HOW TO: Change Transmission Fluid and Filter Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac G5 2005 - 2010 BEST TUTORIAL.

[@brucedouglas7643]

Great video. Now I feel more confident to tackle the wife’s car. Thanks for passing along the filter number and other info as well.

[@FixItFarm]

Glad to help

[@apaulothegreat1581]

I have a 2008 what's 67500 miles I changed the oil today now onto the transmission tomorrow this was a great video thank you I just realized it's just my second message to I guess I must have watched it months ago thank you for the second time

[@FixItFarm]

I am glad that this video helped you. Good luck with your maintenance!!!

[@ACF6180T]

Thanks for showing how it's done, & for taking the time to video it. I'll be doing this to my 08 Cobalt with a 2.4 next year. The Cobalt only has 81,000 on the clock. I don't drive that much anymore; Maybe 30 miles a week, But due to it's age it's time to do it. Thanks again for the video it will be very helpful. I went ahead & book marked it; For a future reference.

[@RogerJ316]

I believe you're supposed to put your trans fluid in and then warm the trans to 104 degrees. Run it through reverse and drive. Then pull your plug and check for a stream. When the stream subsides, put the plug in and now you are full. If you fill as shown in the video, you will be about a 1-1/2 qts low.

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

I was looking for this comment I was thinking the way he did it wasn't exactly right i read somewhere that wit you said is the right procedure ty

[@Roger-eh7ez]

@@michaeleshbaugh6797 On later vehicles, almost all transaxles with side level ports require warming the fluid and letting the excess drain to proper fill level. I don't know why the old dipstick hot/cold reading isn't accurate. Maybe because the later trans designs would'nt allow the stick to reach the fluid. I also read that mnufacturers went to this method because people were always over or under-filling transmissions. It's probably just to make it harder for the diy-er. Ha

[@Mopar-yd3ly]

Yeah. that car should be running when he fills it, when the car is off....the fluid drops back in the pan from the torque convrter. Normal level when car is off is well above that level hole.

[@GetReal3327]

Thank you for your DIY. My 2008 Chevy Cobalt 2.2l is at 104,000 miles and it's time to change the transmission Fluid, Filter and so on. Thank you for your DIY it just what I needed.

[@FixItFarm]

Thanks for the support. I am glad that this helped!

[@JosephineMoore-vn8ft]

I just bought a 2008 used Chevy Cobalt from a Chevrolet dealership.... and the car has no problem at all. But...I don't know the last time this car was serviced? I can't do CarFax....I don't know how to get on CarFax...I wish I knew this man who is doing this video....I would love to pay to service my transmission... just to stay safe.

[@krustdogg131]

Good informative video. Thanks. My cobalt suddenly stopped shifting out of first and tries to shift into overdrive way too soon

[@FixItFarm]

Hopefully this video helped you out! Thanks for watching!

[@bradleybarker8947]

You're so awesome to show us this information for free. You're a lifesaver!!

[@rayhanabiyan1526]

very quick and informative. great job man!

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you I’m glad you like it!

[@kaylacj8114]

I appreciate you showing the symbol on the cap

[@HAPPYLIFE-eq3sl]

Thank you for taking ur time explaining deatail very quick and seems very easy as a female l think l got this 👍Wish me luck 😊

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you!

[@adamswetman9273]

Awesome clear and easy to understand you made my day!!

[@FixItFarm]

Thanks for your comment. I’m glad to have helped you and so Many others!

[@JohnWilson-ey2qn]

The 2010 cobalt manual and everywhere I look online says it will take 7qts... so I bought 7 1qt bottles but it started to come out of the level hole at around 5qt. I haven't found any info online about why some people have to use 6 or 7 qts but mine was less than 5 or if it matters.

[@josedcaldera4428]

Hey thanks for posting this video i was wondering how dificult could be to do that job but with your info on tools and parts and where to get it i think i can handle it thanks for sharing your DIY knoledge 👍

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you! I am glad you found this useful!!

[@matthewdeleon260]

Thank you so much. You did amazing work on the car and the video. (:

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you! I am glad that this video helped you on your repairs

[@jnunez1203]

I use rtv as extra measure with the OEM gasket ..do that since one time I change a transmission fluid filter on a neon I had and didn't work after all ..then I was lazy to remove it again to add rtv to help the OEM gasket to seal good so just added some blue devil transmission leak repair and it did the job..that thing it's expensive but it works every time..

[@apaulothegreat1581]

It takes a lot to impress me was very good video actually the best I've seen your great Craftsman I noticed when you was tapping on that seal there was a change in the sound when it bottoms out to seal the same with the filter 84 inch pounds yeah I picked up on that too it's either absolutely one hundred percent correct it was done incorrectly wrong great job I bought a 2008 Cobalt this video was very knowledgeable it's got 67,000 miles just put brakes on the first time I'm a firm believer in Lucas I own a 18 wheeler

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it!

[@megabaneen8057]

Thanks bro. Excellent work

[@gunsgunsnbullets]

Thanks nice vid! I have 2010 cobalt. Subbed

[@FixItFarm]

Thanks I’m glad it helped

[@anthonystegeman4009]

Thank you!

[@jackstraw5527]

Dude great video thank you.

[@FixItFarm]

Thanks for watching. I’m glad this helped you!

[@jnunez1203]

Weren't you supposed to let it reach normal temperature then shift gears and check it from the plug then let it cool down and check it again from the plug untill fluid comes out of the plug hole?

[@FixItFarm]

Yes you should do that, but it is important to check it initially before starting the car up as well

[@chelseycrouse7300]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@FixItFarm]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@robertwalker9211]

Great job sir 😊

[@steved8714]

That blind fill plug at 11:25 should be the first thing you remove when you start this job, if you get everything done and can't get that out, you're going to be filling it purely on a guess.

[@blindfold33]

Thanks KZbin dad 😎

[@FixItFarm]

Hopefully this helped!

[@blindfold33]

@@FixItFarm it definitely did! Was worried about work but now I can make it there and back no problem. It worked just fine today !

[@davidstoneking5768]

Great video! Thank you for sharing sir! Did you use any kind of grease or gasket sealer before re-installing?

[@FixItFarm]

I did not use any gasket sealer on the pan gasket. I did apply some transmission fluid to both sides of the gasket to help it seat. Hope this helps!

[@romesl.2246]

any update on the car? did the transmission issues ever come back ?

[@FixItFarm]

The issues did not come back. I have now sold the car, but it worked well for me during the time I owned it!

[@mickfrexas5818]

Thanks for sharing

[@FixItFarm]

No problem at all!

[@غني-ص6ش]

How often liter of oil need to replace it? Can you answer please?? Thanks for you

[@twisstedskull5367]

Thanks man

[@chrisshepherd813]

need a video for automatic shift cable 08 cobalt

[@FixItFarm]

I sold this car so no more videos unfortunately!

[@luke11.35]

84 *inch pounds @ 9:06 (not foot pounds)

[@tristanstiksma]

How did you not have a transmission fluid shower when taking out the old fluid?

[@EclipseShotz]

from another video that i saw, you unbolt on one side first to get the pan to drain as much as you can before pulling all the bolts out. just go slow and let the pan drain itself

[@FixItFarm]

This is basically what I did

[@Danny4929]

How much dealership charge for transmission oil

[@vsmichael1]

You gouged that aluminum where that filter seal goes.

[@perrochihuahuasnoobacademy6153]

Excelente video Gracias!

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you I hope it helped you!

[@christopherjohnson3581]

Thank you

[@FixItFarm]

Glad this helped!

[@sharney04]

So question is did it fix the problem

[@FixItFarm]

Yes - this fixed my issues!

[@robertojasso1866]

​@FixItFarm is the car still working fine? Does it still shift? I have a 2005 Chevy Cobalt and it's barely starting to shift 😔.

[@codyconner7006]

Did this fix the slipping issue?

[@kaleballen3212]

Will the nonslip stuff you put in the car also fix leakage ?

[@FixItFarm]

The top of the bottle has a sticker that says “stops leaks/slips”. I’ve never used it to fix a leak, but it looks like it would definitely help!

[@jnunez1203]

Forget to mention about removing ,cleaning and putting back the square magnet..

[@michaeldenny9482]

question. 2009 pontiac g5. Manuel says it takes 7 quarts of tran fluid but when I fill it it only get about 5 before it starts coming out of the check valve. Is this a problem since way more came out then I put in?

[@FixItFarm]

They should list a capacity for rebuild, fluid and filter, and then just fluid. Did you just drain and fill the transmission or did you do fluid and filter? Also make sure the car is on level ground when checking

[@michaeldenny9482]

@@FixItFarm car was level. I changed the fluid and filter, basically following the video. and filled it until it started leaking out of the check valve

[@michaeldenny9482]

@@FixItFarm In the booklet all it has listed is for a complete drain and refill is 7 quarts.

[@FixItFarm]

@@michaeldenny9482 I would recommend installing the plug. Then starting the engine and put the transmission in gear let it run for a short time. Then re-check. You should be good!

[@FixItFarm]

I would say if it is running out of the full hole. Run the engine and then re-check. That’s the only level indication on the car to my knowledge. Hope this helps!

[@javiwasabi2316]

So my question is if im unable to go to the store to rent the torque an or have someone lend me one am i ok just using my rachets as long as i dont strip or go to tight right? Or do i need the torque to do the job also i have to fill oil its bout lil more than quarter way up so like 43 percent should i just change it or just fill it up an wait till i have to do the change? Sorry if that’s confusing

[@FixItFarm]

It is always best to torque bolts when a spec is given, but if you don’t have access to a torque wrench just use your best judgment!

[@javiwasabi2316]

Was there another like seal in there cause mine seems like it look black an the aluminum behind (updated i got it wasnt all removed) I should be ok now im not able to get it flush like u an (i peeled the o ring lil bit is that bad?)

[@flare8073]

Don’t torque the pan bolts to 7Ibs I snapped my bolt. Thanks a lot

[@diegogamez9201]

How many miles where on the car at the time of the trans flush?

[@FixItFarm]

If I remember correctly I think it was around 180,000

[@jnunez1203]

Seems you covered all bases ..tx

[@FixItFarm]

Thank you!

[@joewaligator4364]

Dad always suggested soaking yer filters overnight.

[@krustdogg131]

84 inch pounds.. he did accident say 84 ft lbs

[@FixItFarm]

You are correct!

[@jeffdunn274]

yup at times i will just ask Google on my phone whats the torque for the bolts of the make and model

[@ManikMekanik]

How many miles does your car have on it? Mine only has 98k and started slipping today :(

[@FixItFarm]

This car had 180k on it when I made this video!

[@ManikMekanik]

@@FixItFarm Is it still working ok after 9 months?

[@FixItFarm]

I sold this car back in September, but it was at that point!

[@ManikMekanik]

@@FixItFarm Mine's in the shop, fluid & filter wouldn't have fixed it, had metal in the pan & was grinding, wouldn't get out of 1st gear

[@andrescabrera44]

84 inch lbs

[@fredkuhn165]

Never seen anyone go full torque with one pass. I guess you can get away with it sometimes, but I always do 2-3 passes working my way up unless there’s a procedure stated

[@FixItFarm]

It’s a best practice to work it in steps, I agree. Since this was a fairly low torque (84 inch lbs) I just did it in one pass. I already had all the bolts snug with a 1/4 ratchet.

[@jeffvickers9390]

👍

[@jnunez1203]

Never mind I comment before you got to that point..sorry

[@vincentforsberg4102]

Im guessing this is an auto?

[@FixItFarm]

You are correct, this is an automatic.

[@Yoronlyhp1]

These transmissions burn the oil you need good transmission oil for it to properly work dont believe me empty it out on a working one itll act like a broken one.