RE: changing oil on a cobalt
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
#12
RE: changing oil on a cobalt
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
#13
RE: changing oil on a cobalt
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 andPepboys carry them) -- it is a 32MM very short wall socket -- I think you can also use a 1 1/4" socket too.
#14
RE: changing oil on a cobalt
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
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
#15
Well i finally got around to changing the oil on it yesterday. It was probably the easiest oil change i have ever seen. Thats a great design using that kind of oil filter, its alot easier and alot cleaner. You dont spill oil when taking it out like I usually do when i change a regular oil filter. It would be nice to see more cars with this type of oil filter setup in the future. Thanks to everyone who replied.
Sounds like it's going to be much easier than it is with my '02 Saturn, where the oil filter is on the back of the block, facing the firewall. Only way to get at it (at home) is to put it on ramps and crawl under, or jack and remove the right-front tire and go through the wheel-well.
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