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2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2.4L I4 Ecotec•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4L I4 Ecotec · FWD
Fluid Type
5W-30 conventional or synthetic blend
Spec: API SM or later
Capacity
5qt
4.73 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

Capacity includes filter. GM recommended 5W-30 for this generation Ecotec

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