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Old Sep 29, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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how to change the oil

hey guys i was wanting to change the oil in my car this weekend and was wondering if anyone knew how to empty the pan and change the filter as well as how many quarts i need to put in also what the nest synthetic brand would be for the chevy cobalt ls sport coupe 2.2 ltr thank guys
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Furthest back upright side of the oilpan is where you'll find the drain bolt. Jack it up and get some stands under it, get a 5 quart or larger pan, remove your drain bolt. Filter is located on top of the motor to the right side of the plastic intake manifold. Black plastic cap with a huge 6pt nut, i think it's 1-3/8 or 1-1/2" cant remember, cover it with a rag and grab it with some channel locks. Put your new filter in, don't tighten the cap too much(half turn after it seats), put your drain bolt back in (don't over tighten as well or you'll have fun getting it off next time) and filler up with 5 quarts of your favorite 5W-30.
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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wow thats very good detailed info there tim
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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gotta help the fellow burgh members out

meeting up at norwin hills shopping center on 30 in irwin (car cruise) saturday night around 4ish stop by!
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:15 PM
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I just changed mine the other day and used a 32mm socket to get oil filter out
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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ok cool guys thanks alot i really appreciate i just dont want to spend 70 bucks getting something done that takes 5 minutes lol
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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cool at the irwin shopping place then sat at 4 ill check it out thanks man thats actually not to far from me lol
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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ok cool guys thanks alot i really appreciate i just dont want to spend 70 bucks getting something done that takes 5 minutes lol

$70 bux to change the oil on a 2.2l ecotec?!?! That doesn't sound right.. SS/SC i could understand but not on a 2.2...
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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can somebody get me a pic of where the filter is located and a pic with the cap off please?? thanx
Old Sep 29, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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well u go to jiffy lube man they charge u thru the nose unless u have a coupon anywhere around here u pay at least 60 for full synthetic
Old Sep 30, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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i would like to meet you guys out there in irwin but this weekend is looking real busy at the moment but well see
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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I changed mine with full syn and it was 40
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