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#6 of 65 Re: oil capacity [3745] by e2helper Oct 28, 2004 (2:31 pm)
Replying to: 3745 (Oct 28, 2004 6:59 am) I am definitely passing your message to interested parties, 3745.   Thank you for sharing your "real world" experience on this. Replies to this message: maxx4me (Oct 28, 2004 3:06 pm) davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 11:06 am) prdm (Nov 03, 2004 11:17 am) and 2 more... maxx4me (Nov 03, 2004 1:49 pm)
#7 of 65 Re: oil capacity [e2helper] by maxx4me Oct 28, 2004 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: e2helper (Oct 28, 2004 2:31 pm) that truly is a huge blunder. As I said before, there was no way I could put 5 quarts in. I sure hope no other do it yourselfer puts in 5 quarts without checking the stick. It would cause serious engine damage. Replies to this message: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 11:06 am) prdm (Nov 03, 2004 11:17 am) davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 9:23 pm) and 1 more... maxx4me (Nov 03, 2004 1:49 pm)
#8 of 65 Re: oil capacity [maxx4me] by davismaxx Nov 03, 2004 (11:06 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 28, 2004 3:06 pm) I drove about 20 miles with 5 quarts in it, then drained out 1/2 quart to bring it to the top of the stick. Did I do any harm?   GM, by the way, is denying that the manual is wrong. Their customer relations guy told me a half quart remains in the engine during an oil change. He called this "residue." Replies to this message: prdm (Nov 03, 2004 11:17 am) davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 9:23 pm) bkmccoy (Nov 23, 2005 12:10 pm) maxx4me (Nov 03, 2004 1:49 pm)
#9 of 65 Re: oil capacity [davismaxx] by prdm Nov 03, 2004 (11:17 am)
Replying to: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 11:06 am) The danger with a seriously overfilled oil pan is that the crankshaft whips through the oil turning it into a froth that the oil pump can't move. If draining a half quart out of five brings the level down to maximum you are fine. No worries. Replies to this message: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 9:23 pm) bkmccoy (Nov 23, 2005 12:10 pm)
#10 of 65 Re: oil capacity [davismaxx] by maxx4me Nov 03, 2004 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 11:06 am) today, I put in about a half quart more to bring it up to the top of the stick too. That makes 4.5 quarts. So, I therefore agree with GM that half a quart stays in the engine when you do an oil change. GM should change their owner's manual to 4.5 rather than 5 then.
#11 of 65 Re: oil capacity [prdm] by davismaxx Nov 03, 2004 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: prdm (Nov 03, 2004 11:17 am) Thanks prdm, that's a big relief. I also checked the Car Talk website and Tom and Ray also say that up to one quart overfilled won't hurt anything.   It's sure easy to change the oil on this car! I've been doing my own for 30 years and this is almost as easy as my '66 Buick--just lower ground clearance! Replies to this message: bkmccoy (Nov 23, 2005 12:10 pm)
#12 of 65 Re: oil capacity [davismaxx] by bkmccoy Nov 23, 2005 (12:10 pm)
Replying to: davismaxx (Nov 03, 2004 9:23 pm) Where on earth is the oil stick on a Malibu 2005?
#13 of 65 Re: oil capacity [3745] by hgallardo May 20, 2006 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: 3745 (Oct 28, 2004 6:59 am) Please help me in changing the oil filter on the 2006 malibu LS 2.2L thanks Replies to this message: 3745 (May 21, 2006 3:24 am)
#14 of 65 Re: oil capacity [hgallardo] by 3745 May 21, 2006 (3:24 am)
Replying to: hgallardo (May 20, 2006 6:45 pm) Sure. You will need, 32mm or 11/4" short socket. I find the 11/4" socket to be a neater fit. Extension for socket.   The Ecotec takes 5qts. The 2004 manual is wrong. I don't know what the 2006 manual says. I buy a 5qt jug of oil and just pour it in. This will bring it up to the correct level. By the way, the Ecotec has the worst dipstick I have ever seen. It's very difficult to see the oil level on it.   The oil filter housing is next to the composite (black) intake manifold on the right hand side. It has a black plastic cover. Using the 32mm socket remove the cover and you will see that the filter cartridge comes out with it. Unclip the cartridge and clip on the new one. Lubricate the small O ring at the bottom of the filter with engine oil. Screw the cover back on. Tighten the cover to NO MORE than 16lb ft. I use a torque wrench.   I have never liked Fram filters but luckily because you can see the construction of the cartridge, I have compared it to an AC Delco and see no difference. Also, this particular Fram is made in the United Kingdom and seems to be of high quality. The Fram that fits the Ecotec is CH9018 and I buy it from Wal-Mart.   Draining the old oil is also easy. Without jacking the car up I reach in from in front of the passenger side front wheel and easily reach the drain plug. Just remember that the oil pan of the Ecotec is aluminum so don't overtighten the drainplug although it has a very long thread and should be pretty robust.   Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.
#15 of 65 New Speedometer by canam81 Oct 21, 2006 (7:10 pm)
Hello everyone, I have a 01 Malibu and I was trying to change my instrument cluster. I have an American car and I live in Canada, so I would like to swap my speedometer to the km/h in larger numbers...because it's hard to see the little numbers underneath. Is this at all possible? I have a friend that works on cars that is going to help me, but he's unsure about a malibu. Thanks for your help.

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