Q: The motor in my 2007 2.2l ecotect chevy colbalt is no good what years of cars motors are interchangeable with

asked by on September 06, 2017

The engine in my 2007 2.2l chevy colbalt is no good already have it out of car. Which makes, models , and years can I use in it besides a 2007 cobalt ?

My car has 99000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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