Chevrolet Malibu 2024 Owner's Manual page 294

Reset the oil life system when the oil is
changed. See Engine Oil Life System
0 226.
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
earliest convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0 227.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
Passenger compartment air filter
replacement (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first). More frequent
replacement may be needed if the vehicle
is driven in areas with heavy traffic, poor
air quality, areas with high dust levels or
are sensitive to environmental allergens.
Filter replacement may also be needed if
you notice reduced airflow, windows
fogging up, or odors. Your local GM
Service location can help you determine
when it is the right time to replace your
filter.
Every 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots.
Every 161 000 km (100,000 mi)
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s) 0 236.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0 228.
Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance*
Public service, military, or commercial use
vehicles to include the following:
Ambulances, police cars, and
emergency rescue vehicles.
Civilian vehicles such as light duty
pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger
cars that are used in military
applications.
Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks
and flatbed single vehicle carriers or
any vehicle that is consistently used in
towing trailers or other loads.
Service and Maintenance
High use commercial vehicles such as
courier delivery vehicles, private
security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles
that operate on a 24 hour basis.
Any vehicle consistently operated in a
high sand or dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines and similar
applications.
Vehicles that are regularly used for short
trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
The oil life indicator will show you when
to change the oil and filter. Under severe
conditions the indicator may come on
before 12 000 km (7,500 mi).
* Footnote: Under extreme driving
conditions listed above, it may be
necessary to replace your spark plugs at
more frequent intervals. For further
assistance in determining the most
suitable service maintenance intervals for
your vehicle, please contact your
authorized GM Dealer.
Extreme service is for vehicles mainly
driven off-road in four-wheel drive or used
in farming, mining, forestry, or snow
plowing.
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