Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual page 284

10-6 Service and Maintenance
Item
All
Automatic transmission
Belts
Tyre condition & inflation pressure
Wheel alignment
General Maintenance Items
Check all systems for interference or binding and for damaged or missing
parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have
excessive wear.
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
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In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
32 °C or higher.
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In hilly or mountainous terrain.
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When doing frequent trailer towing.
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Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery service.
Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage.
Replace belt if necessary.
Tyre condition should be inspected before driving and tyre pressure should
be checked each time you fill your fuel tank or at least once a month using
a tyre pressure gauge.
If necessary, rotate and balance wheels.
Service Operation