CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual

CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual MALIBU 2008 6.G CHEVROLET CHEVROLET https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/24/8224/w960_8224-0.png CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual
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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam,
try this for a minute or so:
1. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral)
while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the
road, sh

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, this is what
you see:
A. Engine Cooling Fans
B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
C. Pressure Cap{CAUTION:
An electric engine cooling fan under the

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine
parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them.
If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you
run the engine, it could

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
Notice:This vehicle has a speci�c coolant �ll
procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause the engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
If yo

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to the cooling system
can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other
liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle’s
coolant wa

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,
to the FULL COLD mark. Wait about �ve minutes,
then check to see if the level is below the mark. If the
level is below the FULL COLD mark, add a

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual How to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering �uid, do the following:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer �uid, be sure to read
the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be
operating your vehicle in an area where the tempe

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder
reservoir is �lled with
DOT-3 brake �uid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 5-14for
the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2008 6.G Owners Manual What to Add
When you need brake �uid, use only DOT-3 brake
�uid. Use new brake �uid from a sealed container
only. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 6-12.
Always clean the brake �uid reservo
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