Overview; Engine Oil - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 9‑15.
B. Power Steering Reservoir and
Cap. See Power Steering Fluid
(3.0L V6 Engine) on page 9‑23
or Power Steering Fluid (2.0L
L4 and 2.4L L4 Engines) on
page 9‑23.
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 9‑11.
D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 9‑11.
E. Engine Cover.
F. Transmission Fluid Cap and
Dipstick. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on
page 9‑14.
G. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
See Brakes on page 9‑25.
H. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 9‑18.
I. Battery Cover. See Battery on
page 9‑27.
J. Engine Compartment Fuse box
on page 9‑38.
K. Windscreen Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See Washer Fluid on
page 9‑24.

Engine Oil

To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Always use engine oil approved
to the proper specification and of
the proper viscosity grade. See
"Selecting the Right Engine Oil"
in this section.
.
Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See "Checking
Engine Oil" and "When to Add
Engine Oil" in this section.
Vehicle Care
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System on page 9‑13.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See "What to Do with
Used Oil" in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow
loop. See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 9‑6 for the
location of the engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil sump.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
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