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2016 Chevrolet Malibu Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric)
4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE p/n 88862657
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 5ET50/MKE)
7.13 QTS. (6.74 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. Includes Cooling System.
Brake Fluid
— DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (1.8L Eng)
7.30 QTS. (6.9 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)
5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts. Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T40/MNH)
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3-7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng)
6.40 QTS. (6.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD AF50-8/MRC)
7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid AW-1
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
7.70 QTS. (7.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)
5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
Notes
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. Includes Cooling System.
- →Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts. Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
- →Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 4.2 - 6.3 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Approximate capacity: 8.5 - 9.0 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3-7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas/Electric): 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE p/n 88862657, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 5ET50/MKE): 7.13 QTS. (6.74 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling. Includes Cooling System., Brake Fluid: — DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid, Engine Coolant (1.8L Eng): 7.30 QTS. (6.9 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (1.8L Eng): 5.30 QTS. (5.01 L) — API - SAE 5W-20. SAE 0W-20 maybe used as an alternative Note: Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts. Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended., Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — PAG 46, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 6T40/MNH): — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3-7.4 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng): 6.40 QTS. (6.05 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (1.5L Eng): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD AF50-8/MRC): 7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — Automatic Transmission Fluid AW-1, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 7.70 QTS. (7.28 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (2.0L Eng): 5.00 QTS. (4.73 L) — API - SAE 5W-30 Note: Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu take?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu takes 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE p/n 88862657.