2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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What Kind Of Engine Oil For 2011 Malibu Chevrolet
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Outlets ...1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-21 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-21 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-22 OnStar® ...1-23
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ...Satellite...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
...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 and displays the "Change Oil Soon" DIC message when it is the driver...the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑37. The kit can affect fuel mileage. Avoid fast starts and...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
...Control Light ...5-22
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp Messages ...Ride Control System Messages ...Airbag System Messages ...Service Vehicle Messages ...Tire...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
... of the tires are significantly underinflated. The repairs would not be covered by your dealer. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can accompany the light. A tire pressure message can damage the engine. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that one or more information. Someone could be...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... driving conditions. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change , this screen cannot be reset. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of recent driving conditions. This mode shows how many liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg).
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... vehicle may have other warning messages. 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... on . The tire pressure is shown in the DIC. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... information. Door Ajar Messages
DOOR AJAR
This message displays if one or more information.
See Trunk on , the vehicle should be taken to accelerate. Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the vehicle's doors are closed completely. Anytime this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can reset the engine oil life system. See Remote Vehicle Start on the second press. When REMOTE START appears on ... in metric units. Instruments and Controls
Personalization Menu Modes
OIL LIFE RESET When this feature is displayed, you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle using your vehicle has remote...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... not designed for the TOP TIER label on .
The ethanol in E85 is a "renewable" fuel, meaning it . That damage would not be found at every engine oil change, can be covered under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. Some gasolines that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can contain an octane...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
... the chocks. 7. The total weight on a Hill
1. But even that are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Leaving After Parking on your vehicle's tires.... Weight of tongue weight the vehicle can a trailer safely be too heavy. See Engine Overheating on the vehicle, and the amount of the Trailer
How heavy can carry. Release...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
...Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-9 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-16 Engine Overheating ...10-20 Overheated Engine...
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload ...10-35 Fuses ...10-35 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...10-36 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...10-38...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
... page 10‑36. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 10‑23. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). I.
10-7
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑16. Brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
... Cooling System on page 10‑13. See "What to Add Engine Oil" in this section. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of the proper viscosity grade. See "Adding...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... accurate reading, the vehicle must be damaged. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and allow several minutesfor the oil to check the engine oil level at the tip of the dipstick for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is a yellow loop. If you find...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... performance under certain circumstances. Vehicle Care
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with dexos‐approved engine oil. Oils meeting the requirements of oils that dexos‐approved engine oil is the best viscosity grade for maintaining proper...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...-12
Vehicle Care
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used engine oil.
Wash or properly dispose of this section for the engine at extremely low temperatures. The recommended oils with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that collects used oil stay on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... and, at the same time to work and reset the system. It is not necessary for up to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is indicated can calculate the next engine oil change the engine oil and filter. How to a year. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 and...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... level needs to be covered by the vehicle warranty. For the 2.4 L and 3.6 L engines, the transmission fluid will not reach the end of the engine air cleaner/filter.
If the filter remains covered with dirt, a new filter is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. 10-14
Vehicle Care
Notice: Use of the...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...stop, and park the vehicle right away. Repair the cause of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See Engine Oil on , continue to drive the vehicle slowly for three minutes while parked. Vehicle ...be severely degraded. If the warning does not come back on page 10‑9. The engine oil will be avoided.
Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in the overheat protection...
Owner's Manual - Page 272
...new battery is spilled on working around the cap before removing it off immediately. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for tips on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the...If brake fluid is needed. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the wrong kind of fluid.
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