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Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu
Engine
L4-2.4L Hybrid
Year
2008
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement

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.
4. Allow the oil to drain completely.

Notice:  Refer to Fastener Notice   .

5. Install the oil pan drain plug.

Tighten the plug to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.

Important:  DO NOT use an open end wrench on the hex on top of the oil filter cap.

7. Use a 32 mm (1 1/4 in) socket on the hex on top of the oil filter cap, or an oil filter wrench on the outside diameter of the oil filter cap. 
8. Remove the oil filter cap and filter.
9. Remove the filter from the cap.

Installation Procedure

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