Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual page 339

Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for more than a year. The engine oil
and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 12.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended
for the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10 57.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10 10 and Engine
Oil Life System on page 10 12.
Check engine coolant level.
See Engine Coolant on
page 10 16.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 23.
Visually inspect windshield
wiper blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10 90. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10 29.
Service and Maintenance
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10 50.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 57.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10 14.
Inspect brake system.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10 90.
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3 17.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
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