2005 cobalt - what is an easy way to remove the plastic housing of the oil filter?

[desimunda]

should i buy an oversize socket that might fit? looks a little bigger than an inch...used channel locks last time but there has to be a better way eh?

btw what is the amount of oil to be a added with a new oil/filter change? its the base model 2005. thanks

[AJT1961]

The best way to remove the housing is with the 32mm shallow socket designed for the job. You can usually find them on ebay for under $10, or any auto store sells them. As for oil capacity, my 2007 2.2 litre takes 5 quarts which is probably the same for a 2005 but you should look it up in your owners manual under "capacities".

[dorman68]

Originally Posted by AJT1961

The best way to remove the housing is with the 32mm shallow socket designed for the job. You can usually find them on ebay for under $10, or any auto store sells them. As for oil capacity, my 2007 2.2 litre takes 5 quarts which is probably the same for a 2005 but you should look it up in your owners manual under "capacities".

I agree, that is what I use on my mom's car.

[desimunda]

thanks guys will look for a 32mm socket. anybody remember off the top of your head what the oil drain size is?

[AJT1961]

It is 15mm on my 2007.

[463]

oil look in your owners manual under "capacities". it's close to 4.3L

[desimunda]

Originally Posted by 463

oil look in your owners manual under "capacities". it's close to 4.3L

i think it is 4.7 litres for a 2.0L engine.

i used a 1"1/4 socket to take filter housing off. worked good make sure u have an extension for your socket.

[463]

Originally Posted by desimunda

i think it is 4.7 litres for a 2.0L engine.

i used a 1"1/4 socket to take filter housing off. worked good make sure u have an extension for your socket.

the question is for a base 2.2L eng. for the s/c 2.0L with oil and filter is 6.2L +- .2 of oil.

[Wha Who?]

An interesting feature of our two newer GM cars with the newer type oil filters is that the filter housing drains dry when the engine is stopped. The oil capacity will then be the same, with or without a filter change.