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2018 Chevrolet Malibu Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018 (2018).
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: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts.
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)
6.60 QTS. (6.24 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 9T50/M3E)
— Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 2.1 - 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)
7.20 QTS. (6.81 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: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
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.
- →ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts.
- →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.
- →ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil.
- →Fluid Capacity is between: 5.3 - 6.3 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: 9.0 - 10 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: 2.1 - 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling.
- →ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
This vehicle's factory manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu?
- The 2018 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: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. Engine Oil Filling between "min." and "max." 1.06 qts., 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): 6.60 QTS. (6.24 L) — 50/50 mixture of DEX-COOL and clean, drinkable water, Engine Oil (1.5L Eng): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — API - SAE 0W-20 Note: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 9T50/M3E): — Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI Note: Fluid Capacity is between: 2.1 - 3.2 qts. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level. Recheck the fluid level after filling., Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng): 7.20 QTS. (6.81 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: ACDelco dexos1 gen 2 full synthetic engine oil. SAE 0W-30 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures..
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu take?
- The 2018 Chevrolet Malibu takes 4.70 OZS. (0.13 L) — POE p/n 88862657.