Where is the oil filter on a Chevy Malibu?
Where is the oil filter on a Chevy Malibu?
The 13mm oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the engine’s oil pan facing towards the back end of the car. The engine’s oil filter is located just in front of the oil pan and behind an exhaust pipe. Since used engine oil can contain carcinogens (cancer causing agents), it’s recommended that you wear latex gloves.
How do you drain oil from a Chevy Malibu?
Remove the oil drain pan out from under the engine. Using the jack, raise the front left side of the Malibu’s frame and remove the jack stand. Lower the front left side of the Malibu’s frame back to the ground. Insert the oil funnel into the oil pour valve on the engine.
Where is the drain plug on a Chevy Malibu?
Locate the drain plug on the driver side of the oil pan and position the drain pan under the drain plug. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the Malibu’s oil pan, using the ratchet set. Let all the engine oil drain completely from the engine’s oil pan for about 5 minutes.
What kind of oil do I need for a Chevy Malibu?
The owner’s manual of this 2006 Chevrolet Malibu specified that 4 quarts of SAE 5W-30 oil is needed for an oil change with a new oil filter. Some compatible oil filters for the GM 3500 3.5L V6 engine include the Purolator PL10111, ACDelco PF47, Mann-Filter ML 1000, Fram PH3387A and Pennzoil HPZ-9A.
The 13mm oil drain bolt is located at the rear of the engine’s oil pan facing towards the back end of the car. The engine’s oil filter is located just in front of the oil pan and behind an exhaust pipe. Since used engine oil can contain carcinogens (cancer causing agents), it’s recommended that you wear latex gloves.
When to change the oil on a Chevy Malibu?
This automotive how-to guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Chevrolet Malibu in replacing the motor oil and oil filter on the GM 3.5L 3500 LX9 V6 engine.
What kind of oil filter does a GM 3500 use?
Some compatible oil filters for the GM 3500 3.5L V6 engine include the Purolator PL10111, ACDelco PF47 , Mann-Filter ML 1000, Fram PH3387A and Pennzoil HPZ-9A. Please verify the correct replacement oil filter part numbers for Malibu by using the Amazon Part Finder website.
Where is the oil drain on a Chevy Impala?
The 15mm oil drain bolt and the oil filter are located near the rear of the engine’s underside closer to the passenger side. It was relatively easy to spin off the old filter by hand, but it’s always a good idea to have an oil filter wrench handy just in case. Allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes.
