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What Type Of Oil Is Recommended For A 2011 Chevy Malibu Ls

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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 ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

See 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 vehicle use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 10‑65. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑67 for complete operating information...

Owner's Manual - Page 139

Instruments and Controls In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the display. Press... condition is a problem detected in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on . Press the information button again until LF ## PSI (...

Owner's Manual - Page 234

...To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission...might fail a smog‐check test. We recommend against the use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the country where you will operate satisfactorily on...by the type of gasolines containing MMT.

Owner's Manual - Page 235

... fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to your area. We recommend that are designed to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by General Motors. ... either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can be available in vehicles that contains methanol. It can reduce spark plug life...

Owner's Manual - Page 247

... Your Own Service Work ...10-4 Hood ...10-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-9 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10...Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LS and LT) ...Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LTZ) ...Back-Up Lamps ...License ...

Owner's Manual - Page 256

... limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service professional to remove the excess amount of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in when through. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow loop. Remove it back in this section for the L4 engine or...

Owner's Manual - Page 257

... Use of the vehicle should have the dexos certification mark on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for the vehicle. Failure to ... at the factory with the dexos™ certification mark. Do not use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. This certification mark indicates...

Owner's Manual - Page 258

... soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Recycle it by the vehicle warranty. What to a place that collects used engine oil. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of oil products. Clean your skin for good performance and engine protection. The recommended oils with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are not...

Owner's Manual - Page 260

... and Lubricants on page 11‑2, and be sure to release loose dust and dirt. If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on page 11‑2 for more information. If driving in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10‑6 for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to Inspect...

Owner's Manual - Page 275

...on page 11‑2 for wiper blade replacement. However, if the vehicle is recommended that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the wiper blade....flash their high-beam headlamps at you (for wear or cracking. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on a regular basis or when worn. Aim adjustment to touch the windshield....

Owner's Manual - Page 276

You or others could be injured. Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LS and LT) A. See Trunk on the bulb package. Back‐up Lamp B. Be sure to read... inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. 10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑34. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in...

Owner's Manual - Page 298

...least three hours or driven no further adjustment is low, add air until you reach the recommended amount. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can be killed. Re&#... driving return the tires to check tire pressure. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to the cold inflation pressure shown on tires. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the...

Owner's Manual - Page 306

...number will help keep the vehicle performing most like it was developed for additional information. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, ...set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of different sizes, brands, or types may not handle properly, and you to use on the vehicle. See Compact Spare ...

Owner's Manual - Page 307

...tires may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for the vehicle, and have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load ...range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias‐belted tires) as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic ...

Owner's Manual - Page 311

... chains could cause you to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. Vehicle Care 10-65 Tire Chains WARNING (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it is contacting the vehicle, and do : If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward...

Owner's Manual - Page 334

... vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for additional advice and equipment recommendations. What's the towing capacity of recreational vehicle towing are some important things to ...Some vehicles have restrictions on a device known as a dolly. The two most common types of the towing vehicle? See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Be sure to be towed with...

Owner's Manual - Page 337

...metal, or plastic on the vehicle. A coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is recommended for painted surfaces to keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Certain cleaners contain chemicals .... Wash the vehicle as soon as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your dealer. If necessary, use it ...

Owner's Manual - Page 346

... 1 000 km/ 600 miles. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑9. We recommend the use are listed in doubt, see your dealer. See Tire Rotation on page 11‑7. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays, service is important that you have a qualified technician do the work. 11-2 Service...

Owner's Manual - Page 348

...last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Underbody flushing service. . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 10‑23. Fuel system inspection for loose or damaged.... Tires should be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Engine oil level check. Engine coolant level check. Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or...