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Question posted by jreLe on February 11th, 2014

When To Add Oil To 2011 Malibu

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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on February 11th, 2014 3:32 AM
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Add oil whenever the dipstick shows a level below the "full" line. Change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles.


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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Brakes ...9-27 Ride Control Systems ...9-29 Cruise Control ...9-32 Fuel ...9-35 Towing ...9-41 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-47 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement...
Owner's Manual - Page 3

... relating to your specific vehicle to the printing of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en...
Owner's Manual - Page 5

...Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 25

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Owner's Manual - Page 27

...Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53. 1-21 Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on page 10‑67 for Better Fuel Economy Driving... to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of time. . . Resetting the Oil Life System 1. The "Oil Life Reset" message displays. 3. For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline ...
Owner's Manual - Page 30

... interact with all services have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for more information. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for the OnStar equipment to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in the vehicle, OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn't properly installed or you haven...
Owner's Manual - Page 36

...is too high. The remote start running time by 10 minutes from the time you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start ready feature. After entering the vehicle during a remote start . The ... the vehicle and press and release the remote start feature will shut off . The oil pressure is open. See Ignition Positions on your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... from working properly. If you have any parts of the passenger's seat. If you add things that change about the vehicle that are part of the front seats, safety belts,...Seats and Restraints 3-37 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to get my vehicle modified. Changing or moving any questions, call Customer Assistance. and Canada) ...
Owner's Manual - Page 92

... there are up against, or very close to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. A: Add-on child restraints? It is also better to , any airbag when it inflates can be used . If it...seat as far back as it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. For most basic types of add-on child restraints, which it is designed to be seriously injured or killed. If you must...
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Owner's Manual - Page 95

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Owner's Manual - Page 115

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... vehicle's condition is no longer present. With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5‑29 for each tire can be viewed in this manual.... is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to add air will appear in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi).
Owner's Manual - Page 216

...immediately after cranking has ended, can be stopped after starting the engine and protects If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Starting the Engine...Move the shift lever to START. Notice: Cranking the engine for a few seconds or until the oil warms up to a maximum of time, by turning the ignition switch to P (Park) if the...
Owner's Manual - Page 253

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Owner's Manual - Page 255

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Owner's Manual - Page 256

... and Specifications on level ground. See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick are harmful to use. Oil levels above the operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow loop. Add enough oil to get an accurate reading, the vehicle must be damaged. Pull out the dipstick and...
Owner's Manual - Page 258

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Owner's Manual - Page 382

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