What kind of transmission does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

Per the EPA listing: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo: 5-speed manual; 2.2L 4-cylinder: 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual; 2.4L 4-cylinder: 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual.

What transmission fluid does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt use?

Use the fluid your owner's manual specifies for your transmission - CVTs, conventional automatics and dual-clutch units each need their own type.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission: CVT or automatic?

No. The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt uses a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.

Key takeaways

5 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: every EPA-listed configuration
Engine	Transmission	EPA code	Drive
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo	5-speed manual	Manual 5-spd	FWD
2.2L 4-cylinder	4-speed automatic	Automatic 4-spd	FWD
2.2L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual	Manual 5-spd	FWD
2.4L 4-cylinder	4-speed automatic	Automatic 4-spd	FWD
2.4L 4-cylinder	5-speed manual	Manual 5-spd	FWD

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

Useful for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Transmission fluidMatch the specification in your owner's manualShop fluid Fluid transfer pumpFor transmissions filled through a side plugShop pumps

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