Cobalt L4-2.0L SC (2007)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
3. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
4. Lower the vehicle.
Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.
5. Without supercharger - use a 32 mm socket with a long extension (1/2 to 3/8 reducer helps if available) and ratchet on the hex on the top of the oil
filter cap.
6. With Supercharger - the oil filter is accessible by reaching under the supercharger. Use a 32 mm socket with the needed flex handle or box wrench.
7. Loosen the oil filter housing.
8. Remove the tools.
9. Remove the oil filter and housing.
10. Remove the filter from the cap.
Installation Procedure