I'm pulling my trans in August when I have time off. I lost 5th and reverse a year ago and have been rocking it like that. The throw out bearing is toast too it's making some crazy noise. I'll at least take a good look at 5th and see if there is anything damaged. There is some kind of a factory defect on these for 5th. I have a new clutch/flywheel and other parts all ready to go. I could get another car but just don't want to. Going to keep driving the balt.
That's crazy. When I had my 94' Z28 I lost reverse and 6th. I was told it was the synchros that gave out. Usually these F35 transmissiond are reliable.Good luck doing that big job! Thank you for watching!
Thank you Chad! It really made a difference. When i shift and when I put it in reverse. The gears feel sooth a glass in between and it doesnt catch / grind going into reverse. But it could also be the placebo effect.
Seeing that 75W90 is being used in the video, must be a manual transmission Cobalt. The automatic transmission Cobalt uses Dexron VI or later Dexron ATF, available at the Good Wrench parts shop.
I’m going with redline 75w90NS GL-5 seen on a thread also that this was good for the cobalt ss SC I have the 2007 model. Tell me how the royal purple runs.
I drove it for a while with the 75w-90 never had an issue. It actually helped with when I would put it in reverse it would grind. After I put it in it stopped grinding. I ended up changing out the RP about 4000 miles later because I wanted to see what was the condition of the fluid. I now am currently running VALVOLINE SYNCHROMESH MTF . THe Royal Purple is good stuff. Thanks for watching.
Let us know how it drives! I'm about to swap clutes to a clutch masters stage 3. Changing the trans oil then. Was thinking of going OEM with the fluid. Depending on how your ss drives, I might go RP instead.
So far that I have driven it, it feels sooth a glass in between shifts. And it help with this grinding noise when I put it in reverse. The fluid does feel a bit heavier if that makes sense. But over all the car feels great but it could also be the placebo effect 😄
Your car calls for Dexron VI only. Not only that but R.P Max ATF specifically warns AGAINST using were Dexron VI is called for. Trust me I own this very car NO MATTER IF IT'S AUTO OR MANUAL both call for DEXron VI. Also it doesn't matter if it's a base Cobalt or SS Auto or manual only Dexron VI i cant stress that enough.
I got a question for you man. When you replaced your water pump did that get rid of any over heating issues you might of been having? I'm having heating issues still after replacing my rad, thermostat and doing a coolant flush. My front housing seems to be leaking so I'm assuming my water pump is the cause of my heating issues and I want fix it before I put my supercharger on the car.
Hey Chad I haven't replaced the water pump yet. Its still on my list of things to do. It doesn't over heat it just leaks coolant. To do that job is too involved and I am not too comfortable doing it. You have to get a special tool for the timing sprocket and I am not going to do all that lol. I am going to to take it to a shop near me and have them deal with that stress. if you get it done sooner than me let me know how it goes brother!
My magnet had about the same amount of particles as the in in your car. Mine is 243,000Km (151,000mi). Just as dirty as well. My transmission was never serviced before, nor was yours.
Ya right he just put the wrong trans fluid inn, these cars specifically call for Dexron VI ONLY. I would now I own one, and R.P specifically states not to use R.P max ATF when Dexron VI is call for. The only thing he's doing now is cutting the life span of his trans in half, if he's lucky.
@@PonysGarage Further research I used the AC Delco OEM replacement. There was not much in the transmission. Plus the fluid was super filthy and dark. Who knows, what previous owners use to fill these items. Cleaned the magnet. Refilled. Feels much better now.
I had to cut the 9/16 key as the standard size is too long to fit between the frame rail and plug. Mine is the 2.4 SS so it might be a tiny bit different for clearance. Just a heads up if anyone else has this issue!
Hey just wondering does your car's supercharger whine as loud as one with a cold air intake? I'm thinking of putting a stock airbox back on my car to make it more original, but don't wanna take away the loudness of the supercharger whine. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how it sounds with the stock air intake.
My Cobalt has the OEM air box, all I did was just replace the filter for a K&N OEM filter. You can kind of hear a whine when I get on it 😄. I'm trying to keep the car Factory as possible with some upgrades that would make sense. I love hearing the whine sound of the supercharger but the route I'm taking won't allow it. Thanks for watching! 🙏
Solid, I had to add fluid 2 weeks ago when I did the CV swap I ended up using Amsoil trans fluid instead of oem and car feels tons better while driving and shifting now I'm interested to see how the rp works in the balt SS
I hope your not putting that in the 5 speed manual, only Dexron VI is acceptable. R.P will specifically tell you not to use R.P max ATF when Dexron VI is called for. Trust me I now I own one with the 5 speed manual 100% only Dexron VI. What you're doing now is cutting the life span of your trans in half, if your lucky SMH. No matter what you have automatic or manual both call for Dexron VI doesn't matter is you have a base Cobalt or an SS they all call for Dexron VI. If your looking for the best Dexron VI Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI is your best bet. Trust me drain that shit out you can thank me latter when your not having to rebuild your trany.
The car has been running great since I did the change. They don't make the factory manual transmission fluid anymore. That's why I went with the RP. Most definitely appreciated the heads up. Ill look into the Valvoline. Thank you for watching.
Jim Jones: How do you know that Dexron VI is the fluid recommended by GM for a manual transmission in a Cobalt/G5? The user's manual calls out a GM part number for the fluid and does not specify anything related to any Dexron fluid.
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I'm pulling my trans in August when I have time off. I lost 5th and reverse a year ago and have been rocking it like that. The throw out bearing is toast too it's making some crazy noise. I'll at least take a good look at 5th and see if there is anything damaged. There is some kind of a factory defect on these for 5th. I have a new clutch/flywheel and other parts all ready to go. I could get another car but just don't want to. Going to keep driving the balt.
That's crazy. When I had my 94' Z28 I lost reverse and 6th. I was told it was the synchros that gave out. Usually these F35 transmissiond are reliable.Good luck doing that big job! Thank you for watching!
Great video brother. And good choice on the royal purple maxx gear oil.
Thank you Chad! It really made a difference. When i shift and when I put it in reverse. The gears feel sooth a glass in between and it doesnt catch / grind going into reverse. But it could also be the placebo effect.
Seeing that 75W90 is being used in the video, must be a manual transmission Cobalt.
The automatic transmission Cobalt uses Dexron VI or later Dexron ATF, available at the Good Wrench parts shop.
No the manual uses Dexron VI as well, I would now I have one. And R.P is def not supposed to be used when Dexron VI is called for.
@@jimjones4189 : Thanks 😊
Use redline in the cobalt ss. The normal cobalts are a whole different car than the ss (supercharged or turbo cars)
The metal on the trans plug is just the syncros. If previous owner grinded gears a bit youll get that. Just take care of it going forward
@@tylerwiththecobaltss4door Thank you I didn't know that! When I drive this car I baby it. I don't shift aggressively. Thank you for watching!
I’m going with redline 75w90NS GL-5 seen on a thread also that this was good for the cobalt ss SC I have the 2007 model. Tell me how the royal purple runs.
Nice video 👍🏼 very helpful
Thank you for watching!
Good stuff man. Keep the videos coming
Thank you!!
Hey Polly, I heard a lot of bad things about 75W 90. How is your experience on it? I’m coming up on doing my fluid change.
I drove it for a while with the 75w-90 never had an issue. It actually helped with when I would put it in reverse it would grind. After I put it in it stopped grinding. I ended up changing out the RP about 4000 miles later because I wanted to see what was the condition of the fluid. I now am currently running VALVOLINE SYNCHROMESH MTF . THe Royal Purple is good stuff. Thanks for watching.
@@PonysGarage I went with redline 75W90 NS. Thanks for the video it’s a great help
@dookiyt hows your experience on the 75W-90 NS?
@@IntrovertedN00b so far so good. Smooth shifts, no issues. Haven’t had a single issue with it. I bought redline btw
Let us know how it drives! I'm about to swap clutes to a clutch masters stage 3. Changing the trans oil then. Was thinking of going OEM with the fluid. Depending on how your ss drives, I might go RP instead.
So far that I have driven it, it feels sooth a glass in between shifts. And it help with this grinding noise when I put it in reverse. The fluid does feel a bit heavier if that makes sense. But over all the car feels great but it could also be the placebo effect 😄
Yeah, the placebo effect is real. When you wash your car, the car feels better mechanically 😆
Your car calls for Dexron VI only. Not only that but R.P Max ATF specifically warns AGAINST using were Dexron VI is called for. Trust me I own this very car NO MATTER IF IT'S AUTO OR MANUAL both call for DEXron VI. Also it doesn't matter if it's a base Cobalt or SS Auto or manual only Dexron VI i cant stress that enough.
I got a question for you man. When you replaced your water pump did that get rid of any over heating issues you might of been having? I'm having heating issues still after replacing my rad, thermostat and doing a coolant flush. My front housing seems to be leaking so I'm assuming my water pump is the cause of my heating issues and I want fix it before I put my supercharger on the car.
Hey Chad I haven't replaced the water pump yet. Its still on my list of things to do. It doesn't over heat it just leaks coolant. To do that job is too involved and I am not too comfortable doing it. You have to get a special tool for the timing sprocket and I am not going to do all that lol. I am going to to take it to a shop near me and have them deal with that stress. if you get it done sooner than me let me know how it goes brother!
My magnet had about the same amount of particles as the in in your car.
Mine is 243,000Km (151,000mi). Just as dirty as well.
My transmission was never serviced before, nor was yours.
Any Pony authorized video is worth watching. Thanks for your time my dude!
Thank you for taking the time to watch this video. I hope I can start making some more content soon.
Ya right he just put the wrong trans fluid inn, these cars specifically call for Dexron VI ONLY. I would now I own one, and R.P specifically states not to use R.P max ATF when Dexron VI is call for. The only thing he's doing now is cutting the life span of his trans in half, if he's lucky.
Thanks for the research. Buy some Royal Purple 75W90 today.
Thank you for watching!!
@@PonysGarage Further research I used the AC Delco OEM replacement.
There was not much in the transmission. Plus the fluid was super filthy and dark.
Who knows, what previous owners use to fill these items.
Cleaned the magnet. Refilled.
Feels much better now.
@@glenngodfrey5486 I found out that after I replaced the fluid it shifts a lot easier.
Do the turbo Cobalts have the same transmisisons as the supercharged ones?
I believe they do. The F35 Transmission. Thank you for watching!
Yea only difference is the gearing and some supercharged have a lsd
I had to cut the 9/16 key as the standard size is too long to fit between the frame rail and plug. Mine is the 2.4 SS so it might be a tiny bit different for clearance. Just a heads up if anyone else has this issue!
@@joshgray1410 Good looking out. Thanks for the tip!
Hey just wondering does your car's supercharger whine as loud as one with a cold air intake? I'm thinking of putting a stock airbox back on my car to make it more original, but don't wanna take away the loudness of the supercharger whine. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how it sounds with the stock air intake.
No its not going to be as loud without the cai.
@@chadoliver2966 Will I still be able to hear it fairly well or will it be a huge difference?
My Cobalt has the OEM air box, all I did was just replace the filter for a K&N OEM filter. You can kind of hear a whine when I get on it 😄. I'm trying to keep the car Factory as possible with some upgrades that would make sense. I love hearing the whine sound of the supercharger but the route I'm taking won't allow it. Thanks for watching! 🙏
so is the fluid actually good?
So far so good. It actually helped putting the car in gears alot smoother. Could just be placebo but it feels way better. Thank you for watching!!
How do you bleed the clutch ?
Not sure how to that. Gonna look into it. Might be something next to do on the Cobalt. Thank you for watching!
Solid, I had to add fluid 2 weeks ago when I did the CV swap I ended up using Amsoil trans fluid instead of oem and car feels tons better while driving and shifting now I'm interested to see how the rp works in the balt SS
So far it feel better. In between shifts it doesn't feel so rough and it helped with a small grind it had going into reverse.
Always take off the fill first to whoever reads this. Ask me how I know
I hope your not putting that in the 5 speed manual, only Dexron VI is acceptable. R.P will specifically tell you not to use R.P max ATF when Dexron VI is called for. Trust me I now I own one with the 5 speed manual 100% only Dexron VI. What you're doing now is cutting the life span of your trans in half, if your lucky SMH. No matter what you have automatic or manual both call for Dexron VI doesn't matter is you have a base Cobalt or an SS they all call for Dexron VI. If your looking for the best Dexron VI Valvoline synthetic Dexron VI is your best bet. Trust me drain that shit out you can thank me latter when your not having to rebuild your trany.
The car has been running great since I did the change. They don't make the factory manual transmission fluid anymore. That's why I went with the RP. Most definitely appreciated the heads up. Ill look into the Valvoline. Thank you for watching.
Jim Jones: How do you know that Dexron VI is the fluid recommended by GM for a manual transmission in a Cobalt/G5? The user's manual calls out a GM part number for the fluid and does not specify anything related to any Dexron fluid.
i love how people post something like this with no info to back it up
I disagree noob
@@smarielopez5180 Ya I'm the noob okay, over 45 years of ball busting experience jerk off.. You ain't got to believe me ask Royal Purple smart guy. Shit Son when it comes to working on vehicles I'm Einstein while you're a second grade math teacher. I've owned G5s, Lt Cobalts & two SS all manuals I don't make rookie mistakes like you son, I grew up with salt of the earth men teaching me right from wrong. You open your ears you just might learn something Son.