2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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Question posted by wkrajewski on July 3rd, 2012
Oil Pressure Remaining Life.
How much should a person rely on the "oIL pressure warning of remaing life of oil in engine" I am at 61% and a check of the dipstick shows the engine does not "need" additional oil, it feels pretty smooth (no grit that I can detect) . Last oil change was 3500 miles ago. The unit is a 2011 Malibu 4 cyl., have owned it about 3.5 months.
Thanks, Walt
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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on July 3rd, 2012 12:30 PM
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I couldn't find the recommended interval for GM cars, but Ford recommends changing the oil on newer cars every 7,500 miles or every six months, whichever comes first.
I personally would change it every 5,000 miles or every six months, but that's just my opinion. I wouldn't take any chances on damaging the engine of a car that's almost brand new just to save $30 or so.
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Owner's Manual - Page 26
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires.
The warning light will remain on page 9‑31. To turn off both systems.
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. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... "Change Oil Soon" DIC message when it is the driver's responsibility to LOCK/OFF. Turn the ignition to enter the personalization menu.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 9‑35.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53.
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on page 9‑37. See Engine Oil Life System...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
...Charging System Light ...5-15 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-15 Brake System Warning Light ...5-18 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22 High-Beam On Light...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... the oil's remaining useful life. This mode shows the vehicle's average speed in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). As your driving conditions. This mode shows how ...shows the instantaneous fuel economy in the tank. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of recent driving conditions. Unlike average fuel economy, this data is reset after an oil change . It shows...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of the DIC buttons. Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for more information.
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Vehicle Messages
The following messages appear if there is a problem detected in this manual. With most messages, a warning chime...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 5‑19 for more information.
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Service Vehicle Messages
ENGINE DISABLED
This message displays if the starting of the vehicle's tires is low on page 10‑54 for more information. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... at every engine oil change, can be used in vehicles that were not designed for gasoline that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl ...containing oxygenates, such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. It can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. ask the attendant where you use only the...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... dexos is not available at the factory with the dexos™ certification mark. Notice: Use only engine oil that the oil has been approved to the dexos specification will show the dexos symbol on the container. Engine oils approved to the dexos specification. Failure to the dexos specification, ask your service provider.
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Use of...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... personalization menu. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off . How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed . Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can calculate the next engine oil change...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
...needs to be checked, please take the vehicle to check the transmission fluid level. Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Change the fluid and filter at operating temperature.
If the CHANGE OIL...sure to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 265
...Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about five minutes, then check to the coolant surge tank until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot.
By this procedure until the level remains constant at... hiss is below the FULL COLD mark, add additional coolant to bring the level up to the FULL COLD mark. Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
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1. Vehicle Care
2. Fill...
Owner's Manual - Page 274
... in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in LOCK/OFF.
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Vehicle Care
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
{ WARNING
When you are doing this...
Owner's Manual - Page 298
...additional strain on the metal stem in excellent condition, and set to get a pressure measurement. Re‐ check the tire pressure with the tire gauge. Set the cold tire inflation pressure to check tire pressure.
How to Check...tire inflation pressure for High-Speed Operation
{ WARNING
Driving at high-speed conditions. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑12 and Tire Pressure on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 299
... check tire pressure levels. When the malfunction indicator is not operating properly. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with the low tire pressure telltale. Under‐inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may occur for additional...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... Loading Information label shows the size of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. See Vehicle Load Limits on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as the vehicle is detected, the TPMS turns on the low tire pressure warning light located on...
Owner's Manual - Page 301
...use a GM approved liquid tire sealant. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire pressure warning light flashes for about one or more TPMS sensors are ...with the spare tire. Using non-approved tire sealants could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. A DIC warning message also displays. The malfunction light and the DIC message should go off when the TPMS sensors are...
Owner's Manual - Page 307
...information about the Tire and Loading Information label and its location on the vehicle.
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{ WARNING
If different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of ... also be affected.
Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for additional information. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on the Tire and Loading Information label. Different Size Tires and ...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
... 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every Engine Oil Change
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. Windshield wiper blade inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and replacement, if needed. Tire inflation pressures check. Rotate tires if necessary. Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
... completion of the vehicle's useful life. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑16. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
. Replace as needed .
. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.
. Check all recommended maintenance services be...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
... ...10-16 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-11 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Cooling System ...10-16 Drive Belt Routing ...12-4 Exhaust ...9-22 Heater ...9-19 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...10-21 Overheating ...10-20 Power Messages ...5-26 Pressure Light ...5-21 Running While Parked ...9-23 Starting ...9-18 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Messages ...5-26 Entry/Exit Lighting...
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