Recommended Engine Oil for the Chevrolet Malibu. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Chevrolet Malibu engine oil for 3 generations and 19 modifications produced from 2004 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Malibu Generations
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Malibu Malibu (2004-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo 4 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Malibu 1.5 Ecotec Turbo 4 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 5W-30
Malibu 2.0 Ecotec Turbo 4,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Malibu 2.0 VVT Turbo 4,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months 5W-30
Malibu 2.2 16V 4,7 L 12 months -
Malibu 2.4 16V flexfuel 4,7 L 12 months -
Malibu 2.4 16V 4,7 L 12 months -
Malibu 2.4 Ecotec VVT DI 4,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Malibu 2.5 VVT 4,7 L 7500 miles/ 12 months -
Malibu 3.5 V6 3,8 L 12 months -
Malibu 3.6 V6 5,2 L 12 months -
Malibu Hybrid 1.8 Ecotec 5 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Malibu Limited 2.5 VVT 4,7 L Check 7500 miles, 12 months 0W-20
Malibu SS 3.9 V6 3,8 L 12 months -
More engines

Malibu V300 (2011-2015)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Malibu 2.0D 4,5 L 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-40, 0W-30
Malibu 2.4 4,7 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-40, 0W-30
Malibu 3.0 5,7 L (service fill) 15000 km/ 12 months 5W-40, 0W-30

Malibu Malibu Maxx (2004-2007)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Malibu Maxx 3.5 V6 3,8 L 12 months -
Malibu Maxx SS 3.9 V6 3,8 L 12 months -
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