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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - Getrag 5 Speed 🢒 Transmission Fluid Check

Transmission Fluid Check for Chevrolet Cobalt 2008

  1. Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    2. Important: Inspect the fluid level only when the engine is off. Ensure the vehicle is level. The transaxle must be cold.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    3. Object Number: 857189 Size: SH
  3. Remove the level check plug.
  4. Verify that the fluid is up to the opening.
  5. If no fluid is visible, add fluid until the level check opening begins to leak fluid. Refer to Lubrication Specifications for fluid recommendations.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the fluid level check plug.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fluid level check plug to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  7. Install the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .