Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Lube, Oil & Filter, Replace
| Caution: Prolonged and repeated
contact with engine oil and grease will result in removal of natural oils
from skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In addition, used
engine oil and grease contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin cancer. Precautions should be taken when replacing lubricants
to minimize risk of your skin making contact. Protective clothing and gloves
that cannot be penetrated by oil should be worn. The skin should be washed
with soap and water or waterless hand cleaner to remove any used engine
oil thoroughly. Do not use gasoline, thinners, or solvents. |
| In order to preserve the environment,
used oil and used oil filters must be disposed of at designated disposal
sites in accordance with EPA and local regulations. |
| Many components on a vehicle require
no periodic maintenance. Some components are sealed and permanently lubricated.
Rubber bushings can deteriorate or limit damping ability if lubricated. |
| Use correct grease for component
lubrication. Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage by the National
Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI). All approved products have the NLGI
symbol on label. At bottom of NLGI symbol is usage and quality identification
letters. Chassis lubricant is identified by the letter "L." The letter following
usage letter indicates quality of lubricant. The highest quality symbols
are illustrated in Fig. 1. |
| 1. |
Raise and support vehicle with a suitable
lift. |
| 2. |
Inspect suspension, U-joints and chassis
components for grease fitting locations. |
| 3. |
Force a little grease out of grease
gun nozzle to remove any dirt, and wipe it clean with a rag. |
| 4. |
Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth
until ball is shiny before pumping grease into it. |
| 5. |
Push nozzle from grease gun firmly
over grease fitting. |
| 6. |
Pump a small amount of grease into
fitting. If grease starts to come out of connection between gun
and fitting, stop and adjust connection to fitting. |
| 7. |
Pump grease into fitting until fresh
grease appears in joint between dust boot and component. |
| 8. |
Wipe all surplus grease from fittings
and suspension components. |
| 9. |
Remove engine oil drain plug and drain
oil into a suitable container. |
| 10. |
Remove oil filter. Ensure filter O-ring
is not lodged onto engine block. |
| 11. |
Reverse procedure to install, note
following: |
| |
a. |
Do not install oil filter using tools.
Hand tighten filter. |
| |
b. |
Fill oil level to manufacturer specification. |
| |
c. |
Run engine and inspect oil level. Top
off oil as required. |
|
Fig. 1 NLGI symbols
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Place a drain pan under the oil drain
plug.
3.
Remove the oil pan drain ...
A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern.
1.
Ins ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
WARNING:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Base Model
A. Cover.
B. Retainer.
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench.
D. Sto ...
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