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Old 04-26-2010, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by rallyracer
Make sure u have the 3/8 disconnect tool all the way into the filter...that's was hard for me so I had to use both hands. Reached around so I could grab the tool with my finger tips (both hand) and use my thumbs to push down on the other end (2 fuel line end).

I pulled the tool in as hard as I could. Then used one hand and started spinning the filter in up and down while pulling to the right at the same time....finally after doing that it came off.

Note- I took the screw out the holds the filter onto the car.

I hope this makes sense...I'm writing this on my iPhone while at work.
I agree, it can be a pain to get off if the prongs are a little bent.


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what did your prongs look like?

and its on there tied you just got to pull harder
When I got my filter off the first time it was ok, but the second and third times I changed it the prongs were bent pretty good and it took a bit of muscle to get them off.
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Old 05-20-2010, 01:50 AM
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i went to advance today to look for a fuel filter and he tried to tell me he cant get a fuel filter for my car then he tried telling me i dont even have one WTF? and ive got 36k on the stock one, the car stutters pretty good sometimes too
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Old 05-20-2010, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdogstokes16
i went to advance today to look for a fuel filter and he tried to tell me he cant get a fuel filter for my car then he tried telling me i dont even have one WTF? and ive got 36k on the stock one, the car stutters pretty good sometimes too
If you look under the car in the back and can see the fuel filter, then it is the same filter that all the other cobalts use.
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Old 05-22-2010, 02:51 AM
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i looked under the car right where the post says and theres no fuel filter there
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Old 05-22-2010, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdogstokes16
i looked under the car right where the post says and theres no fuel filter there
The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump in that case.
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so therefore is not easily replacable?
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Yes, it is non servicable. You have to replace the entire fuel pump assembly which is a bit costly.
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Old 05-22-2010, 01:05 PM
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I think around 100K or so Im just gonna do the fuel pump....I've done the filter but im sure around 100k it'll be time for new pump.
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Old 07-04-2010, 03:48 PM
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thanks for this tutorial! saved myself 80$ vs. the stealership...
Everything went smoothly except the first quick disconnect tool I bought wasn't manufactured well. The 3/8'' side on it didn't come close to fitting...
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Originally Posted by bigdogstokes16
i looked under the car right where the post says and theres no fuel filter there
the fuel filter is behind the big black box hidden up a little bit. you need to get right under the vehicle to see it.

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The fuel filter is part of the fuel pump in that case.
and the only cobalt that has an internal fuel filter is the TC so in your case yes it is part of the fuel pump
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Originally Posted by outtamymind
the fuel filter is behind the big black box hidden up a little bit. you need to get right under the vehicle to see it.



and the only cobalt that has an internal fuel filter is the TC so in your case yes it is part of the fuel pump
thats false. tank07(think thats it) only just got a SS and his didnt have a filter either
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unless they changed them for 09 sports and lt's then they would still have a fuel filter. as far as i was aware they still had an external filter. the only one that changed was the TC and from my guess its because its DI and the filter is part of the fuel pump which is in the tank.
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Old 07-15-2010, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by silverSS
gm recommends 30
oh snap im at 50k beter get on that lol
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So the quick disconnect tool everyone used was 3/8" ? I plan on buying the metal one and not the plastic set.
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For the record guys, my 2007 LS doesn't seem to have a fuel filter either. I searched around CSS.net, and it seems that quite a few of the 07s don't have them. I'm guessing there's a screen in the fuel pump.

So yeah...that guy wasn't the only one.
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Originally Posted by SJL26
So the quick disconnect tool everyone used was 3/8" ? I plan on buying the metal one and not the plastic set.
Yep! 3/8 is the right size....I should know since I ended up buying the wrong kit that had every size but 3/8
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Originally Posted by kkanowitz
For the record guys, my 2007 LS doesn't seem to have a fuel filter either. I searched around CSS.net, and it seems that quite a few of the 07s don't have them. I'm guessing there's a screen in the fuel pump.

So yeah...that guy wasn't the only one.
yup same here im a 07 2.2 g5 and have no visible fuel pump..
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Old 08-26-2010, 06:26 PM
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has anyone found it for less than 50 bucks? (crateenginedepot)

gmpartsdirect has is for 35 but it automatically adds 12 in a pack..
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There is a filter that works at AutoZone. I think its a Luberfiner..

Have it on two Balts...
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my local dealer wants 72 per filter...
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my local dealer wants 72 per filter...
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There is a filter that works at AutoZone. I think its a Luberfiner..

Have it on two Balts...
Grab the Autozone filter if you can. Same damn thing, and prolly better quality...
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i hit up a buddy at another dealer and he can get it to me for like 44. and the kid at autozone kept arguing that my car was a 2.2 and not a 2.0 because its supercharged....
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i hit up a buddy at another dealer and he can get it to me for like 44. and the kid at autozone kept arguing that my car was a 2.2 and not a 2.0 because its supercharged....
Haha what a toolbag.. They're all the same filter though, so it doesn't matter... All of them are the same unless its a newer Sport or SS/TC because in those years the filter was moved into the tank..

I have the Autozone Luberfiner filter on my 07' SS/SC and my GF's 08' LT.
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just did this, i bought a metal tool from auto zone but had to file it down to fit right, damn cheap china parts
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