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Replying to: grosloup (Nov 15, 2007 4:25 pm) |
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| I have a 2005 Base model Cobalt with no options as well as a 2007 LS with no options. The 2005 has 40K miles and the 2007 is at 10K. Both cars have never been back for any repairs. Gas, oil, and tires only. MPG is great, around 35-37 on the highway consistantly. Great cars, low price, who can ask for more? | |
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For do-it-yourselfers, the GM Ecotec engine requires a low-profile 1 1/4 inch socket to remove the plastic cap on top of the built-in oil filter. This tool is not easy to find. However, Amazon.com is presently selling the "Lisle 14700 Oil Filter Wrench for GM 2.2L" for $8.94 --- shipping is free if you buy something else that makes your order total over $25 (the something else can be anything you were probably going to buy anyway --- such as say a computer printer ink cartridge.)
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Replying to: alternator (Dec 08, 2007 7:21 pm) Joel |
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Replying to: bporter1 (Nov 12, 2007 6:35 pm)  optonline.net
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Replying to: alternator (Dec 08, 2007 7:21 pm)
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It is good to hear from a from a person in NJ. What style of Cobalt are you considering, couple or sedan? What trim level? I honestly can say this, I have almost 13k miles on my car, and there is not a day that goes by that I can't say I regret buying a Cobalt. I absolutlely love the Onstar, and the XM is not bad either. Let us know what you are considering. Good luck in your search 
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Jan 03, 2008 6:36 pm) I already had a normal 1 1/4" socket and it could be used to loosen the filter cap----- but then I had to re-tighten the cap somewhat to get space to remove the socket, and then I could unscrew the cap by hand. That worked but was inconvenient. I'm glad to hear the low-profile socket is becoming more available. Many internet suppliers were asking more than $20 for them including shipping. |
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Replying to: alternator (Jan 08, 2008 1:46 pm) |
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Replying to: alternator (Jan 08, 2008 1:46 pm) This part has been available for several years, nothing new about it. Like I said, my local Carquest had one on their tool rack when I walked in there a year ago. Tools aren't cheap. Many don't understand the expense mechanics have in tools.
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