Recommended fluids, lubricants, and parts, Recommended fluids and lubricants, Recommended fluids – CHEVROLET 2011 Malibu User Manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011

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Service and Maintenance

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Usage

Fluid/Lubricant

Engine Oil

The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils
meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification
mark. Look for and use only an engine oil that displays the dexos
certification mark of the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on
page 10‑9
.

Engine Coolant

50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16.

Hydraulic Brake System

DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in
Canada 88862807).

Windshield Washer

Optikleen

®

Washer Solvent.

Hydraulic Power Steering System (if

equipped)

GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 89021184, in Canada 89021186).

Automatic Transmission

DEXRON

®

-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Key Lock Cylinders

Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).

Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary

Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and

Release Pawl

Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.

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