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Sedans Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu: Oil Changes/Service Questions
245 messages, Last post on Aug 18, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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Replying to: butch100 (Dec 09, 2006 6:33 am) |
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| I bought vehicle use when I open the hood I notice the coolant jug lack coolant, I drove for two hrs and at the begining when I stop for long periods the temp gauge goes past the half mark and when the car runs it goes back down to half mark and never goes up to the red zone only almost to three quarter on the temp gauge when stop then goes back is this functioning correct. I check the jug next morning and is at the right amt cold indicator line I use the correct coolant do I need to change thermostat or flush. thankyou. | |
Well I've read and read. Searched and searched and yet to find an answer, so I'll ask and maybe someone will give it up or point me in the right direction. Just purchased an 08 Malibu with the 2.4 four cylinder engine. Have yet to change oil in it but just purchased a new filter for when it's time. Though I have brief knowledge of some older 4 cylinder GM engines I knew of one that the filter is in the oil pan. After purchasing the new filter for my Malibu I suspect that this engine also has the filter in the oil pan since it is not the typical spin on type filter. Am I correct? No to question number 2. If this is the case with the filter in the pan do you loose all the oil from the pan when you drop the filter? 
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Replying to: wizard55 (Nov 22, 2008 4:21 pm)
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Replying to: cmhj2000 (Nov 23, 2008 6:06 am) |
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TIP: Use a GM oil filter for this car, not some chain store brand. If you don't you may experience engine noise. Also get the right filter wrench. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement Tools Required J 44887 Oil Filter Wrench Removal Procedure 1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. 2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug. 3. Remove the oil pan drain plug. Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap. 4. Use a J 44887 to remove the oil filter cap. 5. Remove the oil filter cap with filter. 6. Remove the filter from the cap. 1. Install the filter to the cap. 2. Install the oil filter cap with filter. Notice: Over torquing the oil filter cap may cause damage to the oil filter cap resulting in an oil leak. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice. Important: DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap. 3. Use a J 44887 on the oil filter cap. Tighten the oil filter cap until fully seated. DO NOT exceed 25 N.m (18 lb ft). 4. Install the oil pan drain plug. Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft). 5. Lower the vehicle. 6. Fill the engine with oil. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations. |
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Recently bought a 2009 Malibu w/electric ps----no helpful info at all in owners manual about handling in event of failure.Any advice on this possibility
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Replying to: walpat (Jun 20, 2009 6:49 am) I owned a 2004 Malibu, ran it 44K with EPS and never a problem. I now own a 2009 Pontiac G6 with EPS, so I am not too concerned. From experience I do have 5 yr 50 K bumper to bumper warranty LOL. |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 23, 2008 10:00 am) |
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