technical specifications CHEVROLET MALIBU 2016 8.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9087641) - 2016 - crc - 9/3/15
380 Technical Data
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 383
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 381
iifor the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, in either the glove box or
the trunk area, has the following
information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Model designation.
. Paint information.
. Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9087641) - 2016 - crc - 9/3/15
Technical Data 381
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 1.5L L4 Engine 6.1 L 6.4 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 6.8 L 7.2 qt
2.0L L4 Engine 7.3 L 7.7 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 1.5L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 5.0 L 5.3 qt
2.0L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt
Fuel Tank 1.5L L4 Engine, 1.8L L4 Engine 49.2 L 13.0 gal
2.0L L4 Engine 59.8 L 15.8 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9087641) - 2016 - crc - 9/3/15
382 Technical Data
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.5L L4 Engine TAutomatic 0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–
0.028 in)
1.8L L4 Engine UAutomatic 0.65–1.00 mm (0.026–
0.039 in)
2.0L L4 Engine XAutomatic 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–
0.035 in)