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If you enjoy DIY oil changes for your Chevy Malibu, you need to know the right oil and oil filter to put in the engine. When you use the right Chevy Malibu oil, you’ll get longer engine life, better gas mileage, and a better overall driving experience in Griffin. Your car’s engine could last well beyond 150,000 miles with the right Chevy Malibu oil type!
Find out everything you need to know about the recommended Chevy Malibu oil type for your car. Our service team is happy to help you maintain your vehicle for the best results!
General Motors (GM) recommends SAE 0W-30 ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic oil as the correct Chevy Malibu oil type. However, you should consult with your owner’s manual or a factory-trained service technician at Volume Chevrolet to determine the right oil for a Chevy Malibu based on your exact model.
Our team highly recommends full synthetic oil for several reasons. It lasts longer, handles hot and cold temperatures better, and it has cleansers and additives that keep your engine in better shape. We suggest SAE 0W-30 oil for lower temperatures in case you encounter frigid temperatures when you travel
Is full synthetic conventional oil better for my Chevy Malibu oil? We highly recommend full synthetic for the reasons we already mentioned. Conventional oil is okay in a pinch, but it doesn’t last as long. You’ll lower your maintenance costs with full synthetic oil because you have fewer oil changes versus conventional oil.
If you don’t change your Chevy Malibu’s oil, your pistons will warp and cause your engine to break permanently. You’ll either need a new engine or an entirely different car if this happens.
Our team recommends a Chevy Malibu oil change once or twice a year, or around every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, with full synthetic oil to keep expensive breakdowns from happening. You’ll need an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles and three to four times a year with conventional oil for a Chevy Malibu. That’s why you should go with full synthetic oil.
If you don’t have time for a DIY oil change, feel free to bring your Chevy Malibu in for service at Volume Chevrolet. Contact us, call (770) 872-0152, or schedule an appointment at your convenience. We’re happy to help in any way we can!
