A 1.5L-equipped Malibu requires 4.2 quarts of 0w20 dexos1™ full synthetic oil. A Malibu with a 2.0L engine requires 5 quarts of 5w30 dexos1™ oil. Not all oils are the same.
Do I have to use synthetic oil in my Chevy Malibu?
Chevrolet recommends getting your 2021 Chevrolet Malibu oil change every 3000-5,000 miles if you are using conventional oil. Ideally, you should be using a synthetic oil that meets the dexos1™or dexos2™specification, depending on your engine.
How much oil does my 2018 Chevy Malibu take?
4.2 quarts
What kind of oil does my Chevy Malibu need?
A 1.5L-equipped Malibu requires 4.2 quarts of 0w20 dexos1™ full synthetic oil. A Malibu with a 2.0L engine requires 5 quarts of 5w30 dexos1™ oil. Not all oils are the same.
Synthetic oil constantly should be interchanged every 7,500 - 10,000 miles. Chevy recommends getting your 2018 Chevy Malibu oil & filter interchanged every 3,000-5,000 miles for conventional oil.
Can a Chevy Malibu take conventional oil?
You should not use conventional oil in your 2014 Malibu. It is a very high tech engine and cheap conventional oil does not meet the minimum requirements necessary.Dec 28, 2020
How many quarts of oil does a 2018 Chevy Malibu?
4.2 quarts
How often do you change oil in a 2018 Chevy Malibu?