The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu oil type and capacity iS5w-30 and 4.2 quarts. Your oil needs to be changed eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't change it, there will be problems with the engine. Having high quality oil is essential for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into issues with this fluid at some point. A normal problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible or the car might explode. Bad oil can cause the engine to fail. You could experience bad gas mileage. Knocking noise may show up from the engine.
Marvin Berry
October 12, 2020
Can you put 0w20 Weight oil in 2017 Malibu LT 1.5 turbo with 60.000 miles.It takes 5w30.
Cathy wescott
June 27, 2022
The mechanic person who use to do my oil changes said half synthetic oil is ok , I've been doing this for few years now ,,, I decided go to different car care place told I could have trouble in the future if I dont start using the right oil ,, I have 2017 Chevrolet mailbu what should I be using
Pat T.
January 2, 2020
The preferred oil type for a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu is SAE 5W-30 full synthetic oil. (Extreme cold temperatures can change to 0W-30.) The oil capacity for the 1.5L 4 -cylinder engine is 4.2 quarts with a dry filter. The 2.0L 4 -cylinder engine can hold 5 quarts.
Hey there!! I have a 2017 Malibu and I always use Royal purple high performance synthetic motor oil , because this engine has turbo and is always running under pressure… it’s has to b dexos gen 2 approved !!!
The owners manual, and the manufacturer say to use 0w20 in the 1.5 turbo. The 2.0 can use 5w30. But they are suppose to be full synthetic. I use what the manual says to use.
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