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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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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Jan 08, 2008 5:33 pm) Joel
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Replying to: jtk152 (Jan 09, 2008 9:28 am) |
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