Sick of crappy oil filers for your 2.0 Cobalt SS?
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by DWK5150
I was at my dealer 2 days ago and it was the same thing there one in a box and the other in the bag and they are different i was like WTF is this.
All cavi's, cobalts, sunfires, etc with the eco should use that same one that comes in the box
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From: Chandler, AZ
Originally Posted by DWK5150
You can get it without removing it but it sucks to get your hand in there.
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From: NE OH Near Cleveland
Originally Posted by M-Dub
Okay by the way ( haven't changed the oil myself in the 2.0) but I did on my 2.2 where is the oil filter in the S/C anyway! Is it in the same spot as the 2.2 which means under the F'in supercharger???
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/oil-change-how-picture-22848/
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From: ABQ, NM
Originally Posted by BlwnGP
I have used Mobil 1 filters in my other car for years. Complements the Mobil 1 oil I use nicely. I would disagree about the AC Delco filters being inferior to aftermarket. The AC Delco filters are some of the highest quality filters out there. That is all I will use on my 2.4l until Mobil 1 makes one for our cars. The AC Delco filters are as advertised (when they say they have a certain feature such as a drain back valve, they do), they have to conform to OEM specifications. I believe that there is test results out there that show the AC Delco, Mobil 1, and Wix filters are the best you can get. Surprisingly, the K&N oil filter didn't test too high (still above average). I am to lazy to find the link right now. The Purealator was rated very low IIRC. The Napa Gold, I believe, is a rebadged AC Delco or made by them.
If I had my choice, I would use AC Delco or Mobil 1...you can't go wrong with those two!
If I had my choice, I would use AC Delco or Mobil 1...you can't go wrong with those two!
You can get these filters at dealerships and auto shops.
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From: Naperville, IL
Originally Posted by CrateEngineDepot
I updated my earlier post and added the filter and cap part number and price.
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From: Lyons
Originally Posted by Asstyme
I just changed my oil tonight and thought the Fram filter looked much better that the OEM Germany one.
I've seen two engines fail from using a fram filter alone. I've seen a turbo desil suck a fram into the intake and **** out flaming paper bits till the turbo got clogged. (no cat)
Fram filters are the most cheaply made filters on the planet. You can either see through the filter, or sunlight dones't evne pass through it when you streach them out brand new. No quiality control whatsoever. Puralator AC Delco Mobile and WIX are all good filters, As is K&N.
Fram however seems to just make them like Dell makes computers, bottom barrel price > quality.
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From: Janesville, WI
Originally Posted by SpecialK
Made in the USA. And compair you OEM filer oil to the Fram. I net the Fram oil had sludge.
I've seen two engines fail from using a fram filter alone. I've seen a turbo desil suck a fram into the intake and **** out flaming paper bits till the turbo got clogged. (no cat)
Fram filters are the most cheaply made filters on the planet. You can either see through the filter, or sunlight dones't evne pass through it when you streach them out brand new. No quiality control whatsoever. Puralator AC Delco Mobile and WIX are all good filters, As is K&N.
Fram however seems to just make them like Dell makes computers, bottom barrel price > quality.
I've seen two engines fail from using a fram filter alone. I've seen a turbo desil suck a fram into the intake and **** out flaming paper bits till the turbo got clogged. (no cat)
Fram filters are the most cheaply made filters on the planet. You can either see through the filter, or sunlight dones't evne pass through it when you streach them out brand new. No quiality control whatsoever. Puralator AC Delco Mobile and WIX are all good filters, As is K&N.
Fram however seems to just make them like Dell makes computers, bottom barrel price > quality.
It said it was made in the UK
I will get my filters from GMpartsdirect in the future as they have good prices and don't screw you on shipping
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From: Cambridge Ontario Canada
Just for the record that the majority of oil filters that are made are done by one company called WIX. All they do is make the filter for various companies and slap their name on it. I am not 100% sure if this is true for the filter for the cobalt but i wouldnt be surprised.
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Fram sucks period. My engine oil was the most dirty oil I pulled out of my car after 3000 miles with one. I will never buy a Fram again.
I wish Mobil 1 or K&N made one for our cars, because they are the best bar none!
I wish Mobil 1 or K&N made one for our cars, because they are the best bar none!
Originally Posted by JonyyB
I’m sick of these funky oil filters sold at the parts stores for our 2.0L SS/SC
No one has an OEM filer for the 2.0 SS. Here is what is offered:
AutoZone:
Fram: $7.19
STP: $8.79
Advanced Auto Parts (Parts America):
Fram: $8.88
Pureleader: $8.68
Now some may not care, but the design of these filers are a bit different then OEM….and I want the OEM filer in my car! (made in Germany)
So I have spoke with Tom at Crate Engine Depot and he is looking to offer us the OEM filer at a special price.
Any interest? I know I want to pick a few up
No one has an OEM filer for the 2.0 SS. Here is what is offered:
AutoZone:
Fram: $7.19
STP: $8.79
Advanced Auto Parts (Parts America):
Fram: $8.88
Pureleader: $8.68
Now some may not care, but the design of these filers are a bit different then OEM….and I want the OEM filer in my car! (made in Germany)
So I have spoke with Tom at Crate Engine Depot and he is looking to offer us the OEM filer at a special price.
Any interest? I know I want to pick a few up
Here is a link to my filter prices:
Click here
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Just for the record that the majority of oil filters that are made are done by one company called WIX. All they do is make the filter for various companies and slap their name on it. I am not 100% sure if this is true for the filter for the cobalt but i wouldnt be surprised.
If hey looked the same I would not have a problem with it. They don’t so I rather use OEM. Besides, 6 for $30 is a killer deal!
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Just kidding there. Seriously though, some people have really chewed up their filter caps by trying to unscrew them with pliers or vice-grips, or maybe their teeth, I'm not sure which.
