The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu has either a 2.4 L 4Cylinder or a 3.6 L V6 engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity for the car iS5 quarts with a filter for the 2.4 L 4Cylinder and 6 quarts with a filter for the 3.6 L V6 engine. The torque for the drain plugs is 18 ft/lbs. Oil will go bad after a certain point so it needs changed after a while. For the Malibu You should do an oil and filter change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. It only takes about 5 to 20 minutes to do a change, give or take depending on Your experience. Some of the tools needed are a drain pan, ratchet, socket and socket extensions.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity grade for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Chevrolet advises to use engine oils meeting the oil viscosity requirements SAE classifications and has the API Certification Seal. The engine oil capacity for the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters) for the 3.6L V6 engine and 5 quarts (4.7 liters) for the 2.4L L4 engine.
I changed the oil and oil filter put 6 quarts in and it’s only in the middle of the crosshairs. My dipstick has 3 holes in the crosshairs?
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